Fun in the sun, but thunder warning prevails

Enjoy it while you can seems to be the message from national weather service Met Eireann who forecast a dry and sunny day, but warm of the risk of thunderstorms developing towards evening.

Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach generally between 22 and 25 degrees, and even as high as 28 degrees in eastern parts of the province.

Winds will be light, northerly or variable in direction.

However, as the heat builds through the day there's a risk of thunderstorms developing towards evening.

“The risk of thunderstorms continues through tonight. While many places will stay dry throughout, where thunderstorms do occur there's a risk of spot flooding and hail. Temperatures are not expected to fall below 17 or 18 degrees in eastern parts of the province, typically falling to 12 or 13 degrees further west. Winds will continue light and variable in direction.”