Torrential downpours of rain and hail – with some thunder – accompanied the storms, with more on the way, says Met Eireann.
It will be cold and blustery with sunny spells and occasional heavy showers in Donegal with more hail and thunder later.
Temperatures will drop close to freezing tonight and rain may turn to snow on higher ground, especially around Gaoth Dobhair, Fanad and Inishowen.
| Cold and blustery with sunny spells and occasional heavy showers through the west and north with some of hail and thunder at first. Showers will be more scattered elsewhere. Afternoon temperatures will range from about 4 degrees in some northern parts to about 9 degrees in the south. |