SEVERE THUNDER STORM WARNINGS AS TEMPERATURES TO HIT 27C

MET EIREANN has issued YELLOW STATUS weather alert – for HOT WEATHER!

But there’s a warning that thunder storms could hit Donegal later this evening.

Highest temperatures of 24 to 29 degrees are expected today nationally. It his 24C in Donegal on Monday.

Heavy thundery showers will break out across Donegal however, says the forecaster. (let’s hope they’re wrong!)