Met Éireann Issues Orange Weather Warning For ‘Severe Thunderstorm Activity’

What is going on, lads? We thought we'd left all these weather warnings behind us. Fresh from the status yellow rainfall warning earlier today, Met Éireann has now issued a status orange for what is expected to be 'severe thunderstorm activity' this evening.

Thunderstorm Warning Updated Status: Orange Valid: Friday 3pm to Friday 10pm Localized severe thunderstorm activity over the next few hours. Torrential downpours and lightning strikes.https://t.co/b24grJkqcb pic.twitter.com/efIzB21zss

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 1, 2018

The warning is valid from 3pm until 10pm on Friday and is expected to affect the following counties:

Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wexford, Wicklow, Westmeath, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Cork, Tipperary

Torrential downpours and lightning strikes will also take place. Here's hoping it's all over before the long weekend. READ NEXT: There’s A Slick New Glamping Spot Under The Stars In Wicklow