Heavy rain this morning in Waterford with a chance of lightning (December 28)

It is to be wet and windy this morning with frequent and heavy showers predicted for later on, with a chance of isolated lightning. 

According to Met Éirean, rain will clear this morning and showers will follow, becoming frequent and heavy at times. Chance of isolated lightning. Southwest winds increasing fresh or strong and gusty, with strongest winds in the southwest later this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 10 or 11 degrees.

Rain will be heaviest in Waterford up to 12 noon today. It is forecast to get heavy again from 8 to 10 pm, with temperatures set to drop to 7C.

It is forecast to be rather windy tonight with fresh and gusty westerly winds, strongest along Atlantic coasts. Showers will continue overnight mixed with some clear spells, clearest later in the night. Some showers will be heavy with possible lightning or hail, especially towards morning in Atlantic counties. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees.

Tomorrow will be windy to start with very strong winds possible in the northwest for a time early tomorrow morning. There will be further showers with some bright or sunny periods.

Showers will be heavy in the morning with possible hail or lightning, mainly near Atlantic coasts. Chance of sleet in the north too. Winds will slowly ease light to moderate southwesterly through the day. The best of dry spells will be in the evening. A colder day with afternoon highs of 4 to 7 degrees.