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18 Feb 2026

Met Eireann issues 'thunderstorms' weather warning for Kildare

Yellow-level warning for Kildare, Wicklow and Monaghan

Met Eireann issues 'thunderstorms' weather warning for Kildare

Met Eireann issues 'thunderstorms' weather warning for Kildare

Met Eireann has issued a Yellow-level warning for Kildare, Wicklow and Monaghan for between midnight and 2pm on Monday.

It said there will be spells of heavy rain with a chance of isolated thunderstorms, localised flooding, poor visability and difficult traffic conditions.

It followed earlier thunderstorm warnings for Cork and Clare in the south-west of the country, which had both expired by 7pm on Sunday.

Met Eireann has also issued Orange-level rain and thunderstorm warnings for Dublin, Louth and Meath between midnight and 2pm on Monday.

It said there would be widespread surface flooding, very difficult travelling conditions, lightning damage and very poor visibility.

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