NI and the Republic of Ireland have been hit by thunderstorms, leaving thousands without electricity.
Tens of thousands of households across the Republic of Ireland are without power after thunderstorms, with hundreds of households in Northern Ireland also experiencing power cuts.
Thousands of lightning strikes were recorded across the island from late on Sunday night until about 07:00 on Monday.About 400 properties lost power in Northern Ireland. The system, which moved rapidly across the island, brought with it one of the most spectacular lightning displays in recent years.NIE, which provides power to Northern Ireland said there were about 400 people who lost power overnight but most have now had their electricity restored.ESB Network, which provides energy for the Republic of Ireland, said it was working to "restore power to all customers and repair damage to the infrastructure".
Weather warnings for rain and thunderstorms had been issued by the Met Office and Met Éireann but have now expired. The intense weather also came with warm overnight conditions with temperatures in parts of Northern Ireland falling no lower than 18C.Thunderstorms and floods expected in England and WalesTexas towns hit by lightning, golf ball-sized hail
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