Forecasters are warning more thunderstorms are on the way this afternoon across most of the country.
It's after 7,500 homes and businesses had their power knocked out by lightning strikes last night and this morning.
Power has now been restored for thousands of those customers, but work has been ongoing to restore larger faults in areas such as Clonmel, Waterford and Enniscorthy.
A status yellow thunder warning remains in effect for Munster, Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath until later tonight.
Weather Warning for Thunderstorms.
Level Yellow.
Valid 1200 to 2300 Sunday.https://t.co/ozrQHtoOkt pic.twitter.com/0w8RFOqoOC— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 14, 2020
Forecasters are warning of torrential downpours in some areas, bringing a risk of hail and localised flooding
The warning remains valid until 11pm this evening, while a risk of some heavy and possibly thundery showers elsewhere in the country.
Forecaster Matthew Martin from Met Éireann said it's an evolving situation.
He explained: "These thunderstorms, where they do occur, will be quite hit and miss.
"Some areas might stay bone dry today, but 5km down the road could have a heavy thunderstorm and localised flooding. There could be some hail and honestly lightning too."
