Northern Ireland weather latest amid thunder warning (opens original article in a new tab)

Northern Ireland experiences high temperatures and thunderstorm warnings, with the hottest June day in 50 years recorded on Thursday, followed by cooler conditions expected later in the week.

• Northern Ireland faces thunderstorm warning from midnight to 10am on Friday, June 26
• Temperatures are expected to remain high with 26 C maximum and cooler conditions later in the week
• Northern Ireland recorded its hottest June day in 50 years at 30.8 C on Thursday