A tornado watch has also been issued for Ireland, with potential for funnel clouds to develop during thunderstorms.

ESB crews are still working to restore electricity to homes and businesses this morning.

The ESB say they are working to restore power to the majority of homes by this afternoon.

The ESB powercheck is currently down so customers aren't able to check when their electricity will return.

1.1 million customers are set to benefit as electricity tariff's are cut by 10 per cent and gas by 12 per cent.

The Midlands, West and Mid-West were impacted after lightning strikes caused further damage to the network yesterday.

According to the release, overall consumption reduced across all 3 counties in the Shannonside region.

According to the ESB, power may not be restored in some cases until late afternoon or early evening.