Met Éireann issues yellow status warning for Limerick

MET Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm and rain warning for Limerick.

The warning came into effect at midday and will expire tonight, at 9pm.

According to the forecaster, there will be localised slow-moving showers with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and the chance of hail.

Met Éireann said the weather could lead to localised spot flooding and difficult travel conditions.

The status yellow will affect most of the country, including Donegal, Cavan, Donegal, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Connacht, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.