LATEST: Thunderstorm Warning issued for Kildare with likely spot flooding and hazardous driving conditions

A Status Yellow - Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Kildare from 12 noon today until 8pm this evening.

The Warning also applies to Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Wicklow and Tipperary.

Today will start out mostly cloudy and misty with patchy drizzle as rain near the east coast quickly clears.

Sunny spells will develop as the day goes on with scattered showers, becoming more widespread and heavy during the afternoon.

Some thundery downpours will occur, especially in the east, bringing a risk of spot flooding.

Highest temperatures will range from 14 to 20 degrees.