Thunderstorm weather warning for Kildare until 9pm tonight

Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow - Thunderstorm and Rainfall warning for Leinster as well as Waterford, Tipperary, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan.

Met Éireann issued the Warning at 6.26am this morning. 

Forecasters said that heavy showers with thunderstorms are likely and possible impacts include:

• Spot flooding

• Poor visibility

• Difficult travelling conditions

The Warning is valid from 8am to 9pm tonight.