Watch Out! Thunderstorm warning issued for Kildare

A Status Yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Kildare and seven other counties, with difficult travelling conditions and spot flooding possible.

The warning is in operation from 2pm until 9pm for Kildare, Carlow, Dublin,  Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford.

Met Éireann said there is a moderate chance of thunderstorms and a possibility of hail.

Forecasters said widespread showers, some heavy or prolonged with spot flooding, are also forecast with temperatures between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius.