ALERT: Thunderstorm warning for some Leinster counties

A Status Yellow - Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for several Leinster counties.

Met Eireann has forecast localised showers with heavy downpours, thunderstorms, gusty winds and a chance of hail.

 The Warning is valid for for Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Donegal, Connacht.

The Warning is in place until 9pm this evening. 

Forecasters said that possible impacts include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.