Hazardous driving conditions possible as Thunderstorm Warning issued for Laois

Heavy downpours, spot flooding and even hail could lead to dangerous driving conditions

Met Eireann has issued a Thunderstorm Warning for Laois.

The Status Yellow warning is active and will remain in place until 8pm.

Motorists are being warned of poor visibility with potentially heavy downpours and even hail over the coming hours. There’s also a chance of spot flooding which could result hazardous driving conditions.

The Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning is in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Leitrim, Roscommon.