ALERT: Heavy downpours and hail forecast as Met Éireann issues warning for Longford

The warning, which was issued this Saturday afternoon, is valid from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday

placeholder image — The warning, which was issued this Saturday afternoon, is valid from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday

Status yellow thunderstorm warning to take effect on Monday afternoon

Met Éireann is warning of heavy downpours with a potential for hail in eight counties, including Longford.

While temperatures have soared in many places in recent days, the national forecaster has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Longford, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan, Galway, Mayo Roscommon and Sligo.

The warning, which was issued Monday morning, is valid from 2pm to 9pm.

According to Met Éireann, potential impacts include difficult travelling conditions, spot flooding and poor visibility.

In its latest forecast, says showers will continue in most area through to this evening and it will turn more overcast too. Highest temperatures of 19 to 23 degrees and light winds.