ALERT: Two weather warnings now in place for parts of Ireland as Met Eireann warns of dangerous conditions

Two weather warnings are now in place for parts of Ireland as Met Eireann is warning of dangerous conditions. 

Along with a Status Yellow High Temperature Warning for all of Ireland, Met Eireann has also issued a Status Yellow Thuderstorm Warning for seven counties for this afternoon and early this evening. 

The Thunderstorm Warning which is in place and remains in place until 6pm today (Thursday) warns that there will be localised thunderstorms this afternoon bringing frequent lightning.

The warning is for Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath

The Status Yellow High Te,perature Warning for all of Ireland remains in place until 8am on Saturday, It warns that there will be very warm and humid weather on Thursday and Friday. Daytime temperatures in excess of 27 degrees in many areas away from coasts with night time temperatures not falling below 15 degrees.

Potential impacts include Heat stress, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and a risk of water related incidents