Power outages in Ardara and Glenties this morning

Almost 300 homes and businesses are without power in Ardara and Glenties this morning. 

The ESB say that work is ongoing and that work is expected to be completed by 10.15am. 

Met Éireann has issued a thunderstorm warning for County Donegal today.

A status yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for Donegal and will remain in place until 9pm tonight. 

The national forecaster has warned of the possibility of power outages, hail, hazardous travelling conditions and the potential of flooding.

A status yellow wind and rain warning has also been issued for the county – that one will be in effect until 6am, Friday.