Yellow Thunderstorm alert for Donegal

Met Éireann has issued a moderate weather, yellow thunderstorm warning this morning that affects Donegal.

A status yellow weather alert is given to warn those at risk from certain weather because of their location and/or their activity. It advises these people to take preventative action. Expected weather conditions in a status yellow alert do not pose an immediate risk to the general population.

Met Éireann says there will be further heavy showers and thunderstorms today coupled with strong and gusty south-westerly winds and possible falls of hail.

Disruption is expected including spot flooding and dangerous road conditions, especially near coasts.

This warning is in place until 9pm tonight.