ALERT: Kilkenny under thunderstorm warning from Met Eireann

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leinster (including Kilkenny), Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.

Met Éireann is warning of potential heavy downpours and thunderstorms.

Potential impacts may include spot flooding, difficult traveling conditions and poor visibility.

The warning came into effect at 10am and will remain in place untile 9pm (today).