ALERT: Thunderstorm warning issued for Kilkenny

Met Éireann have issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Kilkenny, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Tipperary and Waterford.

They are warning of isolated thunderstorms with the chance of hail this afternoon and evening.

Possible impacts include hazardous travelling conditions, poor visiibility, spot flooding and lightning damage.

The warning is valid from 1pm until 9pm.