Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Munster, Connacht, Leinster 

The warning is in place from 12pm until 9pm on Saturday

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Leinster, Munster and Connacht today.

Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will bring heavy downpours with a risk of hail and localised spot flooding, Met Éireann has warned.