Hazardous driving conditions likely as yellow thunderstorm warning issued for north Munster, Connacht, Ulster and north Leinster

In the North, the UK Met Office has also issued a yellow thunderstorm alert, warning that 'heavy slow-moving thunderstorms will give a risk of flooding and travel disruption.' File Picture: Damien Storan.

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Kerry, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and 19 other counties.

The warning came into effect at 9am this morning and will remain in place until 9am on Saturday morning.