Thunderstorm warning: Downpours and travel disruption expected

They predict the scattered thunderstorms will bring travel disruption in places. File photo

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for nine counties as the fine conditions of the weekend give way to heavy downpours in parts.

Met Éireann has issued the alert for Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath.