Thunderstorm warning for 13 counties ahead of wet weekend

Keep the umbrellas handy this weekend as it looks set to be showery across the country.

There are more thunderstorms on the way as the spell of hot and humid weather continues.

A status yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for all of Connacht and counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Donegal, Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath.