Thunderstorm warning brings threat of flooding and power outages to most counties

Over the weekend, Tralee saw shoppers run for shelter after a cloudburst on Saturday afternoon saw a deluge of rain overwhelm gutters and drains leading to heavy flooding at several homes and businesses. Picture: Dominick Walsh

Twenty-one counties have been placed under a status yellow warning as Met Éireann says heavy showers with thunderstorms could cause spot flooding and power outages.

As the week of unsettled weather continues, the national forecaster says the warning will stay in place until 10pm.