Risk of spot flooding as thunderstorm warning issued for Cork and four other counties

Met Éireann warned of “scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and early this evening, bringing some heavy downpours with the risk of spot flooding and hail”

Waterford has also been included in the warning.

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cork and four other counties bringing a risk of spot flooding.

The warning has been in place since 1.46pm and will remain in place until 6pm this evening.