Thunderstorm warning issued for Cork and 16 other counties

The warning, which comes into effect at 2pm, will last through Sunday afternoon and into the evening until 9pm

A pedestrian braving the elements to cross the street during some flooding at South Terrace in Cork at high tide following heavy rain. Picture: Denis Minihane.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork and 16 other counties as bright and sunny conditions give way to more unsettled weather.

The warning, which comes into effect at 2pm, covers Cork, Tipperary, Waterford, Monaghan, Cavan and all of Leinster, and will last through Sunday afternoon and into the evening until 7pm.