Met Éireann issues yellow weather warnings for Cork, Kerry, and Limerick

The first, a yellow warning for rain, came into effect this morning for Clare, Kerry and Limerick

The national forecaster said heavy showers will be "prolonged or thundery at times with local hail" and spot flooding is likely as well. File picture: Denis Minihane.

Two weather warnings have been issued for parts of Munster with strong winds and heavy showers expected on Thursday. 

A Status Yellow rain warning is currently in place for Clare, Kerry and Limerick. The warning is in place until 6am on Friday.