Thunderstorm warning for Cork as Storm Gerrit brings strong winds and heavy rain

In Cork, over 100 households are still left without power, following last night's thunder and lightning

Waves crash ashore at Garretstown co Cork during storm Gerrit. Picture: Denis Boyle

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Munster, Connacht and Donegal, as Storm Gerrit continues to impact the country.

The warning, which came into effect shortly after 8am this morning, will remain in place until 9pm on Thursday night, bringing a risk of further power outages, dangerous driving conditions and localised flooding.