Thunderstorm warning in place for two Munster counties

The warning is expected to be in effect until around 7pm this evening

Cork City and other more eastern areas of the province look likely to be spared from the elements. File picture

Met Éireann has forecast thunderstorms for Limerick and Clare, issuing a status yellow warning for the two counties. The warning is expected to be in place until around 7pm on Tuesday evening.

The forecaster is predicting "frequent lightning" and "spot flooding" in these areas, while western parts of Munster should expect heavy rainfall this afternoon. Cork City and other more eastern areas of the province look likely to be spared from the elements.