Status yellow rain and thunderstorm warnings in place for 10 counties

The forecaster said possible impacts include poor visibility, dangerous driving conditions, and localised surface flooding

The warning came into effect at 1.15pm and will remain in place until 6pm.

Cork is among six counties in the south and southeast facing a status yellow thunderstorm warning this afternoon, as unsettled weather continues to bring the risk of localised flooding and hazardous travel conditions.

Met Éireann has issued a thunderstorm alert for Cork, Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow and Wexford, warning of a moderate chance of thunderstorms developing.