WEATHER WARNING: Met Eireann issues warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Thunder warning for Leinster, Monaghan and Waterford that is in place until the early hours of Sunday morning. 

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Met Eireann is warning that localised thunderstorms are expected today and for a time tonight which will bring short duration heavy rainfall and the risk of spot flooding.

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Driving conditions will be hazardous during these downpours.

The warning is in place until 3am on Sunday morning.

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