Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath is under a yellow status thunderstorm warning.
The midlands is under a status yellow thunderstorm warnings this morning.
A yellow alert will remain in place for Laois, Offaly, Westmeath and the rest of Leinster until 2pm this afternoon.
A separate yellow warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo is due to come into effect in around an hour's time.
Meanwhile the UK Met Office has also warned of thunderstorms for all counties in Northern Ireland until 9pm tonight.
Met Eireann are warning that heavy showers could bring localised flooding, lightning damage and difficult travelling conditions.
Record Audiences for Midlands 103 and South East Radio
Over 73K Raised To Help Westmeath Man In US After E-Bike Accident
Amhrán Na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed For Irish Music Month
Westmeath Art Festival Returns This Weekend
New Affordable Purchase Scheme Makes Homes Available In Westmeath
Midlands Historic Houses Open Their Doors For National Heritage Week
Over Half Of Cigarette Packs In Westmeath Town Avoid NIDP
Midlands MEP To Host Livestock Export Crisis Meeting