Most of the country is under a thunderstorm warning until 9pm tonight.
Most of the country is under a thunderstorm warning until 9pm tonight.
Met Eireann's issued the alert for 23 counties - apart from Dublin, Wicklow and Donegal.
Heavy rain is expected with the midlands and south of the country to be worst affected.
Meteorologist with Met Eireann Paul Downes is urging motorists to be cautious:
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