The warning has just come into effect.
The midlands is under under a Status Yellow Thunderstorm warning.
Met Éireann is warning of heavy downpours and thunderstorms across Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford.
The alert came into effect at 10am, and will remain in place until 9pm tonight.
Motorists are advised to take extra care, due to the risk of spot flooding, difficult traveling conditions, and poor visibility.
Missing Athy Teen Found Safe And Well
She had been reported missing on Tuesday.
Westmeath Teen Found Safe
Gardaí are thanking the public for their service.
People From Around The World To Show Off Craft Skills In Offaly
The festival kicked off today and will run all weekend.
Vandalism At Westmeath GAA Club
They believe it was the work of non-members.
1,000km Challenge To Support People With Lyme Disease Taking Place In Laois
The aim is to raise €1 per kilometre.
Hopes For New Solar Bin In Laois Town This Summer
The bin can hold up to six times as much as a regular bin.
10% Rise In Number Of Asylum Seekers In The Midlands
That's when compared to the same time a year ago.
Midlands Homelessness Figures See Marginal Increase
There's also been another increase nationally.
A Walk And A Treat In Aid Of Animal Charity In Laois This Weekend
People are invited to take part this Sunday.
Cameras Offer Protection To Taxi Drivers And Passengers - Westmeath Taxi Driver
It comes as a Dublin taxi driver has been sentenced to a combined 30 years behind bars.
Massive Fundraising Push For Westmeath Cyclist Injured In Accident
Over €70,000 has been raised so far.
Westmeath School Approved For Multi-Million Euro Development
The plans will the school be equipped with a number of new rooms.
Kilsaran Cleared To Buy Offaly Sand And Gravel Pit
The site is owned by Kilmurray Concrete.
Man Arrested After Alleged Westmeath Assault
A man in his 20s was injured during the alleged incident.
Influx Of New High-Powered EV Chargers Coming To The Midlands
131 new chargers are set to be installed around the country.
Potential Public Health Risk From Unmonitored Private Water Supplies - EPA
It says firms with a private well aren't being checked.
Laois Celebrity Chef To Set Up Organic Farm School
She already has one very successful cookery school.
World Record Attempt To Be Made At Electric Picnic
The aim is to have the biggest 'Rock The Boat'.
Midlands One Of Four Regions To See Rise In House Completions
The number of completions rose by more than 3%.
Westmeath Bar Re-Opens Today Following Fire
The blaze broke out early on last month.
