Overview
- Met Éireann issued Status Yellow alerts for seven counties, including a thunderstorm warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford that runs until 7pm.
- A separate Status Yellow wind and rain warning takes effect from midday in Cork and Kerry and remains in place until 8pm.
- Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo are under a Status Yellow wind warning that is set to lift at 2pm.
- Forecasters expect strong, gusty winds with heavy downpours, with hail and thunder possible in the west and south.
- Officials warn of spot flooding, fallen branches and loose debris, which could slow journeys and raise the risk of accidents on exposed routes.