Met Éireann issues thunderstorm, wind and rain warnings for several counties for today

A status yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford from 12pm until 7pm on Saturday. A status yellow wind and rain warning has also been issued for Cork and Kerry from 12pm to 8pm on Saturday.

A status yellow wind alert had been issued for counties Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and expired at 2pm today.

Met Éireann has said the conditions will bring very strong and gusty south to southwest winds, causing difficult travel conditions and potentially fallen trees.

There is also the potential for spot flooding.

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Meanwhile, the east of the country is likely to have cold but bright and sunny conditions.

Cloudy conditions with scattered showers will be prominent across the western half of the country throughout the day. Showers may turn heavy and even hold a chance of hail and thunder.