Scattered thunderstorms are forecast through Sunday afternoon and evening, with Met Éireann issuing a status yellow warning.

These showers will bring some heavy downpours and there is a risk of hail and spot flooding.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Sunday\ Met Éireann

The warning is in place for all counties in the Republic of Ireland, except for Donegal, Dublin and Wicklow.

The warning comes into effect from 11am and will expire at 9pm on Sunday evening.