Status orange thunderstorm warning issued for Clare

MET Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for Clare and several other counties.

The thunderstorm warning, which came into effect shortly after 4pm this Saturday warns of potential flash flooding and power outages.

"Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant accumulations over short time periods," states the warning which is also in effect for counties Cavan, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath and all of Connacht.

Motorists are being advised to only travel if necessary as conditions could be difficult with reduced visibility at times.

The warning remains in place until 10pm while a status yellow warning is in place for 13 counties, including Limerick, until 11pm.