Met Eireann has flagged the risk of flash flooding, very difficult travelling conditions with poor visibility and potential damage to power lines while the warning is in place
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange thunderstorm warning for four counties ahead of wild weather conditions in the west of the country on Monday.
The warning comes into effect at 3pm on Monday and will remain in place until 9pm on Monday evening. All four counties are also included in a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning, which came into effect at 2pm on Monday and also includes Cavan, Longford, Roscommon and Galway.READ MORE: Mayo road deaths of mum and two daughters described as 'unspeakable tragedy' as inquest opens
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