Orange weather warning issued for Cavan

Met Éireann have issued an orange thunderstorm warning for Cavan as well as counties Donegal, Clare, Connacht, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath from 4:45pm to 10pm today (Saturday).

Thunderstorms and very heavy showers producing significant rainfall accumulations over short time periods.

People are advised to look out for flash flooding and power outages while very difficult travelling conditions are to be expected due to reduced visibility.