Met Éireann has issued a status orange warning for Galway this afternoon as heavy rain could lead to flash flooding and very difficult travelling conditions.
Motorists are being warned that there will be reduced visibility, and there is also a risk of power outages.
Cavan, Clare, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, and Westmeath are also affected by the warning.
The thunderstorm warning will be lifted this evening at 10pm.
