WATCH: Weather alert in place as flash flooding causes damage to local roads

Met Éireann's warning people in 15 counties to expect thunderstorms and heavy rain today.

A status yellow alert is in place for Connacht, Ulster and parts of Leinster and Munster.

It will end at 9am tomorrow.

Flooding and dangerous driving conditions are expected.

Flash flooding last night caused serious damage to some local roads.

This road outside Rooskey will require significant repairs.