A status yellow thunderstorm alert is currently in place for Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim and Roscommon.

People are being warned to exercise extreme caution as dozens of local roads are blocked from falling trees.

Schools in Counties with Red or Orange warnings are being urged not to open until 10am.

It comes as Ireland prepares for more severe weather conditions with the arrival of Storm Ciarán tomorrow.

Met Eireann Meteorologist, Liz Walsh says almost all of the country will be hit by heavy downpours:

The bank holiday weekend will be "mixed" but Sunday is looking like the best for outdoor activities.

The warning is currently in effect and will be lifted at 10 o'clock tonight, Friday.

The weather this week will be very changeable ranging from 12 degrees back down to -3 degrees at times during the nights