Further Snow Warning in Place

Met Eireann are contining to issue Orange and yellow warning for snow and wind across the country. An organge warning has been called in Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Tipperary for tonight (Saturday 9 Dec 2017) and tomorrow at 11pm. Meanwhile, A status yellow warning has been issued for wind in Clare, Galway, Kerry Limerick and Waterford, for tomorrow at 12 noon. Heavy rainfall is expected in Wexford, Clare, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford. With now and ice expected in Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo and Waterford.

STATUS ORANGE

Snow-ice Warning for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Tipperary

Update on previous warning

Significant falls of snow are expected Saturday night and into Sunday. Accumulations of 4 to 8 cm could occur quite widely with greater totals possible. Drifting snow locally at times too with brisk winds. Slippery paths and treacherous roads also due to snow accumulation and ice.

Issued:Saturday 09 December 2017 15:00

Valid:Saturday 09 December 2017 23:00 to Sunday 10 December 2017 23:00

STATUS YELLOW

Wind Warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford

Southeast winds veering northwest are expected to reach mean wind speeds of 55 to 65 km/h with gusts of 90 to 110km/h for a time early on Sunday, particularly in coastal regions and about high ground.

Issued:Friday 08 December 2017 18:00

Valid:Sunday 10 December 2017 01:00 to Sunday 10 December 2017 12:00

STATUS YELLOW

Rainfall Warning for Wexford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford

Heavy rain overnight, with some further outbreaks at times on Sunday. Total falls of 25 to 40 mm expected in Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and in coastal areas of Wexford and Waterford.

Issued:Saturday 09 December 2017 14:00

Valid:Saturday 09 December 2017 21:00 to Sunday 10 December 2017 23:00

STATUS YELLOW

Snow-ice Warning for Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo and Waterford

Rain and sleet overnight and during Sunday, with a risk of snowfall, especially away from coasts and on high ground. Risk of icy conditions also, especially later Sunday.

Issued:Saturday 09 December 2017 14:00

Valid:Saturday 09 December 2017 23:00 to Sunday 10 December 2017 23:00