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A Status Orange – Low Temperature/Ice Warning Has Been Issued for Cork
Met Éireann have issued a status orange – low temperature/ice warning for Munster, which is valid from 20:00 Tuesday 07/01/2025 to 10:00 Wednesday 08/01/2025. Forecasters are warning that it will be extremely cold with widespread severe frost, ice and lying snow. Impacts: Dangerous travelling conditions on roads and underfoot Travel disruption and delays Animal welfare issues. Issued/Updated:…
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Severe Cold Snap Expected: Temperatures Could Plummet as Low as -13°C Across Parts of Ireland
Met Éireann and other weather forecasting services have issued warnings ahead of a significant cold spell set to grip the country over the coming days, with temperatures expected to fall well below freezing. Tonight’s Forecast: Bitter Cold with Freezing Fog According to Met Éireann, tonight will be extremely cold and mostly dry, with temperatures dropping…
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Weather Warning Extended to Friday
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland, which is valid from 17:00 Sunday 05/01/2025 to 00:00 Friday 10/01/2025. Forecasters are warning that it will continue with very cold nights with widespread frost, ice and lying snow. Temperatures struggling to get above freezing during the day. Potential Impacts: Hazardous travelling…
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A Status Yellow – Snow/Ice Warning Has Been Issued for Ireland
Met Éireann have issued a status yellow – snow/ice warning for Ireland, which is valid from 12:00 Monday 06/01/2025 to 12:00 Tuesday 07/01/2025. Forecasters are warning that further wintry showers will bring further accumulation of snow Potential Impacts: Hazardous travelling conditions Poor visibility Travel disruption. Issued/Updated: 09:49 Monday 06/01/2025 Valid: 12:00 Monday 06/01/2025 to 12:00 Tuesday 07/01/2025
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Cork County Council Severe Weather Update – Monday 9.15am
Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team convened this morning to assess road and weather conditions overnight. A Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning remains in place throughout this week until 12.00 midday on Thursday, the 9th of January. Significant snow fall in north-west, north and mid Cork has lead to treacherous driving conditions with widespread icy…
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Cork County Council Urges Caution as Snow and Ice Disrupt Travel
Cork County Council is urging all road users to avoid unnecessary travel tonight as snow and ice continue to impact the region. A Status Orange Snow/Ice warning remains in place until 8:00 pm, followed by a Status Yellow Snow/Ice warning until midnight. Met Éireann has further issued a Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning, extending until…
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RSA Advise All Road Users To Exercise Extreme Caution With Treacherous Road Conditions Continuing
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging all road users to exercise extreme caution as hazardous weather conditions continue to impact road safety nationwide. Even after weather warnings are lifted or lowered, roads in many areas will remain treacherous for days due to a dangerous combination of rain, sleet, snow, ice, and extremely low…
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National Emergency Coordination Group Prepares for Severe Weather Across Ireland
A virtual National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) meeting was held on Saturday morning to prepare for the potentially disruptive weather forecasted across the country. The Group was chaired by the Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) – part of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Met Éireann and a range of other…
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Meteorologists Commentary: Wintry Conditions for the Weekend (4th- 5th January 2025)
Issued by Met Éireann on Friday 3rd January 2025, valid until further notice OVERVIEW A band of rain moving up over Ireland from the southwest during Saturday will turn increasingly to sleet and snow through Saturday evening and Saturday night with some impactful snow accumulations expected in places before the system clears away to the east during Sunday. …
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Cork County Council Issues Update Ahead of Status Orange Rain and Snow Warning for Cork
Cork County Council is urging all road users to take extreme care on the roads ahead of a Met Éireann Status Orange Rain and Snow warning for Cork. The Orange warning comes into effect at 5.00pm tomorrow (Saturday, January 4th) and will remain in place until 5.00pm on Sunday. It will be preceded by a…