The cold snap is coming to an end, but we’re not out of the woods just yet.
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow fog warning for the entire country, starting at 6pm on Saturday evening and lasting until 9am on Sunday morning.
The weather service warned that the foggy conditions will lead to impaired visibility, and that anyone planning to drive should take extra caution.
Status Yellow – Fog warning for Ireland ⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 11, 2025
Foggy conditions will lead to impaired visibility. 👀
Valid: 18:00 Saturday 11/01/2025 to 09:00 Sunday 12/01/2025https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/ABlZnlOytP
Motorists are advised to use their fog lights, but to remember to turn them off when they are not needed.
With temperatures forecast to rise this weekend, the public is being warned of dangers associated with the ensuing thaw – including burst pipes and localised flooding.
Earlier this week, 25 counties were issued with a status orange alert for low temperature and ice.
⚠️Status Orange – Low Temperature/Ice warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster, Connacht⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 7, 2025
Extremely cold with widespread severe frost, ice and lying snow.
Valid: 18:00 Wednesday 08/01/2025 to 11:00 Thursday 09/01/2025
More here https://t.co/Vj0yBkGA0J pic.twitter.com/BNKGxa0yvJ
Thousands in rural areas were forced to undergo several days without electricity for heat and light.
Many experienced water shortages and thus couldn’t make tea, shower or flush toilets. Issues with mobile phone coverage also made it difficult for people to communicate with friends and family.
Some elderly people were left completely snowed in and isolated, with loved ones unable to get to them due to the treacherous conditions of roads.
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