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Updated status red warning issued for 19 counties; 7 counties downgraded to status orange

Published 07:24 2 Mar 2018 GMT

Conor Heneghan
Updated status red warning issued for 19 counties; 7 counties downgraded to status orange

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Most of the country is still feeling the worst of the effects from the Beast from the East and Storm Emma.

A status red snow-ice warning remains in place for 19 out of 26 counties in the Republic of Ireland, with Met Éireann issuing updated warnings early on Friday morning. The warning remains in effect for all of Leinster, all of Munster and Galway, with snowfall and strong easterly winds set to continue to make an impact until 6pm. https://twitter.com/MetEireann/status/969465721527955456 The status red warning has been downgraded to a status orange snow-ice warning in Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo, although those counties can still expect scattered heavy snow showers and icy conditions throughout the day on Friday. The updated warning, issued at midnight on Thursday, remains in effect until 6pm. On Thursday night, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar encouraged people to stay indoors and stay safe while the weather warnings remain in effect. https://twitter.com/campaignforleo/status/969299900142968832

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Updated status red warning issued for 19 counties; 7 counties downgraded to status orange