Status orange weather warnings remain in place for 11 counties in Ireland
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A status orange weather warning remains in place for 11 counties in the south of Ireland as up to 10cm of snow is expected to fall in some places. Snow, ice, heavy rain and sleet swept over the island of Ireland with Met Eireann warning of further falls of snow later on Sunday.
Thousands of homes and businesses have been left without power overnight. ESB Networks said that around 28,000 premises are without power as a result of the weather conditions. A status orange rain and snow warning remain in place for Cork, Kerry and Waterford. It will remain in place until Sunday at 5pm.
A status orange snow and ice warning remains in place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary until 5pm on Sunday. Met Eireann said that significant snowfall accumulations are expected. A status yellow snow and ice warning remains in place for Cavan, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Wexford and Connacht.
A status yellow low temperature and ice warning for Ireland has been extended to 12pm on Thursday afternoon. The warning will come into effect at 5pm on Sunday. Met Eireann has warned of very cold nights in the days ahead, saying that temperatures are unlikely to go above freezing during the day.
A National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) virtual meeting is to taking place on Sunday to assess the impact of the overnight snow. Taoiseach Simon Harris said he spoke to the team early on Sunday morning. Mr Harris said it is “really important” people be vigilant on roads and while travelling.
