Another Status Orange weather warning to take effect in Limerick as cold snap continues
A STATUS Orange weather warning - the third in less than a week - will come into effect in Limerick later this Thursday.
The Low Temperature/Ice warning, which comes into effect at 6pm, applies to Limerick and every other county with the exception of Donegal.
"Extremely cold on Thursday night with widespread temperatures below -5 degrees leading to severe frost and ice," states the warning which remains valid until 12midday on Friday.
Motorists are being urged to exercise extra caution when driving to ensure they check their vehicles before beginning their journeys. People are also being urged to check on elderly and vulnerable neighbours where possible.
According to Met Éireann, Wednesday night was the coldest night of the year and followed a week of sub-zero temperatures.
It will be mainly dry this Thursday night but some freezing fog will develop, mostly in the Midlands Lowest temperatures will again widely reach -5 degrees and -7 or -8 degrees in some Midland areas.