Weather warning in effect for Limerick as Met Éireann warns of 'treacherous' conditions

MOTORISTS are being warned of treacherous conditions in places due to patches of dense fog.

A Status Yellow fog warning is now in effect for Limerick and 21 other counties including Clare and Tipperary.

"Poor visibility and treacherous conditions with dense fog in parts," states the warning from Met Éireann which remains valid until 5am on Friday.

Gardai and the Road Safety Authority are appealing to motorists to drive with extreme caution while the warning is in place.