ALERT: Fog warning issued for Kilkenny as bitterly cold conditions expected locally this week

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow fog warning for Kilkenny and the rest of the country valid from this evening, Sunday, January 7 at 6pm to Monday, January 8 at 10am.

According to the forecaster, fog will become dense and widespread this evening and linger until Monday morning but will clear in eastern and southern counties early on Monday morning.

Met Eireann has also issued an advisory warning for cold weather across Kilkenny and the country this weekend and over the coming week.

Sharp/severe frost, icy patches and dense fog at times leading to hazardous/dangerous travelling conditions are to be expected.