Weather warning upgraded for rain and snow in Cork this weekend
Another weather warning has been issued for Cork this weekend, with weather conditions expected to deteriorate further from tomorrow evening. Picture: Dan Linehan
Another weather warning has been issued for Cork this weekend, with conditions expected to deteriorate further from tomorrow evening.
The status yellow rain and snow warning for Cork, coming into effect at 1pm tomorrow, will upgrade to a status orange warning from 5pm tomorrow.
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Met Éireann has advised the public to expect heavy rain transitioning to sleet and snow with significant accumulations expected.
Impacts could include very difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility, travel disruption and delays to public transport.
The orange warning will remain in effect until 5pm on Sunday.
With a Met Éireann status yellow rain and snow warning for Cork in effect from 1pm on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday, Cork City Council has said its severe weather assessment team is closely monitoring the situation.
Weather conditions this weekend are expected to be very cold, windy, and wet, with the national forecaster predicting low temperatures and heavy rainfall.
Although most of precipitation over the weekend is likely to be predominantly rain, some sleet is expected at times on Sunday afternoon and evening, and there is a chance of snow, particularly on higher ground.
Cork City Council has said it has activated its Winter Maintenance Plan, which includes salting and gritting key roads in the city. Information on gritting and salting routes can be found on the council’s website, corkcity.ie.
Wintry showers and icy surfaces are expected to create difficult travel conditions across the weekend, with heavy rain on Saturday and wintry showers on Sunday.
Driving conditions will be hazardous, even on gritted roads.
Drivers are urged to slow down, exercise caution, remain aware of other road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists, and to allow extra time for travel.
Footpaths are expected to be extremely hazardous and slippery due to ice.
While there is no widespread tidal flooding predicted, the council has warned that localised surface water and small rivers may burst their banks due to the heavy rain on Saturday.
Just as the status yellow low temperature/ice warning was ending, another weather warning was issued for Cork this weekend.
A status yellow rain and snow warning is valid from 1pm on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday.
It is expected there will be heavy rain transitioning to sleet and snow.
Met Éireann are warning of hazardous travelling conditions, poor visibility, travel disruption, and localised flooding.
The yellow alert also covers Co Kerry.
Meanwhile, a status orange snow/ice warning comes into place for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary at 5pm on Saturday and will remain in place until 5pm on Sunday.
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Éireann and a range of other stakeholders met this morning to discuss the potentially disruptive wintry weather forecasted for the next few days.
Local authority Severe Weather Assessment Teams (SWATs) are monitoring conditions locally and local authorities have their emergency response teams in place, ready to respond where and when necessary.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed that adequate salt supplies are in place, and local authorities will continue to salt roads as well as footpaths in urban centres where possible.
The National Transport Authority has confirmed that public transport authorities are on alert in anticipation of potential disruption over the weekend.
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, emphasised: “We are going to see difficult travel conditions for much of the country in the coming days. Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted – so I urge people to slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey. It’s important that drivers travelling longer journeys are aware of conditions right along their route, as the weather may vary significantly across different parts of the country.
“Public transport may also be affected by this spell of wintry weather, so I’d advise people to check with service operators for the latest updates in their area.
“With regard to rough sleepers during this wintry spell, the Department is communicating with Regional Leads in relation to their Cold Weather Initiatives and has advised them of the expected conditions.
“Finally, I would urge all members of the public to take extra care with all activities and to check out the Met Éireann and Be Winter Ready websites for further updates and advice.”
Motorists across Cork are being advised to travel with caution this morning, following a night of sub-zero temperatures.
A status yellow low temperature/ice warning will remain in place until 11am.
Cork City Council's "Winter Maintenance Plan, which includes salting/gritting key roads in the city as required, has been activated".
Council crews are on stand by to respond to any emergency situations occurring as a result of the weather conditions.
Meanwhile, Cork County Council began treating all Priority 1 and Priority 2 routes on Wednesday in accordance with its Winter Service Plan and will be closely monitoring conditions locally throughout the cold spell.
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