Storm Goretti: Met Éireann issues snow and rain warning for Cork 

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow snow and rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford as the effects of Storm Goretti hit Ireland.

The warning will see rain, which will be heavy at times, turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation.

The alert will come into effect at midday on Thursday and remain in place until 8pm.

The potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility, and icy patches.

Cork County Council’s roads treatment programme will continue treating priority routes as resources allow. 

However, due to the low temperatures, probability of snow widespread icy patches and difficult travelling conditions can be expected even on treated roads.

All road users are advised to take extreme care if travelling.

Cork County Council has advised that if travelling, please slow down, allow extra time and be aware of other roads users, especially vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

• Be mindful of icy surface conditions  
• Check on vulnerable and isolated neighbours 
• Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys 
• In an emergency dial 999 or 112

Storm Goretti was named by French forecaster Meteo France. If a storm is named by one meteorological agency, others will follow suit to maintain consistency.

Met Éireann normally works with the UK's Met Office and the Netherlands' KNMI. A storm gets a name when it’s expected to cause medium or high impacts in Ireland, Britain, or the Netherlands. The national service most at risk does the naming, and along with the name comes the relevant orange or red warnings for wind, rain, or snow.

The main effects of Storm Goretti are set to be felt in Britain and across Europe.