Orange weather warning

A Status Orange low temperature and ice warning for the entire country will run from 5pm until 12 noon tomorrow.

“We discussed that at the meeting and alternative accommodation is being sought. With the extremely cold weather due to continue into the middle of next week, intending passengers should continue to check the status of their flight with their airline in advance of travel.— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) However, Dublin Airport is advising passengers that they “should continue to check the status of their flight with their airline in advance of travel”. The Status Yellow ice and snow warning for Donegal and Mayo will run from 11.30pm tonight to 12 noon tomorrow and substantial levels of snow is expected over high ground while snow showers will lead to accumulations in places. All Aer Lingus customers have been advised to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport. He also dismissed the likelihood of a Status Red warning and said supply to the energy grid is stable and that he has received a “positive outlook” from EirGrid and Gas Networks Ireland. They will not be sleeping in the sheltered accommodation this evening or for the rest of the week.” In response, Minister O’Brien said: “In relation to the situation with regard to those seeking international protection, including the instance in Clare, those families and those individuals have been moved out and will not be staying in the temporary sheltered accommodation this evening. O’Brien added that emergency plans have been “up and running for the past couple of days” and that he is confident that essential services will be provided. Speaking after today’s meeting, Minister O’Brien said: “We will continue to monitor the ongoing weather conditions and ensure that all arms of the state are responding speedily and appropriately to meet any challenges. Following today’s meeting, a statement from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage said public transport system continues to operate as normal and that the public are advised to monitor transport providers websites and social media channels for updates. More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

A Status Yellow alert for low temperatures and ice will now last an entire week. It is one of multiple weather warnings issued by Met Eireann as freezing ...

Dry for most though wintry showers will occur, especially in the northwest with accumulations of snow possible. Meanwhile, giving its overall forecast for today, Met Eireann said: “Very cold today with frost, ice on roads and paths as well as patches of freezing fog, lingering through the day. The Status Yellow alert, which lasts from 11.30pm until noon on Monday, reads: “Showers of sleet and snow Sunday night and Monday morning, falling as rain near the coast, may lead to accumulations in places.” Freezing fog will also develop widely in a light variable breeze, falling near calm at times.” The nationwide alert reads: “A severe frost and further icy stretches will set in on Sunday night, accompanied by patches of freezing fog. Some showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur, mainly near coasts.

It comes as the current status yellow low temperature/ice warning switches to orange later this evening at 5pm. The status orange warning will be in effect ...

Any delays were due to aircraft that had to be safely de-iced by the airlines & their ground handling operators. Please continue to check the status of your flight with your airline in advance of travel.— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) “While our teams are working hard to minimise any disruption caused to our customers as a result of these severe weather conditions, which are entirely beyond our control, Ryanair advises all customers flying from Dublin Airport today to check the Ryanair website/app for flight status updates before travelling to the airport. In a statement to the PA news agency, Ryanair said: “We are experiencing only some very minor delays/cancellations to our flights from Dublin today as a result of the ongoing icy weather conditions. They have also advised travellers to "check the status of your flight with your airline in advance of travel." They said "any delays were due to aircraft that had to be safely de-iced by the airlines and their ground handling operators."

A status yellow low temperature and ice warning for Ireland will be updated to status orange from 5pm this evening until 12 noon tomorrow.

The national forecaster has also warned of increased risks to vulnerable members of the community and animal welfare issues. In an update this afternoon, the council said its road treatment programme will continue treating P1 and P2 routes and will now be extended to treat P3 routes and town centre locations. Council crews in the city and county are busy making preparations ahead of the commencement of Met Éireann’s countrywide status orange low temperature and ice warning.