WEATHER WARNING: Met Eireann upgrades Low Temperature and Ice Warning for 19 counties with 'extremely cold' weather on the way

Met Eireann has upgraded its Low Temperature and Ice Warning for 19 counties with 'extremely cold' weather on the way. 

Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange Low Temperature and Ice Warning for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Leitrim and Roscommon from Wednesday into Thursday. 

Met Eireann is warning that it will be 'extremely cold' on Wednesday night with widespread temperatures below -5 degrees leading to severe frost and ice.

A separate Status Yellow Low Temperature and Ice Warning for Ireland remains in place until noon on Friday

Met Eireann forecast when freezing weather for Ireland will end but Weather Warnings remain in place for days

Met Eireann warns that possible impacts include:

• Treacherous conditions on paths and roads
• Travel disruption
• Potential supply disruption
• Potential for burst water pipes and damage to engines
• Increased risks to vulnerable members of the community
• Animal welfare issues
• Slack winds over land leading to reduced wind power generation