"The latest warning by the national forecaster is for Cork and Waterford with "rain turning to snow as it clears southwards this evening with some accumulations possible". The warning will be in place until 8pm this evening, as the whole country is set to be impacted by an Arctic blast sweeping the island. Already in place is a warning affecting all counties of Connacht, as well as Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan and Louth, valid until 11am tomorrow."
"There are also two ongoing Status Yellow low temperature/ice warnings. One of these is for low temperatures stretching over Munster, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow and will be valid until 11am tomorrow. The other warning applies to the same counties but is expected to come into effect this evening at 5pm and will expire tomorrow morning at 11am, bringing temperatures possibly as low as -5C."
"Local authorities and homelessness charities have ensured additional emergency bed capacity is available in ­shelters amid concerns for the health and safety of anyone sleeping rough. The Simon Community has urged anyone aware of people sleeping rough to contact either support services or their local authority. Gardaí and the Road Safety ­Authority (RSA) urged motorists to drive with ­extreme caution over the coming days given the potential for treacherous driving conditions."
An Arctic blast will sweep the island, bringing rain that will turn to snow, wintry showers, widespread low temperatures and icy conditions. Status Yellow warnings cover Cork, Waterford, all Connacht counties, Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Louth and multiple counties across Munster and Leinster through the weekend into Monday. Accumulations of snow and sharp or severe frost with ice are expected, with temperatures possibly as low as -5C. Local authorities and homelessness charities have added emergency bed capacity in shelters. The Simon Community urged reporting people sleeping rough. Gardaí and the RSA warned motorists to drive with extreme caution.
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