Met Eireann issues snow-ice weather warnings as Storm Goretti tracks over Europe

"Forecasters are warning of hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility and icy patches before the warning comes into effect from noon until 8pm on Thursday. The warnings come as Storm Goretti tracks over the UK and Europe, only narrowly avoiding Ireland. The storm - named by French meteorological service Météo-France - is the result of a low pressure system that has developed near the Continent."

"Met Éireann meteorologist Holly O'Neill said that, while Ireland will avoid the worst of the conditions brought by Storm Goretti, there remains a degree of uncertainty. Speaking about the impact of Storm Goretti on the country tomorrow, she said: "Temperatures will be cold - highs of two to six degrees and colder in the north - but we might see some further rain and drizzle moving further inland." Ms O'Neill confirmed that southern counties will suffer most from "snow accumulations" associated with the potential Status Yellow warnings, particularly for areas on higher ground."

"This morning will see outbreaks of rain emanate from the Atlantic, spreading eastwards and possibly falling in eastern counties in the later afternoon after some bright spells. Daytime temperatures today are predicted to be lowest at 3C in the north and mildest at 10C in the southwest before the arrival of chillier night time temperatures of -1C to 4C. Conditions will be mostly dry as rain clears from the east."

Warnings are in place for hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility and icy patches from noon until 8pm on Thursday. Storm Goretti is tracking over the UK and Europe after forming from a low pressure system near the Continent and was named by Météo-France. Areas east of Ireland, including the UK and other parts of Europe, are most likely to be affected by wintry showers. Temperatures are expected to be cold, with daytime highs of two to six degrees and colder in the north, and southern counties facing the greatest snow accumulations on higher ground. Hail and sleet remain possible and a Status Yellow ice warning is in place for Northern Ireland until 11am.

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