Met Eireann Issues 4 Weather Alerts, With Kildare And Surrounding Counties On Yellow Alert For Ice And Snow

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 12:49

By Martin Osborne

People are being reminded of the possibility of difficult travelling conditions, and disruption and delays to public transport.

A cold snap lands in Ireland tonight.

Met Éireann has issued 4 weather alerts.

A Status Yellow low temperature warning for ice comes into effect for the entire country from 8pm.

Then all of Munster, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Wexford, Wicklow and Galway, will come under a yellow warning for snow and ice from 9pm.

From Midnight, a 12 hour Status Orange warning for snow and rain will come into effect for Cork and Waterford.

While an orange alert for snow and ice has been issued at the same time for Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary, and will end at midday tomorrow.

More from Local News

Kfm Obituary Announcements (Saturday)

Obituary announcements are broadcast daily at 8am, 10am, 5pm and 1pm
Kfm Obituary Notices

Kfm obituaries notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm, 5pm news
Sharp Rise In M9 Collisions With Garda Call-Outs Up Year-On-Year

The figures, provided by An Garda Síochána, show a sharp increase compared to previous years.
Councillor Seeks Clarity On How Often Nightclubs and Late Bars In Naas Are Inspected For Fire Risks

Kildare Fire Service says all venues applying to renew their annual dance licence through the District Court were inspected in advance of the hearings.
Unpaid Eight-Month Work And Training Placement For Adults With Disabilities Branded "Extremely Unfair"

One Kildare mother told Kfm News that their child had been attending structured placements each weekday, typically from around 9:30am to 3pm, and in some cases carrying out tasks for up to two hours at a time - but are not receiving any form of payment.
Department Of Education Defends Kildare SNA Cuts Amid Claims Of Reduced Need At Some Schools

They said there "are many reasons why the level of need for SNA support in schools may fluctuate including falling enrolments, reduced or increased care needs and changing demographics as children move from primary to post-primary schools".
Naas Nurses Threaten Escalation As Staffing Row Deepens

Nurses spoke to Kfm News this week about issues they are dealing with on a daily basis.
Driving Tests Face Disruption As RSA Testers To Strike Next Week

The driving test centre in Naas is the only driving test centre in Kildare and attracts candidates from Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow and Laois.