LAST UPDATE | 25 mins ago
THE SECOND STORM of the winter season has been named by Met Éireann: Storm Bert.
A number of weather warnings for ice, snow and rain that were in place have elapsed, but more unsettled conditions are expected in the coming days.
A national Status Yellow low temperature/ice warning is also in place until midday tomorrow.
Public transport and power services across the west, midlands and south west were affected this morning following overnight snow and ice.
Some services are still disrupted or operating at reduced capacity.
Some schools are closed today as a result of the snow. Motorists have been urged to take extra caution amid hazardous driving conditions in certain areas.
Mayo County Council warned of low-hanging power lines.
The weather also impacted some local radio stations that are being used by people to keep up with the weather.
‘Very wet and windy’ weekendMet Éireann has said it will become “very wet and windy” on Friday night, with further spells of strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 21, 2024Spot flooding is likely in some areas tomorrow night with falls of sleet, Met Éireann has said.
Saturday is due to be wet and windy with widespread heavy rain, leading to localised flooding.
It will be milder on Saturday, with highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees during the day and eight to 10 degrees overnight.
Strong to gale-force southwesterly winds are expected on Sunday with some scattered heavy showers, mainly across Atlantic counties.
Highest temperatures will range from 11 to 14 degrees during the day, dropping to five to eight degrees overnight.
