ALERT: Met Éireann issue snow and ice warning issued for Carlow on top of wind warning
Be advised!
Met Eireann has issued four weather warnings covering Carlow for Saturday:
A status yellow snow and ice warning for Ireland will see wintry showers of hail, sleet and snow spreading eastwards this morning will lead to icy conditions.
Later this morning a more persistent band of rain and sleet will cross the country, turning to snow for a time, particular over the Midlands and north of the country, and over high ground elsewhere.
The combination of sleet/snow and strong winds will lead to low visibility and hazardous driving conditions.
Valid from 7am Saturday to 4pm Saturday
Other Weather Warnings for Carlow are:
STATUS YELLOW - WIND WARNING FOR LEINSTER
Strong winds associated with Storm Jorge (Hor-hay) on Saturday.
Southwesterly winds of mean speeds 50 to 65km/h on Saturday morning with gusts of 90 to 110km/h expected.
Valid 9am to 1pm on Saturday.
STATUS ORANGE - WIND WARNING FOR LEINSTER
Severe winds associated with Storm Jorge (Hor-hay) on Saturday.
Westerly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80km/h for a time on Saturday afternoon and early evening with gusts of 110 to 120km/h, possibly higher in very exposed areas.
Valid from 1pm to 7pm Saturday.
Westerly winds of mean speeds 50 to 65km/h on Saturday evening and early Saturday night with gusts of 90 to 110km/h expected.
Valid from 7pm to 12 midnight Saturday.