Met Eireann warn that flooding, frost and icy patches are on way
By Mark Keane
Met Eireann has warned that frost and icy patches are on the way tonight (Wednesday), with heavy rain occurring throughout the day.
As a result of the persistent rain today, a number of areas are also expected to be hit by flooding.
Frost and icy patches are on the way tonight
Although the rain will clear in the afternoon, there will be clouds and further drizzles, according to Met Eireann.
This morning, persistent rain will continue in the east and southeast with localized flooding. Rain will clear this afternoon, but cloud and drizzle will linger along the east coast for a time. Brighter further west with sunny spells & well scattered showers in Ulster & Connacht pic.twitter.com/SC4mKLp4sL
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 4, 2018
The Irish Meteorological Service said: “[It will be] very cold tonight with calm and clear conditions. Frost and icy patches will develop. Lowest temperatures of -4 to 0 degrees.”
AA Roadwatch commented: “Very wet throughout the city. Surface water and spot flooding is an issue in places so take care.”
It recommended that drivers should “keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front as spray may also affect visibility”.
