Orange weather warning for Kilkenny with 'severe frost and ice' forecast

A Status Orange - Low Temperature/Ice warning comes into effect for Kilkenny at 6pm today until 12 noon on Thursday.

Forecasters said it will be extremely cold on Wednesday night with widespread temperatures below -5 degrees leading to severe frost and ice.

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The Warning also applies to Carlow, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon.

An overall  Status Yellow - Low Temperature/Ice warning for Ireland remains in place until 12 noon on Friday. 

Met Eireann said: 
"Remaining very cold through the week with widespread sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches.
"Some showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur, mainly near coasts. Accumulations at lower levels are expected to remain low.
"Freezing fog will occur at times, with winds remaining light over land."

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Possible impacts include:

• Treacherous conditions on paths and roads
• Travel disruption
• Potential supply disruption
• Potential for burst water pipes and damage to engines
• Increased risks to vulnerable members of the community
• Animal welfare issues
• Slack winds over land leading to reduced wind power generation