Frost and icy stretches forecast to spread overnight

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FROST AND ICY stretches are forecast to spread overnight nationally, Met Éireann said, with a rain warning to kick in for two counties on Monday.

The national forecaster said a dry but cold day will turn colder tonight, with lowest temperatures of -3 to 1 degrees to take hold overnight. 

A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Cork and Waterford on Monday. It will come into effect from 3pm and last until midnight, Met Éireann said.

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It warned of spells of heavy rain, impacting travelling conditions and possibly resulting in localised flooding.

Today, the weather will turn drier this afternoon and sunny spells and scattered showers are predicted. The afternoon will see highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees, Met Éireann said.

A “dry and bright” evening is on the cards. From tonight, widespread frost and possibly icy stretches will take hold, which are to persist into Monday morning. Strong winds are expected on Monday.

Met Éireann said the coming week will continue with unsettled weather and showery conditions as temperatures drop.