Met Eireann issues Weather Warning for Kildare
Met Eireann said temperatures will drop to between -4C and -2C overnight, with a sharp or severe frost and icy stretches forecast
by KildareNow reporter · Leinster LeaderA Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning will be in effect from 6pm on Saturday until 11am on Sunday for Munster, Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.
Met Eireann said temperatures will drop to between -4C and -2C overnight, with a sharp or severe frost and icy stretches forecast.
A separate Status Yellow Snow and Ice Warning for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Connacht and Louth has been issued for 6pm on Saturday and will be in effect until 11am on Sunday.
Meanwhile, RTE is reporting that drivers are being warned to expect a spike in car breakdowns on Monday, with AA Roadwatch saying there is a risk of battery failure in cars that may have been unused over the Christmas.
A spokesperson said: "Cold weather puts extra strain on older or weakened batteries, which is why we typically see a spike in call-outs at this time of year."
The AA is encouraging motorists to check their vehicles over the weekend and "make sure the battery is holding charge, especially in older vehicles or those with older batteries, which are far more likely to fail in cold conditions."