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    Status Yellow Low Temperature Issued For Wicklow

    Another orange weather alert for low temperatures and ice will come into effect at 7pm this evening.

    It will impact inland counties, as well as Donegal and Leitrim, while the rest of the country will be under a Status Yellow alert until midday tomorrow.

    Conditions on paths and roads will remain treacherous before a thaw finally kicks in this weekend.

    There are also major concerns for animals in the freezing conditions.

    Public Safety Advice

    • Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112 
    • Public transport may be affected by this spell of wintry weather, and people are advised to check with service operators for the latest updates in their area.
    • Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and / or visit met.ie for the most up-to-date information. 
    • People are advised to check in on elderly or vulnerable people in their communities

    • The Be Winter Ready website provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
    • Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone.

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