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25/01/2012
Gardaí Urge Safety Over Weather Warning
Gardaí have called on drivers to exercise safety as Met Eireann issue a weather warning for the coming week.
The Met said Thursday night would be cold and breezy with further wintry showers of rain, hail or sleet and some snow on hills or mountains. Meanwhile, frost and icy patches will develop in sheltered areas and widespread sharp frost was on its way for Friday night.
Gardaí said weather conditions were expected to deteriorate from Wednesday evening on, affecting road users throughout Ireland.
Gardaí sad they are urging members of the public to drive safely in these conditions, leaving plenty of space between themselves and the vehicle in front, and to not undertake any unnecessary journeys.
(DW)
The Met said Thursday night would be cold and breezy with further wintry showers of rain, hail or sleet and some snow on hills or mountains. Meanwhile, frost and icy patches will develop in sheltered areas and widespread sharp frost was on its way for Friday night.
Gardaí said weather conditions were expected to deteriorate from Wednesday evening on, affecting road users throughout Ireland.
Gardaí sad they are urging members of the public to drive safely in these conditions, leaving plenty of space between themselves and the vehicle in front, and to not undertake any unnecessary journeys.
(DW)
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