Weather warning issued for Kildare as arctic temperatures predicted for tonight

Met Éireann have issued a Status Orange weather warning for Kildare as temperatures are set to drop to well below freezing tonight.

The low temperature weather warning has been issued for the entire country and will be in effect from 9pm tonight until 10am tomorrow morning. Severe frost and thick ice is expected to cause problems on roads all over the country, and council services are going to be in operation tonight to treat major roads with salt.

Met Éireann said of the upcoming harsh weather conditions;

"Very cold with severe air and ground frost returning. Lowest temperatures will range from -1 near east and south coasts to -5 or -6 degrees well inland. Winds mostly light east to southeast in direction.urning. Lowest temperatures will range from -1 near east and south coasts to -5 or -6 degrees well inland. Winds mostly light east to southeast in direction.

"Monday will be dry again in most places. Frost will clear, and most places will have a bright start with sunshine. However cloud will increase from the south and west through the course of the day and a few spots of rain and drizzle will occur along southern coasts in the afternoon. Winds light to moderate southeast in direction but fresh to strong and gusty along Atlantic coasts. Highest temperatures 3 to 8 degrees."

Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution while driving tonight and tomorrow morning.