AN Irish airport has issued an urgent travel warning for passengers due to fly out tomorrow as an orange snow alert is set to kick in.
Met Eireann has said Cork and Waterford will be covered under a status orange snow and rain warning from 12am until 12pm on Thursday.
A status orange snow warning will kick in at 12am for five counties[/caption]
It reads: “Heavy rain transitioning to sleet and snow.
“Impacts include very difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility, travel disruption, disruption and delays to public transport
likely (air, rail, bus), difficult conditions underfoot, animal welfare issues and flooding possible.”
And Cork Airport has warned passengers intending to fly out tomorrow to “exercise due caution” when travelling to the airport.
They should also check with their airline for the latest updates.
A spokesperson said: “Met Eireann has issued a status orange weather warning (snow, rain) for Cork and Waterford.
“With heavy rain transitioning to sleet and snow, potential impacts include very difficult travelling conditions, poor visibility, travel disruption, delays to public transport, difficult conditions underfoot and possible flooding.
“The status orange weather warning is valid from 00:00 to 12:00 (Thursday).
“A status orange weather warning (snow, ice) will also come into effect for counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary at the same time.
“Passengers intending to travel tomorrow are advised to allow ample time for travelling to the airport and to exercise due caution as road conditions are expected to be difficult.
“Passengers travelling on early morning services (06:00 – 09:00) are advised to be particularly vigilant.
“For the most accurate and up-to-date flight information, passengers should consult their airline’s website or mobile app.”
An orange snow-ice warning has also been issued for Clare, Limerick and Tipperary with “significant accumulations expected”.
The alert is also valid from 12am to 12pm tomorrow.
And there’s also a Low Temperature/Ice warning for the entire country until 12pm on Thursday.
The alert reads: “Very cold with widespread frost and icy stretches.
“Possible impacts include hazardous conditions on roads and paths some travel disruption.”
