Weather: Freezing fog alert issued and second weather warning extended

Met Eireann has issued yet another weather warning for Donegal as the cold snap continues.

The Status Orange warning is for freezing fog in Donegal as well as Connacht, much of Leinster and parts of Munster.

According the national forecaster: "Freezing fog, dense in places, will persist through the afternoon and into tonight, leading to very hazardous driving conditions."

The warning took applies until midnight.

Meanwhile, a nationwide Status Yellow warning for low temperatures and ice has been extended. Initially due to end on Friday, it now applies until Sunday, with warmer temperatures expected from Monday, December 19.

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Met Eireann is advising: "It will remain very cold through the week with widespread sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches.

"Some showers of hail, sleet and snow will occur, mainly near coasts. Accumulations at lower levels are expected to remain low.

"There will be freezing fog will occur at times, with winds remaining light over land."

Possible impacts include:

• Treacherous conditions on paths and roads
• Travel disruption
• Potential supply disruption
• Potential for burst water pipes and damage to engines
• Increased risks to vulnerable members of the community
• Animal welfare issues
• Slack winds over land leading to reduced wind power generation