Fog warning in place as drivers advised to take extra care

Met Éireann issues orange national alert as dense fog and icy patches expected

Dense fog: Met Eireann issues orange weather alert until noon. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/ The Irish Times

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 08:01

A status orange national weather alert is in place as Met Éireann predicts dense fog will persist into the afternoon.

Widespread frost is expected clear, but the fog is likely to linger in central and eastern areas.

The warning is valid until noon.

DUBLIN: Heavy fog this morning on the M50 and in the City Centre. Drive with care. Use fog lights in affected areas. http://t.co/EY0qAeQ9mE
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) November 26, 2014

AA Roadwatch reported low visibility in Dublin City Centre, Monaghan Town, Wexford Town, Tullamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Mullingar, Roscommon, Navan and Drogheda.

It also advised motorists to take extra care and use fog lights in affected areas.