30/01/2019

Met Office Issues New Weather Warning For NI

Another weather warning will soon be active across Northern Ireland as snow sweeps the UK.

Ice and wintry showers are expected to continue, with the fresh alert coming into force at 5pm today, 30 January, until 11am on Thursday.

Snow is expected to cause further traffic delays, especially during rush hour, and travel delays at airports are likely.

Drivers are being urged to take care on the roads and allow extra time for journeys.

Melting snow is expected to re-freeze with further heavy showers possible this evening and overnight.



(JG/CM)

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