Yellow weather warning in operation as thick fog causes travel disruption

Brian O'Reilly

A YELLOW weather warning is in operation this morning due to the thick fog in many parts of the country.

Met Eireann has warned that the fog will remain dense until about 11am this morning.

Motorists have been warned to beware of fog

The weather warning is in place for all of Leinster, as well as Cavan and Monaghan.

There is also frost and ice in many areas, which will could worsen  traffic delays.

"Tonight will be cold and mostly dry with frost developing over the eastern half of the country.

"Patchy drizzle will continue in the west and will give way to more persistent rain overnight", Met Eireann said.

It will be very cold tonight - however not as bad as earlier in the week as lowest temperatures will only fall to -2C.

Drivers have been urged to reduce their speed and use fog lights in affected areas.

So far there has been no significant delays at any of the main airports, with most flights departing on time.