A status yellow fog warning has been issued for Waterford and the whole province of Munster.
It is due to take effect at midnight tonight and stay in place until 10am tomorrow.
Met Éireann says dense fog in places will lead to hazardous conditions on the roads.
⚠️#fog warning issued for Munster⚠️
Patches of fog will form overnight & tomorrow
Fog can lead to hazardous road conditions, so take care on commutes this evening and tomorrow morning 🚗🌫️https://t.co/l8JdKfwZt9 pic.twitter.com/ZfJcllGS4s— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) November 22, 2021
The Road Safety Authority has issued the following message to motorists in Waterford who may be taking to the roads while the warning comes into effect:
- Switch on dipped headlights and fog lamps, reduce your speed and allow an extra safe distance from you and the vehicle in front.
- If the fog closes in, reduce your speed further and take your time getting to your destination.
- Road users should listen to weather forecasts and general advice about driving conditions and if you must drive in fog, allow plenty of extra time for your journey.
- Before setting out, check that your car is in good working order, particularly that all the lights, including fog lights, work properly and are clean
The RSA is also advising vulnerable road-users such as pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists to ensure they are clearly visible to other road-users by wearing high visibility clothing and using lights.
