Storm Emma - LIVE updatesMet Éireann has issued its highest level weather alert for the entire State as a severe winter storm is set to bring blizzard conditions and snow drifting across the country. The forecaster had issued a red weather alert for Munster and Leinster but later applied the warning to the whole country night and increased the period of time covered, saying “further heavy snow showers will bring accumulations of significant levels with all areas at risk”. The red alert runs from 11pm on Wednesday until 3pm on Friday. A red alert is a rare event, according to the forecaster. “Our message is clear,” said Seán Hogan, chairman of the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group on Wednesday, “the storm is coming”.

Source: The Irish Times February 28, 2018 21:18 UTC