Motorists advised to take extreme care on all routes across Cork

Gardaí are advising motorists to slow down and leave extra time for their journeys. 

Black ice is being reported in the city, in particular in estates and in the county roads are described as treacherous. 

Meanwhile, a weather alert for wet and windy weather comes into force from 5 o'clock this evening.

Met Eireann's issued a Status Yellow warning as a spell of thundery downpours sweeps eastwards tonight.

Gusts of up to 110km/h are expected in coastal areas while snow is likely in parts of Ulster and north Connacht. 

The alert will remain in place until 6 tomorrow morning.

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