NI Met Office weather warning in place NI as temperatures set to drop

Sarah Scott

27 November 2024 at 11:00 am·2-min read

Map of falling temperatures from the Met Office — -Credit: (Image: Met Office)

Met Office forecasters have warned of widespread frost and freezing fog in Northern Ireland overnight as temperatures plummet.

Freezing conditions will continue into Thursday, November 28, as temperatures drop overnight, the Met Office has said.

A yellow weather warning for fog has also been issued for across Northern Ireland this evening and into Thursday. The warning is in place from 3.27pm today until 8am on November 28.

The latest forecast states for Wednesday night into Thursday that a widespread frost will develop along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. The minimum temperature overnight will be -3 °C.

A spokesperson said: "Wednesday's fog is expected to expand and become fairly widespread, with visibilities in some places falling below 100m. This will make for difficult driving conditions and may also lead to disruption of public transport. With temperatures close to, and in places below freezing, icy patches in freezing fog will be an additional hazard."

The forecast for Thursday starts with freezing temperatures but it will become milder later in the day. The forecaster said: "It will be a dry and bright day with sunny spells. A frosty start with any freezing fog lifting and clearing. Freshening southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C."

The weekend could also be milder as the Met Office outlook for Friday to Sunday states: "Mild or very mild and windy, coastal gales at times. Outbreaks of rain or showers with the best of the brightness in the east."

The Met Office has also issued a guide with the help of the RAC to help drivers prepare for driving in freezing fog.

Tip 1: Make sure you're familiar with your front and rear fog lights

Tip 2: Do not use full beam lights, as the fog reflects the light back reducing visibility further.

Tip 3: Follow the 'two second rule', or even increase the gap to four seconds to leave sufficent space between you and the vehicle in front.

Tip 4: Ensure the heater is set to window de-misting and open all the vents.

Tip 5: If visibility is very limited, wind down your windows at junctions and crossroads to allow you to listen

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