Weather warning issued for ice affecting Northern Ireland

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office today for ice affecting affecting Northern Ireland.

The warning is effective from 00:00 to 11:00 on Monday 2 January.

Commenting a Met Office spokesperson said:

"Following recent wet conditions surfaces are likely to remain wet into Monday morning and with a cold night icy stretches will readily form on untreated surfaces.

"A few rain, sleet and snow showers may still affect these areas overnight but ice remains the main hazard."