Status Yellow snow and ice weather warning issued

A Status Yellow snow and ice warning has been issued for Westmeath and the rest of the country for tonight.

The warning starts at 10pm tonight and lasts until midday tomorrow.

Met Eireann says that blustery squally showers of hail, sleet and snow with icy stretches on untreated surfaces will lead to hazardous driving conditions on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Some thunder and lightning expected too.