Hailstone warning issued for motorists as wintry weekend expected

The RSA said hail showers were “unpredictable and localised” and could turn a safe stretch of road into a “carpet of hailstones” very quickly. Photo: Luciana Guerra/PA Wire

Road users have been urged to take extra caution this weekend as Met Éireann has forecast showers of hail and temperatures as low as minus three degrees.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising drivers to be aware of dangerous road conditions hail showers bring, particularly on motorways and dual carriageways.