WEATHER: Met Eireann forecasts how Leitrim will be affected by Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti is set to hit parts of Ireland with Met Eireann issuing a rare double weather warning for both rain and snow covering four counties on Thursday however, Leitrim is not among the counties expected to be impacted by the weather event. 

The storm will track across the south of Ireland including Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford on Thursday however England and Wales are likely to bear the brunt.

A Status Yellow alert will be in effect from 12pm to 8pm, and warns: "Storm Goretti will bring rain, heavy at times, turning to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation. Accumulations are possible. Potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility and icy patches."

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As for the rest of the country, the forecast states: "Thickening cloud along with outbreaks of rain and drizzle will continue to push up over much of the country from the south and southwest on Thursday morning, though parts Ulster will remain largely dry with just a few showers near the west coast. The rain will turn heavy at times near the south coast, potentially turning to sleet and snow over parts of Munster and south Leinster in the afternoon, before clearing eastwards through the late afternoon and evening. Afternoon highs of 2C to 5C with light variable winds becoming light to moderate northerly in the afternoon, fresh to strong and gusty near the south coast.

"Overnight scattered showers will feed in from the west, affecting parts of Munster and Connacht, with isolated showers further north. Showers affecting parts of the west overnight, with a chance of hail. Frost in places with lowest temperatures of -2C to 2C, with light to moderate westerly winds."

Meanwhile, Met Eireann has said there is "some uncertainty" about the weekend forecast, but added that it is likely to be "less cold than as of late, but still chilly at times with unsettled conditions bringing showers and further outbreaks of rain, possibly turning wintry with hail and sleet".