NI weather alert - sub-zero temperatures of -5°C in next 24 hours as Met Office issues yellow status weather warning for Northern Ireland

The alert applies to all counties except Fermanagh and Tyrone.

The yellow status warning was issued on Monday morning and is valid from 4.00pm on Monday to 11.00am on Tuesday.

“Icy patches are expected to develop, especially on untreated surfaces, with showers feeding in from east coasts leaving surfaces wet,” reads the warning on the Met Office website.

“There is also the chance of some freezing rain, mainly for northeast England, overnight into Tuesday.

“Further snow is also likely mostly for hills above 200-300m.

“Some small accumulations are possible with southeast Scotland and northeast England most at risk.

“Here 2-5cm is possible in places above 300m and 10cm above 400m though ice looks likely to be the main hazard,” the alert ends.

Various parts of Northern Ireland will experience sub-zero temperatures on Monday night and into the early hours of Tuesday.

Some parts of counties Down and Armagh will see feels like temperatures reach as low as -5°C.