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17/05/2010
No Fly Zone Despite Blue Skies
There were no flights in or out of many Irish airports again today.
The blue skies on Monday morning are masking the return of the volcanic ash cloud from the active Icelandic eruption that has been plaguing air travel for a month.
Forecasts suggest the ash cloud could extend further and into the rest of the UK during Monday and Tuesday and it is anticipated that it will be Wednesday before it clears the British Isles altogether.
All flights in and out of Northern Ireland's three main airports have been cancelled until at least 1pm and the Irish Aviation Authority has closed airports in Sligo, Donegal and Knock.
Flights to and from Dublin Airport will also be grounded until noon on Monday.
Passengers who are due to travel are advised to check with their airline or tour operator before travelling to airports.
The UK no-fly zones are set out by the Civil Aviation Authority using Met Office data.
The cloud is expected to lie over the London area by Tuesday, but is likely to have drifted out of UK airspace by Wednesday.
(BMcC)
The blue skies on Monday morning are masking the return of the volcanic ash cloud from the active Icelandic eruption that has been plaguing air travel for a month.
Forecasts suggest the ash cloud could extend further and into the rest of the UK during Monday and Tuesday and it is anticipated that it will be Wednesday before it clears the British Isles altogether.
All flights in and out of Northern Ireland's three main airports have been cancelled until at least 1pm and the Irish Aviation Authority has closed airports in Sligo, Donegal and Knock.
Flights to and from Dublin Airport will also be grounded until noon on Monday.
Passengers who are due to travel are advised to check with their airline or tour operator before travelling to airports.
The UK no-fly zones are set out by the Civil Aviation Authority using Met Office data.
The cloud is expected to lie over the London area by Tuesday, but is likely to have drifted out of UK airspace by Wednesday.
(BMcC)
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Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
