Dublin motorists are being urged to take extra care using the roads as heavy rain is expected over the coming days which could lead to "hazardous" conditions on the roads after the recent dry weather spell breaks.
Met Eireann has warned of persistent and thundery showers in the next few days but there's some good news. High pressure will start building next week signalling the return of summer weather with dry and settled conditions.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Siochana are warning that due to dry spell earlier in the week, a build-up of oil and rubber deposit develops on the road. When the weather breaks, this deposit mixes with rainwater and the road becomes hazardous..
