A Status Orange Rainfall Warning for West Cork and Yellow Rainfall Warning for the rest of Cork County is currently in effect. A Status Orange Wind Warning for the entire county has been issued by Met Eireann and is set to come into effect at 3.00pm today, with strong to gale force westerly winds forecasted, coupled with spring tides, may result in coastal flooding. These warnings remain in effect until midnight tonight.
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this morning in response to these weather warnings and to review ongoing preparations. Council response crews and contractors have been put on notice and are on standby. Sandbags and pumps have been deployed while crews also remain on standby in areas known to be affected by coastal flood events.
Cork County Council wishes to advise road users to be aware of the danger posed by high winds. Driving conditions will be hazardous with falling trees and surface flooding possible. Motorists are advised to drive with caution during heavy rain, not to drive through flood waters and be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.
Members of the public are advised to stay high, stay dry and stay away from the coast, rivers and lakes. With strong gusts and high waves predicted, people are urged to refrain from visiting coastal areas.
Property owners, residents and visitors are advised to take necessary precautions, to protect property and to avoid unnecessary journeys.
Cork County Council can be contacted via its Emergency Out of Hours number 0214800048.
Forecasted conditions may give rise to localised power outages. In the event of a disruption to the power supply, please contact ESB Networks at 1800 372 999.
In the event of a disruption to the water supply, please contact Irish Water at 1800 278 278.
Call 999 or 112 and request the Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Gardaí or Irish Coastguard as appropriate.
Cork County Council will continue to monitor this situation. While Council’s Civic Amenity sites are scheduled to open tomorrow, this will be subject to an inspection early in the morning.
Weather updates are available in the link below. Cork County Council will continue to provide updates on this site and across the Council’s social media channels (@Corkcoco).