Severe weather warnings issued for Cork City

27 September 2023

Status Orange Weather Warning Lunchtime Update for Cork City, 12.45 p.m.

Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment and Flood Assessment Teams continue to monitor data from Met Éireann with regard to the ongoing Status Orange wind and rainfall warning for Cork City.

Storm Agnes has moved faster than anticipated across the region, therefore the predicted tidal surge no longer coincides with high tide in Cork City, reducing the anticipated risk of localised flooding in low-lying quay areas of the city.  The Road closures and lane restrictions announced yesterday are no longer required and Cork City Council is not predicting any tidal flooding at 5pm this evening.

However, rainfall and strong winds are expected to continue, so Cork City Council urges road users to drive with care, as driving conditions may be poor, with strong winds blowing debris around, heavy rain affecting visibility and risk of spot flooding on roads.  Please slow down and drive with extra care and attention.

This morning a number of trees few across the City due to the strong winds and there were a number of minor localised flooding issues.

Cork City Council Roads, Drainage and Parks crews have been onsite all morning addressing these issues, clearing debris, fallen trees and branches from roads and to address surface flooding issues.

Cork City Council would like to remind communities and businesses that the two Orange Weather Warnings remain in place until later this afternoon and that they need to continue to take due care and attention of this significant weather event.

Householders are asked to secure loose items such as wheelie bins, garden furniture, trampolines, etc.

Cork City Council’s Customer Service Unit is available at 021 492 4000 until 5 p.m. For emergencies requiring the emergency services, the public should contact the emergency services at 112 or 999.  Please monitor Cork City Council’s website www.corkcity.ie, and social media channels including Cork City Council Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or join email and text messaging service for updates on https://alerts.corkcity.ie/