Some weather we’re having…
We’re experiencing some extreme weather at the moment in many areas of the country with the promise of even more when Storm Emma hits on Thursday.
Met Éireann have issued a number of weather warnings, and now, Cork City Council has issued a tidal flood alert.
#CorkFloods A tidal flood warning has been issued for #CorkCity over the next few days. Image: Eoin English/Examiner. pic.twitter.com/n1o8wWBMnv
— Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) February 28, 2018
A period of very high astronomical Spring Tides is likely to cause flooding on Morrison’s Quay, Fr. Mathew Quay, Fr. Mathew Street, Union Quay, Trinity Bridge, South Terrace, Lavitts Quay, Kyrls Street, Kyrls Quay, Crosses Green, Sharman Crawford St and Wandesford Quay.
There is a lower level of risk for flooding along the South Mall, Lapps Quay, McSwiney Quay, Albert Quay, Kennedy Quay, Proby’s Quay, French’s Quay, Lancaster Quay, Sullivan’s Quay and Lower Glanmire Road.
The council advised that all property owners in the affected areas have been advised to take all necessary precautions.
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