LATEST: Difficult driving conditions in Cork this evening with some roads closed
Heavy rainfall and high winds during Storm Agnes resulted in blocked drains and surface flooding on roads. Council crews were busy clearing blocked drains. Traffic slows due to flood waters on Rochestown Road, Cork .Pic Larry Cummins
Motorists in Cork are continuing to experience difficult driving conditions across the city and county with reports of heavy surface water and debris in some areas.
Cork City Fire Brigade is reporting this evening that the Carrigrohane Road is closed as crews deal with fallen trees and cables on the road.
Carrigrohane Road is currently blocked due to trees and cables on the road ⚠️
— Cork City Fire Brigade (@CorkCityFire) September 27, 2023
It said the Ballyvolane crew in attendance at a tree down in the Fairhill area.
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There are also reports of a tree down on Church Road in Blackrock.
Junction of Church Road and Skehard Road @CorkSafetyAlert #StormAgnes pic.twitter.com/xQuQL7n9jo
— James Power (@jimmybulb) September 27, 2023
There are reports that a roof has blown off a building at Youghal Strand.
Cork County Council confirmed that Youghal Fire Brigade are currently attending the incident.
A roof has just come off a building at Youghal Strand. Avoid the area if possible! #StormAgnes pic.twitter.com/0MoIUSnbN3
— Shadab Javed (@JShadab1) September 27, 2023
The local road is temporarily closed and members of the public are being advised that they should avoid the area at this time.
Cork County Council’s @CorkCountyFire Service & Road Crews are responding to an incident at Front Strand #Youghal involving a property which has been impacted by #StormAgnes
— Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) September 27, 2023
⚠️The local road is temporarily closed and members of the public should avoid the area at this time⚠️ pic.twitter.com/MCxHidW6uU
Bus Éireann suspended services for a time through Glanmire for a time after a tree came down near Vienne Woods hotel. Normal services have since resumed.
In West Cork, the Route 236 services will operate with delays, it said, due to fallen trees on the Glengariff to Bantry Road.
Cork City Council is advising that the R579 in Blarney is currently closed as the river has burst its banks.
"Cork City Council asks motorists to drive with caution today as conditions are hazardous. Our crews are working to clear debris and address surface flooding," the local authority said on social media.
⚠️The R579 in Blarney is currently closed as the river has burst its banks.
— Cork City Council (@corkcitycouncil) September 27, 2023
🚗Cork City Council asks motorists to drive with caution today as conditions are hazardous. Our crews are working to clear debris and address surface flooding. pic.twitter.com/XvwYEQv6Jm
Heavy rain has been falling since the early hours of this morning with a Status Orange rain warning in place until 3pm today and a Status Orange wind warning lasting until 5pm.
In an update this afternoon, Cork City Council said that its 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.
A spokesperson said that 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," the spokesperson said.
This morning a number of trees fell 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," the spokesperson said.
"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.
Aircraft are beginning to have some trouble in Cork now due to high winds, with several flights delayed as they have to take several tries at landing.
One flight from Lourdes has diverted to Dublin after a go-around in Cork, and two flights, from London Heathrow and Amsterdam, have been cancelled this afternoon.
Passengers intending to travel today are advised to exercise due caution when travelling to and from @CorkAirport.
— Cork Airport (@CorkAirport) September 27, 2023
Please allow sufficient time for your journey.#StormAgnes https://t.co/HavZsUjgE2
Departures has also seen an impact, with three flights to London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Palma cancelled. Airlines are encouraging people to check their flight app or the airport website before travelling to Cork Airport.
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MOTORISTS are experienced difficult driving conditions this morning as Storm Agnes arrives in Cork.
Heavy rain has been falling since the early hours of this morning with a Status Orange rain warning in place until 3pm today and a Status Orange wind warning lasting until 5pm.
Queues on the N40 westbound this morning are stretching back through the Jack Lynch Tunnel and to the Dunkettle Interchange. Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution.
A tidal surge leading to quayside flooding in Cork city as well as intense downpours of heavy rain and very strong gusty wind are expected this morning.
Yesterday, following a meeting of its Severe Weather Assessment and Flood Assessment teams, Cork City Council issued a warning to the public in relation to an expected tidal surge during Storm Agnes tomorrow.
General Update: #Corktraffic Queues on the N40 westbound are stretching back through the Tunnel and to the Dunkettle Interchange. Motorists are advise to drive with extreme caution in the current weather @tiitraffic @corksafetyalert @corkbeo
— M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Project (@M28Project) September 27, 2023
The local authority said that the tidal surge could cause localised flooding in some lying quay areas of the city, including Morrison’s Island, South Terrace, Union Quay, Lavitt’s Quay and Wandesford Quay at high tide. Tidal flooding is expected to be limited to the road carriageways with limited, if any, other flooding.
High tide in Cork city is due at 4.55pm today.
"Commuters are advised that Wandesford Quay will most likely be closed to traffic from 4.30 pm until 5.30 pm on Wednesday 27th September and lane restrictions will be in place on South Terrace and Lavitt’s Quay at this time also, so please plan your journey accordingly.
"The parking areas on Father Mathew, Morrison’s and Union Quays will also be affected and local traffic movements may be affected," City Council said in a statement.
#StormAgnes will track north-eastwards over Ireland today with disruption likely in places⚠️
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 27, 2023
It will be wet & very windy with strong to gale force southeast winds 🍃🌧️
Latest warnings 👇https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS
Latest weather forecast 👇https://t.co/9gKN6SVok4 pic.twitter.com/ZvcMoChEF1
"Driving conditions will be poor throughout the day with strong winds blowing debris around, heavy rain affecting visibility and there being a risk of flooding and debris on roads. Please slow down and drive with extra care and attention," it added.
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