Caution advised in parts of Cork as strong winds and heavy rain hits county
Storm Amy has made landfall in Ireland today, with gale force winds expected from 2pm onwards. The high winds caused huge waves to smash against the rocks in Rosscarbery this morning. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution as several parts of Cork are experiencing flooding, with a yellow weather warning coming into effect across Ireland.
A Status Orange wind warning will come into effect at 2pm in Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, with Met Éireann warning of near gale force to gale force and very gusty southwest to west winds.
There is also a Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway and Kerry from 9am until 3pm today, while a Status Yellow – Wind warning is in place for the whole of Ireland from 12pm today to midnight.
Met Éireann say that potential impacts include difficult travelling conditions, debris and loose objects displaced and fallen trees.
Cork County Council have advised that their crews are responding to weather related incidents, saying: “Motorists are urged to drive with care especially in areas affected by flooding in West Cork with severe damage caused to road surfaces in Borlin and Castledonovan.
“The Status Yellow Wind warning comes into force at midday which may lead to difficult travelling conditions, debris and some fallen trees,” they said.
“The electricity network may be affected, stay away from fallen wires and cables and report it immediately to 1800 372 999.
“The Coastguard is appealing to people to stay away from coastal areas during this period.” Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather shared online yesterday evening that Glengarriff in West Cork had recorded the highest amount of rainfall in Ireland, questioning the system of doing weather warnings county by county instead of for particular areas.
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