Live updates: Road closures in place in Cork city ahead of high tide

8.15am

Cork City Council has confirmed that Wandesford Quay is now closed.

🚨Flooding Notice🚨

Please note that South Terrace is now down to one lane. Crews are on site.

Please drive with caution if in the area.

⁦@CorkSafetyAlert⁩ ⁦@corkbeo⁩ ⁦@PaulByrne_1⁩ ⁦@corkindo⁩ ⁦⁦@CorksRedFM⁩ ⁦@Corks96FM⁩ pic.twitter.com/fNuOtEdHYW

— Cork City Council (@corkcitycouncil) December 9, 2025

Both Lavitt’s Quay and South Terrace are down to one lane.

🚨Flooding - Road Closure🚨

Please note that:
Wandesford Quay is closed.
Lavitt’s Quay is down to one lane.
South Terrace is down to one lane.

Crews on site.@CorkSafetyAlert @Corks96FM @corkbeo @RedFMNews @PaulByrne_1 @CorkChamber @CBAcork

— Cork City Council (@corkcitycouncil) December 9, 2025

8.10am

The 11.10am Aer Lingus London Heathrow to Cork Airport flight has been cancelled.

The 11.55am Aer Lingus Cork to London Heathrow flight has been cancelled.

The 5.20pm Aer Lingus Bristol to Cork, and the 5.50pm Cork to Bristol lights have also been cancelled.

Passengers have been advised to contact the airline.

7.50am

Met Eireann forecaster Gerry Kelly said it was a day to be “very, very careful”.

He told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland: “It is going to be a very windy day everywhere, and there is certainly a possibility for all areas to reach those levels for a time.” 

He particularly highlighted a risk of coastal flooding in the south of the country during high tide this morning.

Meanwhile, warnings in Irish waters have also been upgraded with a status orange storm warning for all coasts and on the Irish sea applying until midnight.

In addition, two red marine warnings are in place between 8am and 3pm, combined with a similar advisory between midday and 8pm from Loop Head to Erris Head to Malin Head.

Keith Leonard, national director for Fire and Emergency Management, told RTÉ radio he expects a “significant impact” on power, particularly across south-western coastal areas.

7.35am

There are a small number of homes and businesses without power in the Fermoy area.

According to the ESB's powercheck.ie, there is a fault at Castlelyons.

71 customers are affected. However, power is due to be restored shortly.

7.20am

The entire country is now under a status orange wind warning.

Met Éireann are warning that Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with severe gusts.

#StormBram will bring very windy or stormy conditions to Ireland today.

Southerly winds, veering westerly through the day, will be very strong to gale force, with some damaging gusts also expected⚠️

Persistent & heavy rain at first will gradually clear to scattered showers☔️ pic.twitter.com/eKw5gUeeiR

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 9, 2025

Some of the impacts may include: flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide; wave overtopping; difficult travel conditions; debris, loose objects displaced; outdoor events impacted; and power outages.

7am

People across Cork are advised to use caution when travelling today as Storm Bram brings “multi-hazard” implications, including flooding, fallen trees, displaced electricity lines, and loose debris.

The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management convened a meeting of all local authorities, including Cork city and county councils, Government departments, State agencies, and utility providers yesterday to plan and prepare for Storm Bram.

A status orange wind warning, upgraded from status yellow by Met Éireann yesterday, is in place until 3pm, to be followed by a status yellow wind warning for all of Ireland, which will be in place until 9pm.

⚠Weather Warnings in effect

A status Yellow Rain Warning and a status Orange Wind Warning for Cork is now in place.

ℹ Yellow Warning in effect: 21:00 Monday 08/12 to 09:00 Tuesday 09/12
ℹ Orange Warning in effect: 07:00 Tuesday 09/12 to 15:00 Tuesday 09/12

Cork City Council… pic.twitter.com/YxwrHln9tf

— Cork City Council (@corkcitycouncil) December 9, 2025

The storm, a “multi-hazard event with the potential for significant damage and disruption”, is expected to see several areas across Cork city and county impacted by increased rainfall and strong winds.

As a result of the storm, alongside high tide at 8.30am this morning, Cork City Council is warning that 14 low-lying areas across the city centre may be impacted by flooding, including Morrison’s Quay, Father Mathew Quay, Father Mathew St, Union Quay, Trinity Bridge, South Terrace, Rutland Street, Sawmill St, Lavitt’s Quay, Kyrl’s St, Kyrl’s Quay, Crosses’ Green, Sharman Crawford St, and Wandesford Quay.

Cork City Council is advising the public not to travel unless necessary, to take care when travelling, and to ensure any loose outdoor items are secured.

#StormBram dragging up some very mild air with Ireland one of the warmest spots in Europe this morning, up to 16c. The main bad of rain has cleared a little quicker than forecast and less than 15mm since midnight is the good news. Winds picking up now though. pic.twitter.com/1YstsnNtvd

— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) December 9, 2025

A number of road closures and traffic restrictions on the city quays will be necessary during the period of the high tides across Wandesford Quay, Lavitt’s Quay, and South Terrace.

Diversions will be put in place to ensure traffic can circulate, and any restrictions will be eased when possible.

Cork County Council, meanwhile, said crews were monitoring known hotspots for flooding yesterday, with pumps deployed, and sandbags available in a number of locations.

⚠️Please be advised that Macroom Christmas Market has regrettably been cancelled due to the Status Orange Weather Warning in place for Tuesday 09th of December.

Cork County Council regrets any inconvenience caused. pic.twitter.com/nGzreC5fN8

— Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) December 8, 2025

Issues such as fallen trees, flooding, and road damage can be reported to Cork County Council’s emergency number on 021 4800048.Both Cork city and county councils have said their severe weather assessment teams and flood assessment teams will continue to monitor the situation as the day progresses.

Cork City Council’s customer service unit will operate from 9am, and can be contacted at 021 4924000.

However, all emergency situations should be reported directly to emergency services on 999 or 112.