Status yellow weather warning issued for Cork
The national forecaster issued the warning this afternoon, with the ten counties of Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Donegal and all of Connacht, expected to see heavy spells of rain with an increased risk of flooding due to high river levels and saturated ground. Picture Chani Anderson.
Cork County Council warns of “high risk” for flooding across West Cork tomorrow as a result of Met Éireann’s status yellow rain warning.
The national forecaster issued the warning this afternoon, with the ten counties of Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Donegal and all of Connacht, expected to see heavy spells of rain with an increased risk of flooding due to high river levels and saturated ground.
The weather warning will come into effect from 6pm on Saturday and will remain in place until midnight on Sunday night.
Met Éireann has said likely impacts include river and surface flooding, difficult travelling conditions and poor visibility.
A spokesperson for Cork County Council said the local authority's Severe Weather Assessment Team convened earlier today to assess preparations as “the risk of flooding in the West Cork and Bandon-Kinsale Municipal Districts is high”.
Council crews have been deployed across the county and are monitoring known hotspots for flooding, with pumps deployed and sandbags available in several locations.
According to the council, following a recent period of persistent rain, many rivers are approaching bank full conditions with heavy rain falling on already saturated ground.
The spokesperson said that this poses a “particular concern in the West Cork and Bandon-Kinsale Municipal Districts”.
Cork County Council is advising motorists to exercise extreme caution as driving conditions may be hazardous with surface flooding possible. “Motorists should avoid driving through flowing or standing water and should exercise caution during heavy rain,” the spokespersons said.
“Please be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.” Issues such as flooding and road damage should be reported to the Council’s Emergency Out of Hours number on (021) 4800048.
In the event of an emergency call 999 or 112 and request the Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Gardaí or Irish Coastguard as appropriate.
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