Status Orange rainfall warning issued for Cork

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15 September 2023, 10.00 a.m.

Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team met this morning to assess the current Status Orange warning that is in place. Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team continues to monitor the Status Orange rain warning. The warning is effective until 6 p.m. on Friday 15th September 2023. Persistent heavy rainfall is expected to continue with a predicted 30 millimetres of rain to fall until 6 p.m. this evening. Localised flooding may occur during this time.

Due to heavy rainfall overnight, surface water is currently being seen in localised places across the city. Due to this, road users are asked to proceed with care when driving today.

Despite the heavy and persistent overnight rain no major issues or incidents were reported.

Cork City Council crews are on standby across the city to respond as required.  

Cork City Council’s Customer Service Unit is available at 021 492 4000 until 5 pm. 

For emergencies requiring emergency services, the public should contact the emergency services at 112 or 999.  

If you require Cork City Council outside of normal office hours, please call 021 4966512.

14 September 2023, 13:00.

Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team is monitoring the Status Orange rain warning which Met Éireann has issued for Cork.  The warning is effective from 6 p.m. today, Thursday 14th September 2023, until 6 p.m. on Friday 15th September 2023.  Persistent heavy rainfall, in excess of 50 millimetres, is expected over a 24 hour period.

 Across the city, the heavy rainfall will likely lead to some localised flooding, surface water and hazardous driving conditions, so road users are asked to proceed with care.

Cork City Council crews are on standby across the city.  

Cork City Council’s Customer Service Unit is available at 021 492 4000 until 5pm. For emergencies requiring the emergency services, the public should contact the emergency services at 112 or 999.  

If you require Cork City Council outside of normal office hours, please call 021 4966512.