The latest information about coronavirus and its impact on services
The latest information about coronavirus and its impact on services
7th December 2021 - 17.48 p.m.
A red weather warning remains in place in Cork City until 9 p.m. tonight when it will be downgraded to an orange weather warning.
During the red alert, people are urged to remain at home as the risk of severe winds remains. Cork City Council’s Customer Service Unit will remain open for non emergency service requests until 9 p.m. this evening on 021 4924000. After 9 p.m., requests can be put through to the out-of- hours number 021 4966512.
From 9 p.m. onwards tonight, any drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are being warned to exercise caution, should they travel, fallen trees, debris and surface water remain on many roads.
Much of this cannot be removed or cleaned up until tomorrow morning as during a red weather alert, Cork City Council crews can only undertake works if there was a risk to life. Inspections of key locations where fallen trees have been reported will take place after 9 p.m. after the red warning has been lifted, and these locations will be made safe.
At least 20 fallen trees have been reported across the city and powerlines have also fallen. Cork City Fire Brigade and ESB crews have been busy responding to incidents across the city.
Works will commence in daylight to address any further issues. Recovery and clean-up operations will continue over the coming days.
Earlier today, Cork City Council had to close a road at Kilcully due to dangerous powerlines.
High tide passed in Cork city centre this morning with flood waters flowing across South Mall from the riverside quays at Morrisons Island. Flood level peaked at 2.68 metres.
During the red alert, Cork City Council is advising the public:
A number of road closures and traffic restrictions are necessary. Any restrictions will be eased as appropriate.
7th December 2021 - 12.41 p.m.
Cork City Council is once again warning people to stay at home as winds of anywhere from 80-130km per hour will continue throughout today.
An intense period of severe wind is expected in the coming hours but the red wind alert remains in place until 9pm this evening.
At least 12 fallen trees have been reported across the city and powerlines have also fallen. Cork City Fire Brigade and ESB crews are busy responding to incidents across the city.
Earlier today, Cork City Council had to close a road at Kilcully due to dangerous powerlines.
High tide passed in Cork city centre this morning with flood waters flowing across South Mall from the riverside quays at Morrisons Island. Flood level peaked at 2.68 metres.
Cork City Council activated its Severe Weather Plan yesterday and its Crisis Management Team met again this morning.
Due to the forecasted heavy rainfall and red wind warning, Cork City Council is advising the public:
A number of road closures and traffic restrictions are necessary. Any restrictions will be eased as appropriate.
The ESB’s 24 hour emergency contact number is 1800 372 999. Any incident involving the downing of power cables, damaged and sparking power cables etc. should be reported both directly to the ESB and to the Emergency Services.
7th December 2021 - 10.26 a.m.
Cork City Council is warning of severe winds of anywhere form 80-130km per hour due to a red wind warning in the city and county.
High tide passed in Cork city centre this morning with flood waters flowing across South Mall from the riverside quays at Morrisons Island. Flood level peaked at 2.68 metres.
Storm force winds are forecast until 9pm this evening and the public are being urged to stay at home.
Cork City Council activated its Severe Weather Plan yesterday and its Crisis Management Team is due to meet again this morning.
Due to the forecasted heavy rainfall and red wind warning, Cork City Council is advising the public:
A number of road closures and traffic restrictions are necessary. Diversions are in place to to reduce the impact of traffic moving through standing water. Any restrictions will be eased as appropriate
7th December 2021 - 07.43 a.m.
High tide passed in Cork city centre this morning with flood waters flowing across South Mall from the riverside quays at Morrisons Island.
The flood water reached streets such as Pembroke Street and Phoenix Street but did not impact on properties and did not enter Oliver Plunkett Street
Traffic on Lavitts Quay was reduced to one lane before high tide due to flood waters. Wandesford Quay was also closed off to traffic in the run-up to high tide.
Due to a red weather alert until 9pm this evening, the public are being urged to stay at home.
7th December 2021 - 06.30 a.m.
Cork City Council is advising the public to stay at home today, Tuesday as Met Eireann has issued a red wind warning for Cork.
Storm force winds are forecast between 6.00am on Tuesday, 07 December and 9pm on Tuesday, 07 December.
6th December 2021 - 19.00 p.m.
Cork City Council is advising the public to stay at home tomorrow, Tuesday as Met Eireann has issued a red wind warning for Cork.
Storm force winds are forecast between 6.00am on Tuesday, 07 December and 9pm on Tuesday, 07 December.
In addition to the red wind warning, which is likely to generate a high level of storm surge, and the forecasted heavy rainfall, Cork City Council is warning of very high astronomical Spring Tides in the morning.
Cork City Council has activated its Severe Weather Plan and its Crisis Management Team met this evening.
Due to the forecasted heavy rainfall and red wind warning, Cork City Council is advising the public:
Tomorrow’s tidal surge, accompanied by forecasted strong south-easterly winds and heavy rain, will cause tide levels in excess of the highest astronomical tide.
The High Tide cycle is predicted as follows:
Day | Date | Morning High Tide | Evening High Tide |
Tuesday | 07/12/2021 | 7.24am | N/A |
There is a risk of Tidal Flooding in the City Centre at these times.
Householders and Businesses should take Precautionary Measures to protect property from flooding.
Flooding is likely to occur in the low-lying areas of the City Centre, in particular on:
Motorists are advised not to park in any of the areas listed above between 6.00pm this evening and 9.00am tomorrow.
The situation will be monitored and further advice will issue.
Cork City Council has a limited stock of gel-bags and sand-bags available for collection by the public and businesses (details below).
Location | What |
Council Depot, Anglesea Terrace | Gel Bags |
Tramore Valley Park (Civic Amenity Site), South Link Rd | Gel Bags / Sand Bags |
These will be available for collection:
Day | Date | From | Until |
Monday | 06/12/2021 | 1.00pm | 8.00pm |
Please note that while availability is limited, Cork City Council will seek to fulfil all necessary requests.
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6th December 2021 - 17.23
6th December 2021 - 14.27
Status Red Wind Warning issued for Cork. For more information visit : https://www.met.ie/
6th December 2021- 13.50
CORK CITY SEVERE WEATHER AND TIDAL FLOOD ALERT
1.Orange Level Wind Warning
Met Eireann has issued an orange level wind warning for Cork. This warning has advised of storm force winds from 6.00am on Tuesday, 07 December 2021, until 6.00am on Wednesday, 08 December 2021.
2.Heavy Rainfall
Met Eireann is warning there will be a period of significant rainfall from 6.00am until 12.00pm, tomorrow Tuesday 07 December 2021.
Due to the forecasted heavy rainfall and orange wind warnings, Cork City Council is advising the public:
3.Tidal Flooding
In addition to the orange wind warning, which is likely to generate a high level of storm surge, and the forecasted heavy rainfall, Cork City Council is warning of very high astronomical Spring Tides tomorrow morning.
This tidal surge, accompanied by forecasted strong south-easterly winds and heavy rain, will cause tide levels in excess of the highest astronomical tide.
The High Tide cycle is predicted as follows:
Day | Date | Morning High Tide | Evening High Tide |
Tuesday | 07/12/2021 | 7.24am | N/A |
There is a risk of Tidal Flooding in the City Centre at these times.
Householders and Businesses should take Precautionary Measures to protect property from flooding.
Flooding is likely to occur in the low-lying areas of the City Centre, in particular on:
There is also a potential risk of flooding in the following locations:
Motorists are advised not to park in any of the areas listed above between 6.00pm this evening and 9.00am tomorrow.
The situation will be monitored and further advice will issue.
Cork City Council will post regular updates to our Twitter (@corkcitycouncil) account as well as to the City Council’s website (www.corkcity.ie)
Cork City Council has a limited stock of gel-bags and sand-bags available for collection by the public and businesses (details below).
Location | What |
Council Depot, Anglesea Terrace | Gel Bags |
Tramore Valley Park (Civic Amenity Site), South Link Rd | Gel Bags / Sand Bags |
These will be available for collection:
Day | Date | From | Until |
Monday | 06/12/2021 | 1.00pm | 8.00pm |
Please note that while availability is limited, Cork City Council will seek to fulfil all necessary requests.
4.Traffic Impact
A number of road closures and traffic restrictions will be necessary. Diversions will be put in place to ensure traffic can still circulate. These will be introduced from early morning to reduce the impact of traffic moving through standing water. Any restrictions will be eased as appropriate.
If you must travel tomorrow morning, please avoid travelling into the City Centre until after 9.00am.
5.Contacting Cork City Council
The City Council’s Customer Service Unit (CSU) has extended its opening hours this evening until 7.00pm and will be operating from 7.00am until 7.00pm tomorrow, to allow members of the public contact us with any issue that may arise due to this severe weather event. The CSU can be contacted on 021-4924000.
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5th December 2021 - 12.14
Cork City Council wish to advise that there will be a period of high astronomical Spring tides this Tuesday 7th December 2021. It is likely that some roads & parking areas along low-lying quays in the City Centre may suffer localised flooding during high tides; i.e. Morrison’s Quay, Fr Matthew Quay, Trinity Bridge, Union Quay, Sharman Crawford Street, Wandesford Quay, Frenche’s Quay, Proby’s Quay, Crosses Green, Lavitt’s Quay, Kyrl’s Quay and potentially reaching South Terrace, Rutland Street, Sawmill Street and South Mall. Traffic restrictions may be in place at these locations, during these times.
High tide times of note are as follows:
Tuesday 07/12/2021 Morning high tide 07:24 a.m. Evening high tide: N/A
As forecasted weather and tidal conditions are variable at this time, Cork City Council is continuing to monitoring the situation closely; please stay alert for further updates, should forecast conditions change.
