Spring showers my eye.

The Status Yellow – Rain warning for Cork and Kerry issued by Met Éireann on Monday has now been extended until Wednesday at 9am, heralding another proper deluge or six.

According to the forecasters, spells of heavy rain will continue right into Wednesday morning.

The rain will be accompanied by strong onshore winds and high tides with potential impacts including wave overtopping and localised flooding.

On that note, Cork City Council has advised the public that there will be a period of very high astronomical spring tides continuing until Wednesday evening.

“In addition, there is a tidal surge also forecast to occur during this time. These factors combined will result in tide levels higher than the natural tide levels,” they said in a statement.

Soggy streets alert

People should act to protect their properties on Morrison’s Quay, Fr. Mathew Quay, Fr. Mathew Street, Union Quay, Trinity Bridge, South Terrace, Rutland Street, Sawmill Street, Crosses Green, Sharman Crawford St, Wandesford Quay and South Mall (particularly the southern side).

Best not to park on any of these quays either.

“Cork City Council may be required to close Sharmon Crawford Street and Wandsford Quay to traffic from 6.30 am on Tuesday morning and opening both to traffic again at approximately 7.30am. Similarly, this street may need to be closed again on Wednesday morning from 7.15 am to approximately 8.00 am.” they added.

“It is not envisaged that any other road closures will be required but we would advise motorists to drive with extra care and attention on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings between 6.15 am and approximately 8.15 am as it is likely that many of the roads listed above will have surface water on them.

“Please avoid driving on flooded streets (as the creation of waves and wash from moving vehicles can cause flooding in properties adjacent to the flooded road) and take alternative routes along unflooded roads instead.”