Status Orange alert in place as Cork braces for heavy rain and ‘intense’ thundery downpours
It’s pretty grim out there this morning.
Met Éireann’s Status Orange weather alert has kicked in across Cork and Waterford this morning, with a day of torrential rain and ‘intense’ thundery downpours expected.
According to the alert, which will remain in place from 8am on Sunday to 6pm this evening, possible impacts include flooding, dangerous driving conditions and travel disruption.
As well as the Status Orange alert, there is also a Status Yellow rain warning in place for Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford, with heavy rain accompanied by strong and gusty winds causing problems from 6am this morning to 8pm tonight.
⚠️Status Yellow #Rain warning updated⚠️
Areas: Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford & Wicklow
Possible Impacts:
• Localised flooding🌊
• Difficult travelling conditions / travel delays🚗🚴
• Some fallen branches/trees🌿Valid: 12:00 29/9 to 00:00 30/09https://t.co/lvQFgW8DsS pic.twitter.com/SMtIeea9vA
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) September 29, 2024
Cork County Council crews have inspected key high-risk areas and will continue to monitor the situation throughout the period.
“Pumping arrangements have been put in place where required. As a precautionary measure, sandbags will be deployed to key risk areas on a prioritised basis.” said a spokesperson.
Don’t risk it
“Members of the public are advised to exercise caution as driving conditions may be dangerous, with spot flooding and surface debris possible. Trees are currently in full leaf which increases the risk of fallen branches etc.”
Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and to exercise caution during heavy rain. Motorists are also asked to be conscious of cyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.”
Dursey Cable Car will not be operational on Sunday, October 29th due to strong and gusty winds. It will resume operations when weather conditions permit and following inspection if necessary.
Sunday’s Cork County football championship games have also been postponed due to the orange weather warning, with updated fixtures set to be issued today.
