If ever there was a day to stay wrapped in a duvet, this is it.

Storm Bram is roaring into Cork this morning, with an Orange Wind Warning kicking in at 7am and lasting until 3pm — a timeframe perfectly designed to ruin every commute, school run and delivery route in the county.

A Yellow Wind Warning stretches right through to 9pm, just in case you thought the weather might calm itself.

After a night of torrential rain, Met Éireann says the downpours will keep going until around 9am, and the storm is expected to whip up a significant storm surge at high tide. Flooding is likely along low-lying city quays from about 8.30am.

Avoid the city if possible 

Commuters are warned that a number of road closures and traffic restrictions on the city quays will be necessary during the period of the high tides.

The following roads will be closed by crews at 8am this morning:

• Wandesford Quay
• Union Quay
• Lavitt’s Quay

“Diversions will be put in place to ensure traffic can still circulate, but there may be delays and journeys may take longer than normal.” explained a Cork City Council spokesperson.

⚠Weather Warnings in effect

A status Yellow Rain Warning and a status Orange Wind Warning for Cork is now in place.

ℹ Yellow Warning in effect: 21:00 Monday 08/12 to 09:00 Tuesday 09/12
ℹ Orange Warning in effect: 07:00 Tuesday 09/12 to 15:00 Tuesday 09/12

Cork City Council… pic.twitter.com/YxwrHln9tf

— Cork City Council (@corkcitycouncil) December 9, 2025

“Restrictions will be introduced from early morning to reduce the impact of traffic moving through standing water. Any restrictions will be eased as appropriate and as quickly as possible. If you must travel tomorrow morning, please avoid travelling into the City Centre until after 9.30am.”

‘Turn back and use another route’

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has convened to assess preparations for Storm Bram. Crews have been deployed and are monitoring known hotspots for flooding, with pumps being deployed, and sandbags are being made available in a number of locations.

The Dursey Cable Car is also out of action today due to the high winds.

🚠 Dursey Island Cable Car will be closed on Tuesday 9th of December due to the Status Orange Wind Warning associated with Storm Bram. pic.twitter.com/oQDd2HdDBE

— Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) December 8, 2025

“Storm Bram will bring very strong to gale force southerly winds with the strongest winds along the coast.” the County Council warned in a statement.

Impacts may include flooding of low-lying coastal areas, especially during high tide, wave overtopping, difficult travel conditions, and debris. After a week of persistent rain, many rivers are approaching bank full conditions with heavy rain falling on already saturated ground.”

Motorists are warned not to drive through floodwater – turn back and use another route.

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