Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Rain Warning valid for Cork from 21:00 on Monday February 2nd to 15:00 on Tuesday, February 3rd.
This follows a period of extensive rainfall; soils are waterlogged thereby increasing the likelihood of rainfall runoff.
High spring tides over the coming days, combined with strong winds and surge, may cause wave overtopping.
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People in coastal areas should be on the alert to the possibility of coastal flooding due to forecast high tides.
Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team will continue to monitor the situation this evening and overnight, with crews on standby ready to respond if required.
Heavy rainfall will move up from the south this afternoon into tomorrow with highest totals in the south and east. Additional rainfall could trigger further flooding given current ground and river conditions.
Difficult travelling conditions are expected. Motorists should slow down and expect surface water and localised flooding.
High coastal levels will impede river discharge and increase flood risk in low-lying coastal and estuarine areas, especially at high tide.
Close monitoring of local weather forecasts (www.met.ie), river and coastal levels is strongly advised.
Check Cork County Council’s website (corkcoco.ie) and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
