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LIVE UPDATES: Storm Bert hits West Cork

November 23rd, 2024 10:06 AM

By Southern Star Team

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Extensive flooding in fields near Caheragh between Bantry and Skibbereen.

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STORM Bert closed in on Ireland last night, replacing the recent cold Arctic airmass.

A red weather alert was issued by Met Éireann at 12.00 on Friday lasting until 10.00 am Saturday, November 23rd.

A status yellow rain warning will remain in effect until noon on Saturday, November 23rd and a further alert for wind is set to last until 2 am on Sunday, November 24th.

Stay up to date with our live updates below.

 

11.06 am: Breaking: Water issues in both Clonakilty and Dunmanway after Storm Bert

 

10.49 am: The N71 between Bandon and Innishannon has reopened. Also open are the R587 at Arcahan Bridge and R588 south of Enniskeane.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.01 pm: Current floods can be viewed here.

 

16.44 pm: The road is starting to flood by the turn-off from Wesco heading for Clonakilty.

 

15.40 pm: Reports of heavy flooding between Ballineen and Dunmanway near Manch Wood. Take care on approach.

 

15.25 pm: Road R637 Drinagh to Dunmanway at Drinagh lake flooded and closed.

 

 

 

14.11 pm: Cork County Council crews are on site operating pumps on Mill Rd (R593) Skibbereen.

13.23 pm: The R588 Coppeen to Enniskeane Road remains closed this afternoon. The R588 is also closed south of Enniskeane. Motorists are advised to never drive through flooded roads, the depth of the water can be deceiving.

 

13.22 pm: Cork County Council update following Status Red Rainfall Warning for West Cork

 

 

12.33 pm: Anyone with cars in O'Riadas carpark in Macroom are asked to remove them as it is flooding quickly.

 

 

Inside The Flour House Bakery in Riverstick after it flooded overnight due to the torrential rain. (Video: Brian O’Mahony)

 

12.26 pm: Update from Cork County Council - Following extreme rainfall, floodwaters are rising at various locations throughout the county.

Motorists are advised to avoid driving through floods.

Council crews continue to assess and address issues.

Flooding can be reported to the council's out-of-hours number (021) 4800048.

 

12.23 pm: The R587 from Dunmanway is impassable at Ardcahan Bridge. The road leading from the R586 to R587 passing Dunmanway Hospital is passable to Murray Brother Tarmacadam entrance. Around the hospital is now okay.

 

12.05 pm: Tree down at Maulnarouga, road impassable. Reported to Cork County Council. Flood at bottom of Keel Hill (near Ahiohill Church) road impassable unless you have a jeep.

 

12.05 pm: TFI  local link service disruption - Routes 253 and 254 - Sat 23rd Nov 2024. Both Routes 253 and 254 have to divert off the usual route between Kinsale and Ballinspittle due to a fallen tree. Route 254 cannot serve Ballinadee until further notice due to fallen trees.

 

11.17 am: Heavy flooding on the way out of Belgooly towards Cork. Bridge is completely blocked.

 

11.10 am: Big tree down on the 50km zone from Kinsale petrol station towards Pewter Hole Cross.

 

11.09 am: Reports coming in that Ballylickey to Dunmanway via Kealkil is passable but water on the road in places so drive carefully.

Dunmanway to Macroom road is closed.

The area around Dunmanway Hospital is flooded.

Dunmanway to Enniskeane is passable.

 

 

Flooding near Skibbereen water treatment plant near Ballyhilty Bridge.

 

A power outage was reported just outside Lisavaird. Estimated restoration time is 14.00.

 

 

Gougane Barra’s lake is full from the rain and the R584 is becoming impassible at Beal Ath’n Ghaorthaidh. (Gougane Barra Hotel on Instagram)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power outage outside Clonakilty was restored at 10.06 am this morning. The Carrigaline outage is estimated to come back online at 10.30 am.

 

Extensive flooding in fields near Caheragh between Bantry and Skibbereen.

 

The Flour House Bakery in Riverstick got flooded overnight due to the torrential rain. A fire truck was pumping out the water (Video: Brian O’Mahony)

 

Flooding reported on the N71 Bantry Road about 3 miles from Kenmare. Please drive with caution.

 

 

Flooding on the R594.

 

Met Éireann has advised that a yellow weather warning for wind will remain valid from 17.00 Saturday, November 23rd until 02.00 Sunday, November 24th.

Possible impacts include:
• Fallen trees
• Debris, loose objects displaced
• Difficult travelling conditions

 

 

 

 

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