Cork County Council Storm Darragh Update

A Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place for Cork until 3.00pm this afternoon. Storm Darragh has brought very strong and gusty winds overnight and this morning. 

Strong winds can make driving conditions hazardous and road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris.

Cork County Council crews were out throughout the night and additional crews were mobilised this morning. The Council received more than 100 reports of fallen trees and debris. North and East Cork were particularly impacted however reports were received from across the county. 

Contractors and crews remain on the ground clearing roads and will continue to work throughout the day. Most roads are passable now with care. Some road closures remain in place where trees have fallen on overhead cables. Cork County Council is working with utility companies to ensure that these roads can be reopened as soon as possible. 

The public is advised to report any storm damage to Cork County Council’s Out of Hours number 021 4800048.

In the event of a disruption to water supply, please contact Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278. 

ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public to stay away from fallen cables, to treat all fallen cables as live, and to report such cases immediately to 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie for updates about power restoration times.

Members of the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period with the Irish Coast Guard appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.

Cork County Council will continue to provide updates on www.corkcoco.ie and across the Council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.