Impact of Storm Eunice across Cork County 7.30AM Feb 18 2022

Cork County is currently under a Met Éireann Status Red – Wind Warning for Cork which is valid until 8.00am, a Status Orange Wind Warning until 11.00am with a Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning in effect until 6.00pm today, and also a current snow and ice yellow warning in place until 10.00am tomorrow Saturday 19/02/2022.

Cork County Council crews have been on standby throughout the night with sandbags deployed and pumps in operation across known flood risk areas.

The Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team and Crisis Management Team will convene later this morning as updates are received in relation to any incidents across the county.

High tide passed in Bantry without flooding. Pumps were activated for approximately 15 minutes and this was sufficient to lower the level until water levels peaked before 6.00am.

The N71 in the Main Square in Bantry will be closed until 08.30am (this could change depending on local conditions)

M8 is closed between junction 14 & 15 due to high winds. It is due to reopen at 09.00 but this could change.

Flood Barriers have been erected in Fermoy as a precaution with demountable barriers erected at Brian Boru Square Slipway, Thomas Street and at the Sub Aqua Club on the Rathealy Road. These barriers are all located offline with minimal impact on road users.

On the river Blackwater Longfields Bridge (R621) and the bridge in Killavullen are both closed.

Cork County Council continues to advise road users to be aware of the danger posed by high winds. Driving conditions may be hazardous with surface flooding possible. Motorists are advised to drive with caution during heavy rain, not to drive through flood waters and be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.

Cork County Council’s Offices including Civic Amenity Sites, will be closed 12.30pm today, however services will continue to be delivered from staff operating remotely and a variety of services are available online at www.yourcouncil.ie

Dursey Cable Car is currently closed will not reopen until a post storm inspection has been completed. Local wind speeds will determine when this inspection can be done.

Issues such as fallen trees, flooding and road damage should be reported to 021 4276891 during working hours or contact the Council’s Emergency Out of Hours number 021 4800048 (5pm-9am, weekends & bank holidays). Contact details for the Council’s Area Offices are available at www.corkcoco.ie or by contacting Cork County Council Headquarters on 021 4276891.

The strong winds may give rise to localised power outages. In the event of a disruption to power supply, please contact ESB Networks at 1800 372 999. Fallen or grounded wires should be avoided and the public are advised to call ESB in assisting with the identification of fallen wires.

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

In the event of an emergency call 999 or 112 and request the Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Gardaí or Irish Coastguard as appropriate. DO NOT assume others will do this.

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team and Crisis Management Team will continue to monitor this situation.

Weather updates are available at www.met.ie and further information on how to 'Be Winter Ready' can be found by visiting www.corkcoco.ie. Cork County Council will continue to provide updates on www.corkcoco.ie and across the Council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.