Weather Warning update for Cork County Council

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team continued to meet throughout the day today (Saturday) and council crews are monitoring the flood warning systems in Mallow and Fermoy. Flood barricades have been erected as required. Crews will also be monitoring the situation in Midleton, Rathcormac and Mogeely.

The Council is advising motorists and the public that conditions remain poor throughout the county as heavy rain and strong winds continue. River levels are continuing to rise at some locations across the county and motorists are advised to never drive through flooded roads as the depth of the water can be deceiving especially during the hours of darkness.

A Status Yellow Wind Warning remains in place for Cork until 2.00am tomorrow morning. Met Éireann forecasts that possible impacts include fallen trees, debris, loose objects displaced and difficult travelling conditions.  

ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public to stay away from fallen cables and to report such cases immediately to  1800 372 999.

Issues such as flooding and road damage can be reported over the course of the weekend to Cork County Council’s Emergency Out of Hours number (021) 4800048.

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.

Weather updates are available at www.met.ie.  Cork County Council will continue to provide updates updates on www.corkcoco.ie and cross the Council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.