Status Yellow alert passed at midnight.
Cork County Council is urging people to continue to drive with care as a Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place until midnight tonight (Friday) as Storm Amy hits the country.
West Cork has been worst hit by the severe weather with more than 160 mm of rain falling on the Beara Peninsula since Thursday morning leading to flooding and severe damage to road surfaces in places.
Council crews are on the ground, responding to incidents and clearing up after flooding. Fallen trees have been cleared from Lower Farran and from the Coppeen to Enniskeane Road.
Road users should be aware of the danger posed by high winds, fallen trees and power lines. Driving conditions may be hazardous with surface flooding and debris possible. Motorists are advised to drive with caution, not to drive through flood waters and be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.
Dursey Cable Car will remain closed to the public today and tomorrow (Saturday) due to the forecasted high winds.
The public is advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period, the Irish Coast Guard message is to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”.
Issues such as flooding and road damage can be reported to Cork County Council’s emergency number 021 4800048
In the event of a disruption to power supply, please contact ESB Networks at 1800 372999. 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 Uisce Éireann at 1800 278278.
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 will continue to provide updates across the Council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.
