CORK CITY TIDAL FLOOD ALERT ISSUED 13TH FEBRUARY, 2014

MrFrisp

This is for tomorrow Friday at about 5.30 pm..

Probably more of a precaution, but a warning either way no doubt.

Be careful where you park your cars, just in case.



CORK CITY TIDAL FLOOD ALERT
In association with the forecast storm conditions for Friday 14th February, a predicted storm surge to coincide with the astronomical high tide may give rise to flooding of streets in the City.

High Tide is predicted for 17:36
During this period, prior to and after this tide, there is a risk of Tidal Flooding in the City as indicated.


Heavy rain is also predicted for Friday from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm. This will lead to additional ponding on streets while the river levels are high.
The estimated period of most Flood impact on the city is between 16:00 and 19:00 Friday.

It is possible that flooding may occur in the low lying areas of the City Centre including in particular Infirmary Road, South Terrace, Trinity Bridge, Rutland Street, Sawmill Street, Cotter Street, Union Quay, Morrisons Quay, Proby’s Quay, Crosses Green, Sharman Crawford St, Wandesford Quay, Lavitts Quay, Kyrls Quay, Coal Quay and Lapps Quay.

Other Areas at potential risk are South Mall, Oliver Plunkett Street, Pembroke St., Winthrop Street, Kennedy Quay, Centre Park Road, Monahan’s Road, Georges Quay, North Mall, Penrose Quay, and the low lying areas of the City Centre.

Householders and businesses should take Precautionary Measures to protect property

http://www.corkcity.ie/news/mainbody,66177,en.html
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Red Nissan

14th 17:09 First reports of flooding, Sharman Crawford Street.

ofcork

96fm have pics on fb of the lee by georges quay pretty high.

Red Nissan

ofcork wrote: »

96fm have pics on fb of the lee by georges quay pretty high.

The photo of Ollie Street is damning though, you think?