Cities on flood alert as high tides and winds are forecast
Irish Water Safety said the country would experience its largest tide fluctuations this year, with Galway worst hit with a high tide of 5.3 metres and the low water receding to -.1 metre. There will also be heavy rain and strong south to westerly winds.
Cork City Council has issued an alert for Sunday morning. It says a tidal surge and strong south-to -south-easterly winds are predicted. These factors combined will increase the tide levels.
