Flood warnings issued for Cork as strong supermoon tides expected

A high tide advisory will be in place from Friday morning to Monday evening 

Reen Tower House in Reen Harbour in West Cork was covered in a blanket of rainy mist today, with Met Éireann warning of potential flooding at high tide on Friday. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Flood warnings have been issued for Cork for Friday as "very high astronomical spring tides" are expected.

A High Tide advisory has been issued by Met Éireann which will come into place on Friday morning and stay in place until Monday evening with high coastal levels expected on Saturday. 

The period of supermoon spring tides is expected to be "one of the highest during 2024" and will be the primary driver for elevated and high coastal levels over the weekend, a spokesperson for Cork County Council said. 

High tide is expected at 5pm on Friday. 

The pumping arrangments protocol has been activated and has been deployed at designated locations affected by the forecasted conditions. 

Property owners and residents at known coastal risk locations are being advised to take the usual necessary precautions 

Minor flooding expected along low-lying quayrs Picture: Cork City Council via X

Minor localised flooding is also predicted along low-lying quays in Cork City including: 

• Morrison’s Quay 
• Mathew Quay 
• Mathew Street 
• Union Quay 
• Trinity Bridge 
• South Terrace 
• Rutland Street 
• Sawmill Street 
• Lavitt's Quay 
• Kyrl's Street 
• Kyrl's Quay 
• Crosses Green 
• Proby’s Quay 
• Sharman Crawford St 
• Wandesford Quay

A spokesperson for Cork City Council said its Flood Assessment Team will be monitoring the situation closely and that regular updates will be issued. Householders and businesses are being advised to take necessary precautions to protect property.  

Weather Outlook Nationwide

Meanwhile, a yellow warning for rain remains in place for Co Louth as Met Éireann warns that prolonged rain can lead to localised flooding, difficult travel conditions and poor visibility. 

The warning will remain in place until midday on Friday. 

Friday then should see further spells of rain with some change of sleet in Ulster. Munster and Leinster will become drier in the afternoon and evening with sunny spells and isolated showers developing. Highs of 4C to 7C are expected. 

Friday night then will stay cloudy with some outbreaks of rain persisting in the north and south before it turns somewhat drier with a mix of clear spells and showers" 

Frost and ice are also expected to develop, especially under clearer skies with lows of -1C to 3C expected. 

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