Watch: Flooding in low-lying areas of Cork

Cork City Council have advised that a period of very high astronomical spring tides is expected from this Wednesday, November 5, lasting until Saturday evening, November 8. Several quayside roads were closed on Wednesday night due to flooding caused by high spring tides, with motorists urged to exercise caution when travelling through low-lying areas of the city centre. In addition, a tidal surge is also forecast to occur during this time.

These factors combined will result in tide levels higher than the natural tide levels. High tides for the following days are predicted as follows: Thursday at 5.23am and 5.47pm; Friday at 6.09am and 6.34pm; and Saturday at 6.56am and 7.20pm. Motorists are advised to avoid the affected routes and seek alternative pathways through the city centre.