STORM WARNING AS LORENZO LOOMS OVER CORK
DOWNED TREES, FLOODING AND LOCAL POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED TO AFFECT ALL OF COUNTY CORK
FOLLOWING meetings on Wednesday, Cork County Council is prepared with response crews on standby for the approaching Storm Lorenzo.
Met Éireann has issued a Level Orange Weather Warning (Storm Lorenzo – Wind Warning) for County Cork from 6pm on Thursday, October 3 to 3am on Friday 4th. In addition, a Yellow wind warning is in place for Cork County from 9am on Thursday to 6am on Friday. The entire Cork County area is subject to this Level Orange wind warning.
Cork County Council’s Crisis Management Team and Severe Weather Assessment Team have both convened in response to this weather warning and reviewed preparations. Council response crews and contractors have been put on notice and are on standby, a statement on Wednesday afternoon declared.
A high tide advisory and a storm surge is expected from this (Thursday) morning with a risk of high onshore wave activity in coastal areas. All coastal areas are liable to coastal flooding.
People living near coastal, cliff and waterway areas are asked to be extra cautious, considering the forecasted winds which can lead to wave surges. Cork County Council is also asking mariners to check moorings and vessels before the weather worsens.
The County Council expects the main impact from Storm Lorenzo to include fallen trees from high winds and surface flooding resulting from heavy rain on saturated soils combined with falling leaves blocking drains and gullies.
Cork County Council is advising road users to be aware of the danger posed by high winds. Driving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding likely and motorists are reminded to take additional care and be conscious of cyclists and pedestrians.
Motorists are also advised to report issues such as fallen trees and road damage to their local council office during working hours or to call the emergency number, (021) 4800048.
The strong winds may give rise to localised power outages. In the event of disruption to power supply, please contact ESB Networks at 1850372999.
In the event of disruption to water supply, please contact Irish Water at 1850 278278.
Cork County Council said it will continue to monitor this situation. Updates will be provided on Cork County Council’s website www.corkcoco. ie and also on the council’s social media channels @Corkcoco.