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The status orange rain warning that is in place for Cork has been extended until 1pm tomorrow Wednesday, October 18.

Tidal flooding risk:

Persistent rain will fall all day today and tomorrow morning with 60-70mm forecast over the 36 hours of the orange rain warning.

Strong easterly and southeasterly winds – of up to 60km per hour – are also forecast from midday today which increases tidal flooding risk.

Fluvial (river) flood risk:

There is also a risk of fluvial ( river) flooding west of the city centre and in the city centre due to the combination of heavy rainfall  and quantum of rain expected. 

Flooding of the River Lee from Inniscarra to the Lee Fields is likely and the Rivers Curraheen, Shournagh and Bride are also at risk of localised flooding.   

Localised flooding is expected at high tide this evening and tomorrow, Wednesday morning on low lying city centre quays such as Morrisons Island, Wandesford Quay, Union Quay and Lavitts Quay.

Cork City Council crews are on standby in the city centre and across the wider city.

Property damage is not expected but because of the heavy wind and rain, commuter visibility may be impaired so motorists and cyclists are urged to be extra cautious when traveling. 

High tide this evening, Tuesday: 7.50pm

High tide tomorrow, Wednesday morning: 08:10am

Cork City Council’s Flood Assessment Team met this morning  and are due to meet later this afternoon.