CORK CITY TIDAL FLOOD ALERT 3rd February, 2014 Further to the tidal flood alert issued by Cork City Council on 2nd February, and following on the high tide experienced this morning 3rd February, There is a particular risk predicted for the evening tide period tomorrow Tuesday 4th February, similar to, and possibly in excess of this morning. The natural cycle of High Tides for the following days is predicted for the times given below: Monday 03/02/14 20:11 hours Tuesday 04/02/14 08:37 hours and 20:53 hours Wednesday 05/02/14 09:21 hours and 21:36 hours A Tidal Surge & strong Southerly /South-Easterly winds are predicted on Tuesday. These factors combined will increase the tide levels over the natural tide levels. During this period, prior to and after these tides, there is a high risk of Tidal Flooding in the City as indicated. It is possible that flooding may occur in the low lying areas of the City Centre including in particular South Terrace, Trinity Bridge, Rutland Street, Cotter Street, Stable Lane, Union Quay, Morrisons Quay, Proby’s Quay, Frenchs Quay, Crosses Green, Sharman Crawford St, Wandesford Quay, Lavitts Quay, Kyrls Street & Kyrls Quay, Coal Quay and Lapps Quay Other Areas at potential risk are South Mall, Oliver Plunkett Street, Pembroke St., Princes Street, Marlborough Street, Cook Street, Winthrop Street, Kennedy Quay, Centre Park Road, Monahan’s Road, Georges Quay, and the low lying areas of the City Centre. Due to the Tide Height predicted for Tuesday Evening, other City Centre areas including St Patrick Street, Robert Street, Cornmarket Street, and Lower Glanmire Road are also at risk of flooding. Householders and Businesses should take Precautionary Measures to protect property.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:44:02 +0000
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