Cork’s city centre is at risk of significant flooding on Wednesday as a strong tidal surge and south-easterly winds create a dangerous combination, the local authority has warned.
Cork City Council has predicted that as well as low lying quays, locations most at risk include Lapps Quay, McSwiney Quay, Albert Quay, Kennedy Quay, French's Quay, Lancaster Quay, Sullivan's Quay, the South Mall including Patrick Street, the Grand Parade and Washington Street.
The council has also said that some areas of the city may experience significant localised flooding from tomorrow evening.
A period of “very high astronomical Spring Tides” will begin from tomorrow and last until Wednesday evening.