Main image updated at 12:30.
THE DEFENCE FORCES ARE ON STANDBY for emergency relief operations ahead of high-risk weather conditions later today and tomorrow.
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Clare, Wicklow and Galway as the storm heading our way continues to develop over the north Atlantic.
RTE reports that 400 soldiers are ready to assist local authorities in coastal areas which are expecting to bear the brunt of the bad weather, and aircraft are also available if required.
AA Roadwatch has warned of dangerous driving conditions due to wind-blown debris on the roads and flash flooding. Updates on high tide times for areas at risk are available on their website under “National Summary Report”.
Flooding in Galway could occur at Spanish Parade, the Docks, Raven Terrace and along the Promenade in Salthill, with high tide at around 5.30pm
In Cork, the Lee is expected to reach its peak just after 6pm today and 6.20am tomorrow (high tide in Cobh is just before 6pm today). Areas which may be affected by flooding, according to AA Roadwatch, are Oliver Plunkett Street, French’s Quay, Morrison’s Quay, Union Quay, Lavitt’s Quay, Kyrl’s Quay, Stable Lane, Cotter Street and Sawmill Street.
Greystones in Wicklow has also been put on flood alert.
A spokesperson for Clare County Council told the Irish Examiner that the county is expected tidal surges and severe gales along its west coast, and urged motorists to exercise increased vigilance in case of localised flooding.
Dublin road closures
Dublin City Council had earlier issued a warning to motorists not to leave their cars near the sea front at Clontarf or Sandymount. Today the council says it has issued sandbags to properties identified as being “in an area of risk of flooding”.
The following seven roads from the junction with Strand Road will be closed from 1pm today until mid-afternoon tomorrow: St John’s Road East, Gilford Road, Gilford Avenue, Lea Road, New Grove Avenue, Seafort Avenue, Marine Road (at the junction of Beach Road).
The following roads may also be closed at short notice, depending on conditions: Strand Road, Sandymount from Sean Moore Road to the Merrion Gates, Coast Road, Clontarf from Alfie Bynre Road to Watermill Road.
Further information on preparing for flooding can be found on an OPW website.
[caption id="attachment_43790" align="alignnone" width="502" caption="Image captured by the Clontarf Residents Association (@clontarfRA)"]
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