Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange – Wind warning for Galway. Storm Ashley will bring very strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides.
Impacts:
• Coastal flooding
• Large coastal waves
• Loose objects displaced
• Fallen trees
• Very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea
• Damage to power lines, power outages
• Damage to already weakened structures
Valid: 12:00 Sunday 20/10/2024 to 21:00 Sunday 20/10/2024
Issued: 08:22 Friday 18/10/2024
Interagency discussions have taken place this morning (18.10.2024) with Galway City Council, the HSE, An Garda Síochana, Galway Fire Service, the Harbour Master, and the Civil Defence.
The flood barrier is in place at Spanish Arch.
Car Parks:
Silverstrand, Salthill and Toft car parks are closed.
Ballyloughane Road is local access only.
There will be no parking along Seapoint Road from today.
Road Closures:
Overtopping may occur at high tides over the weekend – road closures may occur along Salthill Promenade and Seapoint.
There may also be road closures along the Dock Road.
Sandbags:
Businesses and home owners near the docks/ coastal areas are advised to avail of sandbags.
Sandbags are available at
- Tourist Kiosk Salthill
- Claddagh Hall
- Fire Station Fr Griffin Road
- Spanish Arch
- Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street)
Crews will continue to refill and replenish supplies of sandbags.
Our crews will continue to monitor the situation over the weekend and further updates will issue.
To report any issues to Galway City Council over the weekend, please contact our out of hours customer service line on 091 536 400.
ESB Networks is highlighting the dangers posed by fallen live wires and is advising the public and the emergency services to stay away from these fallen cables and to report such cases to it immediately.
ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. See www.PowerCheck.ie for information on power restoration times.
The Irish Coast Guard are appealing to people to “Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry”. High seas - the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period.
Dangerous travelling conditions are possible - road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris as trees are in full leaf.
There is a potential for tidal flooding in coastal areas, especially in Southern and Western counties. In addition to this, heavy persistent showers are expected, which in turn may lead to surface flooding in urban locations.
People are advised to prepare for the this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
Never drive through flooded roads, the depth of the water can be deceiving
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