A Met Éireann Yellow Thunderstorm warning is currently in place for Waterford until 21:00 this evening (Thursday, December 28th).
The possible impacts of these conditions include power outages, hazardous travelling conditions, and localised flooding.
Gabriel Hynes, Senior Engineer with Waterford City and County Council has urged the public to exercise caution.
“Our ground crews are attending to several fallen trees and roads blocked as a result of yesterday’s Status Orange weather event. While the worst of the weather has passed, the current thunderstorm warning is expected to bring some scattered thunderstorms and spells of rain, which could lead to localised and spot flooding. These conditions combined with fallen branches and debris on the roads will make travel hazardous.”
“We would also advise motorists to avoid driving through floods. If a road is flooded, do not attempt to drive through it and choose an alternative route, as flood waters can be deeper than they appear. Pavement and road surfaces may also be damaged beneath the flood waters.”
Motorists are reminded to be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
Waterford City and County Council’s severe weather management team is monitoring the situation and Council ground crews are on stand-by to deal with any issues that may arise, such as localised flooding, blocked drains, and gulley overflows.
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.
Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050
Waterford City and County Council advises the public to:
Stay away from all coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings.
All road users should be aware of the hazardous travelling conditions, and allow extra time for journeys.
The public are warned electricity wires are always live, never approach. If you see fallen or damaged wires, keep clear and phone ESB Networks immediately on 1800 372 999
