Category Archives: Severe Weather

High Astronomical Spring Tides

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Conan Power

The OPW has advised that there will be a period of surge on top of very high astronomical Spring Tides that are approaching Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) in all coastal areas, commencing Tuesday March 21st until Wednesday March 22nd 2023.  It is expected that HAT levels … Continue reading →

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Weather Warnings – please drive with care

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Conan Power

With weather in Waterford turning cold and windy tonight Thursday, into Friday, with falls of rain and sleet expected, it will give rise to poor visibility and hazardous road conditions, especially on untreated roads. Please drive with extreme caution, particularly … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert – Weather Warning for Snow

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Conan Power

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for further cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a nationwide Yellow warning for snow over the next two days. This will lead to hazardous road conditions … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert for Ice, Hailstones, Freezing fog and Snow

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Conan Power

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths this week as Met Eireann has issued an advisory for cold weather that will bring sharp to severe frosts and icy … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert for ICE, Hailstones, and Snow

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Conan Power

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for hazardous conditions on roads and footpaths as Met Eireann has issued a warning for low temperatures and ice. This will include low single figures by day and … Continue reading →

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Met Éireann issues weather advisory

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Conan Power

With weather conditions expected to become much colder in the coming days, Met Éireann has issued a winter weather advisory for the whole country, with sharp to severe frosts and icy stretches on Roads. During periods of cold weather, Waterford … Continue reading →

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Cold Shelter – Waterford City

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Conan Power

Prior to any severe weather alert or bout of freezing temperatures, the Outreach Team from Waterford Integrated Homeless Services will be in contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of the impending weather alert/freezing temperatures and remind them … Continue reading →

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Flood Updates and Closures in Clonmel

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Conan Power

Water Levels on the River Suir rose considerably last night. The situation is being monitored by the Flood Response Teams in both Tipperary and Waterford Councils. Currently the Convent Road Bridge remains impassable for the remainder of today.  Access to … Continue reading →

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UPDATES: Road closures / flooding in Waterford

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Conan Power

UPDATED, 2 pm, Friday 28th All roads now reopened. Debris still on many roads so please drive with caution.

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