Category Archives: Severe Weather

Waterford expects exceptional weather event associated with Storm Ellen

Posted on August 19, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

Storm Ellen is expected to affect Waterford later this evening from 8pm and will be most impactful from 11pm through the night to early morning.  Storm Ellen is forecast to be an exceptional weather event for this time of year … Continue reading →

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Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings Issued for Storm Ellen

Posted on August 19, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds and heavy rain. Met Eireann has … Continue reading →

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Storm Dennis – Weather Advisory from Met Éireann

Posted on February 14, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

Storm Dennis will bring some very wet and very windy weather over the weekend and into Monday. Some flooding is likely and damaging gusty winds with some disruption possible. Further Warnings will be issued on Friday 14th Feb. Valid from … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert – Yellow Weather Warning for Snow / Ice

Posted on February 10, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising all road users to prepare for cold weather conditions as Met Eireann have issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Snow and Ice for Monday and Tuesday. Wintery showers of hail, sleet and snow … Continue reading →

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Storm Brendan Joint Statement by Waterford City and County Council & An Garda Síochána

Posted on January 13, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Crisis Management Team have been in liaison since yesterday (January 12th) to assess the response by the relevant agencies to Storm Brendan. Waterford is subject to an Orange wind warning issued by Met Éireann valid from 08.00am to 15.00pm … Continue reading →

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Stay safe during Storm Brendan

Posted on January 13, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

Waterford is currently under an Orange Warning for Wind, as Storm Brendan hits the country.  Met Éireann have issued the following forecast for the period 8am-3pm today, Monday 13th January. As Storm Brendan tracks to the northwest of Ireland, southerly … Continue reading →

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Storm Lorenzo – weather advisory

Posted on October 2, 2019 by waterfordcouncilnews

Ahead of Storm Lorenzo, there is a Yellow warning in place for Waterford from 9am on Thursday to 6am on Friday. Waterford City and County  Council have arrangements in place to close the promenade in Tramore during this time and … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather Management Team meet ahead of Storm Lorenzo

Posted on October 1, 2019 by waterfordcouncilnews

STORM #LORENZO The Severe Weather Management Team in #Waterford met this morning to ensure preparedness and are reviewing ongoing updates from the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management Severe Weather Assessment Team. Further updates to follow.

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Bathing Water Prohibitions x3 – Councillor’s, Ardmore, Kilmurrin

Posted on June 7, 2019 by waterfordcouncilnews

A temporary DO NOT SWIM notice is currently in place at the following 3 Waterford beaches, until further notice: COUNCILLORS STRAND, DUNMORE KILMURRIN COVE ARDMORE STRAND This is due to high bacterial counts detected earlier this week, following heavy rain. … Continue reading →

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