Category Archives: Severe Weather

Road closures / flooding in Waterford

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Conan Power

Following heavy overnight rain, the following roads are affected by surface water and flooding: N72 – closed from Rockfield Junction to Cappagh Military Road (N72) – closed from Ballyneety Cross to Master McGrath Monument Road to Clashmore at Whitechurch is … Continue reading →

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Orange Weather Warning : Rain for Waterford

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Conan Power

Heavy rain on Tuesday night 18th, Wednesday 19th and Wednesday night with the possibility of thundery downpours, will lead to localised flooding.  Disruption is likely. Event: Orange Rain Severity: Orange Valid from: Tue. 18/10 @ 10PM Valid to: Thu. 20/10 … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert – High Temperature Advisory for Ireland

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Conan Power

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads as Met Eireann has issued a weather advisory for High Temperatures. Ireland will experience a hot spell developing from Wednesday and continuing through the rest … Continue reading →

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Flooding Updates – 9/3/2022

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Conan Power

Latest report  reports of localised flooding on the following roads, due to high intensity rainfall: 1550 hrs ORANGE level rain warning from Met Éireann.  Heavy falls of rain will continue with surface flooding and poor driving conditions. 1530 hrs Spot … Continue reading →

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Storm Franklin updates (21st Feb 2022)

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Conan Power

Weather advisories and updates/disruptions to services, roads, trees etc. will be posted here as we are made aware of them.  Please call 0818 10 20 20 or email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie to report damage/flooding/debris etc.   8.30am: Tree fallen at L7084 Tikincor. … Continue reading →

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Storm EUNICE – Latest Updates

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Conan Power

: Weather advisories and updates/disruptions to services, roads, trees etc. will be posted here as we are made aware of them.  Please call 0818 10 20 20 or email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie to report damage/flooding/debris etc.   [ Friday February 18th, 2022] … Continue reading →

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Storms Dudley and Eunice

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Conan Power

A nationwide Status Yellow Wind Warning has been issued as Storm Dudley approaches.  The warning will be in place until midday tomorrow (Thursday, February 17th).  Storm Dudley is the first of two storm systems over Ireland this week. Waterford City and … Continue reading →

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Road Safety Alert – Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings Issued for Storm Dudley

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Conan Power

Monday 14 February 2022. 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. An Orange … Continue reading →

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Irish Water appeal to homes and businesses to take steps to prepare for freezing weather and to conserve water

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Conan Power

Irish Water and Local Authorities are asking homes and businesses to take some simple steps to avoid damage to their pipes and help conserve water during the cold weather. Freezing conditions can lead to a higher than normal volume of … Continue reading →

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