Category Archives: Severe Weather

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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Storm Barra (8-12-21) Ongoing Updates

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Conan Power

#StormBarra – see http://www.mapalerter.ie/waterford for more Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise of the following severe weather events and clear-ups in Waterford City and County.  Our crews have been working to clear debris and trees since first light.   … Continue reading →

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Storm Barra – Waterford City and County Council

Posted on December 7, 2021 by ruthtapial

With a Status Orange Weather Warning in place in Waterford until 06:00 Wednesday, December 8th, Waterford City and County Council continues to advise people not to travel and to avoid coastal areas. Throughout the day Waterford City and County Council … Continue reading →

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Storm Barra (7-12-21) Ongoing Updates

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Conan Power

#StormBarra – see http://www.mapalerter.ie/waterford for more Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise of the following (additional) severe weather events in Waterford City and County. 8.45pm Reports of a fallen tree on the Bog Road, going towards Brickey Rangers … Continue reading →

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Storm Barra updates (7-12-21) 11:30am

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Conan Power

#StormBarra –  see http://www.mapalerter.ie/waterford fore more Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise of severe weather events in Waterford City and County Council. Tourin/Cappoquin Road L1018 closed due to road flooding.  Closed from N72 Junction to Graveyard.  Diversion via … Continue reading →

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Storm Barra updates (7-12-21) 10:20am

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Conan Power

#StormBarra Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise of some flooding in Dungarvan along Davitts Quay, Cois Tra, the Lookout Carpark, Park Hotel Road, all due to wave overtopping.  No flooding to property with the exception of one car … Continue reading →

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Status Orange Weather Warning issued for Waterford

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Conan Power

A Status Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Waterford, with very heavy wind and rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, valid from 6am Tuesday 7th December until 6am Wednesday 8 December 2021. This event will likely cause structural damage and … Continue reading →

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