More floods reported in Cork as stormy weather continues into the evening



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There have been more reports of flooding in parts of Cork City, including on Model Farm Road and in Frankfield.

Caution is also advised in West Cork where there are reports of flooding on the Bantry line between Crookstown and Coppeen.

Caution is advised when driving through the city and county, when wind and rain make conditions dangerous until the early hours of the morning.

There are spot flood reports in parts of Cork, with wind and rain advisories across the county.

Flooding has been reported on various routes around Cork City and Douglas, including at Tivoli / Silversprings, at the R635 overpass, on Well Road at the turnoff to Hettyfield and also at the Douglas Road / R610 junction.

Caution is also urged on all parts of the northern ring road and between Mogeely and Castlemartyr.

Tonight’s high tide is at 5.45pm.

There are currently yellow weather warnings for wind and rain in Cork.

Met Éireann said southwest winds will reach average speeds of 50 to 65 km / h with gusts of up to 90 km / h, stronger in coastal areas, this afternoon and for a time tonight. The forecaster also warned that persistent rains today and tonight will give accumulations of 25 to 40mm, with localized flooding.

Both warnings are in effect until 2 am Monday.

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