I just received the following Severe Weather Warning, from Cork City Council Environment department.

TIDAL FLOOD ALERT FOR CORK CITY

Valid from Thursday 07 / 10 / 2010 to Monday 11 / 10 / 2010.

The natural cycle of High Tides for the following days is predicted for the times given below:

Friday 8th October 2010 at 18.41

Saturday 9th October 2010 at 07.01 and 19.23

A tidal surge & strong south easterly winds are predicted. These factors combined will increase the tide levels over the natural tide levels.

During this period there is a danger of Tidal Flooding in the City. It is possible that flooding may occur in the low lying areas of the City Centre including Sawmill Street, Cotter Street, Stable Lane, Union Quay, Morrisons Quay, Corn Market Street, Frenchs Quay, Wandesford Quay, Oliver Plunkett Street, Lavitts Quay, Kyrls Street & Kyrls Quay.

Householders and businesses should take Precautionary Measures to protect property.

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