LIMERICK City and County Council is urging members of the public to exercise extreme caution along the Shannon estuary and city quays during Storm Barra.
Met Éireann has issued an Orange WIND Warning for Limerick from 6am on Tuesday 07 Dec 2021 for 24 hours (until 6am Wednesday 08 Dec 2021).
The warning from Met Éireann states that southerly winds which will later become northwesterly, will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr with severe or damaging gusts of up to 130 Km/ hr, possibly higher in coastal areas.
Disruption to power and travel are likely. High waves, high tides, heavy rain and storm surge will lead to wave overtopping and a significant possibility of coastal flooding.
A status orange weather warning is given before expected weather conditions that could significantly impact people, property and activity in an area. People in the affected areas should prepare appropriately now for the anticipated conditions.
As part of weather preparations, Limerick City and County Council has been installing flood defences along the estuary and city quays.
Flood defences are being installed at vulnerable locations in Askeaton and Foynes, while the flood barriers on the city quays along the Three Bridges route are being put in place.
Members of the public are being urged to ensure that any loose items in their property are securely fastened and to exercise extreme caution while outside during the warning period especially along coastal or riverside areas.
