ALERT: Number of car parks in Waterford to close amid potential for flooding
Waterford City and County Council has announced the closure of four car parks
A number of car parks in County Waterford are to close this evening amid the potential for flooding.
Waterford City and County Council has announced the closure of four car parks in Dungarvan as a precautionary measure.
The car parks in question are Davitt’s Quay, The Pond, The Lookout and Castle Street Carpark.
The local authority has said it is closing the car parks from 7:30pm this evening until 8am tomorrow morning.
This is due to the potential for flooding in coastal areas as a result of high tides, elevated surge levels and strong onshore winds.
Motorists are advised not to leave their cars parked in the car parks overnight.
They are further advised to drive with caution and to be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
The public is advised to stay away from all coastal areas and adhere to the messaging from the Irish Coast Guard to “stay back, stay high and stay dry”.
Two Status Yellow weather warnings, one for rain and one for wind, came into effect in Waterford at 1pm. They remain in place until 9pm this evening.
In the event of a weather-related issue, members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desk on 0818 10 20 20.
After office hours, the calls will be transferred to the council’s emergency services number.