Cork City Council Activates Severe Weather Plan Ahead of Storm Austen

Cork City Council has activated its Severe Weather Plan ahead of Storm Austen. Report fallen trees or flooding on 021-4924000 (9am-5pm) or 021 496 6512 out of hours.

Cork County Council Advises Public to Exercise Caution During Severe Weather Associated with Storm Austen

Cork County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has met and operational teams are on standby ahead of Storm Austen. Report flooding or fallen trees on (021) 480 0048.

Breakdown on R579 near Cloghroe

Reports of a breakdown on a sharp bend on the R579 between Healy’s Bridge and Cloghroe. Take care on approach.

Collision on N25 Eastbound

Reports of a collision, eastbound, on the N25 Cork to Waterford Road between Junction 5 (Midleton) and Lakeview Roundabout, approaching Lakeview. Take care on approach.

Groupon Email Says Account Password Was Reset After Data Breach at Another Company

A CSA team member got a Groupon email: password reset after a breach at another company. Groupon says it was not breached.

Debris on N40 Eastbound

Reports of debris, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 7 South Douglas and Junction 8 Douglas (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 21 October at 13:01.

Orange Rain Warning for Cork as RSA Urges Road Users to Exercise Caution During Storm Austen

RSA asks drivers to slow down, allow greater braking distance and choose another route if the road ahead is flooded. Drive with dipped headlights.

Collision on R627 Midleton/Dungourney Road

Reports of a collision on the R627 between Midleton and Dungourney near Westpark. Take care on approach.

CCPC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Recalled Aldi Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers

CCPC warns consumers to stop using recalled Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers sold by Aldi in Ireland. Return them to Aldi for a full refund.

Emergency Contacts & Storm Safety Advice

Some important numbers, and safety advice that you may need during Storm Austen. Feel free to print, or screenshot as needed.

Met Éireann Issues Orange Rain Warning for Cork

Status Orange Rainfall Warning Issued: Cork, Kerry and Waterford, expected from 22:00 Thursday.

⚠️ Yellow Wind And Rain Warning Issued for Cork

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Wind And Rain warning for Ireland. Heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast. Potential impacts: * Difficult travelling conditions * Localised flooding possible * Outdoor events