Falls of very heavy, prolonged rain are forecast by Met Éireann at times today through Tuesday and into Wednesday.
On Tuesday. the rain will be accompanied by very strong winds and Met Éireann has declared Storm Frank, the sixth storm of the winter season and there are two Status Orange warnings in place.
Galway City Council and the Coast Guard are advising the public to stay away from Atlantic coasts as there is a heavy swell and people are urged to exercise extreme caution in coastal areas throughout the holiday period.
Galway City Council and An Garda Síochána will close the Promenade in Salthill on Tuesday to traffic from 12 noon until at least 8.00pm as a precaution.
The road closure will be from the junction of Grattan Road and Dr. Colohan Road, along the Promenade by the Aquarium, along the main Salthill Road from the Darcy Roundabout to the junction with Threadneedle Road at Blackrock. Diversions will be in place and motorists are also advised to remove vehicles from the car parks at Toft Park and on the Promenade at Seapoint.
There is a strong possibility of spot flooding on roads across the city. Galway City Council personnel will monitor the situation on the ground across the city and are on standby over coming days.
The Status Orange wind warning is for southerly winds with mean speeds up to 80km/h and gusts up to 120km/h, while the Orange rain warning is for accumulations up to 70mm from midday Tuesday to midday Wednesday.
Galway City Council is strongly urging members to act responsibly during this period of severe weather and not to put themselves or others in danger by engaging in risky behaviour in or near Galway bay.
People are reminded again to check isolated and vulnerable neighbours, assist with household requirements and prescription medicines.
Galway County Council advises that road users should avoid all coastal routes particularly along the R336.
Essential travel only is advised. Road users are requested to exercise extreme caution and to obey signage regarding flooded roads. Do not drive into any flood unless you can confirm that it is safe to do so.
Closed Roads:
N18 at Labane – diversion in place through the village
Many local roads in South Galway, including, but not limited to the following areas –
Peterswell
Skehanagh
Kiltiernan
Tierneevin
Ballynasteigue
There is a risk of flooding affecting routes following forecasted heavy rainfall in the following areas:
Clare River catchment area – river level high at the moment, ongoing monitoring by Galway County Council in association with OPW
Craughwell – Dunkellin River level rising, ongoing monitoring, may flood at short notice, sandbagging taking place in the area
Ballinasloe – Flood defences have been deployed and sandbags and pumps are in position ready for use if necessary, ongoing monitoring of level of River Suck
N65 at bridge in Portumna is currently opened to two way traffic and water levels are being monitored.
Galway City Council operates an out-of-hours contact number at 091 536400 to provide assistance to the public and emergency services can be contacted on 999/112.
The County Council Emergency number is 091 509069.
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