The alert issued earlier in relation to flooding in Limerick city and along parts of the Shannon Estuary has been cancelled.
The river Shannon submerged a section of the boardwalk at Clancy Strand but since high tide at 17h00 the levels are beginning to subside.
Water levels do remain high and flood defences are still in place and Limerick City and County Council is urging people to exercise extreme caution near the rivers and estuary as winds are still very strong and waters are choppy and highly unpredictable.
Flood defences around the city and in Foynes held firm meaning there were no flooding incidents.
There was some minor localised flooding on a footpath in Askeaton and near Askeaton Swimming Pool.
No properties were flooded.
Clancy Strand has re-opened to traffic after it was closed earlier as a precaution.
The National Primary Roads in Limerick have been cleared of fallen trees and debris, while the majority on the regional roads have also been cleared.
There is still a significant amount of fallen trees on local roads and trees may continue to fall as long as the winds remain strong and gusty.
Drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution, expect the unexpected, and don’t travel unless it is absolutely necessary.
Remember downed power lines might be hidden in a fallen tree so don’t approach.
While it appears the worst of Storm Ophelia has passed, there is still a RED weather alert in force.
Winds are still very strong and gusty and rainfall is continuing.
Staff in Limerick City and County Council Customer Services department will continue to deal with your calls until 8pm on 061 556000.
After that the out of hours emergency number can be called on 061 417833.
The massive clean-up operation will begin at first light in the morning [Tuesday 17 Oct] across Limerick city and county.
Limerick City and County Council is advising people to contact ESB Networks if their power is out.
ESB Networks should be contacted on 1850 372 999 or log on to www.esb.ieand chick on the Powercheck page.
Crews will be working as fast as they possibly can to restore power.
Please check on older and more vulnerable neighbours and friends to see if they are OK.
The latest updates in relation to Storm Ophelia can be viewed via this link.
https://www.limerick.ie/council/newsroom/storm-ophelia
Crews will begin the massive cleanup operation at first light tomorrow morning.
Some Useful Numbers:
- Dial 999/112 for emergency services only if needed
- Limerick City and County Council 061 556000 Out of Hours 061 417833
- ESB Networks 1850 372 999
- Gas Networks Ireland 1850 205 050
Stay safe everyone.
Be prepared, be sensible and be careful and stay safe.
