Very high astronomical tides predicted for Waterford
A warning of very high astronomical Spring tides has been issued for Waterford. Stock image
Waterford City and County Council has issued a warning to the public that there will be a period of very high astronomical Spring tides from Thursday, October 17 until Saturday, October 19.
A spokesperson for the local authority told Waterford News & Star, that Waterford City and County Council is actively monitoring the situation and will erect appropriate flood defence barriers in Passage East, Co. Waterford if required.
"In addition, there is a tidal surge also forecast to occur on the morning of Sunday, October 20, resulting in tide levels higher than the natural tide levels, which may necessitate the erection of flood defence barriers in both Waterford City and Passage East," said the spokesperson in the statement.
Members of the public can continue to contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 102020 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number. The public are also advised to take note of the following emergency services numbers: Emergency 999/112; Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278; ESB Networks 1800 372 999 and Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050.
