Emergency group advises workers in flood-hit counties to work from home if possible on FridayWorkers in counties under weather alerts are being advised to work from home if at all possible tomorrow. Today’s high spring tides, combined with strong winds and surge, may cause wave overtopping and coastal flooding in exposed areas. High coastal water levels will also impede river discharge, especially at times of high tide," the NECG said. Alongside the local authorities, the Irish Red Cross and Civil Defence are ready to support where necessary, the NECG said. "Close monitoring of local weather conditions via www.met.ie and river and coastal level data www.waterlevel.ie is strongly advised."

Source: Irish Independent February 05, 2026 14:36 UTC