High astronomical spring tides this week have prompted Galway City Council to issue a warning about localised flooding.
The city council says it is likely that some wave overtopping may occur at Salthill on Wednesday and Thursday (March 22nd and 23rd).
It says the areas around the Docks and Spanish Arch in Galway city may experience localised flooding during high tide periods on Wednesday morning through to high tide on Thursday morning.
It advises road users in these areas to “proceed with caution”, and it has closed car parks at Toft Park, Salthill and Silver Strand until further notice.
High tide times “of note” in Galway city are:
- Wednesday 22nd at 5:15 am
- Wednesday 22nd at 5:45 pm
- Thursday 23rd at 5:30 am
- Thursday 23rd at 5:45 pm
It says weather and tidal conditions are “variable”, and it is monitoring the situation “closely “.