The scene at Blackrock just before 11am this morning with waves already crashing over the sea wall
There are fears of further flooding in Dundalk and Blackrock this weekend following the issuing of a high tide warning.
The tide is expected to reach a height of 4.57m at around 11.40am this morning, with Dundalk Port Authority admitting that the tide may rise over the quay wall around this time.
Sandbags left as a precaution on Main Street, Blackrock, this morning
To make matters worse, higher tides are expected on Saturday shortly after noon, Sunday at 1.15pm and Monday at 2pm meaning there is a slight possibility of flooding, mirroring that which affected the area earlier this month.
A delivery of sandbags has already been made to Blackrock as a precaution, with the village still recovering from from extensive flooding of its Main Street just a few weeks ago.
Flooding fears have been elevated due to the incoming storm, which ironically is called Storm Brigid ahead of St Brigid’s Day tomorrow.
Strong gusts are already sending water crashing onto the Main Street in Blackrock and these winds are expected to increase over the course of the weekend.
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