Galway City Council has issued an update on road and car park closures and other measures being taken ahead of Storm Jocelyn.
A Status Orange weather warning will be in effect for Galway from 5pm today, updated from the Status Yellow alert currently in place.
Salthill Promenade has been closed from the roundabout at Seapoint up as far as Galway Business School until further notice.
In addition, the Toft, Salthill, and Silverstrand car parks have been closed, and Ballyloughane Beach Road is restricted to local access.
Sandbags will be available for property owners at risk of flooding from 1:30pm at:
• Tourist Kiosk Salthill
• Claddagh Hall
• Fire Station Fr Burke Road
• Spanish Arch
• Docks beside the Pedestrian Crossing (St Nicholas Street)
The Civic Amenity Centre at Liosban is closed due to the weather.
The city council is requesting all members of the public to stay away from coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings.
Road users should also be aware of hazardous driving conditions such as fallen trees, power lines, and debris.
