It's expected there may be overtopping in Salthill at high tide this evening.
As a precaution, Seapoint junction will be closed from Grattan Rd. junction to D'Arcy around about and from D'Arcy roundabout to Threadneedle Rd. junction from 5pm today.
Access to Silverstand beach will be closed at this time too.
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The weather assessment team met today to review the weather forecast for the period of very high astronomical spring tides this week.
They assessed information available from the OPW tide and storm surge forecasting site, along with weather conditions available from Met Eireann's website.
Galway City Council say roads crew will be on standby to close the Dock Road, should it be deemed necessary.
The weather assessment team will continue to meet and monitor the potential impact of a storm front moving towards the West Coast on Thursday evening.
