A section of Barrack Street in the city remains closed this lunchtime as Council Engineers assess the safety of buildings on the street.
A localised severe wind struck the lower end of street at around 1am and led to a trail of destruction.
Debris was scattered across the street including rubbish bins, a trampoline, roof slates and sheets of metal
Damage was also caused to the gable end of Murphy's Coal Unit.
The street has been closed from Tom Barry's to Sullivan's Quay to allow for the damage caused to the buildings to be assessed.
Speaking to RedFM News Cork City Council's Director of Service Operations David Joyce says the Council's building control unit is currently evaluating the scene.
"There was a very localised severe wind event on Lower Barrack Street, which has caused damage to buildings and other property including vehicles.
"Cork City Council immediately responded with our emergency services, and have been in there since early this morning undertaking a clean up.
"Our building c control unit is currently in there, and they're evaluating the damage to buildings to understand whether or not it is safe to open the street to members of the public.
"Our primary concern at this point in time is that the buildings are not in a dangerous condition, and that there's no chance of falling debris before we open the road."
