Weather Warning: Strong winds Thursday 11th

Su Campu

Just a heads up that we're in for a dangerous situation in the north and west Thursday, as damaging winds, gusting to 80mph or more, will create hazardous driving conditions and a risk of damage to property.

The rest of the country will also get strong winds, probably stronger than Sunday evening.

This is getting less media coverage than Sunday's system as the risk of flooding is greatly reduced, but the winds will be stronger, so take heed.


More info here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68926918#post68926918

and here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68940244#post68940244

Pherekydes

That's The Day After Tomorrow then?

WindSock

It's my time to shine!

Min

It should be taken seriously.

The media hyped up the storm on Sunday which was a damp squid, this is the real deal.

RoadKillTs

Ya sure, just like the last "storm". Was very disappointed last weekend. :mad:

Glenster

pffffff! Rain and fast air. I'm soooooo scared.

policarp

So make the most of the calm before the storm.

Duiske

From Met Eireann.

Thursday: A windy, showery morning, but becoming extremely windy for the afternoon and evening and much of the night. Gale force westerly winds will give gusts of 90 to 110 km/h generally, but up to 130km/h in the northwest of the country.

WindSock

Min wrote: »

It should be taken seriously.

The media hyped up the storm on Sunday which was a damp squid, this is the real deal.

Yeah, we should be careful not to put those news readers up on pedal stools though.

nacho libre

RoadKillTs wrote: »

Ya sure, just like the last "storm". Was very disappointed last weekend. :mad:

go here then: http://www.ballycastle.ie/IMAGES/DunBristeLge.jpg

bring those who are passing this storm off as a joke with you;)

msg11

I don't think the East will get away lightly on this one, was driving about the coast last night near the knock (portmarnoc) and a few waves breaking onto the road.

This should get as much warning, if a tree blows down and causes a serious accident on a road or something.

IvySlayer

It's going to be a lot worse than what we had on Sunday/Monday.

Professey Chin

Min wrote: »

It should be taken seriously.

The media hyped up the storm on Sunday which was a damp squid, this is the real deal.

Im sorry.....did you just call it a damp squid? :pac:

GobBluth

Did anyone see the waves off the west coast? What are they gonna be like if the wind gets worse?

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/1109/1224282943520.html


Also;

Min wrote: »

It should be taken seriously.

The media hyped up the storm on Sunday which was a damp squid, this is the real deal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4yffKvkt_s

mad m

Yeah like this poor fella.....Amazing what wind can do...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055609472&highlight=storm

Su Campu

MT Cranium has just issued this update in the Forecast thread - you have been warned!

And PS, just because he mentions hurricane-force gusts, it does not mean it's a hurricane, it just means gusts above 73mph!! Some people thought Sunday's storm was a hurricane.... :rolleyes:

UPDATE _ Tuesday, 10 p.m.
_________________________

The model guidance for the storm on Thursday has tended to upgrade the wind potential, which was partly anticipated in the earlier forecast so at this point, I am issuing an alert with somewhat stronger wind speeds emphasized.

ALERT -- Very strong westerly winds will develop in the wake of a fast-moving front that is expected to race through Ireland late Wednesday night and early hours of Thursday. With that front, you can expect moderately strong south-southwest winds of 30-50 mph, but around 10:00h Thursday, stronger winds will develop, peaking in most areas mid-afternoon (1-4 p.m.), from a SW direction veering to W through the event, and bringing sustained winds of about 50-60 mph in exposed parts of Connacht, north/west Munster, Ulster (with gusts to 80 mph inland and 100 mph coastal and upland) with speeds just a little less severe (40-60 with peak gusts to 75) across the south and east. Some minor or even moderately severe damage is likely from winds of this strength, in a few cases large trees can be felled, and many branches might come down, also roof tiles, garden furniture and small sheds can be damaged or blown around, and hurricane force gusts (force 12 possible) over the near Atlantic would warrant extreme caution for marine interests. We're expecting peak gusts at the M4 buoy in Donegal Bay at about 65-70 knots, and would say Belmullet could hit gusts of 80 knots, Malin Head 83 knots -- these speeds should be increased by 15% for mph and nearly doubled for km/hr. The Irish Sea will also become very choppy with gusts to 60 knots (Isle of Man will be right in the strong wind max zone around 7 p.m.) and you'd be wise to check ferry and airline schedule information as delays or cancellations may develop. Although this storm will not be quite as severe along the south coast, you can expect force 9-10 winds off the south coast too.

Very large waves and swells are likely to develop and Galway Bay, Shannon estuary as well as a few other west coast bays and shorelines might experience some shore flooding (realizing that many stretches of this coast have high cliffs), consult local warnings and stay away from areas that can be reached by 30-40 ft waves along the coast during and after the peak winds.

These winds should begin to subside rather steadily by evening as they veer further to the northwest. This is all in association with a low currently rapidly deepening south of Greenland near 52N 40W expected to reach 946 mbs when north of Malin Head around 1500h Thursday (near 57N 8W). This storm will also bring similar winds to southern Scotland, Isle of Man, northwest England across to parts of northeast England late Thursday. Wales and central England will get similar wind speeds to Dublin (40-60 mph with possible higher gusts).

Cheap Thrills!

Min wrote: »

It should be taken seriously.

The media hyped up the storm on Sunday which was a damp squid, this is the real deal.

oh nooiieees!!!

Please not more moist kalamari!!! :(

ScumLord

Shhh, I convinced the Fianna Fail social club to go flying kites on my yacht that day.

fryup

a great day to go wind surfing then

nomdeboardie

Pherekydes wrote: »

That's The Day After Tomorrow then?

Phew - In before midnight


to appreciate that

nomdeboardie

Cheap Thrills! wrote: »

oh nooiieees!!!

Please not more moist kalamari!!! :(

So that's what the smell was at Sandymount Sun night!

MagicMarker

Strong winds?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsdXmYGFBcU

Mrmoe

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Im sorry.....did you just call it a damp squid? :pac:

The revenge of Paul the octopus:eek:

Princess Peach

Damn! I was supposed to be going out. There goes my plan on wearing a skirt

Or does it......

MetLuver

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Im sorry.....did you just call it a damp squid? :pac:

Science talk, when something seems huge and exiting and turns out to be...well.. a damp squid

MetLuver

Glenster wrote: »

pffffff! Rain and fast air. I'm soooooo scared.

Wow!! Do people like you still exist? Thought you might have died off in the
20th century.....:cool:

smellslikeshoes

MetLuver wrote: »

Science talk, when something seems huge and exiting and turns out to be...well.. a damp squid

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/56344/134330.jpg

Mr Benevolent

Min wrote: »

It should be taken seriously.

The media hyped up the storm on Sunday which was a damp squid, this is the real deal.

Bah!

Fart

80mph?.. Jesus, I didn't know I was that fast.

starbelgrade

I recently installed a wind turbine. Bring it on I say... at this rate I'll be selling back to the grid in no time!

KeithM89_old

Oh no! Strong Wind! Whatever shall i do!
/sarcastic voice


A little wind never hurt anybody...

Min

ok should have been squib but it doesn't make the storm for Thursday any less dangerous.

If lives are lost it won't be a joking matter. Even last Sunday's event had at least 3 people die whether directly or indirectly.

When people focus on the typo it makes it clear that making fun of an error is more important than the message.

People do die in storms, have a laugh if your loved one does, at least you know you were warned and to enjoy it you can eat squid as a reminder you were warned.

Ghost Estate

MetLuver wrote: »

Wow!! Do people like you still exist? Thought you might have died off in the
20th century.....:cool:

Nothing like a good storm tbh.
Sit by the fireplace
Have a few pints
Go outside to see how hard it is to walk into the wind

KeithM89_old

Min wrote: »

ok should have been squib but it doesn't make the storm for Thursday any less dangerous.

If lives are lost it won't be a joking matter. Even last Sunday's event had at least 3 people die whether directly or indirectly.

When people focus on the typo it makes it clear that making fun of an error is more important than the message.

People do die in storms, have a laugh if your loved one does, at least you know you were warned and to enjoy it you can eat squid as a reminder you were warned.

But i thought we were being all cheery in AH tonight??
Way to ruin it!!

Zombienosh

YUSSSSSSS!

did someone say BOX KITE?!

Ghost Estate

bleh. Some people are just scared of everything.

Sharkey 10

Just cycled home there now, probably should have stayed where i was . the wind is getting quite strong in the midlands

msg11

Poxy wind and rain waking me up..

Lu Tze

Pherekydes wrote: »

That's The Day After Tomorrow then?

Now its two days before the day after tomorrow...:pac:

Cú Giobach

A fine breezy day ahead, perfect weather for drying out your squid.

digme

Ghost Estate wrote: »

Nothing like a good storm tbh.
Sit by the fireplace
Have a few pints
Go outside to see how hard it is to walk into the wind

lol fart

Cheeky_gal

I don't mind rain but there's absolutley nothing worse than wind

Duggy747

I don't mind wind though today is bloody strong!!

I looked like an idiot walking at a 60 degree angle this morning!

But nothing is better than when you're in your toasty house while Death is tearing everything apart outside.

Rain?? Now that's one fùcker I can't stand!!!

gbee

[Nov 11th 2010] This storm's name is Carmen. Nice name, shame about the ......

Caption finish competition

AAAAAAAHHH

I'm going to Galway from Dublin tomorrow. Would I be alright getting a bus or would a train be the best option?

Kev_ps3

AAAAAAAHHH wrote: »

I'm going to Galway from Dublin tomorrow. Would I be alright getting a bus or would a train be the best option?

A plane would be even safer

Some pretty strong gales here in Galway.

Orando Broom

The lads on weather are not too happy with ye not taking this thing seriously.

I for one will hide in the wheelie bin until this stuff blows over. That way I can't get hit with the flying wheelie bin coz I'll be in it!!!"!11!!

LOOOOOL!!! Buwhahahahahaha!!!

jackiebaron

AAAAAAAHHH wrote: »

I'm going to Galway from Dublin tomorrow. Would I be alright getting a bus or would a train be the best option?

Be a real man. Get up there in your hang-glider or hot-air balloon!

Ush1

Careful now.

alwaysadub

My house has been getting an absolute battering from the wind since about 3am. Living in the middle of no where up high has it's disadvantages at times..
I'd say the wind farm across the mountain is doing well though!