Atlantic Storm Watch: December 2013

ninebeanrows

See they changed it from the to 120km mentioned there on the news.


Anyway M6 buoy has fallen 10hPa in the 3 hours to 9am!!

Strangegravy

Looks like it's starting to come together!

maquiladora

The latest HIRLAM looks more severe for the northwest than the 0Z did.

0Z :



06Z :



But its getting close to the point where models won't be as useful as realtime data.

force eleven

Just peeking further ahead to Christmas day on the latest GFS - not quite so apocalyptic as it has been - if 935 Hpa low pressure can be called so, but this time north of Scotland, rather than north of Donegal this run. Another bad storm looks possible on St Stephens day, but really, until we get to a day or three out, it is subject to change, in terms of position and this is what is crucial.

Tactical

It seems the poster with the dilemma regarding spending €400 extra to fell a tree presenting a hazard is now proving to be a wise decision!

Hopefully the poster is still following the thread.

Must start listening to the news broadcasts from the various radio stations to hear if the weather gets a mention.

Dead calm here in West Limerick all morning.

ninebeanrows

@Maq. Interesting, probably reason for MetO upgrade near 10am as they use Hirlam and Harmonie for short term.

Tactical

force eleven wrote: »

Just peeking further ahead to Christmas day on the latest GFS - not quite so apocalyptic as it has been - if 935 Hpa low pressure can be called so, but this time north of Scotland, rather than north of Donegal this run. Another bad storm looks possible on St Stephens day, but really, until we get to a day or three out, it is subject to change, in terms of position and this is what is crucial.

This pending wind event has been a roller coaster. After its passed, it will be nice to get back on for another ride

irish1967

How rare is a STATUS RED ? When was the last one ?

maquiladora

M6 dropping like a stone. 4.6mb in the last hour.

dopolahpec

Windspeeds tonight in coastal Donegal and Mayo might test a lot of new structures that haven't seen this intensity as of yet. People should really do a check of their property for risk if they have a chance. A red warning is the highest to state the obvious

tylercollins

I was considering head to Malin Head tonight again, but to be honest I'm now thinking of not because of the red warning. The last time I was up about 2 weeks ago I hit downed electrical/phone line! And because I drive a jeep I'd be worried about it possibly tipping over!

This is going to be a pretty intense storm for coastal areas and I pity anyone that lives beside the coast!!

force eleven

dopolahpec wrote: »

Windspeeds tonight in coastal Donegal and Mayo might test a lot of new structures that haven't seen this intensity as of yet. People should really do a check of their property for risk if they have a chance. A red warning is the highest to state the obvious

Wonder how those wind turbines will fare?

maquiladora

irish1967 wrote: »

How rare is a STATUS RED ? When was the last one ?

I think it might be the first time since they brought in this new system, but that itself is fairly recent.

This is their own definition of it:

STATUS RED - Severe Weather Warning - Take Action

The issue of RED level severe weather warnings should be a comparatively rare event and implies that recipients take action to protect themselves and/or their properties; this could be by moving their families out of the danger zone temporarily; by staying indoors; or by other specific actions aimed at mitigating the effects of the weather conditions.

Terry Wogans Inner Thigh

I'm a little bit excited about this, but worried about driving to work in Sligo tonight....

Kippure

http://www.xcweather.co.uk/

For the Wind and Temperature maps the summary displays the maximum and minimum values of the current map now.

Harps

dopolahpec wrote: »

Windspeeds tonight in coastal Donegal and Mayo might test a lot of new structures that haven't seen this intensity as of yet. People should really do a check of their property for risk if they have a chance. A red warning is the highest to state the obvious

We had a bad storm in Jan 2012 with a gust of 91kts and sustained hurricane force at Malin Head, doubt this storm will top that so most structure will hopefully be able to withstand it as long as people prepare.

Should be an interesting night back at home on the NW coast though, would love to be heading up to the cliffs later

maquiladora

Harps wrote: »

We had a bad storm in Jan 2012 with a gust of 91kts and sustained hurricane force at Malin Head, doubt this storm will top that so most structure will hopefully be able to withstand it as long as people prepare.

Should be an interesting night back at home on the NW coast though, would love to be heading up to the cliffs later

I think this could be more severe for west facing coasts than that storm due to the angle the low is moving at. A brief period of sustained hurricane force winds along exposed western coasts looks likely on a couple of the models now. All depends on the exact track though.

woody1

would we have had anything like this in the last 5-6 years.. im in a seriously windy spot in north mayo , just wondering would the house have been tested to this extent before..

Oneiric 3

Development of a storm depression (since midnight)

ltdslipdiff

Some nice sparks showing up on www.Sat24.com and a great picture of the approaching low !

Iancar29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvCI-gNK_y4

redsteveireland

Terry Wogans Inner Thigh wrote: »

I'm a little bit excited about this, but worried about driving to work in Sligo tonight....

It could be hairy alright. I mean the drive, not Terry wogans inner thigh.

vizualpics

ltdslipdiff wrote: »

Some nice sparks showing up on www.Sat24.com and a great picture of the approaching low !

It looks like a big fist ready to give the West Coast an uppercut! Pressure dropping like a stone here in Mayo, 2mb in the last hour..985 currently in Ballina and wind picking up.

maquiladora

A great new addition to the models. UKMO's 4km resolution EURO4 model data is now available to us.

Showing sustained winds 70-75mph possible directly along western/northwestern coasts.

Larbre34

A rare sight indeed. Hope all the potential wind bunnies and storm chasers realise the difference in danger between a bomb like this and an ordinary low, also its one of the darkest days of the year - be careful up there.

tylercollins

Amber Warning from Met Office UK

Severe gale force winds will affect parts of Northern Ireland, western, central and northern Scotland. A swathe of storm force winds will progress northwards with time, perhaps clipping the far north of Northern Ireland before moving north to affect the western Isles and skirting western and northwestern fringes of mainland Scotland.

Gusts of 70 to 80 mph are expected within the Amber warning area, and to around 90 mph in some of the more exposed locations in western Scotland and the Western Isles. Such winds will lead to very large waves with some coastal over-topping likely. Some heavy rain is also expected. The rain and the strongest winds will clear early on Thursday, giving way to blustery and wintry showers.

The public should be prepared for disruption to transport and possibly power supplies.

Tactical

Terry Wogans Inner Thigh wrote: »

I'm a little bit excited about this, but worried about driving to work in Sligo tonight....

Plan for the worst, hope for the best.

Remember that failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Leave in plenty of time. Review alternative routes. Better to arrive early than potentially be stranded for hours or worse.

Check vehicle for the basics. Full tank of fuel, oil, tyre pressures, coolant level, windscreen washer fluid level, spare tyre condition and pressure. All the typical stuff.

Bring appropriate clothing. Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing. Bring spare clothing. Bring blanket, drinking liquid, hot flask with hot chocolate, sugary snacks.

Torch with new batteries and spare batteries. Keep torch and batteries warm. They loose capacity when cold. Keeping them warm makes them last longer.

Take sensible precautions and be aware of the surrounding environment. You won't go wrong by forward planning.

Tazio

This map may get interesting later today.... unfortunately

https://www.esb.ie/esb-networks/powercheck/

Tactical

Larbre34 wrote: »

A rare sight indeed. Hope all the potential wind bunnies and storm chasers realise the difference in danger between a bomb like this and an ordinary low, also its one of the darkest days of the year - be careful up there.

I think that the gang here are experienced and probably realise them dangers better than most members of the public not following the weather forum.

It's just a pity is event is occurring during darkness as video potential is much reduced but not impossible.

Sierra Oscar

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Status Red Alert now issued by Met Éireann:



http://www.met.ie/nationalwarnings/default.asp

This has now been supplemented by Status Orange and Status Yellow warnings for remaining counties.

It seems every county in the state is covered by a warning now.

STATUS ORANGE

Wind Warning for Cavan and Clare

It will become stormy for a time later this afternoon and evening, with severe southwest winds, gusting 100 to 120 km/h, strongest in exposed areas.


Issued:
Wednesday 18 December 2013 10:00
Valid:
Wednesday 18 December 2013 15:00 to Wednesday 18 December 2013 23:59


STATUS YELLOW

Wind Warning for Remaining counties

Very windy later this afternoon and evening with very strong and blustery south veering southwest winds and gusts of 90 to 100km/h
Valid 1500 to 2400h


Issued:
Wednesday 18 December 2013 10:00
Valid:
Wednesday 18 December 2013 15:00 to Wednesday 18 December 2013 23:59

http://www.met.ie/nationalwarnings/default.asp