Storm Henry - February 1st, 2016

Storm 10

Mods move if you wish, Gérard Fleming just now on the 6 News said we are in for another stormy period on Sunday and most of Monday, any of our weather gurus here have any more info

Meteorite58

No weather guru but heres my tuppence worth .

Similar Orange warnings for the Northern half of the country and yellow warnings for other counties probable. The Storm is well offshore to the NW but massive and powerfull wind and a huge windfield. This wind event looks more prolonged beginning early Monday morning 01.00 - 02.00 approx in the W and NW and continuing till late Monday night in the NW and N and slowly clearing those coasts into Tues am. Similar wind speeds perhaps from a similar track to Gertrude on this Island and Scotland looks to get a right battering again. Doesent look like a lot of rain at this stage on Monday. Temperatures starting off mild after Sun will decrease throughout the day and no doubt feel very cold in the wind.Those Shetland Webcams will come in handy again. Just my opinion, open to others

km79

I don't mind a good storm with little rain
I liked Gertrude
She was a good girl

Meteorite58

Chart of the developing storm on Sunday evening after the front goes through

JCX BXC

Has the storm been named yet?
I think it also needs orange status to be named. Don't be naming them premature, the other day in the weather the presenter said America's storm Jonas would probably become a named storm here, but it didn't.

eastmayo

Carnacalla wrote: »

Has the storm been named yet?
I think it also needs orange status to be named. Don't be naming them premature, the other day in the weather the presenter said America's storm Jonas would probably become a named storm here, but it didn't.

Has not been named yet.prob would be tomorrow before it would be named if it is at all.

JCX BXC

Why is Storm Henry in the OP?

squarecircles

Storm Henry arrives on Monday
Then, into next week we have another deep low arriving onto the scene for Monday, and it's expected to take a very similar track to Gertrude, very close to the north of Scotland.

Netweather

Graces7

Carnacalla wrote: »

Why is Storm Henry in the OP?

Good question! Sounds like a pop star!

goz83

Carnacalla wrote: »

Why is Storm Henry in the OP?

It would be the next storm after Gertrude, needing to be starting with "H", but naming is premature at this point.

JCX BXC

goz83 wrote: »

It would be the next storm after Gertrude, needing to be starting with "H", but naming is premature at this point.

I understand that the next named storm will be Henry (then Imogene I think), but as it hasn't been named officially I was wondering.

Netweather seem certain it will be named.
So this looks to be another overnight event?

DOCARCH

The storm was named this morning by the UKMO.

Meteorite58

To me it looks more powerfull then Gertrude judging by this run at this stage with possibly higher winds on the coasts of coastal counties in the W /NW / N. Winds look to be penetrating more inland with this storm.Looks like plenty of gusts over 100 kph and possibly getting up to 130+ kph om coasts. Massive sea swell.

JCX BXC

DOCARCH wrote: »

The storm was named this morning by the UKMO.

And not even a statement by Met Eireann?
That's fairly poor.

Meteorite58

Gfs not as strong on the 06z will be interesting to see the next run



WRF showing further strong winds in the North early Tues morning

Meteorite58

Latest NOAA showing a central low pressure of 955 hPA ( Looks much further to the NW in this run )

Oscar Bravo

Met Eireann STATUS YELLOW


Weather Advisory for Ireland
A deep Atlantic depression, which has been named Storm Henry, will track eastwards to the north of Scotland on Monday evening and night. It will generate very strong winds over Ireland, especially in coastal counties of Connacht and Ulster. More detailed wind forecasts to follow on Sunday and Monday.

Issued:Saturday 30 January 2016 16:00
Valid:Monday 01 February 2016 09:01 to Tuesday 02 February 2016 09:00

Meteorite58

power pants

snow for dublin?

JCX BXC

power pants wrote: »

snow for dublin?

Am no....
No snow for anywhere

power pants

how depressing

sideswipe

power pants wrote: »

snow for dublin?

Yes, but you'll have to pay by the gram:cool:

JCX BXC

Generally (or all the time) with Atlantic weather fronts (and storms) they bring mild temps, so snow is a big not gonna happen.

Meteorite58

Latest NOAA chart showing wind speeds out to sea at 65 Kts, hurrricane force winds, shipping would want to give that a wide berth.

Padster90s

I know it is early days for an accurate forecast but what do the broadsie experts think? Naming it this early and saying extremely windy isn't MEs usual style. Gives the impression to expect more than the usual 110km/h inland and 120km/h coastal winds. I know the name came more from the UK but it still seems early days for names and advisories.

kingshankly

DOCARCH wrote: »

The storm was named this morning by the UKMO.

Have the Storm names not been out this six months?
Imogen jake and Katie the next three

squarecircles

Padster90s wrote: »

I know it is early days for an accurate forecast but what do the broadsie experts think? Naming it this early and saying extremely windy isn't MEs usual style. Gives the impression to expect more than the usual 110km/h inland and 120km/h coastal winds. I know the name came more from the UK but it still seems early days for names and advisories.

It's quite a potent low pressure system with hurricane force winds out to sea, with a rather large wind field,any change in track could potentially bring very severe winds to ireland,therefor they want to bring it to people's attention now,without being alarming,my opinion anyways.

sword1

Padster90s wrote: »

I know it is early days for an accurate forecast but what do the broadsie experts think? Naming it this early and saying extremely windy isn't MEs usual style. Gives the impression to expect more than the usual 110km/h inland and 120km/h coastal winds. I know the name came more from the UK but it still seems early days for names and advisories.

Storm is going to hit Scotland strong,met eireann had to follow uk lead,with a bit of luck it will move more north and miss Donegal also

Padster90s

Ah I see, I was more in the thinking they were covering all bases preparing for a nasty one, you know "You can't say we didn't warn you" sort of thing! Hopefully it'll budge well north.
I don't think I've seen a storm advisory before on its on without a warning on Met.ie. Probably something to do with joint naming. I'd imagine there'll be a yellow alert tomorrow.

JCX BXC

kingshankly wrote: »

Gave the Storm names not been out this six months?
Imogen hake and Katie the next three

Hake?

What DOCARCH meant was that it was officially named. The names are pre decided, but they then have to decide which low pressure systems make the cut of a name and which don't.

Padster90s

Carnacalla wrote: »

They names are pre decided, but they then have to decide which low pressure systems make the cut of a name and which don't.

That criteria is an entire other thread!!

littlema

http://imgur.com/a/wnD3f

Meteorite58

3 Models in fair agreement for around the same time mid afternoon on Monday

RobertKK

This storm will have orange and yellow warnings.

Graces7

RobertKK wrote: »

This storm will have orange and yellow warnings.

Storm Henry and the Rainstorms? ( pop group) Stopped being able to react to the weather.. Need out tomorrow so may just get out early before the worst hits?

power pants

nothing happening in Dublin, may as well call any rainy day a name

Manitoban

power pants wrote: »

nothing happening in Dublin, may as well call any rainy day a name

The wind warning is for Monday the 1st, not for today.

Supercell

power pants wrote: »

nothing happening in Dublin, may as well call any rainy day a name

A message from the future!, wow, thanks for that.

Oscar Bravo

Orange warning issued for the following -Galway leitrim sligo mayo donegal clare cork kerry and limerick, winds peaking tomorrow afternoon and evening, as usual in these situations, worst winds along the coast / high ground.

Oscar Bravo

A yellow warning for strong winds also issued covering all of leinster, roscommon, cavan, monaghan, tipperary and Waterford. A windy episode ahead , nothing to serious, just peaking during the afternoon and evening rather than at night

JanuarySnowstor

Can't see why cork is on orange alert.
Looks to me to be more a northwest event

Oscar Bravo

1136 met update
Monday will be very windy countrywide and likely to turn stormy in the north and northwest. Strong to gale force and gusty west to southwest winds will bring damaging gusts with the brunt of the winds felt along Atlantic coasts. There'll be occasional rain or showers with some bright or sunny spells. Temperatures will fall steadily through the day to between 5 and 8 degrees by mid afternoon.

JCX BXC

10am warnings
STATUS ORANGE

Wind Warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick
Southwest to west winds will reach mean speeds between 65 and 80 km/h with gusts between 110 and 130 km/h during Sunday night and through Monday. Winds will peak during Monday afternoon and evening and will be at their strongest along the coasts.
Issued:Sunday 31 January 2016 10:00
Valid:Sunday 31 January 2016 22:00 to Monday 01 February 2016 23:59


STATUS YELLOW

Wind Warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon, Tipperary and Waterford
Southwest to west winds will reach mean speeds between 45 and 65 km/h with gusts between 90 and 110 km/h during Sunday night and through Monday. Winds will peak during Monday afternoon and evening.
Issued:Sunday 31 January 2016 11:00
Valid:Sunday 31 January 2016 22:00 to Monday 01 February 2016 23:59


STATUS YELLOW

Weather Advisory for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork and Kerry
Exceptional wave heights, possibly reaching 12 to 15 meters, during Monday along Atlantic coasts.
Issued:Sunday 31 January 2016 12:00
Valid:Monday 01 February 2016 12:00 to Monday 01 February 2016 23:59

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What strikes me about this event is the high waves and length of the warning. Having a storm with a warning valid for more than 12 hours is very rare.

StewartGriffin

Carnacalla wrote: »

Having a storm with a warning valid for more than 12 hours is very rare.

Yes, for a genuine storm, but don't be fooled by the new "Storm" label. It's not technically a storm, more a wind event.

JCX BXC

StewartGriffin wrote: »

Yes, for a genuine storm, but don't be fooled by the new "Storm" label. It's not technically a storm, more a wind event.

Will the coasts not experience Storm Force winds?
Did ME and UKMO not decide to name any storm reaching Orange warning Criteria?

Seriously, some of ye are just complaining now due to lack of something else to give out about.

StewartGriffin

Carnacalla wrote: »

Will the coasts not experience Storm Force winds?
Did ME and UKMO not decide to name any storm reaching Orange warning Criteria?

Seriously, some of ye are just complaining now due to lack of something else to give out about.

Ah now, look back at your own posts here, 90% of them are "giving out" about other posters.

JCX BXC

StewartGriffin wrote: »

Ah now, look back at your own posts here, 90% of them are "giving out" about other posters.

Really? News to me!

P.lane78

With the impending arrival of Henry, has this winter had more storm/Wind events or has the naming system highlighted it more.

Graces7

well I guess that puts paid to my shopping trip; how though does tomorrow compare with Clodagh?

Xenji

It is already gusting over 70km/hr in Castlebar, looks like it is going to be a fun 34 hours, it will be more noticeable than Gertrude due to the peak wind time being in the afternoon/evening and not in the the early hours in the morning.

km79

Xenji wrote: »

It is already gusting over 70km/hr in Castlebar, looks like it is going to be a fun 34 hours, it will be more noticeable than Gertrude due to the peak wind time being in the afternoon/evening and not in the the early hours in the morning.

Yes it's very windy in east Galway too