Hurricane/Storm Ophelia Thread

Harry Palmr

It's a coming and could be an event comparable to Hurricane Charlie or Storm Desmond plus one or two other biggies.

There is a thread on the weather forum obviously http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057796550&page=28 but it might be useful to have one here as it's effects hit - the local live weather station is here http://www.waterfordcityweather.com/

Wanderer78

I'm heading to tramore on Monday, thanks for the thread. Be safe folks

Max Powers

Being so close to seeing the devastation in the Caribbean on the telly , its a little bit disconcerting alright.hopefully it will reduce in strength or go somewhere else,.mind yourself if driving Monday, if you can give it a miss, I'd do so.

Harry Palmr

Small gap into attic covered, batteries for torch being recharged. Do I need to fill my Jerry Cans with water?

Harry Palmr

Waterford now status RED. which is stay at home and be prepared level.

mooseknunkle

I dont think staying at home is an option for many people who will still have to get to work,what time is this supposed to hit Waterford?

alibab

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Waterford now status RED. which is stay at home and be prepared level.

Not a option for those of us that work in front line like hospitals or emergency services. We don’t just get to stay home as people have to be looked after

What I do wish is that someone would make a decision re schools etc I do not want to be left taking 2 children out in the morning in the middle of this to be minded . If a decision is made earlier I can at least organize childcare early and sent them there tonight when it’s safe . People don’t seem to be taking this seriously my elderly parents think I am mad and that sure it’s only a storm why would they close schools etc

dark crystal

As Waterford has now been given a red warning for tomorrow, I'm wondering will the schools be closing?

Might be worth posting if anyone gets a text message from their local school/ college/ creche just to keep folks updated.

sillysocks

I'd imagine if we get red status schools will be likely to close-the Independent have quoted a Dept of Ed guidelines which suggest they should in such weather.

However where are people seeing the status as Red for waterford now? RT Met Eireann and Indo still seem to show Orange?

dark crystal

sillysocks wrote: »

However where are people seeing the status as Red for waterford now? RT Met Eireann and Indo still seem to show Orange?

Waterford updated to Red warning about half an hour ago.

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

Johnboy1951

Anyone with children would be well advised to make arrangements to keep their children out of school tomorrow, regardless the present warning status.

Safety first .....

Harry Palmr

5 PM tomorrow - the brighter the higher the max wind speed - we are in the 150-160 Kmh gusts zone

sillysocks

RTÉ say the Dept of Education recommend schools in red zone close tomorrow so I'd imagine most will.

sunnysoutheast

Ursuline secondary is closed tomorrow. Just got the text.

Donal55

sunnysoutheast wrote: »

Ursuline secondary is closed tomorrow. Just got the text.

Nice user name.

sunnysoutheast

Donal55 wrote: »

Nice user name.

Well breezysoutheast was taken!

Stay safe everyone.

longshanks

Probably a bad idea to put the wheelie bins out.

Johnboy1951

To help track progress



http://www.meteoearth.com/#/,-9.46,42.62,5.31,4,1,1,1,0,0,time=1508080265

Winds abating somewhat as it approaches us.

Royal Legend

is WIT closed tomorrow?

aziz

longshanks wrote: »

Probably a bad idea to put the wheelie bins out.

That's what I was just wondering,really need to get the black bin emptied.
Rang south east recycling but no answer from them

smaoifs

aziz wrote:

That's what I was just wondering,really need to get the black bin emptied. Rang south east recycling but no answer from them

I sent Oxigen a message on Facebook bit no reply so far. Will update if I get a reply.

Mercy primary and secondary are both closed tomorrow.

sillysocks

All schools have been told by Dept of Education that they are to close.

Edit.... all schools in red areas , so all Waterford schools!

Harry Palmr

Boss just texted - take the day off.

bp_me

Royal Legend wrote: »

is WIT closed tomorrow?

No info yet. Decision awaited.

Max Powers

bp_me wrote: »

No info yet. Decision awaited.

Since dept of education closed schools, you'd imagine they'll do same

mickmackmcgoo

bp_me wrote:

No info yet. Decision awaited.

Max Powers wrote:

Since dept of education closed schools, you'd imagine they'll do same

Every third level In Munster closed except WIT. Students union very unhappy about it and have told students not to travel or attend. Funny thing is all facilities are closed like shops canteen etc but still college keeping a waiting brief. No doubt it's money related in some way

lertsnim

Some idiots in charge of making decisions in that college. Even if it stays open it will be like a ghost town tomorrow.

Finnbar01

Everybody should make sure to secure garden furniture, trampolines, bins, etc.

Also, I wouldn't leave any pet outside in kennel for example.

Harry Palmr

I'm slightly shocked anyone would give a hoot what WIT say - take the day off. If you feel bad do some assignment work.

mooseknunkle

WIT closed now

Waterford Institute of Technology closed Monday 16 October due to Status Red Weather Warning
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has announced that due to the particular risks associated with the Status Red weather alert and the potential risks to staff and students WIT will be closed on Monday, 16 October 2017. All campus buildings will be closed, and will re-open on Tuesday, 17 October 2017. O

Boooourns

Any factories make any decision yet, I really doubt they will close but if this storm is as bad as they say then could put people's lives at risk who have to travel a distance to work.

Smell the glove

There could be an earthquake tomorrow and the factories would still open.

Boooourns

Smell the glove wrote: »

There could be an earthquake tomorrow and the factories would still open.

I've just heard that some factories are shutting down lines as the esb have told them that there will more than likely be power outages. They've told some workers to stay at home. Don't know which ones, think Sanofi was mentioned.

tombliboo83

Oxigen are not collecting bins tomorrow

joeyhehir

Does RED warning mean don't go to work?????

brickysession

smaoifs wrote: »

I sent Oxigen a message on Facebook bit no reply so far. Will update if I get a reply.

Mercy primary and secondary are both closed tomorrow.

Oxigen are not collecting any bins tomorrow

smaoifs

brickysession wrote:

Oxigen are not collecting any bins tomorrow

Got a reply just a while ago:
Hi Aoife. In light of the status red designation for Waterford we have decided to cancel collections. We will be in touch later in the week to reschedule. Sorry for any inconvenience

PTH2009

Be safe everyone

It's scary enough, sadly I cant avoid going out 2morrow. Wish me luck

taytobreath

the calm before the storm, its hard to believe that this time in 12 hours we will be experiencing potentially damaging winds.

larchielads

Nypro cancelling the day shift tomorrow us on nights might have to work tomorrow night depending on how the storm goes

PTH2009

taytobreath wrote: »

the calm before the storm, its hard to believe that this time in 12 hours we will be experiencing potentially damaging winds.

Once im home safe by that time I'll be happy and there are no dreaded fatalities anywhere over this

Every business and public area should be shut

buzzinfly83

Stay safe everyone. Lets hope it's nobody gets nobody gets seriously hurt.

mooseknunkle

In light of the Red Met Eireann weather alert for Monday October 16th, a number of city centre businesses have confirmed that they will remain closed today. Including :
Trm / Tony Roche Menswear
Gregorys Menswear
Pamela Scott
Tommy Hilfiger
Jenny Shoo
Carraig Donn
Dunnes Stores
Kellys
Eyecatchers
Altitude
The Pantry
John Martin Jewellers
Alfie Hale Sports
Debenhams
The Book Centre
Shaws

Harry Palmr

Moved car away from house, should the worst happen (I hear all insurance companies will pay out on damage - it will not be treated as an "act of God").

One thought that struck me is garden centres - they must be full of stuff out in the yard that could be swept away.

taytobreath

getting gusty here now in tramore

mooseknunkle

Just heard on the radio Teva is closed now too

B&L sending employees home

Dick phelan

Eishtec also closed for anyone who doesn't know

Harry Palmr

Power out in a few western county towns and villages (probably tree damage) so it's coming our way.

Wanderer78

People have their kids outside here in tramore! Please please take them home, gusts are getting to extreme, and will probably deteriorate further

mooseknunkle

Wanderer78 wrote: »

People have their kids outside here in tramore! Please please take them home, gusts are getting to extreme, and will probably deteriorate further

You should go home too!

Finnbar01

If anyone's interest: https://www.ventusky.com/?p=52.3;-7.1;5&l=wind