Storm Ophelia - General Discussion/Local reports - See MOD NOTE Post #1

murpho999

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

I've 3 empty bins that usually go for a hop in some breezy weather. Haven't budged at all here in Malahide. Meant to take them into the garage but haven't needed to yet. For the parts of Dublin i've been in today don't see what the red warning is about.

Strange logic, how would you know when to take them in? Only when they blow away?

randylonghorn

spookwoman wrote: »

2nd death reported this time from Cahir man clearing fallen tree with a chainsaw

And why did it have to be cleared to-day?

Believe me, I have nothing but the deepest sympathy for that man's family, but this is exactly the type of tragedy which the "pfft, few bits of wind, fuss about nothing!!" attitude encourages.

ArielAtom

Power just gone in D14. Butterfield area. Long night ahead

average_runner

We are wide open in Dublin, but no damage. Park has no trees down

fred funk }{

Keedowah wrote: »

https://twitter.com/seanhassett/status/919916752863154176

Was that a bolt of lightening just as the plane landed? :eek:

Captain Snow

There is a permanent rainbow over Dublin. Look outside your windows to the North.

MJohnston

Sadly another death confirmed in Cahir, Co Tipp.

The tragedy of both these deaths is that they would not have happened had the victims remained inside as the advice suggested. People never think that it will happen to them.

Stheno

Pretty mild here in swords

Stheno

Pretty mild here in swords

Stheno

Pretty mild here in swords

Kermit.de.frog

Watching TV3. Jaysus looks rough in Galway!

yop

For any region use this.
For example Dublin - https://www.windy.com/53.326/-6.312?gust,53.006,-6.273,9,m:e71afYD

You drag the map, zoom in and double click you area. It will tell you hour by hour roughly what it will be.

Killarney:
https://www.windy.com/52.088/-9.514?gust,51.916,-8.734,9,m:e5XafTj

Galway:
https://www.windy.com/53.292/-9.007?gust,53.288,-9.001,15,m:e7YafT8

redarmy

tv3

Vince135792003

Wind has really picked up in Leixlip in the last 20 minutes.

Bobeagleburger

MJohnston wrote: »

Sadly another death confirmed in Cahir, Co Tipp.

The tragedy of both these deaths is that they would not have happened had the victims remained inside as the advice suggested. People never think that it will happen to them.

The Irish Times says he was fatally injured with a chain saw while clearing a fallen tree

Capt'n Midnight

murpho999 wrote: »

Strange logic, how would you know when to take them in? Only when they blow away?

As they say in amature radio

"if your mast survived the storm, it could have been taller"

whisky_galore

Strong Life in Dublin wrote: »

Jesus why would he use a chainsaw in a hurricane

Because the Irish "shur it'll be grand" attitude.

MidMan25

Trees down in Midleton, Co. Cork

wonski

My boss texted me to come to do some easy stuff at 3pm that even monkey can do.

I told him no.

He is there anyway

If a monkey can do it, he can.

iLikeWaffles

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

The wind where I am in Dublin seems to be blowing from the North to the South. I'm judging by the orientation of the back garden. Afraid to look out the front, there are old trees every few metres on the verges

Is that right about the wind direction. I'm just curious because I though the wind would be coming from the South, but maybe it's circular now!

It would be travelling from the south in circles alright so it basically mini cyclones of gust. Might appear to be west/east at times too!

yop

Stheno wrote: »

Pretty mild here in swords

Thats expected to change Id say;
https://www.windy.com/53.471/-6.218?gust,53.433,-6.227,12,m:e8iafYN

Sardonicat

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

tralee has gotten nothing to be honest, calmed down to a "normal windy" day now

Yes, we've been very lucky so far. Not so sure how badly we'll be effected by the SW wind, though. We'll find out soon enough. I certainly won't be taking any chances.

mickger844posts

Peaked here in Waterford City around 12.30. Many gusts above 100km/h with a Max of 109km/h. Has eased of somewhat with strong gusts less frequent.

Confucius say

Definitely some leaves have come off some of the trees on my street in D5

PropJoe10

Why is there STILL idiots insisting on walking on the promenade in Salthill? What is wrong with these people?

spockety

I'm convinced some people here wouldn't be happy unless the roof blew off their own house.

MidMan25

Trees down in Midleton, Co. Cork

Kermit.de.frog

https://www.facebook.com/pauldevane79/videos/10155770157557943/

Widdershins

randylonghorn wrote: »

And why did it have to be cleared to-day?

Believe me, I have nothing but the deepest sympathy for that man's family, but this is exactly the type of tragedy which the "pfft, few bits of wind, fuss about nothing!!" attitude encourages.

Very sad

In the local area groups on FB, several people have been talking about going out for fallen trees for firewood.

Vizzy

randylonghorn wrote: »

And why did it have to be cleared to-day?

Believe me, I have nothing but the deepest sympathy for that man's family, but this is exactly the type of tragedy which the "pfft, few bits of wind, fuss about nothing!!" attitude encourages.

Apparently he was cutting a tree that was in danger of falling on his house when a second tree/branch feel on him.