Cork Storm updates

Smaugstein

Looking pretty grim, check out VentuSky.

Reports of 42 foot waves off the south coast of Ireland, stay safe M8s.

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=53.4;-10.3;5&l=gust&w=fast

Hurricane Ophelia is now transitioning into an extra-tropical cyclone as it loses its notable eyewall.
We have put together a graphic giving people a rough idea of what kind of wind to expect and when to expect it.
We recommend making any necessary preparations for the storm now. Also check in with eldery neighbours to see if they need any help. Contact your local council if you are in an area prone to storm surge and enquire about sandbags.
We advise against making journeys by road during peak storm conditions.

Zico !

cool story bro

Smaugstein

Zico ! wrote: »

cool story bro

Tiz alright like.

mikeym

All the Schools and Colleges in Cork City and the County are closed.

Aer Lingus flights to and from Cork Airport are canceled.

Dont swim in the sea, dont make unnecessary journeys.

blindsider

Cork City Tides: High Water is at 1600 (4pm) tomorrow. The wind is WSW so it could be much worse, however, it might be worth avoiding low lying areas for a few hrs either side of 1600.

I suspect town will be very quiet tomorrow - several businesses are closed already. It might be worth ringing your office/business before going in.....

With a bit of luck, we'll avoid the worst of this, but let's not take any un-necessary chances. Stay safe! :-)

Johngoose

No major signs of a heavy storm in Cork City, pretty calm at the minute.

questionmark?

Johngoose wrote: »

No major signs of a heavy storm in Cork City, pretty calm at the minute.

There wouldnt be and it wont be until basically circa commuting time tomorrow before the wind hits.

Smaugstein

Johngoose wrote: »

No major signs of a heavy storm in Cork City, pretty calm at the minute.

There isn't, it's calm out.

This report gives an idea of the times things are gonna heat up.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1913697561979949&id=175249952491394

roundymac

It's as calm as a ducky pond here in Carrigaline at the mo, I think it'll all just blow over.:D

Missyelliot2

It's pretty windy out right now.....stay safe all!

Oasis1974

Activity in the Airport still EI are moving there plane's and Ryanair got a Majorca flight out.

Missyelliot2

It has eased again - was stronger earlier.

Oasis1974

Partly cloudy now moon is visible.

limnam

Looks like over 500 homes without leccy in Bishopstown

Missyelliot2

Definitely has increased in power in the last 10 minutes.

namloc1980

1000 houses without power in Douglas.

.red.

Oasis1974 wrote: »

Activity in the Airport still EI are moving there plane's and Ryanair got a Majorca flight out.

The 2 ryanairs and 3 stobarts left, all with passengers.

GavRedKing

In the city, Blackrock end, nothing happening. Few strong breezes and rain, thats about it.

Missyelliot2

https://en.sat24.com/en/fr/infraPolair

About 11am - it should hit Cork?

seefin

Really picking up now. Gulp

opus

Just back from town, pretty quiet there. It was a bit breezy but nothing special but looks to have gotten a *lot* stronger in the last few mins.

Got an unexpected day off as UCC has shut everything, heard from a few friends they've been told to work from home ('til the power goes!).

Oasis1974

Winds are picking up big time now.

jackrussel

huge willow tree just went down on cross douglas road. the other two there look like they're gonna drop too

chalkitdown1

Getting windy as hell now on Blackrock Road.

the beer revolu

Strongest gusts yet in the city centre just now.

Every time I look out the window I see cars driving!

Hellofalot of medical staff and emergency service workers out there because, surely everyone else has the sense to stay home!

Balmed Out

In clonakilty and lot of smashed windscreens, downed tiles, fences and sheds.

fonecrusher1

Very bad now in Douglas / turners cross area here. High tide is around 3 o'clock. Is there a possibility of flooding in inner city areas?

namloc1980

Saw a picture on twitter. Severe damage to the stadium in Turner's Cross. Looked like roof lifted off from the Derrynane stand

DylanGLC

A large part of Douglas Community School's roof has flown into someone's back yard

murphym7

Any idea when we will be over the worst of it?

DylanGLC

Passage West GAA club's roof has blown off

DylanGLC

A large tree in Bishop Lucey Park has been blown over

seefin

After calming alot. Is worst past in cork city?

blindsider

It HAS brightened up a bit alright, and the wind does seem to have died down a little...patch of blue sky over Bishopstown now <shock>

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=51.0;-5.9;5&l=wind

would suggest that we have a way to go though.

blindsider

It HAS brightened up a bit alright, and the wind does seem to have died down a little...patch of blue sky over Bishopstown now <shock>

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=51.0;-5.9;5&l=wind

would suggest that we have a way to go though.

Tauriel

Still very bad in Carrigaline. Very strong winds and heavy rain fall.

opus

blindsider wrote: »

It HAS brightened up a bit alright, and the wind does seem to have died down a little...patch of blue sky over Bishopstown now <shock>

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=51.0;-5.9;5&l=wind

would suggest that we have a way to go though.

Think half the country has been glued to that site! Guess it will be late afternoon 'til we're clear.

Came across the pic of Turner's X earlier on, no match tomorrow anyway for sure.

beer enigma

Not sure how true, but just hearing the shaky bridge has gone ? - anyone heard anything

Malari

beer enigma wrote: »

Not sure how true, but just hearing the shaky bridge has gone ? - anyone heard anything

Cork Safety Reports tweeted about damage to it.

Tauriel

beer enigma wrote: »

Not sure how true, but just hearing the shaky bridge has gone ? - anyone heard anything

City Council are heading out to investigate according to various accounts on Twitter.

beer enigma

Thankfully a false alarm, someone just confirmed the bridge is still there

Keplar240B

beer enigma wrote: »

Not sure how true, but just hearing the shaky bridge has gone ? - anyone heard anything

Its stopped shaky , ophelia fixed it

ScrubsfanChris

No water now in Scart area possibly donnybrook too. Power came back around 12 earlier.

two wheels good

The AA reporting trees down in many location - including Rochestown Rd, Sth Douglas Rd and Monkstown.

Does anyone have detailed info on the route Douglas to Passage West please? I need to travel later on. Is Rochestown Road passable or the high road via the monastery. Thanks.

Missyelliot2

There's a guy in the field in front of my house with a chainsaw - he drove into the estate, spotted the uprooted tree, parked his van and started sawing.
Seems a bit mad, considering it's still pretty windy.

the beer revolu

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

There's a guy in the field in front of my house with a chainsaw - he drove into the estate, spotted the uprooted tree, parked his van and started sawing.
Seems a bit mad, considering it's still pretty windy.

Someone was killed doing that very same thing.

opus

Got out for a bit of a walk when the sun came out for an hour earlier & there was some amount of broken slates on the ground outside the Tesco on Paul St, some building there must have been shedding them at a rate of knots. Hopefully nobody was nearby when they came down.

mik_da_man

Winds picking up again out Carrigaline direction.

Missyelliot2

the beer revolu wrote: »

Someone was killed doing that very same thing.

He seemed to be driving around looking for trees. Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leeside:eek:

ScrubsfanChris

12 or more trees down on centre park rd.

Missyelliot2

It's still pretty windy in the city. There was a lull for a bit- but it really has picked up again.