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

Samaris

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'Scuse me if I'm breaking any rules of Weather here with another thread, but didn't want to derail the main thread with too much chatter.

Guessing a lot of people (particularly us mostly-lurkers) might be in the same boat as me - not really sure what this all means on the ground in terms of preparation - and even if it's not too awful, I for one would prefer to be over-prepared rather than under-prepared! (At the moment, I don't feel that prepared at all!)

I'm living in a pretty exposed place for this particular set of indicators (on a narrow, south-west jutting peninsula off the Galway coast) and thus somewhat nervous about it. We're moving the bedroom to the sitting room as I've always been a bit dubious about the tall trees on that side of the house, but apart from that, sheltering the car (somehow) and ensuring there's as little potential debris as possible, I'm a bit at a loss. Water, candles might be an idea to get in.

Any more experienced people have ideas? Or what are others in the firing line doing?

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GarIT wrote: »

Any travel which is not done for saving your life. If your destination is not A&E or to help a relative in difficulty don’t drive.

I get that, but I doubt the majority of employers in Dublin will unless they are specifically told to close for the day. Which is why I think the Govt needs to give some direction on this. It puts the employees who want to stay home but are expected to go to work in a bad situation.

northgirl

UCC to close tomorrow.

Jim Bob Scratcher

How long is it expected to last on the west coast does anyone know ?

uck51js9zml2yt

Romantic Rose wrote: »

I think it takes quite a long time (like weeks) to assemble a crane?

My office has scaffolding all around it....not looking forward to going into work!

Delta2113

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

The lack of a red warning for Dublin is a little surprising given the criteria for some other counties that are currently red.

I guess this is down to commercial considerations.

Dublin chamber of commerce silence is deafening.

GarIT

Flying Fox wrote: »

But what constitutes unnecessary travel? If it includes travel to work, then the Govt should advise businesses to close.

Any travel which is not done for saving your life. If your destination is not A&E or to help a relative in difficulty don’t drive.

I think everyone here agrees on that they should advise businesses to close.

Kermit.de.frog

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

I expressed a hope yesterday that RTÉ needed to step up their game today in terms of getting the message out that this is of an order above the type of storms we get in this country, as I feared the consequences otherwise.

A simple rolling information strip at the bottom of the screen would be a cheap and cheerful way of getting out information.

GarIT

JonnyM wrote: »

What are the peak hours for the storm?

Depends on where you are 8am - 8pm

Beechwoodspark

I expressed a hope yesterday that RTÉ needed to step up their game today in terms of getting the message out that this is of an order above the type of storms we get in this country, as I feared the consequences otherwise.

Well, as it stands, I don't think they've done enough to make people realise the serious potential of this weather event.

We are a matter of hours away from this bearing down on us. They have a small window of time to get the message out. The 6 and 9 news is their latest chance really. Talk about cutting it fine...

I have to hope that the message has got through to the general population but I fear it hasn't.

[Deleted User]

aidanodr wrote: »

http://www.housing.gov.ie/local-government/fire-and-emergency-management/statement-national-emergency-coordination-group

Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

So there ye have it. Doesnt get any clearer than this. Pretty much stating country, especially red areas, should just close down / not open tomorrow

But what constitutes unnecessary travel? If it includes travel to work, then the Govt should advise businesses to close.

Kermit.de.frog

The lack of a red warning for Dublin is a little surprising given the criteria for some other counties that are currently red.

I guess this is down to commercial considerations.

GarIT

Flying Fox wrote: »

There has been no official advice on what the general public should do tomorrow. Do we stay in, or go to work and risk being stranded later? Seems a no brainer in the 'red' counties, but what about Dublin which is still orange? The east coast is expected to be hit hard in the afternoon.

There has been. In red areas don’t travel except in emergency circumstances, in orange areas take extreme caution and do not travel if possible.

flaneur

The lack of solid advice just shows how incompetent the Irish authorities actually are. If this were France or the US or even the UK, I would be sure there would be very clear advice going out regularly on all media outlets.

This place at times looks like there’s nobody really running it.

This is basically just abandoning people to go figure stuff out on google!

JonnyM

What are the peak hours for the storm?

aidanodr

Helpneeded86 wrote: »

Anyone know how safe it would be driving from Tipperary to Cork for 7am. Literally the only two days of the year I really cant miss.

From here forward ANYONE who asks similar Qs to above JUST LOOK AT THIS and make up your own mind:

Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

http://www.housing.gov.ie/local-government/fire-and-emergency-management/statement-national-emergency-coordination-group

gordongekko

Helpneeded86 wrote: »

Anyone know how safe it would be driving from Tipperary to Cork for 7am. Literally the only two days of the year I really cant miss.

This is literally the one day you should miss

GarIT

Helpneeded86 wrote: »

Anyone know how safe it would be driving from Tipperary to Cork for 7am. Literally the only two days of the year I really cant miss.

If you have to go go as early as you can, 5 or even 6am would be safer. It could be lethal, it could just be a very strong wind, we will know tomorrow

flaneur

Helpneeded86 wrote: »

Anyone know how safe it would be driving from Tipperary to Cork for 7am. Literally the only two days of the year I really cant miss.

You should go as soon as possible or not at all.
Definitely do not travel during the peak of the storm. You’re putting yourself and also others who might have to use those roads for emergency reasons at risk!

[Deleted User]

fxotoole wrote: »

Simon Coveney and Richard Bruton have both sounded off. They're two of the more prominent members of Cabinet.

There has been no official advice on what the general public should do tomorrow. Do we stay in, or go to work and risk being stranded later? Seems a no brainer in the 'red' counties, but what about Dublin which is still orange? The east coast is expected to be hit hard in the afternoon.

Akrasia

sheepers wrote: »

Would I be mad to go to work tomorrow? I'm in Cork City but need to take 2 buses to get to work, so about a 1 hour commute.

Problem it sounds like it won't get bad until the afternoon, so if I phone in at 8am and it's just a bit windy I'll feel like a pleb. Don't fancy getting stuck in that on the way home though.

Bus eireann won't operate when there's a red warning in place.

Donal55

What are the odds on the obligatory shots of fools walking along the North Wall or Dun Laoghaire harbour at the height of the storm?

GarIT

SATSUMA wrote: »

Any idea if the trains will run dublin to limerick. Im afraid i will get there in the morning anď no get back.... i dont want to get stranded there! Scary ðŸ˜

Delays and/or cancellations are expected on trains tomorrow, we won’t know which until it happens

Helpneeded86

Anyone know how safe it would be driving from Tipperary to Cork for 7am. Literally the only two days of the year I really cant miss.

thomasj

If it turns out as bad as we're saying or worse, the one silver lining I'd like to come out of this (obviously alongside no casualties or damage) would be end of the "sure it'll be grand " attitude

aidanodr

Flying Fox wrote: »

Can't believe there's still no advice from the government. Very few people are taking this seriously and we seem to be completely unprepared, needlessly putting people in danger.

http://www.housing.gov.ie/local-government/fire-and-emergency-management/statement-national-emergency-coordination-group

Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

- All unnecessary travel should be avoided on Monday, while the storm is passing..

- Don’t travel in Red level warning areas during the height of the storm unless absolutely necessary, and take due care if travelling in all other areas. Listen to local radio and national media broadcasts regarding the current weather situation.

So there ye have it. Doesnt get any clearer than this. Pretty much stating country, especially red areas, should just close down / not open tomorrow

[Deleted User]

Came across this. May be of help. https://www.facebook.com/IrishWeatherOnline/photos/a.175844715765251.48714.175249952491394/1913455025337536/?type=3&theater

fxotoole

Flying Fox wrote: »

Can't believe there's still no advice from the government.

Simon Coveney and Richard Bruton have both sounded off. They're two of the more prominent members of Cabinet.

Samaris

grind gremlin wrote: »

I can only imagine the logistical nightmare ahead of the staff at fota wildlife park..... how do you secure a giraffe?

That...is a good question.

flaneur

Make sure you get cash!!
There’s a fair possibility of communications disruption, especially outside the cities and big towns. So you might not be able to easily pay by card.

grind gremlin

I can only imagine the logistical nightmare ahead of the staff at fota wildlife park..... how do you secure a giraffe?