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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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Nettle Soup

I would like to wish the best of luck to the people of Cork, Waterford and especially Wexford.
It looks like you guys are going to take the first punch here for the rest of us.

lawred2

mel.b wrote: »

Significant northward movement now evident on the sat24 images... https://en.sat24.com/en

Is it accelerating?

happywithlife

On one of those home decor pages- so.eone uploaded all their hard work today decorating their garden for Halloween-- do they not the concept even an orange alert means high winds and it will be blown away tomorrow- probably into neighbouring gardens or worse into the road creating a driving hazard FFS ðŸ˜ ðŸ˜ ðŸ˜

elperello

Vince135792003 wrote: »

I'm in the Kildare area and work as a teacher. We have a large number of children who come from non English speaking homes who cycle to school. I'd be very worried for them cycling home tomorrow if their parents are completely unaware about what is coming.

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

Text and tell them not to.
The link says no bike day.

Eircom_Sucks

Autochange wrote: »

Is there any possibility of this being blown out of proportion ? (No pun intended) As per everything else that happens in Ireland which isnt the norm

I bet thats exactly what will happen , tho i happy to be proved wrong

I just don’t think it will be as bad as mentioned

Autochange

Bacchus wrote: »

You need to get on the airwaves and start spreading the word. All those schools closing for no reason at all.

I think you guys are missing the point what im saying. Which is that it may not be as bad as predicted. That is all.

Hopefully its not.

munster87

Ah sure it'll all blow over

gordongekko

scooby77 wrote: »

In a quandary here. Need to make a decision about closing a school in South Done gal and inform parents as soon as possible. Sent preliminary text on Friday...was about to update now that we will open, as in Amber area at moment. However from what I read here and from what Joanna said on forecast it seems nationwide Red is possible (we will close if Red).
Any consensus here on warning upgrade? Can probably wait a little while.

Better safe than sorry. Just close it

Bacchus

Autochange wrote: »

I lived in Australia for a few years and witnessed many different storms of various types and intensity. People just got on with it without a panic.

I have my doubts

You need to get on the airwaves and start spreading the word. All those schools closing for no reason at all.

keith_sixteen

Autochange wrote: »

I lived in Australia for a few years and witnessed many different storms of various types and intensity. People just got on with it without a panic.

I have my doubts

Fair play. Just go about your day as normal then tomorrow.

[Deleted User]

scamalert wrote: »

fcking hell people here sound like 3rd grade kids when they expect snow and someone to tell them theres no school.

are some of yas sheep that you need guidance that someone would tell you if its ok to go to work school and you cant make your own mind by watching outside when storms comes to asses risk vs taking day off, sounds pathetic.

The storm is coming after people will have trekked into work tomorrow morning, the issue is how are they supposed to get home if roads are closed due to fallen trees, buses and trains cancelled, etc. The responsible thing for the Govt to do is to issue a directive. You can argue all you like that adults should make their own decisions, but people have a real fear of getting into trouble at work if they don't come in. Ultimately people are concerned about their livelihoods, and are being put in a position where they have to weigh this up against their safety. Nothing childish about that.

mel.b

Significant northward movement now evident on the sat24 images... https://en.sat24.com/en

r93kaey5p2izun

Vince135792003 wrote: »

I'm in the Kildare area and work as a teacher. We have a large number of children who come from non English speaking homes who cycle to school. I'd be very worried for them cycling home tomorrow if their parents are completely unaware about what is coming.

Same. And several coming from direct provision and homeless hubs where they never seem to receive any important notices or information. If red alert issued late I think many will still show up so principal will probably want a few local staff to come anyway.

frozenfrozen

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mossie wrote: »

Me too but have heard nothing from my employer (An Post). Would have thought Banks, POs etc would be telling staff and customers to stay home for safety reasons.

Maybe banks and Post Offices feel under an obligation to stay open for people who need them tomorrow?

Rightly or wrongly, it's definitely 'easier' to make the call to close schools and colleges in comparison to most other work places.

Tropheus

If there is a good chance of Dublin being red later, you'd think they'd make the call now so that schools, etc. can make decisions. Calling it later will cause no end of confusion.

Autochange

Necrominus wrote: »

This is my concern as well but from everything I'm reading currently it seems no?

I lived in Australia for a few years and witnessed many different storms of various types and intensity. People just got on with it without a panic.

I have my doubts

The high horse brigade

scamalert wrote: »

fcking hell people here sound like 3rd grade kids when they expect snow and someone to tell them theres no school.

are some of yas sheep that you need guidance that someone would tell you if its ok to go to work school and you cant make your own mind by watching outside when storms comes to asses risk vs taking day off, sounds pathetic.

You spend 8 or more hours at work and it will be perfectly fine in the morning but could be a completely different situation trying to get home

kabakuyu

Autochange wrote: »

Is there any possibility of this being blown out of proportion ? (No pun intended) As per everything else that happens in Ireland which isnt the norm

Wait and see , but better safe than sorry IMO.

dropzone

My name is URL wrote: »

It's been hinted at that other counties will be upgraded to Red either tonight or tomorrow morning though?

I'd err on the side of caution personally, but then again I don't need to make any calls that will affect hundreds of others :pac:

What happens if Donegal goes to Red just as kids are arriving in school tomorrow? Might be a tougher scenario to deal with than closing while still amber.

According to official Department of Education guidance where the Status Red weather warning related to wind is issued when the school is already underway with students and staff present, the school management should immediately contact An Garda Síochána, the school transport services and other appropriate agencies for advice on whether it may be safe to undertake journeys from the school or when such journeys should commence.

Brian2011

RoisinClare6 wrote: »

My boss called. He doesn't want the staff to risk it so we are off tomorrow

And that's the way it should be!

Vince135792003

I'm in the Kildare area and work as a teacher. We have a large number of children who come from non English speaking homes who cycle to school. I'd be very worried for them cycling home tomorrow if their parents are completely unaware about what is coming.

Necro

Autochange wrote:

Is there any possibility of this being blown out of proportion ? (No pun intended) As per everything else that happens in Ireland which isnt the norm

This is my concern as well but from everything I'm reading currently it seems no?

mirrorwall14

It’s super frustrating for schools, if it’s going to red it needs to happen so that parents are aware and notified in time. Not much point going at 8am tomorrow when they’re all on the way

Autochange

Is there any possibility of this being blown out of proportion ? (No pun intended) As per everything else that happens in Ireland which isnt the norm

km79

Still can't believe it didn't miss us !

It's absolutely eerie out too
Dead clam except for a few creepy crows !

greenheep

mossie wrote: »

Can't remember where I saw it but was quite early today. Would have thought it would be on the official site. Actually it's mentioned

Thanks for that. Actually doesn't say it's cancelled just telling people from affected counties not to travel for it.

rameire

Im in an Orange area, South Kildare, and schools are starting to push out closure notices.

Necro

I'm in a quandary myself. Living in status orange but commuting to a status red area for work (50+min commute too). Haven't got any notification of not coming in. I'd have no trouble calling in sick but for the fact I only started about 4 weeks ago...

See what the 9pm news brings word of I guess.

scamalert

fcking hell people here sound like 3rd grade kids when they expect snow and someone to tell them theres no school.

are some of yas sheep that you need guidance that someone would tell you if its ok to go to work school and you cant make your own mind by watching outside when storms comes to asses risk vs taking day off, sounds pathetic.