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

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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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Delta2113

Still celebrity nonsense scrolling across screen on RTE News Now and a life threatening event on the way.

lawred2

titan18 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/TheoWilliamsss/status/919658714931580930

Anyone know if that's true?

Lol if that's true

drunkmonkey

Yarghhh wrote: »

https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-15.81,39.45,1472/loc=3.231,45.302

It's already at brest in France on Sat24 https://en.sat24.com/en/eu/infraPolair they one you linked to seems to be a bit behind.

concernedalot

Inquitus wrote: »

I am flying to Germany at 7am out of Dublin, if you are flying out of Dublin at 9am you'll be fine, you are heading away from the storm, East, before it reaches Dublin.

That's what I am worried about - hate leaving the kids in this weather

greenpilot

Hi,

Check out Marine Traffic watch. Move the map over the area off the coast of France. Activate the weather tab and take a look at the vessels currently in the centre of the Hurricane. One of them is the Polaris Research vessel. Very, Very interesting site to get a realtime picture of there the storm is positioned and the effects it has on current marine traffic. I will try to post a screenshot.

Cianos

garyha wrote: »

I closed my business tomorrow, work is really not that important versus what the alternative could be.

Yep the more I read the more I'm happy with the decision. Had to cancel a meeting, but safety first.

Stephen Hawkins football boots

Inquitus wrote: »

I am flying to Germany at 7am out of Dublin, if you are flying out of Dublin at 9am you'll be fine, you are heading away from the storm, East, before it reaches Dublin.

Wouldnt agree with that, if the hurricane has made landfall by 6am in Kerry, the outer bands will affect Dublin with gusts, so depending on cross winds at Time of flight can't know for sure until tomorrow if flight will go

Inquitus

titan18 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/TheoWilliamsss/status/919658714931580930

Anyone know if that's true?

No its not true, it's complete bollox.

greenpilot

TheBody

Got word that work is closed tomorrow (public service). Such a relief as I have a 90KM drive each way to work!

WhiteMemento9

Any good camera feeds off the coast to watch its arrival?

crushproof

spookwoman wrote: »

HSE
https://twitter.com/SimonHarrisTD/status/919663809756790784

Great, posted at 21.38 the night before the storm. On Twitter which I doubt elderly folk will be looking for their updates on. I'm sorry but the handling and communication of this is terrible. Maybe we really do need that €5 million for Leos PR team.

titan18

https://twitter.com/TheoWilliamsss/status/919658714931580930

Anyone know if that's true?

Inquitus

concernedalot wrote: »

I am meant to fly to the U.K. Tomorrow and it's important that I am there. However with kids off school and the general weather warnings I am really nervous .

What do people think re a 9 am flight ? Air lines saying nothing

I am flying to Germany at 7am out of Dublin, if you are flying out of Dublin at 9am you'll be fine, you are heading away from the storm, East, before it reaches Dublin.

4068ac1elhodqr

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

• Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation, store in fridge.
• Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio.
• Flashlight - led bulbs are ideal should last 8hrs on lowest setting.
• First aid kit - someone’s bound to get poked in the eye with a (flying) umberella
• Extra batteries, flasks, hot/cold water bottles
• Set fridge to coolest setting, in case of outage. Add ice pack to freezer compartment.
• Whistle to signal for help - there’s no point shouting in a storm, you wont be heard.
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food - enjoy them beans!
• Local maps - if not in usual location. Don’t travel during peak storm, but if needed, wear reflective clothing.
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery (mobile broadband services may be affected)
• PMR walkie talkies may be handy if cell-towers drop for any nearby relatives.

Stephen Hawkins football boots

Crimson King wrote: »

Anyone have a clue when it's hitting Dublin?

Late morning early afternoon

Cantona's Collars

This is central London in 1987,tomorrow's storm hitting us is expected to be even stronger.

Crimson King

Anyone have a clue when it's hitting Dublin?

r93kaey5p2izun

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Private secondary schools do get Dept Education funding, so presumably, he who pays the piper calls the tune. Private primary schools don't get Dept Education funding, so they make their own rules.

The Institute does not receive state funding.

SCOOP 64

RoisinClare6 wrote: »

My dad is a postman, I keep telling him not to go tomorrow. He said he has to they haven't told him otherwise. Honestly I'm am full blown crappingmy pants about him being out in that tomorrow. Sister is telling me to calm down but I can't. He doesn't need to be out there let alone for the sake of some letters that can wait. I hope An Post sort something

To be out the streets tomorrow delivering post or anything for matter should be a big ,No,No, same for couriers.

WoolyJumper

Anyone know what peak times will be for Cork? Now that it's fast moving I'm wondering is it expected to be early morning? On a side note, I am in the public sector and our office is closed tomorrow. We are non essential though, bordering on pointless in weather like this.

Stephen Hawkins football boots

concernedalot wrote: »

I am meant to fly to the U.K. Tomorrow and it's important that I am there. However with kids off school and the general weather warnings I am really nervous .

What do people think re a 9 am flight ? Air lines saying nothing

I'm in exactly same position as you 9.25 am flight to Isle of man, wife and kids will be at home

Donal55

hmmm wrote: »

That's a good point. They haven't asked non-essential public sector workers to stay home, so the government are sending a clear message that you should be travelling to work.

Can you imagine the furore if the govt told its 285,000,000 employees not to bother coming in tomorrow.

While the 3 women in the local Costa Coffee battle through.

Why can't people make their own call. All the info and advice is there.
Take a days leave, force majeure, sick or even unpaid leave.
Its only one day.

GhostyMcGhost

RoisinClare6 wrote: »

My dad is a postman, I keep telling him not to go tomorrow. He said he has to they haven't told him otherwise. Honestly I'm am full blown crappingmy pants about him being out in that tomorrow. Sister is telling me to calm down but I can't. He doesn't need to be out there let alone for the sake of some letters that can wait. I hope An Post sort something

Isn’t tomorrow a no cycling day? That alone would mean most post would be cancelled

spookwoman

HSE
https://twitter.com/SimonHarrisTD/status/919663809756790784

Mickeroo

Text my boss there, going nowhere tomorrow.

An Ri rua

bucketybuck wrote:

You keep going on about this, and about courts and how they would hammer these evil companies.

bucketybuck wrote:

Its incredibly naive on your part.

It should be said here, if you want to get into the nitty gritty, that employment law looks for discriminatory practices. So, in this case, if one was punished and another was not, for the same behaviour, then yes it will be a walk in the park in the employment appeals procedures.
I would say do as your head tells you. I've taken 2 companies through 1. The employment appeals tribunal (small cowboy outfit) and 2. Government office (Labour Court) and both were behaving extremely thuggishly. One closed subsequently (pissed off ODCE !) and the govt office reacted to the ruling by paying multiple other colleagues also and respecting workers' hard-earned rights.

Use your head, have no fear and work like a demon Tuesday to Friday when you do go in. Sure we all will.

On the storm note, it's hard to know WHERE to park the cars with the way this storm will veer /back!!

concernedalot

I am meant to fly to the U.K. Tomorrow and it's important that I am there. However with kids off school and the general weather warnings I am really nervous .

What do people think re a 9 am flight ? Air lines saying nothing

RoisinClare6

My dad is a postman, I keep telling him not to go tomorrow. He said he has to they haven't told him otherwise. Honestly I'm am full blown crappingmy pants about him being out in that tomorrow. Sister is telling me to calm down but I can't. He doesn't need to be out there let alone for the sake of some letters that can wait. I hope An Post sort something

runswithascript

They could still close all businesses! There is still time!