So this Hurricane

Burial. · 15-10-2017 08:32PM

Talks of a lockin in the local tonight. Jesus these storms are the job. Cans back in the fridge.

BillyBobBS · 15-10-2017 08:40PM

Ha just back from the local Centra had a hankerings for some chocolate and there are people stocking up on bottled water and various food stuffs. Took me 15 minutes to pay for my extra large Dairy Milk bar but by god it's gonna taste good with a cup of tea now.

RiderOnTheStorm · 15-10-2017 08:47PM

Just heard. Red weather warning extended to whole island.

The One Doctor · 15-10-2017 08:47PM

mad m wrote: »

Mate of mine in West says wind is seriously picking up. Sent me a pick of storm damage

Batten down the hatches!

Seriously though, this one's going to be rough. Not even Met Eireann has mentioned the risk of tornadoes...

Atoms for Peace · 15-10-2017 08:48PM

Disappointing lack of coverage in the international media of our hurricane. I'll just have to wildly speculate until morning ireland is on in the morning.

mzungu · 15-10-2017 08:50PM

One for Reeling in the Years 2017?

valoren · 15-10-2017 08:50PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Doyh7gGeoo

Me later after a few Pinot Grigios.......

BorneTobyWilde · 15-10-2017 08:50PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTzh8uhnlqc

15-10-2017 08:52PM

Only in Ireland would we not take this seriously until now!

Thought the Irish media did a poor job actually delivering the message

When work rings and says work from home you know it's serious

Avatar MIA · 15-10-2017 08:52PM

My work (an SME) and my ex employer (a hospital) are closed tomorrow and I've heard Stryker closing tomorrow as well. UHL cancelled all elective surgery.

So, I'd be in contact with any employer to ask do I REALLY need to call in tomorrow.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 15-10-2017 08:52PM

Atoms for Peace · 15-10-2017 08:53PM

You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits, you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 15-10-2017 08:53PM

Atoms for Peace wrote: »

Disappointing lack of coverage in the international media of our hurricane. I'll just have to wildly speculate until morning ireland is on in the morning.

Third item on CNN News and top of their webpage. Headline with NBC as well.

Kermit.de.frog · 15-10-2017 08:54PM

National Hurricane Center latest advisory says Ophelia is still an actual hurricane.

Arsemageddon · 15-10-2017 08:55PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Only in Ireland would we not take this seriously until now!

Thought the Irish media did a poor job actually delivering the message

When work rings and says work from home you know it's serious

Ah now, sure it'll be grand.

Skylinehead · 15-10-2017 08:56PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Only in Ireland would we not take this seriously until now!

Thought the Irish media did a poor job actually delivering the message

When work rings and says work from home you know it's serious

Bollocks, it's been in the news all week.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 15-10-2017 08:58PM

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Only in Ireland would we not take this seriously until now!

Thought the Irish media did a poor job actually delivering the message

When work rings and says work from home you know it's serious

Where have you been all week? There has been an enormous amount of coverage since last Monday.

MouseTail · 15-10-2017 08:58PM

rere wrote: »

I was supposed to have an interview in Dublin for a civil service job. Living in a red alert area in the west, so just emailed saying I wouldnt be able to make it and looking to reschedule. I've been waiting for over a year for this interview.
Bit gutted about it.

All PAS interviews and tests cancelled.

dbagman · 15-10-2017 08:58PM

Just got the text I'm off tomorrow. How in God's name am I gonna buy a big bag of cans now?

Atoms for Peace · 15-10-2017 08:59PM

I'm still undecided if I should be scared or excited about being in the direct path of an actual hurricane.

Samaris · 15-10-2017 08:59PM

If you'll excuse emotion a tick, oh god help us with elderly relatives that do not follow the news and refuse to leave their routine. My partner is trying to convince his mother that she cannot be driving to work in Kerry at 11am tomorrow. The attitude of "ah, it will be grand" goes from ludicrous to terrifying when it's suddenly personal.

super_furry · 15-10-2017 09:00PM

All HSE outpatient appointments cancelled now.

jaxxx · 15-10-2017 09:02PM

I just got a call today about a job interview tomorrow

Umm...........

CFlat · 15-10-2017 09:02PM

dbagman wrote: »

Just got the text I'm off tomorrow. How in God's name am I gonna buy a big bag of cans now?

They probably did that on purpose. Waited till 10.00 to tell you when the offy was closed. Bunch off kill joys:pac:

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 15-10-2017 09:03PM

All joking apart. Please check on elderly or venerable family or neighbours. See if they need help if power goes out and do not let them go out tomorrow. If they need their paper or food, see if you can get it for them before it hits your area.

Gringo180 · 15-10-2017 09:03PM

All social welfare and Intreo offices/meetings cancelled as well.

What sort of damage are we looking at tomorrow? 70mph+ winds?

MadYaker · 15-10-2017 09:04PM

Gringo180 wrote: »

All social welfare and Intreo offices/meetings cancelled as well.

What sort of damage are we looking at tomorrow? 70mph+ winds?

Well my new haircut is going to be wrecked anyway.

Avatar MIA · 15-10-2017 09:05PM

Gringo180 wrote: »

All social welfare and Intreo offices/meetings cancelled as well.

What sort of damage are we looking at tomorrow? 70mph+ winds?

Gusts of 80mph

MadYaker · 15-10-2017 09:05PM

dbagman wrote: »

Just got the text I'm off tomorrow. How in God's name am I gonna buy a big bag of cans now?

Amateur! I anticipated this and boaught my big bag of cans hours ago!

Gringo180 · 15-10-2017 09:06PM

Avatar MIA wrote: »

Gusts of 80mph

Category 1 hurricane. Hopefully it doesnt get worse than that. Not a sossy in the gaf I just thought this was been over stated in the news :pac:

So this Hurricane

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