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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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partay pooper

All Non Essientiall Public Service Buildings are closing. Private sector needs to take heed and do the same.

Rossi IRL

Was told I have to go to work tomorrow.

Don't want to go and leave my dogs home alone even though they will be inside, won't make either of our day any easier.

rustledjimmies

All well and good to say "stay at home" (which I will) but does anyone know how this is handled for salaried employees? Take a fake sick day? Unpaid leave? Act of God

200motels

Flying Fox wrote: »

Most of my friends and family have now been contacted by their employers and told to stay home. No word from mine so I texted my boss and offered to work from home, which was fine. Even if I couldn't do that, I wouldn't be going in. Your life is more important than a job, though it is a really horrible and unfair situation when an employer expects you to travel in a hurricane. I'd say the vast majority of workplaces will have decided to close by morning.

Well the place I'm working for would expect you to come in with two broken legs. They have said if you don't come in you'll be reported to HR.

awec

Drumpot wrote: »

I don't suppose anybody knows if these are the kinds of winds that can do severe damage to a concrete home ? I have three young kids and have already identified the downstairs toilet (no windows, middle of house) as the "safezone" if it gets really bad. But I don't understand how bad these forecasts are suggesting. Now that theres a nationwide warning, are we talking "you should be safe indoors, including near windows" or literally "stay away from the windows for the few hours while the worst is passing"?

Also, my wife suggested we close the curtains in case debrit comes through it, I think its a decent suggestion!

Category 1 hurricane = no real threat to properly built structures. A tree might come down and land on your house if it's right beside the house but you aren't going to see trees flying through the air. Debris could hit your house if you're really unlucky and you might lose a few roof tiles but that's about it.

The danger that is being talked about so much is for people outside. Obviously falling trees and flying debris poses hazards to people.

JanuarySnowstor

Cancellations coming thick and fast now.
No buses no post

Autochange

Drumpot wrote: »

I don't suppose anybody knows if these are the kinds of winds that can do severe damage to a concrete home ? I have three young kids and have already identified the downstairs toilet (no windows, middle of house) as the "safezone" if it gets really bad. But I don't understand how bad these forecasts are suggesting. Now that theres a nationwide warning, are we talking "you should be safe indoors, including near windows" or literally "stay away from the windows for the few hours while the worst is passing"?

Also, my wife suggested we close the curtains in case debrit comes through it, I think its a decent suggestion!

Houses in Ireland are made of brick and concrete. Not like the sticks and slab houses in the Us we see ruined in storms. You will be ok.

The Rape of Lucretia

EPAndlee wrote: »

Damn it I was going to finally return a book I borrowed 5 years ago

Poor show from the state shutting down essential services like that. Typical civil servants.

EPAndlee

Samsgirl wrote: »

Tipperary and Waterford library services closed tomorrow. Just in case anyone has an uncontrollable desire to return / borrow a book

Damn it I was going to finally return a book I borrowed 5 years ago

pad199207

awec wrote: »

Love this bit at the end, as if anyone is going to give a damn how hot it is. :pac:

If anything it will be nice to have a warm violent wind then an icy violent wind

Mooooo

awec wrote: »

Love this bit at the end, as if anyone is going to give a damn how hot it is. :pac:

Would effect livestock if inside as a greater risk of pneumonia etc. Going to leave mine out and give them as much shelter as possiblr

Augme

Pudsy33 wrote: »

I'm in PeoplePoint and I've heard nothing official. However one of my mates works in the same building and was told all of ucd was closed.

Every non-essential Public Service building in Dublin will be closed tomorrow. PeoplePoint will be as well.

crushproof

Cianos wrote: »

Good to see Tesco keeping their Twitter updated as regards store openings tomorrow. Dunnes not manning their Twitter for the weekend.

I presumed it would be about their stores being closed but no!! They're expecting staff to come in. Unbelievable.

mikeysmith

McDonalds closing all drive-thrus tomorrow

Eat in restaurant only

May affect someone

Oscar Bravo

Bus Éireann cancel all services nationwide from 0500 to 1400 on Monday, October 16.Situation will be reviewed and some services may resume in the afternoon

Ginny

Pudsy33 wrote: »

I'm in PeoplePoint and I've heard nothing official. However one of my mates works in the same building and was told all of ucd was closed.

Not sure where people point is but yes ucd sent out a hr college wid closure notice.

Tim the Enchanter

I think we need to spare a thought for the emergency service staff who have no option but to go to work tomorrow. My wife is a nurse and her thoughts are that if i don't go in i cant help. Personally i don't think it will be that bad, but what ever happens people will need to help people tomorrow.

Drumpot

I don't suppose anybody knows if these are the kinds of winds that can do severe damage to a concrete home ? I have three young kids and have already identified the downstairs toilet (no windows, middle of house) as the "safezone" if it gets really bad. But I don't understand how bad these forecasts are suggesting. Now that theres a nationwide warning, are we talking "you should be safe indoors, including near windows" or literally "stay away from the windows for the few hours while the worst is passing"?

Also, my wife suggested we close the curtains in case debrit comes through it, I think its a decent suggestion!

awec

Oscar Bravo wrote: »

2244hrs update from Met Eireann

RED STATUS WARNING IN EFFECT. Tomorrow Monday will be very stormy as Ex-Hurricane Ophelia, tracks northeastwards over the country. Violent and destructive gusts are expected with all areas at risk - especially the south during the morning, and the midlands and east in the afternoon. Moreover, heavy rain and storm surges may cause flooding, especially near coasts of the south and east. There is potential risk to lives and property. Highest temperatures 15 to 18 degrees.

Love this bit at the end, as if anyone is going to give a damn how hot it is. :pac:

[Deleted User]

Most of my friends and family have now been contacted by their employers and told to stay home. No word from mine so I texted my boss and offered to work from home, which was fine. Even if I couldn't do that, I wouldn't be going in. Your life is more important than a job, though it is a really horrible and unfair situation when an employer expects you to travel in a hurricane. I'd say the vast majority of workplaces will have decided to close by morning.

natty_asha

CRO closed tomorrow (Carlow), just got a text from my manager. I'm assuming WRC closed too since they are in same building.

JeffKenna

siobhan08 wrote: »

i wish they would sense. like who is going to want to go for a swim or a gym session when the entire country in under a red weather warning

I presume it's more for the hotel guests.

channelsurfer2

dept education head offices dublin athlone tullamore shut.staff being told.

Meteorite58

Hastentoadd wrote: »

I am no weather expert. So can someone put it in laymans terms. What are the indications? Is the East going to have severe hurricane level winds. How about the midlands? Whats the story with the West? As I understand it the eye of the storm will pass up the west coast. Will that mean the most significant winds will be close to the eye? Then the west side of Ophelia has the strongest winds. So is it more the midlands, Dublin that will be affected.

See MT's excellent forecast here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055579971

[Deleted User]

shampoosuicide wrote: »

take the day off

Got a text from work confirming the office will closed and we are all to stay at home. Delighted!

Means I could have stayed in Killarney at my Mother's for the night. Ah well sure.

Cianos

Good to see Tesco keeping their Twitter updated as regards store openings tomorrow. Dunnes not manning their Twitter for the weekend.

siobhan08

lawred2 wrote: »

Your boss is a self important tool. It's a fu;king leisure centre...

i wish they would sense. like who is going to want to go for a swim or a gym session when the entire country in under a red weather warning

love_love

masterbenji08 wrote: »

I'm in PeoplePoint..can I ask where you heard they are closed

Will PM you but for other people's information, I saw a screenshot of a text from the AP who is in charge of health and safety. Promise you it's real info, it's probably just making the rounds still and people are letting others know.

Edit: Just so people know, I'm not gonna stick around on here much longer since I've heard from my own department not to come in (was only hanging around online to see if there was any info!) but take it from me that my info is real, and also that you shouldn't be risking going to work anyway sure!

drdeadlift

Feckoffcup wrote: »

Such an over reaction, worst thing that will happen is power outages and some minor building damages.

Safe than sorry..

StringerBell

dark crystal wrote: »

North Korea could launch a nuke in the morning headed for Ireland and his employer would still expect him in. :rolleyes:

Also in Waterford, I think we may work together! Sounds very familiar anyway, I have already told work I won't be in though.