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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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Skid X

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

She's some legend!
I love the way sometime at the end of a weather broadcast she gives a cheeky little wink, my favorite weather woman!

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

I love Joanna. Remember the first time I saw her do the weather and thought she was a cool chick.

Yeah, Joanna was playing a blinder today. Very impressed with her broadcasts.

She's able to put a degree of emotion into her forecasts that gets peoples attention rather than just going through the technicalities

mayo.mick

https://www.pscp.tv/JoannaDonnellyL/1nAKEWOLmBoJL?autoplay&t=63

Cianos

Trebor176 wrote: »

I'm in Clondalkin, and just had a peek out the window: there is a yellowy tinge to the sky, and it is very foggy.

Very foggy in D18 as well

Lumi

Straight Talker wrote: »

Would would be the estimated arrival time of this storm for the west coast/Galway area?Will it last for 6 hours maximum?

Have a look at MTC’s updated forecast
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=104980252&postcount=2033

BoatMad

kingbhome wrote: »

I dont think its going to be as bad as everyone thinks

You're obviously part of the " we don't need experts " bridage. Worked well that in the uk !

uck51js9zml2yt

Samaris wrote: »

Rain gone from spotty to persistent west of Galway.

You definitely don't want to be out where you are tomorrow

Drove out your way a few weeks ago. Nothing there but water and a few bad roads!

Surreptitious

Redo91 wrote: »

Heading to work in Salthill tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!

I would not advise that. That's totally exposed.

[Deleted User]

kingbhome wrote: »

I dont think its going to be as bad as everyone thinks

Bully for you, care to give us your reading on the models to back up this opinion?

Because I just love when people assume that they know more than those with science degrees specific to the topic of conversation

donegaLroad

kingbhome wrote: »

what time will it be hitting kerry, galway, mayo then donegal. Is it really going to be a bad one or is it just a case of to much hype

https://en.sat24.com/en/gb/infraPolair

Donegal will be tomorrow evening

Redo91

Heading to work in Salthill tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!

Trebor176

I'm in Clondalkin, and just had a peek out the window: there is a yellowy tinge to the sky, and it is very foggy.

[Deleted User]

Rain starting in Rathcormac (Fermoy are North Cork) and breeze starting.

It was deathly calm up to 5 minutes ago

[Deleted User]

Skid X wrote: »

Just in case you missed this one earlier

https://twitter.com/JoannaDonnellyL/status/919541032131407872

I love Joanna. Remember the first time I saw her do the weather and thought she was a cool chick.

kingbhome

I dont think its going to be as bad as everyone thinks

Straight Talker

Would would be the estimated arrival time of this storm for the west coast/Galway area?Will it last for 6 hours maximum?

s8n

nocoverart

spookwoman wrote: »

Only it won't be sea spray

I'll be grand, I have a wet suit. I also have some nappies in the house. I think I'll leave the wet suit in the shed and put a nappy on the Dog... sorted!

bodice ripper

BoatMad wrote:

Good man. When your roof falls in you can sit in the fridge and drink lukewarm coffee

Woman. No chance of that being lukewarm by morning. I live in a three storey building with no one else in it. I can definitely get away from the roof. If the power goes out, I have a powerbank, with stuff saved on the tablet. I have food, water, tobacco, candles, cider, and a bat onsie. And nowhere to be tomorrow, and no kids to pester me. You should envy my readiness.

Sephiroth_dude

Skid X wrote: »

Just in case you missed this one earlier

https://twitter.com/JoannaDonnellyL/status/919541032131407872

She's some legend!
I love the way sometime at the end of a weather broadcast she gives a cheeky little wink, my favorite weather woman!

Cantona's Collars

Did anyone see the lad in the pub in West Cork on Sky News,he told the reporter that he won't be making unnecessary journeys and definitely won't be swimming in the open sea.:)

highdef

gitzy16v wrote: »

Nothing wrong with that...dont see why employers need to be out of pocket.
I'm in work tomorrow,no big deal,Just gonna be extra careful.

Act of God....Tough luck. insurance companies use this trick all the time

antodeco

I'm concerned about the large tree in my neighbours garden! Bottom half is bare, but top half is full. It's as wide as it is tall (about 30/40 feet I'd say).

NegativeCreep

I hope this is noticeably bad tomorrow as emergency warnings on the television and radio and work cancellations and red alerts will never be taken seriously again if not.

Samaris

Rain gone from spotty to persistent west of Galway.

Skid X

Just in case you missed this one earlier

https://twitter.com/JoannaDonnellyL/status/919541032131407872

Full Marx

Confucius say wrote: »

so my dept tweeted our buildings are open but only for "essential staff". No idea if I'm essential staff or not!

Essential staff know they are essential haha stay at home

mdwexford

It's hard to imagine it's not all a bit overhyped when I've never experienced anything like this.

From the way it's being described people are probably going to be killed tomorrow.

I'll be tucked up at home anyway.
Hope people don't underestimate it and take risks.

Donal55

Cant hang around here as up for work in the morning.

'I am just going outside and maybe some time'.

retro:electro

Anyone else from Galway? We are in for a scuttling. I was a bit slow on the uptake about how severe it's actually going to be and now I'm genuinely bricking it.

kingbhome

what time will it be hitting kerry, galway, mayo then donegal. Is it really going to be a bad one or is it just a case of to much hype