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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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flazio

ASOT wrote: »

All Dunnes are closed, madness.

Tesco have said it's down to each store locally.

Larbre34

Dunnes Stores staying closed? It is indeed armageddon.

Tigerandahalf

The RTE News channel has a video feed of Morning Ireland from the radio with text graphics of storm info on screen.

It might very handy for older people to stay in touch.

Necro

Achasanai wrote: »

I've had zero contact from my workplace too. Somebody said online that today is the day people will find out a lot about their employer.

I'm a new employee, only started 4 weeks ago. They gave us a list of contact numbers to contact in the event of being sick/emergency. None of them are being picked up

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clawback07 wrote: »

Anyone hear anything about Kildare village outlet centre as to opening or not ? I have a relative working there today and have heard nothing about opening . It's probably one of the most exposed places in the county at the best of times and could be a nightmare to get out of this afternoon .

Maybe they'll be having a sale :eek:

Itssoeasy

So has the storm moved west ?

Blingy

Achasanai wrote: »

I've had zero contact from my workplace too. Somebody said online that today is the day people will find out a lot about their employer.

Yes the same for me. I can get the dart to work but the chances of the dart running later are minimal and there will be no other way for me to get home. Not a whisper from my employer.

arleitiss

Keep an eye out on linkedin.
I got email yesterday saying I have new message on LinkedIn.
Logged in to find team lead saying work is off today.

clawback07

Anyone hear anything about Kildare village outlet centre as to opening or not ? I have a relative working there today and have heard nothing about opening . It's probably one of the most exposed places in the county at the best of times and could be a nightmare to get out of this afternoon .

Achasanai

Necrominus wrote: »

I've had no contact from my workplace. None. Going off the Department of Justice tweet we're closed but it would be nice for a manager to take some form of responsibility and let staff know.

I've had zero contact from my workplace too. Somebody said online that today is the day people will find out a lot about their employer.

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Mr.S wrote: »

Nothing stopping you leaving early though, no matter what your boss says.

Thats not my company. My company got 3 texts last night telling us to come in.

Mental Mickey

cyclops999 wrote: »

With red zone declared nationwide will you're car insurance cover you in the event of an accident during storm if driving.

DON'T take the chance

gozunda

From http://m.met.ie/weather-warnings.aspx?t=Marine

[Marine Warning issued 05.00

Orange Warning

Storm or violent storm force cyclonic variable mainly southerly winds on all Irish coastal waters and on the Irish sea today. Winds may reach force 12 on South costs for a time.]

Note: Force 12 = Hurricane strenght winds

Re Teresa Mannion - Don't go near treacherous seas ...

Jobs OXO

ASOT wrote: »

All Dunnes are closed, madness.

Where can I get a jar of good coffee if this indeed the case ?

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I just heard from a mate who has been instructed by his boss to wait until 8:45 and then issue a company wide text to people to not to come in. HE says they chose that time because 90% of staff will be at work at 8:30 and it covers them in case anything happens.
Sneaky, sneaky.

poitinstill

winds building up in West Cork near Macroom. Getting very blustry but only started an hour ago

ASOT

All Dunnes are closed, madness.

Paully D

I thought Pascal was going to blow away on RTÉ Radio 1 there! :eek:

cyclops999

With red zone declared nationwide will you're car insurance cover you in the event of an accident during storm if driving.

arleitiss

tkd93 wrote: »

We are all on laptops so the power going likely wont stop us. Would not mind but not a single email or text.

Wifi isnt running on batteries though.
Although you could use 4G on phone.

Necro

squarecircles wrote: »

Joanna Donnelly on Rte radio says,west and northwest will get worst of the winds

It's already howling here in Sligo. Could be normal, of course:D

uck51js9zml2yt

flaneur wrote: »

Pretty windy in Cork City at this stage. It’s not all that bad, but still as bad as a typical storm. This is only the prelude by the looks of the technical data over on the other thread.

Farming thread is worth a look as well. It's windy in the SW

squarecircles

Joanna Donnelly on Rte radio says,west and northwest will get worst of the winds

tkd93

Mr.S wrote: »

You really start to see the great places to work now

We are all on laptops so the power going likely wont stop us. Would not mind but not a single email or text.

White Clover

Peatys wrote: »

Of course, but don't blame a storm that's not hitting the west coast for hours yet

You say hours??.....good luck sunshine!

Necro

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Yea read that tweet from them last night and it's just ridiculous. Their earlier one where they were thinking about it was just as bad.

It's the entire problem this morning. Well run companies will have made actual decisions and informed staff one way or the other. The rest are taking the typically Irish "be grand" approach and won't have a notion how to handle it if indeed problems arise later in the day.

I've had no contact from my workplace. None. Going off the Department of Justice tweet we're closed but it would be nice for a manager to take some form of responsibility and let staff know.

NeonCookies

Just had confirmation from my manager to stay home. I'm technically a placement student, live in Republic work in North. No guidance at all from Queens Belfast - haven't slept well at all wondering what to do in the morning. Meanwhile all University of Ulster campuses and all NI schools are closed.

Bins were collected very early in Dundalk this morning. Wet but calm here.

flaneur

Pretty windy in Cork City at this stage. It’s not all that bad, but still as bad as a typical storm. This is only the prelude by the looks of the technical data over on the other thread.

crustybla

Jesus I'm freaked. Started out as a low bus ominous wave of wind to the south but it's getting louder quickly. I actually feel sick. Had a peak into the garden there, that wind is warm. Thinking of you all as we watch this unfold, hoping we're all still safe and not too out of pocket when this is over.x

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Peatys wrote: »

Of course, but don't blame a storm that's not hitting the west coast for hours yet

Every weekday for the last 20 years its been hectic at this time on the road in Dublin.
This morning its eerily quite as I said.
What should I blame if not the storm?