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

gozunda · 16-10-2017 08:53AM

lazeedaisy wrote: »

Guys, we have a couple of polytunnels, what should I do to protect them? Any advice

Not much you can do you. I have been told that it is a good idea to open lee ward door/ flap to prevent explosive wind action. My polytunnel was designed as a model suitable for the Aran Islands and has withstood all storms to date. Fingers crossed...

16-10-2017 08:54AM

I think this has been overrated. Maybe I'll change my mind later but Jesus the media hype is unreal !! Non stop . It's like we're all gonna die today .

If this wasn't an "ex hurricane " we would just get on with life as though it was another bad Autumn storm . Even the news from Kerry and Cork isn't bad at all , and the storm was meant to hit there 7 am ?
One women from Tralee said the leaves had blown off her trees now . Mmmmm

Supercell · 16-10-2017 08:54AM

Romantic Rose wrote: »

Getting very strong gusts already off Donegal Bay for the last hour. So grateful to the trusty meteorologists on boards for the well in advance warnings. Don't think I've ever cooked a dinner this early before.

Just was thinking of doing the same before it starts kicking off this afternoon here. Otherwise it will be jam sambos for dinner

Colibri · 16-10-2017 08:54AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I think this has been overrated. Maybe I'll change my mind later but Jesus the media hype is unreal !! Non stop . It's like we're all gonna die today .

If this wasn't an "ex hurricane " we would just get on with life as though it was another bad Autumn storm . Even the news from Kerry and Cork isn't bad at all , and the storm was meant to hit there 7 am ?
One women from Tralee said the leaves had blown off her trees now . Mmmmm

Three posts up from yours.

anto77 · 16-10-2017 08:54AM

sashafierce wrote: »

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no impact expected in Toronto tho?

Drumpot · 16-10-2017 08:55AM

I know that technically its downgraded from a Hurricane but to most people that suggests that its not going to be as bad as has been forecasted. Its a really bad phrase and I believe has caused the "sure it will be grand" lemmings to take a chance under the misguided idea that things have "improved"!

Ludo · 16-10-2017 08:55AM

Pelvis wrote: »

FFS Dublin Bus cancelling all services from 10am!! The ****ing morons.

Good luck to all who used the service to get to work!!

They are idiots...I mean the people who went in knowing that it would most likely cancel all services later.

Also people working nights need to get home so why not run buses early if they can. People need to take some responsibility fo rthemselves and not blame met eireann, the goverment, Dudlin bus, etc etc for everything. Grow up ffs.

amadangomor · 16-10-2017 08:55AM

Neighbour has a large skip bag sitting out the front of her house with lots of wooden objects in it. Tried to talk to her last night but she won't answer the door. Going to be fun and games if that wood starts flying around later.

fyfe79 · 16-10-2017 08:55AM

carltonleon wrote: »

Great ... Bring people to work and then leave them ****ing stranded ... What a shower on cnuts !!!

In fairness, it's not like anyone could've predicted this scenario developing.

Oh, wait.

arleitiss · 16-10-2017 08:56AM

Just came from Lidl, its insane, literally entire parking lot of Lidl was occupied with cars and people shopping.

flazio · 16-10-2017 08:56AM

Anyone else see a flaw in the logic in checking esb website and twitter feeds for power outages when most likely you need the power for internet.

ben.schlomo · 16-10-2017 08:56AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I think this has been overrated. Maybe I'll change my mind later but Jesus the media hype is unreal !! Non stop . It's like we're all gonna die today .

If this wasn't an "ex hurricane " we would just get on with life as though it was another bad Autumn storm . Even the news from Kerry and Cork isn't bad at all , and the storm was meant to hit there 7 am ?
One women from Tralee said the leaves had blown off her trees now . Mmmmm

Ya see youve missed the whole point there. :rolleyes:

Coax · 16-10-2017 08:56AM

0830

SSE 18km/h
Gust 26.4km/h

Dry
Overcast

120m asl
West Limerick

Meteorite58 · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

Mod Note: Warnings given : Keep posts civil.

Hastentoadd · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

bbc says ex hurricane ophelia, strong winds. And that is it, that is what they say, no trolling, no nothing. Just saying exactly what the bbc are saying

Itssoeasy · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

Okay there we go. That was a huge bust there in cork city.

Harry Palmr · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

flazio wrote: »

Anyone else see a flaw in the logic in checking esb website and twitter feeds for power outages when most likely you need the power for internet.

That's what your fully charged phone is for.

Waterford City Gusting raised a level or three in the last few minutes. Can hear the awnings creaking.

ben.schlomo · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

flazio wrote: »

Anyone else see a flaw in the logic in checking esb website and twitter feeds for power outages when most likely you need the power for internet.

Data?

Paully D · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

flazio wrote: »

Anyone else see a flaw in the logic in checking esb website and twitter feeds for power outages when most likely you need the power for internet.

Not the case these days IMO. Majority of people will have 3G/4G coverage.

Clamball · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

Cork suburbs, Douglas. Still breezy, but only one strong gust I have noticed so far. Luckily not in an exposed position so not feeling brunt of wind yet. Power still on.

haminka · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

5500 wrote: »

Put your pin code in when the power goes this normally knocks off the internal siren from ringing

If it doesn't work, the battery is gone and needs to be replaced.

Gael23 · 16-10-2017 08:57AM

I'm afraid if I go to work I won't be able to get back home

Colibri · 16-10-2017 08:58AM

amadangomor wrote: »

Neighbour has a large skip bag sitting out the front of her house with lots of wooden objects in it. Tried to talk to her last night but she won't answer the door. Going to be fun and games if that wood starts flying around later.

Take a photo of the skip bag just in case.

Petal765 · 16-10-2017 08:58AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I think this has been overrated. Maybe I'll change my mind later but Jesus the media hype is unreal !! Non stop . It's like we're all gonna die today .

If this wasn't an "ex hurricane " we would just get on with life as though it was another bad Autumn storm . Even the news from Kerry and Cork isn't bad at all , and the storm was meant to hit there 7 am ?
One women from Tralee said the leaves had blown off her trees now . Mmmmm

I'm on the cork coastline and it is very bad, were not even near the peak yet, I think you'll have a change of mind later when you witness how severe these winds are

Rubberlegs · 16-10-2017 08:58AM

Nothing much to report on the Waterford coast yet, sky mostly blue with sun breaking through and a bit windier than usual.

Rulmeq · 16-10-2017 08:59AM

Pressure on Buoy M3 is dropping quite quickly.

http://www.marine.ie/Home/site-area/data-services/real-time-observations/irish-weather-buoy-network

16-10-2017 09:00AM

Here comes the rain, power is gone in the houses a few hundred metres up the road (connected through CastleLyons)

ezra_ · 16-10-2017 09:00AM

Strange here in Wicklow (west).

Lovely blue sky, but the wind is starting to really kick in.

My name is URL · 16-10-2017 09:00AM

Really weird looking skies here in Louth atm. Kind of yellowish hue to it.

Tonnes of birds circling very high up too. Surreal

randylonghorn · 16-10-2017 09:00AM

lawred2 wrote: »

absolute tossers

act as shuttle buses for sleveen employers and then leave everyone high and dry

Yes, they should have cancelled earlier, but people should have actually LISTENED and stayed at home in the first place. 6 of one and half a dozen of the other.

jmcpnw wrote: »

Remember just how many people Debbie killed.

So everyone, stay inside and stay safe.

Desmond back in '15 killed 3 in Ireland if I recall correctly.

I can't see this being less serious a storm, no matter how much they're overestimating it for safety reasons.

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

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