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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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gozunda

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...

[Deleted User]

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

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

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

sashafierce wrote: »

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no impact expected in Toronto tho?

Drumpot

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

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

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

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

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

flazio

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

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

0830

SSE 18km/h
Gust 26.4km/h

Dry
Overcast

120m asl
West Limerick

Meteorite58

Mod Note: Warnings given : Keep posts civil.

Hastentoadd

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

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

Harry Palmr

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colibri

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

[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

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

Rulmeq

Pressure on Buoy M3 is dropping quite quickly.

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

[Deleted User]

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

ezra_

Strange here in Wicklow (west).

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

My name is URL

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

Tonnes of birds circling very high up too. Surreal

randylonghorn

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.