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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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eigrod

Sam Quentin wrote: »

Met Eireann seem to have got the timing spot on. Some egits on here 3,4 and 5am this morning dismissing and basically laughing at the weather reports.. I consider this(right now)a quite dangerous storm.. North East Louth area.

Met Eireann have played a blinder...since at least Thursday last.

average_runner

Ginny wrote: »

It's not true.
Nothing on www.education.ie
Some numpties are sharing the independent article from last night without checking the date it was published.

It is true, teacher next door has confirmed it

Oneiric 3

Pressure fallen another 1.5 hpa since my last report. Driving heavy rain at the mo. Belmullet weather!

Pangea

I think the information about school was due to independents article dated 16th Oct saying Schools closed tomorrow, they have since updated it to schools closed today.

piplip87

Strong Life in Dublin wrote: »

source? I don't understand the logic behind this, the storm will be over by 7.

I think its people resharing the updates from last night. Have seen it a few times but when you click into article its dated the 15th

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Captain Snow

ESB crews will be flat out

_Dara_

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Still absolutely fine here in Dublin. Small bit blustery but nothing crazy.

Well, this isn’t true. Stop telling porkies.

glack

lawred2 wrote: »

can't understand it either

The logic would be to give schools a chance to get in and assess any possible damage and make necessary repairs without 100s of children there. Will be dark before the storm passes so checks will have to happen in the morning. Too late to make the call then. There will be widespread closures tomorrow due to power and damage even if the Dept of Ed don't enforce closures.

Rulmeq

Power gone 5 minutes in Celbridge, some strong gusts. The most annoying thing is all the house alarms that are now ringing because the power is gone (that has got to be the most worthless feature of an alarm ever conceived)

Ginny

Pangea wrote: »

I think the information about school was due to independents article dated 16th Oct saying Schools closed tomorrow, they have since updated it to schools closed today.

The problem is the independent website puts today date at the top of every page. People aren't scrolling down to read the date the headline was published on.

tomcosgrave

PokeHerKing wrote: »

Is this the worst Dublin can expect wind wise?

No, it will get worse. Look at the forecasts and times.

Pintman Paddy Losty

Still fine in Dublin. Just a blustery afternoon. Seems like the east coast is escaping anyy major winds.

Oneiric 3

Discodog wrote: »

Eye has passed Spiddal. Winds now SW

Still ESE here with frequent gale gusts

r93kaey5p2izun

average_runner wrote: »

It is true, teacher next door has confirmed it

I'm a teacher. We've heard nothing and get no extra information beyond the same press releases everyone else gets. I doubt it.

SCOOP 64

My local GAA just lost its roof ,(Enniscorthy co Wexford).

Pintman Paddy Losty

Still fine in Dublin. Just a blustery afternoon. Seems like the east coast is escaping anyy major winds.

liamo

mdwexford wrote: »

All schools colleges and crèche to stay closed tomorrow. Dept of education confirms.

Not true, as far as I can tell. The Dept's website is advising (from yesterday) that all schools, colleges and creches will be closed tomorrow, Monday 16th. That's today now.

raiders11

Donegal starting to get blustery now:(

Lissavane

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

There are still planes taking off at Dublin Airport and flying over built up areas!
People are advised to stay indoors but planes are still taking off!
I don't get it?

You don't get because you're not a pilot.

ibarelycare

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Still absolutely fine here in Dublin. Small bit blustery but nothing crazy.

There are multiple trees down across the city and county so evidently not "fine".

stevek93

Lights flicking for a bit greater Dublin now power is gone.

murpho999

Strong Life in Dublin wrote: »

source? I don't understand the logic behind this, the storm will be over by 7.

It may not be true but it is likely as the following may apply.

There could be structural damage to the school.
Heating systems may not be working.
Water may not be connected.
There may be flooding.
There may be no electrictity.
Roads may be impassable due to debris.
Public transport may not be running.

_Dara_

Sam Quentin wrote: »

Met Eireann seem to have got the timing spot on. Some egits on here 3,4 and 5am this morning dismissing and basically laughing at the weather reports.. I consider this(right now)a quite dangerous storm.. North East Louth area.

In fairness, I think everyone knew that they were know-nothing-know-it-alls.

average_runner

Colby Tall Shootout wrote: »

I'm a teacher. We've heard nothing and get no extra information beyond the same press releases everyone else gets. I doubt it.

Neighbor was in our house show the update on the teachers whats app group.

Need to assess if any structural damage in the morning.

r93kaey5p2izun

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Still fine in Dublin. Just a blustery afternoon. Seems like the east coast is escaping anyy major winds.

A lot of trees down already though!

marvin80

Captain Snow wrote: »

ESB crews will be flat out

Could takes days before everyone has their electricity back

SusieBlue

All calm and dry here in cork with patches of sunshine.

Apparently this is because we're currently in the eye of the storm, people have a false sense of security, loads on my snapchat now out and about saying 'what was the big deal' but round 2 is about to start.

ThisRegard

mdwexford wrote: »

All schools colleges and crèche to stay closed tomorrow. Dept of education confirms.

I don't think they did.

redsteveireland

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

Looking that way, but it would not surprise me if there was a bit of a kick as that low moves north of our region, but at this stage, looking like the worst will be soon over for us.

Increase in the sustained winds now, driving rain as well. Glad I'm not out driving as I normally would be at this time.