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

Strong Life in Dublin · 16-10-2017 02:58PM

Lissavane wrote: »

JOe Duffy just reported that a man has been killed in a chainsaw accident in Tipperary while clearing a felled tree. RIP.

Jesus why would he use a chainsaw in a hurricane

deandean · 16-10-2017 02:58PM

I took a spin up to Howth summit (as you do in the middle of a storm). It it was wild! In the few minutes I was there, I recorded a peak wind speed of 47.8 knots which is 86 km/h. It was almost impossible to stand.

Alun · 16-10-2017 02:58PM

fjon wrote: »

Power gone in parts of Bray.

Still ok where I am in Bray but Virgin broadband has been down for a while.

Icyseanfitz · 16-10-2017 02:58PM

tralee has gotten nothing to be honest, calmed down to a "normal windy" day now

jimmynokia · 16-10-2017 02:58PM

I this lightning or light effects,take at dublin airport today pulled from twitter https://twitter.com/SeanHassett/status/919916752863154176

mickmackey1 · 16-10-2017 02:59PM

Widdershins wrote: »

It would be appreciated if someone could confirm whether it's true that it's ''swinging round to the SW''

No that's the wind direction, not the location.

AidoEirE · 16-10-2017 02:59PM

Still gusty in around galway, how i still have internet and power i dont know. Ive the back up on the go anyway

Discodog · 16-10-2017 02:59PM

Widdershins wrote: »

It would be appreciated if someone could confirm whether it's true that it's ''swinging round to the SW'' esp Clare/Limerick as there are people considering going to work this afternoon. It has been less than severe up to now.

The technical page is broken

The eye is well past & the wind has changed to the WSW but the storm is not over. We may still get severe gusts

Lissavane · 16-10-2017 02:59PM

ice.cube wrote: »

People after jumping off the diving board here in Salthill in the last 15 minutes. Very rough here atm.

Let them. They have no respect for their lives. BUT no attempt should be made to rescue these eejits if they get in trouble. I understand the Gardai were there and advised them to go home.

Kermit.de.frog · 16-10-2017 03:00PM

https://twitter.com/NaomiOhReally/status/919924085852987393

murpho999 · 16-10-2017 03:00PM

ice.cube wrote: »

People after jumping off the diving board here in Salthill in the last 15 minutes. Very rough here atm.

They should be arrested and fined.

gline · 16-10-2017 03:00PM

I heard power is out in parts of Crumlin in Dublin.

Mental Mickey · 16-10-2017 03:00PM

Windy in D20 but no rain.

Trebor176 · 16-10-2017 03:00PM

Very windy now in Clondalkin. The lid off our next door neighbour's meter has just blown off. It's on the side wall between the two houses.

Doltanian · 16-10-2017 03:01PM

Winds eased down here in Kerry I think the worst is over for us.

Den Creed · 16-10-2017 03:01PM

Just regained internet access (even if its only 3G) winds much calmer now and I'm 200 metres above sea level in east Kerry, does anyone know when it might be safe to go outside?

Neamhshuntasach · 16-10-2017 03:01PM

I've 3 empty bins that usually go for a hop in some breezy weather. Haven't budged at all here in Malahide. Meant to take them into the garage but haven't needed to yet. For the parts of Dublin i've been in today don't see what the red warning is about.

GhostyMcGhost · 16-10-2017 03:01PM

Bambi wrote: »

Power going in Dublin?

I've stuck the dinner now on just in case...

How would we know if the power will go or not?

TitianGerm · 16-10-2017 03:02PM

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

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

David's town?

Knex* · 16-10-2017 03:02PM

Bright and sunny but windy in D8. Can see Phoenix Park so will be interesting to watch the trees there if/when this picks up a bit more

redsteveireland · 16-10-2017 03:02PM

Some very strong gusts again now, forum is a bit fecked, random posts, double posts.....missing posts

Hooter23 · 16-10-2017 03:02PM

Very stormy in Galway city strong sustained winds

iLikeWaffles · 16-10-2017 03:02PM

Vary strong gusts coming more frequent in Dublin. Fecking feel it in the floor upstairs.

MJohnston · 16-10-2017 03:02PM

Widdershins wrote: »

It would be appreciated if someone could confirm whether it's true that it's ''swinging round to the SW'' esp Clare/Limerick as there are people considering going to work this afternoon. It has been less than severe up to now.

The technical page is broken

The storm itself is continuing on it's NE past, however I believe once the centre passes over, areas can expect that the wind direction will change rather rapidly to a South-westerly (remember that wind direction is always indicated by where the wind is coming from)

Lord Trollington · 16-10-2017 03:03PM

When are we expecting it to peak in Dublin?

Confucius say · 16-10-2017 03:03PM

does anyone know when winds are supposed to peak in Dublin, or have they already?

whiskeyman · 16-10-2017 03:03PM

Seems to really depend where you are in Dublin.
In our estate, it's fairly sheltered, so no damage or bad gusts to report.
Literally down the road has fallen trees etc...

cherryghost · 16-10-2017 03:03PM

Lost some roof tiles in Clondalkin

Samaris · 16-10-2017 03:03PM

I think the eye might be passing west Galway now. It's weirdly silent. Starting to get a bit of movement in the treetops again now, but they were dead still for about fifteen minutes.

murpho999 · 16-10-2017 03:04PM

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

I've 3 empty bins that usually go for a hop in some breezy weather. Haven't budged at all here in Malahide. Meant to take them into the garage but haven't needed to yet. For the parts of Dublin i've been in today don't see what the red warning is about.

Strange logic, how would you know when to take them in? Only when they blow away?

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