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Storm Lorenzo Chat Thread.

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The suggestion was made earlier in the 'Lorenzo' thread to open up a separate thread for general discussion on this potential storm. I think this is a good idea as that thread is now incorporating both technical discussion and more banterish posts, which is making it harder to follow.

It is probably best if we keep the original thread where more technical discussions & charts etc can take place to allow people to have a quicker access to the latest thoughts on the storm, and keep this one for more general chit chat and reports etc.

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Loughc

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

This storm sucks so far. No wind or rain yet, and sky is still blue. Where is the black clouds and creatures coming out of the mist?? Am I gonna have to change my plans and actually go to work tomorrow?? Very disappointing.

You know nothing is due to hit until noon tomorrow. And yes work for everyone tomorrow and Friday

Laurali

Graces7 wrote: »

That figures.. all is safely away and tidied here. nothing that can blow. Last bad storm blew out the door and a window from the ruined house next to me. And some of the flat roof. Made an awful crash. Will stay in whatever crashes out there! This is a sturdy structure.

Graces7, have you disclosed where you are on the West coast? Looks like you could be in for a very rocky time out there depending on where you are.

L

Storm 10

Large cruise liner bound for Florida has been going North and South off the Azores since yesterday riding out the storm

NabyLadistheman

So upset I missed Grace's poem

Graces7

NIMAN wrote: »

Just heard Evelyn say the islands along the west coast will get the worst.

Stay safe Graces.

That figures.. all is safely away and tidied here. nothing that can blow. Last bad storm blew out the door and a window from the ruined house next to me. And some of the flat roof. Made an awful crash. Will stay in whatever crashes out there! This is a sturdy structure.

limericklad87

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Warnings should be given in relation to vicinity of event and not by county.

How can you determine vicinity?

Man Vs ManUre

This storm sucks so far. No wind or rain yet, and sky is still blue. Where is the black clouds and creatures coming out of the mist?? Am I gonna have to change my plans and actually go to work tomorrow?? Very disappointing.

[Deleted User]

irishgeo wrote: »

Distance from what?

The should do it by townland or electoral area.

From wherever the main impact is.

Take Leitrim for example. It has an Atlantic coastline but stretches inland. A red warning may be necessary in area near the coast but the majority of the county wouldn’t need the red. Usually, as above

Leitrim is forgotten about completely.

Warnings should be given in relation to vicinity of event and not by county.

Storm 10

easypazz wrote: »

Similar conditions in London and loads of other places. What is your point?

We are expecting a bit of strongish wind, nothing more.

When you live on an Island off the West Coast I don't think you can compare what you are saying

JDD

I get the feeling this will be nothing more than a bit of wind, with a storm surge on the west coast. I'm in Dublin and I'd say the weather yesterday was probably worse then what's its going to be tomorrow. I love a good weather incident, but this will be a damp squib. Even the lads over on the technical thread say they think the wind warning will be downgraded.

Kamili

easypazz wrote: »

Similar conditions in London and loads of other places. What is your point?

We are expecting a bit of strongish wind, nothing more.

Jees Louise - you could do with some of that calm.

aisling86

easypazz wrote: »

Similar conditions in London and loads of other places. What is your point?

We are expecting a bit of strongish wind, nothing more.

Is there a need to be so rude?
There's alot of people after jumping into the weather forum over Lorenzo, please be more respectful of long time posters in this forum.

easypazz

Graces7 wrote: »

It is so unearthly QUIET still, as if holding its breath. #

Similar conditions in London and loads of other places. What is your point?

We are expecting a bit of strongish wind, nothing more.

Cantona's Collars

easypazz wrote: »

The expectation now when there is any bit of storm hype is a free day off and your employer is expected to pay for it. That's all people care about, the possibility of a free day off.

The last couple of occasions didn't see me get paid,they said they would...if we worked in the time.

Graces7

endainoz wrote: »

Good too see them upright! There will be no fear of the animals, they'll always be smart enough to find shelter. My cattle test reading on Friday morning will be interesting!

These here are so well cared for. and they will be taken in before the bad weather hits.

It is so unearthly QUIET still, as if holding its breath. #

ednwireland

Storm 10 wrote: »

Have to agree with that Sligo is included yet it's right next to Donegal I can never understand their thinking , surely storm force winds can cross the borders, also why don't they start down at Cork and work North instead of the way it's posted.

hate to be pedantic (but love it when i get the opportunity !)

donegal is not next to sligo leitrim is in the way :P

Loughc

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm gonna guess that cycling to work tomorrow is out of the question....

Why? Where you cycling on the West coastline? Otherwise you'll be grand.

irishgeo

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Said it a couple of years ago but I think they need to tweak the warning vicinities. Doing it by county is stupid and should be done by distance.

Distance from what?

The should do it by townland or electoral area.

[Deleted User]

Said it a couple of years ago but I think they need to tweak the warning vicinities. Doing it by county is stupid and should be done by distance.

endainoz

Graces7 wrote: »

thanks and please worry not!
everyone including myself is overtired

Thought you all might enjoy seeing an UPRIGHT island cow, if you remember the posts way back!

Good too see them upright! There will be no fear of the animals, they'll always be smart enough to find shelter. My cattle test reading on Friday morning will be interesting!

Storm 10

Samsgirl wrote: »

Love how Lorenzo will respect county borders and not stray over them. Orange in Limerick, I'm 5 kms from Limerick border into Tipp and about 10kms from Cork one. Sound of it.

Have to agree with that Sligo is included yet it's right next to Donegal I can never understand their thinking , surely storm force winds can cross the borders, also why don't they start down at Cork and work North instead of the way it's posted.

73bc61lyohr0mu

I have to drive a large van from Limerick City to Dublin at 1am on Friday morning and then down to Tralee. It's gonna be an interesting drive..

Kamili

Graces7 wrote: »

Thought you all might enjoy seeing an UPRIGHT island cow, if you remember the posts way back!

Upright Island Cow looks most concerned!

Kamili

easypazz wrote: »

Surely its an employees choice to go to work on a red warning or stay at home without pay?

Not when your boss tells you to be in or else.

https://www.thejournal.ie/storm-ophelia-work-guidelines-3689993-Nov2017/

One of the comments on that:

My partner’s company sent an email out stating that only people travelling from outside Co. Dublin were excused from work, anyone else not showing up would face disciplinary action. All well and good saying employees should stand up for themselves, but would you rather the threat of dismissal, appeal, WRC meetings and potential unfair dismissal suit or just take the chance and drive to work?

MidMan25

Samsgirl wrote: »

Love how Lorenzo will respect county borders and not stray over them. Orange in Limerick, I'm 5 kms from Limerick border into Tipp and about 10kms from Cork one. Sound of it.

Common sense applies FFS. The same can be said about elevation, exposure to the wind direction etc etc. It’s a general guideline for your area.

Graces7

endainoz wrote: »

I tried to support you all the way Grace, but they took down my comment too. I also saw some condacending stuff thrown out that weren't too nice, ah well. Please keep us updated if you can all the same!

thanks and please worry not!
everyone including myself is overtired

Thought you all might enjoy seeing an UPRIGHT island cow, if you remember the posts way back!

[Deleted User]

I'm gonna guess that cycling to work tomorrow is out of the question....

easypazz

skinny90 wrote: »

No but if they were to get injured as a result of ignoring said red warning then there would be a liability issue

Surely its an employees choice to go to work on a red warning or stay at home without pay?

endainoz

Graces7 wrote:

summarised but not as good as the original! sorry!

I tried to support you all the way Grace, but they took down my comment too. I also saw some condacending stuff thrown out that weren't too nice, ah well. Please keep us updated if you can all the same!

Samsgirl

Love how Lorenzo will respect county borders and not stray over them. Orange in Limerick, I'm 5 kms from Limerick border into Tipp and about 10kms from Cork one. Sound of it.