Storm Darragh : Fri 6th /Sat 7th Dec 2024

Your environment is used to strong winds from the west or south west. So previously solid objects including trees might be more inclined to break apart or fall.

If I was driving myself I would. But getting a lift and they’re very nervous about going now there’s red!

This mornings GFS has backed off a small bit on the winds for the west and nw coast. showing higher winds for the east coasting, in fact if they have red for the west then they should have red for Dublin going by the latest gfs charts

Not to go too off topic but the Late Late Show (Regular and toy show) are broadcast live. It's not pre-recorded. For the toy show, some segments are pre-recorded, usually on the day of broadcast, however the show is a live event. Not sure where on earth that you heard that it's not a live show.

Isn't a red warning, stay at home or shelter until it's passed? The red comes into effect at 10 tonight so maybe err on the side of caution and skip it. I'd be surprised if the event isn't curtailed or cancelled now anyway?? It's flat calm now and seems silly but in 12 hours all changes.

Yeah. See the person I’m getting a lift wouldn’t be able to collect me till around 11 so I think I’ll cancel it. Wouldn’t mind but have hair and makeup booked! Would be raging to get them done only for the party to then be cancelled lol

Thanks for your updates as ever Meterorite58. Need to keep a close eye on this one alright as could be very damaging gusts almost anywhere.

They can't make up excuses that aren't covered in the T&Cs. Unless you can find an insurance T&Cs that says they don't cover it, it's covered.

Look on the bright side,you'll be dolled up and looking well for the Toy show.

I'm supposed to be meeting friends in town this evening, I live within 5 mins walk of the pub but am in two minds,I'd say a few will be cancelling anyway.

For those bothered about the toy show. Maybe charge your phones, laptops, tablets, power banks and hope the masts dont get blown away, also have candles.

I say a very small percentage don't have that equipment in the house. Most have multiples of them.

My power went for 2 days in dublin last year. With a gas stove and all of the above it was great. Also the kids and other half went to her mothers so it was double great!

Is this a wind event only or can we expect torrential rain also ?

Worst of winds for most at night so hopefully keeps people safe.

Premier League leaders Liverpool could see their lead down to 4 points by end of weekend as can't see Merseyside Derby being played in 85mph winds.

Its not a set time. As soon as the data points to the extension of a Red, and the senior forecasters concur, they will call it.

Very likely Wexford and Wicklow will go Red at some point this afternoon. Perhaps neighbouring coastal counties too.

i was fine with the storm till you said that.