Atlantic Storm Watch: December 2013

QNH now 980 at Knock.falling very quick.

moderate turbulence between 14,000ft and 23,000ft for aircraft departing Knock.

I know us southeners are to escape the worst of it but I am hopein for some nice lightning strikes through the evening.....stay safe all up in the northwest.

ureds wrote: »

Wind has actually died down here in West Mayo!

Just got back in from it in Castlebar, seems to be getting stronger here and very wet now, very oppressive feel to the air here, its weird.

Looks nice on satellite.

http://www.sat24.com/

For anyone wondering, strongest winds will be in the area south of the center.

http://www.sat24.com/?culture=en

3 lightning strikes already in the last hour have hit land.

mickger844posts wrote: »

Rain started here in Waterford City. I know conditions not expected to be that bad here but the wind is gusting to 60km/h. For the red warning area's i feel an historic weather day in the making.

www.waterfordcityweather.com

If the winds are already gusting to 60km/h in Waterford then expect those gusts to increase significantly later. Its getting very gusty here in north Sligo. I just went for a walk along the beach and its getting rough. I know its not scientific but there is a strange feeling with this wind. Its getting right into sheltered areas like behind sheds etc and blowing out leaves and twigs bits of rubbish etc that have been there for years!! The gusts seem to be from all directions at the moment. Some gusts are near gale force. Anyway we have stocked up on candles and gas cylinders. Power is bound to go tonight.

snowstorm2013 wrote: »

I know its not scientific but there is a strange feeling with this wind.

Seen a Robin hopping around a bush out the back about 10 mins ago. First one I have seen in ages. Bird of omen? Very dull here in Galway despite relatively high cloud base. Spits of rain. SSE 10 kt 978.5 hPa falling quickly.

Wind picking up here in Sligo the last 30 mins.

Gonna be a bad one for sure.

Waves in Strandhill will be phenomenal, and if it's coupled with the storm surge, could be a bit of flooding. Definitely at Gibraltar point, but a few weeks ago, there was a high tide and a decent wind, and I'd never seen the Garavogue so high, wonder if this could send it higher still, maybe flood Quay street area. Would take a lot but you never know.

maquiladora wrote: »

Looks nice on satellite.

http://www.sat24.com/

For anyone wondering, strongest winds will be in the area south of the center.

Hi Maq..thanks for the progress updates. Is it following it's expected path?

Gusty now in Sligo town, doesmt feel like anything out of the ordinary.
Yet.

The entire western and northern seaboard is clear of any visible (AIS) shipping.

Only a rescue helicopter (SAR1112) seen on Marinetraffic 20 mins ago.