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Atlantic Storm Watch 2014: February/March

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    #1202
    mike65
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    Waterford in the clear, is that it?


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    #1203
    delw
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    Heavy driving rain,not looking forward to have to go out in it


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    #1204
    Iancar29
    Registered Users Posts: 5,068 ✭✭✭Iancar29


    Some hefty rainfall rates if these are accurate , radar can have trouble in this big frontal rain events.

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    Dark reds are 25mm + / hour


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    #1205
    goat2
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    mike65 wrote: »
    Waterford in the clear, is that it?

    it has not started yet,
    i think we are about to get a beating this evening,
    needle on barometer is not on way up yet, when that starts going up, the wind will start.
    needle low at moment


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    #1206
    goat2
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    there was not a leaf moving 10 minuits ago, but they are starting to shake now


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    #1207
    Birdster
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    Craigels wrote: »
    Relatively calm here on limerick, is it the calm before the storm or are we been given a break for once

    Just wondering the same thing myself..........


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    #1208
    Hoof_Hearted
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    Lashing rain and wild wind here - the birds are having skit by the looks of it though!


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    #1209
    miss no stars
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    So the front of our house faces south... The long side of it faces east. Directly east of the property boundary is a field full of old trees in very waterlogged ground. Strange sounds being heard at the moment, hoping it's odd sounding thunder!


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    #1210
    fontenoy7
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭fontenoy7


    This type of weather is depressing... you only get wet snow from a westerly direction anyway...to get any meaningful snow you have to have an east/northeast set-up.


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    #1211
    lolie
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    Rain all morning has turned to sleet here now.
    Not as blustery as earlier.


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    #1212
    Rock Lesnar
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    Its absolutely bucketing down here for the last hour, ive escaped flooding so far this winter, not sure how long that will last if this keeps up.


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    #1213
    Smidge
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    miss no stars wrote: »
    So the front of our house faces south... The long side of it faces east. Directly east of the property boundary is a field full of old trees in very waterlogged ground. Strange sounds being heard at the moment, hoping it's odd sounding thunder!

    It is a worrying time for a lot of folks with trees around their property.
    Lots of high winds the last few months and now a lot of rain makes for very loose trees :eek:


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    #1214
    Yoghurt87
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭Yoghurt87


    Elmer Blooker wrote: »
    There won't be tidal flooding tonight in Cork, the wind will be westerly by tonight and the storm depression will nave moved NE reducing the risk of a tidal storm surge. I think the greatest risk of flooding in Cork city centre is now with E/SE gales and pressure at it's lowest but I've no idea what time high tide is in Cork?

    I am relatively new to reading charts, so apologies in advance for my ignorance! I'm just looking at the Met eireann short range charts and trying to reconcile these with the comment above. It looks to me as if the centre of the system will pass over the south coast at Kerry and Cork from 6pm-8pm, with stronger gusts and possibly squalls to follow judging by the tight gradients behind it. With high tide in Cork at 18.35 and high tide in Limerick at 18.49, I'd have thought further flooding in these areas is a strong possibility later this evening? Would be very happy to stand corrected on this.

    As an aside, thanks so much to all on the Weather forum and this thread in particular for the fascinating input and discussion over the last couple of months - now back to lurking :o.


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    #1215
    Frigga_92
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    We're heading to Cork tomorrow and staying in the Clarion which is right on the water. I'm just wondering if anyone has any local knowledge on the best place to park our bikes that will be close to the hotel so we can keep an eye on them but away from any potential flooding.
    There is parking at the hotel but I'm assuming that's underground and probably not the best idea?
    I'd really appreciate a reply if anyone has any suggestions.
    Thanks


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    #1216
    Iancar29
    Registered Users Posts: 5,068 ✭✭✭Iancar29


    Birdster wrote: »
    Just wondering the same thing myself..........

    Yous are under the low centre now , wont get much worse , just more rain perhaps.


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    #1217
    CB19Kevo
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    26sdrawkcab wrote: »
    We're heading to Cork tomorrow and staying in the Clarion which is right on the water. I'm just wondering if anyone has any local knowledge on the best place to park our bikes that will be close to the hotel so we can keep an eye on them but away from any potential flooding.
    There is parking at the hotel but I'm assuming that's underground and probably not the best idea?
    I'd really appreciate a reply if anyone has any suggestions.
    Thanks

    Clarion underground carpark has never flooded as far as i am aware, I have worked in the hotel in the past.
    Then again,You never know what could happen and yes it is right on the riverside.


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    #1218
    Hoof_Hearted
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    It's come to something when the AA warn us of Dry conditions :Dhttp://www.theaa.ie/AA/AA-Roadwatch/Story.aspx?id=23179


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    #1219
    MichealD
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    zerks wrote: »
    Posted in the Wexford forum that the Slaney is rising but all the sandbags that were deployed for the last threat have been removed,I've a feeling the town won't be so lucky this time.

    Tonights tide will be below this mornings and by evening wind should have changed to a more westerly direction so less chance of a significant tidal surge.

    Saturday morning is the highest tide of the current cycle which might cause an issue up river in Enniscorthy if there was more continuous rain upstream in Wexford/Carlow. That said level of river at Enniscorthy is over a metre below the level which gave cause for concern last Wednesday. We'll have a better idea of the amount of rainfall this afternoon but I think we'd need a lot more before flooding would be an issue.


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    #1220
    Happyman42
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    Heaving landing snow here in Monaghan/Cavan


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    #1221
    red_bairn
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    Hoof_Hearted wrote: »
    It's come to something when the AA warn us of Dry conditions :Dhttp://www.theaa.ie/AA/AA-Roadwatch/Story.aspx?id=23179

    My friend's dad said that it can actually be lethal on the roads when it dries up after a rain shower. There is some grime on the road that can cause accidents. This could be the reason for the warning. :s


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    #1222
    PauloMN
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    Smidge wrote: »
    It is a worrying time for a lot of folks with trees around their property.
    Lots of high winds the last few months and now a lot of rain makes for very loose trees :eek:

    Yep, I think a lot of weakened trees will come down today in this wind.

    Take care folks!


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    #1223
    Gonzo
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    clearing up now all of a sudden and breaks in the clouds and feeling milder over past few minutes. Temperatures are into double figures over parts of Cork and Kerry and these temperatures are spreading north so any snow in low lying parts of the north and west won't last long.


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    #1224
    snaps
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    Hooter23 wrote: »
    Sky news- prince harry & william are helping with sandbags (no comment):rolleyes:

    Good for morale, even if they just done a walk around, but problem is the press focus on them and not what's going on around them.
    Say what you want about the Brits, but my god they have it bad. Something you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.


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    #1225
    Rock Lesnar
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    I can see clearly now the Rain has gone, i can see all obstacles.....ah ye know the rest.

    Brightening up and rapidly getting milder now, enjoy the snow while it lasts, Floods are sure to follow.


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    #1226
    Iancar29
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    Some strikes near Omagh .

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    #1227
    eireannBEAR
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    Ah haha i laugh in your face storm....

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    #1228
    DOCARCH
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    Dry here now with even a glimpse of sun. 14.4mm of rain this morning.


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    #1229
    vicwatson
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    How is Kilkenny and environs today people?


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    #1230
    Spanish Eyes
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    Well right this minute, the sun is out, all is calm and lovely. I can get to the bottom of the garden to retrieve the pots with the daffs all blooming!

    But for how long?

    Hope rest of the country is getting some respite.

    Am in Dublin.


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    #1231
    DOCARCH
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    Looks like that band of showers coming up from the south are intensifying. Dry here for about half an hour. Light rain again now.


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