Storm Desmond - High Winds 4/5 December 2015

Mahogany Gaspipe · 04-12-2015 5:19pm

I'm in South Galway.
It only started rain about an hour ago and it isn't pouring down yet. If you went outside and did a lap of the house you wouldn't need to change out of wet clothes on your return.

Quite windy alright but IMO the strength of the wind certainly hasn't yet exceeded that of December 2013.
Put it this way, I can stick my head out of the SW facing second story bedroom window without having to pull it back inside in dramatic fashion.

Are we looking at 21:00 being the time peak wind speeds are forecast?

squarecircles · 04-12-2015 5:35pm

Between 9 and 11pm ,picking up again tomorrow to the same level

Oscar Bravo · 04-12-2015 5:36pm

anyone see the two lads jumping off the pier at Salthill on the tv3 news there. talk about crazy and stupid.

Storm 10 · 04-12-2015 5:41pm

Wind gusting 30 to 45 mph and a recent gust of 65 mph, very bad in Galway now Garda say the M6 motorway is now dangerous for high sided trucks and cars report wind is steering cars sideways, power line down in the City and local radio say it's very dangerous to walk in the City due wind. Stay safe out there.

wintear · 04-12-2015 5:43pm

Strong sustained winds and plenty of rain here in Kilcolgan. if 21:00 is the peak, its going to be a fun night.

DOCARCH · 04-12-2015 5:49pm

Getting windy here in Dublin, with strong/long gusts. Windier than I expected.

PLL · 04-12-2015 5:50pm

In an estate up on a hill just outside the city. Getting battered by winds. Feeling very December 2013 like. Went out to stock up on fuel for the fire and I'm dying with flu - wind completely knocked the breath out of me. Stay safe. Is it still only orange for wind? Feels very dangerous out there.

maquiladora · 04-12-2015 5:52pm

A few faults popping up on the ESB network now.

https://www.esb.ie/esb-networks/powercheck/

JCX BXC · 04-12-2015 5:52pm

Wild here in wide open west Clare. Slightly heavy rain with strong gusty winds.

MonkstownHoop · 04-12-2015 5:55pm

What is it expected to be like in Dublin around midday tomorrow? Thanks.

Pink One · 04-12-2015 6:06pm

maquiladora wrote: »

A few faults popping up on the ESB network now.

This isn't too far from me but it isn't too bad here yet but thanks for reminding me that I need to keep the kettle boiled for the tea

_Whimsical_ · 04-12-2015 6:07pm

I think this is definitely one of the worst evenings of wind in Galway city for a few years.Our back door opens outward and there is no way we can open it against the force of sustained strong winds for the last hour to secure things.There are tiles down of the roof. It is exceptional in my opinion.

cherryghost · 04-12-2015 6:17pm

maquiladora wrote: »

A few faults popping up on the ESB network now.

https://www.esb.ie/esb-networks/powercheck/

I count circa 700 at the mo

EDIT: Ok nvm, that escalated quickly.

Oscar Bravo · 04-12-2015 6:19pm

1800 reports....Malin head 58 knots, Mace head 57 knots....

JanuarySnowstor · 04-12-2015 6:41pm

Very windy in cork at the moment
Expect the orange wind warning to be expanded to southern areas later tonight

Kermit.de.frog · 04-12-2015 6:52pm

I'm one of those who tends not to agree with the naming of storms like this. On the one hand I understand the reasoning but this is outweighed for me by the fact it just feeds hysterical media nonsense.

Oneiric 3 · 04-12-2015 6:55pm

Mean wind speed analysis at the mo. Not that much difference around the country. Slightly less windy in the middle but that's about it.

LaGlisse · 04-12-2015 6:56pm

Storm 10 wrote: »

Picture from Galway City Tribune of Salthill, spot the swimmer needs head examined.

https://www.facebook.com/ConnachtTribune/photos/a.154527567936827.36001.148746965181554/984774164912159/?type=3&theater

ah for gods sake, most people swimming in Salthill know what they are at, ive gone swimming there in nsimilar winds, its as safe as a swimming spot gets.
Although i can see how it seems dangerous to the bedwetters on this thread who are "very scared" at a little bit more wind then usual

Hotblack Desiato · 04-12-2015 7:00pm

This is only a yellow warning for Dublin but this is definitely the worst wind of this winter. If I'd have known it was going to be this bad I'd have left the motorbike at home and taken the bus, but there was no indication on the radio it was going to be as bad as earlier this week never mind worse. Should've checked in here :rolleyes:

Large tree branch down at junction of Long Mile Rd / Naas Rd blocking a whole lane. Very hairy going over the M50 at Red Cow.

At lunchtime (wasn't too windy at ground level, Dublin city centre) an ATR42 turboprop flew directly overhead (the type Aer Lingus regional use, so big enough) and it was mad watching it flying along at a few thousand feet, nose pointed a good 20-25 degrees into the wind. Pointing in one direction but not flying in that direction!

gordongekko · 04-12-2015 7:03pm

LaGlisse wrote: »

ah for gods sake, most people swimming in Salthill know what they are at, ive gone swimming there in nsimilar winds, its as safe as a swimming spot gets.
Although i can see how it seems dangerous to the bedwetters on this thread who are "very scared" at a little bit more wind then usual

ah for god sake.

Mahogany Gaspipe · 04-12-2015 7:05pm

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

I'm one of those who tends not to agree with the naming of storms like this. On the one hand I understand the reasoning but this is outweighed for me by the fact it just feeds hysterical media nonsense.

There is a lot of hysteria for sure.

I find it very hard to imagine the situation described by a poster where they actually could not physically open the outside door for an hour due to the wind, useless the house is built on the summit of Benbaun.

Kermit.de.frog · 04-12-2015 7:06pm

LaGlisse wrote: »

ah for gods sake, most people swimming in Salthill know what they are at, ive gone swimming there in nsimilar winds, its as safe as a swimming spot gets.
Although i can see how it seems dangerous to the bedwetters on this thread who are "very scared" at a little bit more wind then usual

_Whimsical_ · 04-12-2015 7:06pm

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

I'm one of those who tends not to agree with the naming of storms like this. On the one hand I understand the reasoning but this is outweighed for me by the fact it just feeds hysterical media nonsense.

I can absolutely see your point. However this evening has made me realise just how important it is to be forewarned of wind events. I have relations whose kids went into town tonight after school and are not answering phones, it really it is hard enough for an adult to walk in a straightline here the last two hours. There are big Christmas lights down in Shop Street and blowing around dangerously. It is a while since we have a bad storm in Galway during hours where people of all ages are out going about their business. If people aren't careful this evening someone will be hurt.
It does seem less pressing when these things happen late at night but when they're going on during daytime normal hours you realise the real potential for serious trouble. Better to err on the side of caution in these instances I think.

_Whimsical_ · 04-12-2015 7:08pm

Mahogany Gaspipe wrote: »

There is a lot of hysteria for sure.

I find it very hard to imagine the situation described by a poster where they actually could not physically open the outside door for an hour due to the wind, useless the house is built on the summit of Benbaun.

I wrote that post, my house is in a housing estate, it's absolutely true . I don't see why you'd have reason to disbelieve me. It really has been very bad this evening, between 5 and 7 particularly!

FWVT · 04-12-2015 7:13pm

7 pm

Mace Head 44 gust 64 kts

maquiladora · 04-12-2015 7:15pm

A few reports of trees down on country roads already, but they are getting cleared quickly enough. Waterford, Roscommon, Donegal, Longford.

More intense rain moving in on the radar now.

Hal1 · 04-12-2015 7:16pm

Just noticed a station in Scotland reporting a gust of 130mph! and averaging 82mph. Well it's a summit station but still quite impressive none the less.

http://magicseaweed.com/Cairn-Gorm-Summit-Weather-Station/69187/

Here's the station itself on a calm day

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squarecircles · 04-12-2015 7:23pm

Lights flickering here in mayo,very strong gusts and torrential rain

maquiladora · 04-12-2015 7:34pm

moeblogs · 04-12-2015 7:34pm

squarecircles · 04-12-2015 7:38pm

Conditions in mayo

squarecircles · 04-12-2015 7:42pm

Just off now to walk the dog.NOT!!!

Larbre34 · 04-12-2015 7:50pm

A) its the dog i feel sorry for

Dont feed the trolls. They will be washed out from under the bridge tomorrow anyway.

Kermit.de.frog · 04-12-2015 7:53pm

Meanwhile in the west...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFwatKASjko

Kermit.de.frog · 04-12-2015 7:55pm

squarecircles wrote: »

Conditions in mayo

LaGlisse · 04-12-2015 7:57pm

squarecircles wrote: »

Conditions in mayo

Jesus man ,stay safe. Terrifying

DOCARCH · 04-12-2015 8:04pm

LaGlisse wrote: »

Jesus man ,stay safe. Terrifying

@LaGlisse Stop taking the p**s, or, you can take a break from this forum.

Hooter23 · 04-12-2015 8:04pm

Pretty strong gusts in Galway now

Discodog · 04-12-2015 8:06pm

I am about to walk my dogs along the shore West of Galway. I would take the hand held anemometer with me but I doubt if it's waterproof

Barna77 · 04-12-2015 8:16pm

Oscar Bravo wrote: »

anyone see the two lads jumping off the pier at Salthill on the tv3 news there. talk about crazy and stupid.

Saw that.

Muppets

Meteorite58 · 04-12-2015 8:16pm

Steady wind all day from the SW here in Ardfert, currently 10 min avg 32 kph, recent gust 67.6 kph ( plenty of gusts over 60 kph )

Rain 4.6mm , Steady light since 18.00

Storm 10 · 04-12-2015 8:19pm

Christmas lights down in shop st Galway its very stormy here now, take care

monster1 · 04-12-2015 8:21pm

Lightning spotted in roscommon according to the mammy

Kermit.de.frog · 04-12-2015 8:22pm

monster1 wrote: »

Lightning spotted in roscommon according to the mammy

They were the Christmas lights from Galway city.

Storm 10 · 04-12-2015 8:23pm

Galway City like a ghost town

Christmas lights down

https://www.facebook.com/Griffinsbakery/photos/a.334850153983.152363.62850293983/10153926983128984/?type=3&theater

LaGlisse · 04-12-2015 8:29pm

Barna77 wrote: »

Saw that.

Muppets

How are they muppets. They are probably one of the group who swim there every single day, no matter the weather. Used to do it myself when i lived there. Perfectly safe

JanuarySnowstor · 04-12-2015 8:30pm

Barna77 wrote: »

Saw that.

Muppets

Perhaps the muppets are tv3 for showing it

I noticed they said it was the first red issued by met eireann which of course is inaccurate
The first red for rainfall yes but at least 2 reds have been issued in last 12 months

gordongekko · 04-12-2015 8:31pm

Storm 10 wrote: »

Galway City like a ghost town

Christmas lights down

https://www.facebook.com/Griffinsbakery/photos/a.334850153983.152363.62850293983/10153926983128984/?type=3&theater

There's a good few around. Traffic is steady but certainly not a ghost town but I haven't ventured down shop street yet.

Oneiric 3 · 04-12-2015 8:41pm

Winds seem to be on a gradual decrease here over the last 30 mins or so, gone from a 'rough' to a 'blustery' evening.

JanuarySnowstor · 04-12-2015 8:42pm

I posted earlier that the winds could be the main feature around cork and that an orange would pbly happen at some point tonight

Looks like this is happening as rte reporting 3000 without power primarily West cork

Storm Desmond - High Winds 4/5 December 2015

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