Strong winds Sunday evening/night, Oct 5/6th

Should we have a level one or even a level two given the potential for tree damage and dirsuptions to morning commutes?

Would say level one west and level two east based more on what the infrastructure can withstand than any actual differences in wind speeds.

System is developing rather than moving in, so at this hour max wind gusts further west are only around 40 knots, gradient will tighten up when the front reaches Ireland tonight. Expect some peak gusts in the 57-62 knot range (40-45 at more sheltered inland stations).

High tides overnight are timed for about 02-03h on the south coast and somewhat earlier (23h) around Dublin. Would say that the south coast high tides will probably peak early and run 0.5-0.8 metres above tide tables, east coast might peak late and run 0.3-0.6 metres above. Some minor coastal inundation is possible, although not a major storm surge. Wind direction is not conducive to much of a variation on the west coast, in fact, parts of Mayo could see a lower water level than usual at the low tides this evening. The moon is not full for three more days but it does reach perigee on Monday so the tidal range is running rather high by tonight.

I don't have access to ferry schedules but Rosslare could expect peak wind and offshore wave conditions around 0100h, Dublin to Holyhead crossing would see peak wind and waves around 0300h. Hopefully those times would not coincide with sailings.

Pacing Mule wrote: »

So why is this thread so quiet ? Normally this close to a level 2 "event" there is loads of chatter about it.

It hasn't really started yet

Edit: Power went for a minute there.

Good evening all!! heard rumours of a little breeze about to hit Ireland so thought I would come out of hibernation! How are all you good folks doing. Thanks for the link Irish1967, that will be a handy one for storm watch.

The charts look interesting and since I am making my way from North Leitrim to Cork at stupid o'clock in the morning, it promises to be an exciting night of weather watching.

This evenings luton-knock flight is currently delayed and is expected at knock at 2205. will be nice and windy by then up at Knock!. one to keep an eye on later.

Really picking up here (ennis for those of you on phones)
Very gusty and very wet!

Evening all. Its definitely kicked off here in West cork, just spent the last 30 mins clearing a downpipe that hasnt seen water in weeks..."soaked" doesnt do justice to my current state.

Yup, very windy here in north cork now, rain battering against the windows, house shaking from the wind, hope it eases off soon, and power better not be gone for love hate at 9 30!!!!

Planet X wrote: »

Hasn't hit Dublin yet.....:)

It has got very gusty here in North a Dublin in the last hour. Surprised it has picked up so much so early.

Lashing rain here in Mullingar.