Gales/Stormy Conditions in Connacht & Ulster Dec 10-11th

DOCARCH · 10-12-2014 6:52am

Wave height now 13m at the M4 bouy (in Donegal Bay).

mountainy man · 10-12-2014 7:04am

There has been a bit of a lull in the wind since about 2am but is starting to pick up a little now. Not heard any thunder.

Tactical · 10-12-2014 8:33am

mountainy man wrote: »

There has been a bit of a lull in the wind since about 2am but is starting to pick up a little now. Not heard any thunder.

Lull in winds here in West Limerick since my last report.

The course of the night was pretty much in line with the forecast as far as I could tell.

irish1967 · 10-12-2014 9:01am

High tide now in Donegal Town - Live webcam
http://www.donegalbaywaterbus.com/webcam/

tylercollins · 10-12-2014 9:23am

It seems almost to calm in Derry here to warrant the yellow/amber warnings from Met Office UK. To me this is just a typical winter day with nothing out of the ordinary.

There is the odd squally shower, but that's all I've seen so far.

Stuck inside a room with no view now so won't be able to see anything until end of the day.

ronnie3585 · 10-12-2014 9:31am

The 0700 reading from the K5 buoy is giving a wave height of over 52ft:eek:

maquiladora · 10-12-2014 9:32am

Waves up to 15.2m at M4 now.

shmaupel · 10-12-2014 9:52am

Strongest gust of 76 mph in the last hour. Hail shower at the minute.

Will peep out later for some photos of waves!

(South Donegal, on the shore)

snaps · 10-12-2014 9:58am

Since I moved from Mayo to Southern Poland, I'm jealous of these Atlantic storms! I have to put up with hot sunny summers and cold snowy winters here:-) Has this storm panned out like forecast or is it a bit of a let down? It looked quite impressive on the charts!
As the front moves across Europe (Currently over Germany) it should hit our cold air (Currently -5c) and produce some more snow to top up what we already have!

eastmayo · 10-12-2014 10:02am

Well I live beside airport and the wind was stronger yesterday,maybe it will get stronger

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 10-12-2014 10:43am

If you watched Sky News you would think the world is coming to an end :rolleyes:

Steve F · 10-12-2014 10:58am

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

If you watched Sky News you would think the world is coming to an end :rolleyes:

I've just heard on the radio...they've taken the roads in Ted!

maquiladora · 10-12-2014 10:58am

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

If you watched Sky News you would think the world is coming to an end :rolleyes:

Why would you be watching Sky News at all :P

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 10-12-2014 10:59am

Steve F wrote: »

I've just heard on the radio...they've taken the roads in Ted!

The graphics are all WEATHER BOMB and PHENOMONAL WAVES

Gotta love em !

Tom Cruises Left Nut · 10-12-2014 10:59am

maquiladora wrote: »

Why would you be watching Sky News at all :P

It was on in the canteen in work :pac:

<_<

>_>

Larbre34 · 10-12-2014 11:12am

Speaking of Sky News, Adam Boulton was reading the headlines at 8pm last night and he said over a sequence of high waves...

"800 m.p.h. winds due to batter Britain!!" I suspect that woke a few Scots up

Meanwhile the larger Ferries are leaving Dublin as normal at the moment, wind gusting F:9 on the bay, I suspect Holyhead will be a welcome sight

shmaupel · 10-12-2014 11:37am

3 hours after full tide and no sign of it receding.

Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal.

tylercollins · 10-12-2014 11:39am

Well I've booked a half day at work and I've got it confirmed

Heading to the north coast in 1 hour woohoo!

ronnie3585 · 10-12-2014 11:40am

Looking wild in Enniscrone at the minute - http://myipstream.com/thelighthouse

It's cleared up into a half decent day in Galway.

Graces7 · 10-12-2014 11:42am

Swathes of heavy rain sweeping in... poor wee dog got caught in it and is now hiding somewhere and I know how she feels... air is white with water

eastmayo · 10-12-2014 12:01pm

ronnie3585 wrote: »

Looking wild in Enniscrone at the minute - http://myipstream.com/thelighthouse

It's cleared up into a half decent day in Galway.

Ya iam in enniscrone,some nice waves here

ironkiwi · 10-12-2014 12:11pm

Is it worth making a trip to Mullaghmore Co Sligo to get a few pics of the waves?

P_1 · 10-12-2014 12:15pm

Quick Q wind wise for Dublin? Should I walk or cycle to work, wind's grand now but slightly concerned about the speed of them later.

Max Carr · 10-12-2014 12:23pm

I am flying from Liverpool to Eire at lunchtime today. Will I be okay???

Tactical · 10-12-2014 12:28pm

tylercollins wrote: »

Well I've booked a half day at work and I've got it confirmed Heading to the north coast in 1 hour woohoo!

Pic's please

barney 20v · 10-12-2014 12:28pm

Max Carr wrote: »

I am flying from Liverpool to Eire at lunchtime today. Will I be okay???

That wrecks my head.....

The One Doctor · 10-12-2014 12:29pm

Max Carr wrote: »

I am flying from Liverpool to Eire at lunchtime today. Will I be okay???

No, the aircraft will be torn apart by a tornado. Bring a parachute and a spare pair of underwear.

Tactical · 10-12-2014 12:34pm

Max Carr wrote: »

I am flying from Liverpool to Eire at lunchtime today. Will I be okay???

If you're not used to strong headwinds, your arms may get a little tired....

Have you considered taking the trip aboard an aircraft instead? I hear they're the latest thing. You arrive at your destination far less tired than if you fly the route yourself

Tazio · 10-12-2014 12:35pm

Max Carr wrote: »

I am flying from Liverpool to Eire at lunchtime today. Will I be okay???

http://www.turbulenceforecast.com/europe.php

Max Carr · 10-12-2014 12:42pm

barney 20v wrote: »

That wrecks my head.....

What do you mean?

barney 20v · 10-12-2014 12:46pm

Max Carr wrote: »

What do you mean?

The "Eire" bit

Max Carr · 10-12-2014 12:55pm

barney 20v wrote: »

The "Eire" bit

Why? That's what it says on my passport.

VeVeX · 10-12-2014 1:02pm

Tactical wrote: »

If you're not used to strong headwinds, your arms may get a little tired

Thanks for that I really needed a laugh.

Tabnabs · 10-12-2014 1:27pm

14m waves off the coast of Donegal currently:

M4
62093 10 Dec
12:00 1012.7 279 34 gust 52 7.3 n/a n/a 13.4 14.0 11.1

http://www.met.ie/latest/buoy.asp

Pangea · 10-12-2014 1:40pm

Still very wild here in Donegal there doesn't seem to be any let up, impressive storm, I didn't think it would be this bad to be honest.

Max Carr · 10-12-2014 2:40pm

Plane really rocking about on the stand at Liverpool airport.

Joe Doe · 10-12-2014 2:54pm

Unless you're heading for the outer Heb's Maxine, it should be fine.

I'd take the lucky rabbits foot, bag of salt, water from lourdes, gps watch, garlic, something new, old and blue just to be on the safe side all the same.

shmaupel · 10-12-2014 2:54pm

Pangea wrote: »

Still very wild here in Donegal there doesn't seem to be any let up, impressive storm, I didn't think it would be this bad to be honest.

You're right Pangea. As bad as ever here right now in South Donegal.

squarecircles · 10-12-2014 3:21pm

earlier this morning, Roonagh pier Louisburgh

Timfy · 10-12-2014 3:25pm

Currently experiencing strong Easterly winds .... thanks to my weather station rotating 180 degrees! Not overly fanciful of getting up the ladder to fix it either!

Max Carr · 10-12-2014 3:41pm

Very rough trip. A lot of very scared passengers. We had a wing tip strike - practically a minor crash ! Not sure why planes are allowed fly in such dangerous conditions.

Xenji · 10-12-2014 3:43pm

Literally no let up in Castlebar for over 24 hours now, still getting very severe gusts.

squarecircles · 10-12-2014 4:34pm

shmaupel · 10-12-2014 5:57pm

Mullaghmore this evening.

Mint Sauce · 10-12-2014 7:17pm

Max Carr wrote: »

Very rough trip. A lot of very scared passengers. We had a wing tip strike - practically a minor crash ! Not sure why planes are allowed fly in such dangerous conditions.

On landing?

:eek:

What part of Eire were you flying to?

DOCARCH · 10-12-2014 7:22pm

Knocking on the door of sustained Storm Force 10 at Finner (in Donegal) atm. 54mph gusting to 70mph.

Max Carr · 10-12-2014 8:44pm

Mint Sauce wrote: »

On landing?

:eek:

What part of Eire were you flying to?

Dublin

corsav6 · 10-12-2014 8:58pm

Xenji wrote: »

Literally no let up in Castlebar for over 24 hours now, still getting very severe gusts.

Some very severe gusts out here in newport. Driving to castlebar was a challenge.
How long is this expected to last?

ComaWhite · 10-12-2014 9:51pm

Just about to post that all had gone quiet on Inch Island, Donegal when the hail started again.

Nevermind.

The One Doctor · 10-12-2014 11:05pm

Max Carr wrote: »

Why? That's what it says on my passport.

Usually only English people call Ireland Eire. It makes them easy to distinguish from people who know Ireland well.

Gales/Stormy Conditions in Connacht & Ulster Dec 10-11th

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