Heavy rain 2nd-3rd October (heaviest in Munster)

RobertKK

57mm here (Kilkenny) since Tuesday.

Elmer Blooker

RobertKK wrote: »

57mm here (Kilkenny) since Tuesday.

double what I got, the Wicklow rain shadow obviously the reason as the rain is all coming from the south.

MiNdGaM3

48.1mm so far in October here, almost half of it from the heavy showers on Tuesday. 14.2mm so far today.

vickers209

This must be a mistake not on estofex now

Tornadoes predicted for Ireland - EU forecasters
By WicklowNews.net, Oct 3rd 2013, 18:57


European storm forecasters are predicting tornadoes may hit Ireland tomorrow.




The European Storm Forecast Experiment known as ESTOFEX, is forecasting heavy rain, severe wind gusts, tornadoes and the possibility of a large hail event.

The group of European meteorologists issue storm forecasts on a daily basis which address the threats posed by severe storms in Europe.

The body has issued a level 1 threat, which corresponds to a 5%- 15% chance that a severe convective storm will occur within a 40 km radius of Ireland.

ESTOFEX said the arrival of a cold front and jet streaks in the atmosphere could create conditions for a rapid thunderstorms which may include severe wind gusts and flash floods.

Met Éireann has issued a ‘yellow’ alert, warning of heavy rain with a risk of thunder and localised flooding, especially in the west.

Up to 30mm of rain is possible in parts of the west.

The Road Safety Authority has urged motorists to take extra care with heavy rain and localised flooding expected across the country.

RSA chief executive Noel Brett said the weather will present challenging road conditions for drivers.

Gardai in Wicklow told Wicklownews.net that there had been an increase in the number of accidents in the last number of days due to the wet conditions and urged drivers to take more care when driving in the rain.

http://www.wicklownews.net/Post/2013/10/5746/tornadoes-predicted-for-ireland---eu-forecasters

whitebriar

51.2mm october so far in Arklow
39.6 mm of that today and yesterday and rising
Currently raining and foggy

ninebeanrows

vickers209 wrote: »

This must be a mistake not on estofex now


http://www.wicklownews.net/Post/2013/10/5746/tornadoes-predicted-for-ireland---eu-forecasters

definitely a mistake!

maquiladora

vickers209 wrote: »

This must be a mistake not on estofex now


http://www.wicklownews.net/Post/2013/10/5746/tornadoes-predicted-for-ireland---eu-forecasters

That "wicklownews" thing is a copy and paste job of this RTE article, image and all, from July 31st : http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0731/465720-tornado-warning/

:rolleyes:

whitebriar

Current rain rate in Arklow 8.8mm/hr
Total today 25.6mm,43.6mm since yesterday,and 3 day total 56.6mm and rising.

Fiskar

whitebriar wrote: »

Current rain rate in Arklow 8.8mm/hr
Total today 25.6mm,43.6mm since yesterday,and 3 day total 56.6mm and rising.

The reservoirs should be nice and full then. No need for pesky water charges in a country floating on the stuff!

When are we going to get some decent wind?

omicron

Fiskar wrote: »

The reservoirs should be nice and full then. No need for pesky water charges in a country floating on the stuff!

When are we going to get some decent wind?

Yep, the water will just store, treat and deliver itself to homes and businesses free of cost to anyone. :rolleyes:

V_Moth

Fiskar wrote: »

The reservoirs should be nice and full then. No need for pesky water charges in a country floating on the stuff!

When are we going to get some decent wind?

A little breeze coming our way :P

compsys

omicron wrote: »

Yep, the water will just store, treat and deliver itself to homes and businesses free of cost to anyone. :rolleyes:

Lol. You beat me to it!