Severe Wind Storm late 26th-27th December

fred funk }{ · 27-12-2013 1:38am

Seems to be getting worse in Arklow. The windows are creaking and the roof tiles are dancing on the roof.

Sierra Oscar · 27-12-2013 1:38am

Strongest gusts of the night so far here now!

leahyl · 27-12-2013 1:38am

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Im surprised that my power / internet / SKY have not had any outages tonight so far. The lights were flickering at around 8PM, but the supply has been steady since. Our power often goes during a bad storm (North Tipp / Lim border).

*touches wood*

Yes surprisingly enough we haven't had any outages either....yet...

mojopolo · 27-12-2013 1:39am

This might help those who are wondering when the weather is going to be at its worst in their area.
Click the arrows to see predicted wind speeds over the next few hours:
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/

Tactical · 27-12-2013 1:39am

Scouser wrote: »

first time to the weather forum

its fascinating!

i shall be back

You should be here when it snows

:D:D

[-0-] · 27-12-2013 1:39am

On the plus side I made it home.

On the negative my hat is probably 17 miles away flying like a balloon.

Busted Flat. · 27-12-2013 1:39am

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Im surprised that my power / internet / SKY have not had any outages tonight so far. The lights were flickering at around 8PM, but the supply has been steady since. Our power often goes during a bad storm (North Tipp / Lim border).

*touches wood*

Look up esb power check and see how close the breakdowns in dublin, power gone here in enniscorthy.

newbie2 · 27-12-2013 1:39am

gufc21 wrote: »

Ugh case of beer in car bout 35 yards from front door in Galway, worth it?

Tactical wrote: »

No.

A head shot from flying debris or roofing material could potentially be fatal.

Stay put.

Bah!

Run the gauntlet bro, run it

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Sierra Oscar · 27-12-2013 1:39am

leahyl wrote: »

Yes surprisingly enough we haven't had any outages either....yet...

I am going to keep the fire stocked through the night anyway. Wouldn't surprise me if we had no power in the morning.

sunbabe08 · 27-12-2013 1:40am

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Im surprised that my power / internet / SKY have not had any outages tonight so far. The lights were flickering at around 8PM, but the supply has been steady since. Our power often goes during a bad storm (North Tipp / Lim border).

*touches wood*

i've been on egg shells since 9pm tonight when the lights started flickering.

sundodger5 · 27-12-2013 1:40am

gufc21 wrote: »

Ugh case of beer in car bout 35 yards from front door in Galway, worth it?

Chance of being hit slim, only 35 yards for a case of beer. often went further for less:D

JONJO THE MISER · 27-12-2013 1:40am

This is unreal, im getting a bit nervous here, would the wind be poweful enough to blow a roof off anyone know

Tactical · 27-12-2013 1:41am

H2UMrsRobinson wrote: »

Yes save the beer, you'll be gutted if your car blows away with beer in it.

Yes and your family will be gutted if you take a head shot from a slate etc and end up dead :rolleyes:

whitebriar · 27-12-2013 1:41am

fred funk }{ wrote: »

Seems to be getting worse in Arklow. The windows are creaking and the roof tiles are dancing on the roof.

Yup 69mph gust

sunbabe08 · 27-12-2013 1:41am

leahyl wrote: »

Yes surprisingly enough we haven't had any outages either....yet...

shhhhh

sweet mother of god, i just felt the house move.

loubian · 27-12-2013 1:42am

Must... stay... awake...

CJhaughey · 27-12-2013 1:42am

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

This is unreal, im getting a bit nervous here, would the wind be poweful enough to blow a roof off anyone know

If your roof does start to lift open the windows and doors on the leeward side of the building

joujoujou · 27-12-2013 1:43am

Coles wrote: »

I'm happy to agree to disagree, but Mt Dillon in Roscommon is slowing 958 at the moment. Seems like a big difference over a very short distance.

Google maps says there's no Mt Dillon in co. Roscommon.

Knock airport is the nearest weather station to me, but AFAIK may show slightly out of date information.

And my weather station just went offline, so more than likely end of transmission. Let's go to bed.

Bobeagleburger · 27-12-2013 1:43am

gufc21 wrote: »

Ugh case of beer in car bout 35 yards from front door in Galway, worth it?

Put on a hard hat or visor but by God save that beer.

_Whimsical_ · 27-12-2013 1:43am

From fb of Connacht Tribune - Connacht Sentinel - Galway City Tribune

The Harbour Master has described conditions as "ferocious" ... a gust of 135km/h has just been recorded at Galway Docks.

adam88 · 27-12-2013 1:43am

I live in a mobile home. This has just got serious

Dan_Solo · 27-12-2013 1:44am

Had to put some ballast on some stuff around the garden, but no damage so far. Mightn't be at it's worst yet though, and I reckon my neighbours could be getting a late Xmas present of a trellis from me.

maquiladora · 27-12-2013 1:44am

CJhaughey wrote: »

If your roof does start to lift open the windows and doors on the leeward side of the building

And exit through the window?

Tactical · 27-12-2013 1:44am

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

This is unreal, im getting a bit nervous here, would the wind be poweful enough to blow a roof off anyone know

One roof was already reported blown off this evening.

It was thei roof from a dog house :eek:

CUH suffered structural damage this evening.

What sort of roof are you concerned about? House, farm building, garden shed etc?

Bicycle · 27-12-2013 1:44am

Its suddenly got quite rough here in Limerick City (Ennis Road area).

It was like a dishwasher earlier, now like a train.

Thanks to all who have posted with details of the weather - our elder daughter is in Cork tonight and we have been very worried about her. The on the ground reports have been very helpful and reassuring!!

Good night all and stay safe. Hopefully and damage done will be minimal.