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Atlantic Storm Watch & Coastal Flooding Events: January 2014

M.T. Cranium · 2013-12-29 06:34:45

With the old thread locked and the faux thread fauxed, it would seem that a new thread is required for general serious :eek: discussion of the various risks of another significant event. On consensus of five leading models, the daily timetable looks something like this: SUN 29th DEC -- peak wind gusts 110 km/hr, borderline…

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#962 05-01-2014 8:53pm
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Omg thank god where back the withdrawls I've been going through, or it could just be this mother of a hangover but either way we're back

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#963 05-01-2014 8:53pm
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Can we get straight back into it and just ignore the double post issue for the moment, Any updates especially wave heights?

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#964 05-01-2014 8:54pm
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Germany calling, Germany calling.
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#965 05-01-2014 8:56pm
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Germany calling, Germany calling.
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#966 05-01-2014 9:04pm
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Weathercheck wrote: »

Has everybody survived!?

Was wondering the same thing myself! All quite here on the southeastern front!

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#967 05-01-2014 9:05pm
i124Q

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Hi all, I'm visiting Galway in 1 week and wondering what your opinion on it is in terms of, are the floods really bad? Is the city still ok? Are tourist spots ok to still visit?

Just lookin for some heads up. Worst case scenario, you recommend not going there?

Thanks

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#968 05-01-2014 9:06pm
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Here's a link to the what happened to the Boards.ie website today...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057117655

MT could you repost your weather forecast you posted online this again as I missed it as the website has been offline all day?

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#969 05-01-2014 9:06pm
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From Irish Coast Guard Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IrishCoastGuard?hc_location=timeline :

Plenty of incidents today and more coming in.

Skerries Coast Guard just in from checking out major erosion on public pathways in the sea area. Cleggan CG confirmed all cars in the water off the pier now removed and no pollution.

Missing person C ork city. Extensive searches by Waterford CG heli and Crosshaven CG unit unfruitful. RTB

Possible person in the water Woodstown.again Rescue 117 tasked together with Dunmore East CG Unit. False alarm.

Boat adrift Tramore Bay. r117 tasks and locates boat. Local lifeboat unable to take in tow due to weather. Left drift. In Cork them local CG unit has taken another boat adrift in the storm in tow and back to safety. In Kilkiernan bay another boat adrift and R115 and Inishmor lifeboat tasked. Costelloe Bay CG boat also launched. All RTB when boat turned up ashore.

Injured male Duncannom and injured female horse rider on beach. Both airlifted to hospital by CG heli Rescue 117.

On Inishboffin request for urgent medevac. Mission carried out to Galway university hospital by Rescue 118.

More incidents coming in.

Stupid people putting other peoples lives at risk!

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#970 05-01-2014 9:08pm
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Hi all, I'm visiting Galway in 1 week and wondering what your opinion on it is in terms of, are the floods really bad? Is the city still ok? Are tourist spots ok to still visit?

Just lookin for some heads up. Worst case scenario, you recommend not going there?

Thanks

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#971 05-01-2014 9:09pm
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Serious withdrawals!! Nearly cleaned the house!

Ennis a bit windy, rain has died down a bit now

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#972 05-01-2014 9:10pm
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Here's a link to the what happened to the Boards.ie website today...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057117655

MT could you re-post your daily forecast from this morning again as it was part of all the Boards data that was lost earlier today?

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#973 05-01-2014 9:12pm
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Weathercheck wrote: »

Has everybody survived!?

Don't think so......:(

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#974 05-01-2014 10:15pm
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Irish coast guard -
During the current weather storm and high tides specific advice from the Coast Guard is:
* The public is advised to stay away from the shoreline and to avoid engaging in water sports
* Do not venture out unnecessarily when gale force conditions are forecast
* Avoid exposed coasts, cliff paths and coastal areas during inclement weather this week
* Owners of small vessels and fishing vessels in coastal waters should seek shelter and secure them properly with moorings.
If you do see someone in difficulty in the sea, on the shore, cliffs, lakes or rivers, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard

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#975 05-01-2014 10:18pm
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Checking in from London... Seeing updates from Galway papers (home) warning ppl to stop risking it by going out for photos of the storm

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#976 05-01-2014 10:19pm
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21:05 update from Met....some thunder for the west overnight....

Today
Cool and windy overnight with occasional heavy showers. The showers will be heavy and prolonged in the west with a risk of thunder, hail and localised flooding. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.

Tomorrow

Mostly cloudy and very showery tomorrow. The showers will be heavy and frequent with the risk of hail and thunder - especially across the south and west. Very strong southwest winds with further severe gusts. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees.

Outlook

There is still the risk of coastal flooding with high tides and some strong winds at the start of the week. However it will become less windy from Tuesday onwards, with largely dry weather until later in the week.

The windy weather will continue overnight on Monday, with heavy, possibly thundery showers along western and southern coasts. Lows of 4 to 6 degrees.

Tuesday will be another breezy day, with more heavy showers in Atlantic coastal counties. The fresh southwest winds will continue and will be strong along coasts. Much of Leinster and east Ulster should remain largely dry. Highs of 8 or 9 degrees. Winds will ease off on Tuesday night and temperatures will drop to between 2 and 4 degrees.

Wednesday will bring an improvement in the weather with just occasional showers in parts of the west. It will be less windy too with light southerly winds. Highs of 7 to 10 degrees. Some outbreaks of rain look like affecting eastern parts overnight, with lows of 0 to 3 degrees.

Thursday will be a similar day, largely dry with light winds. A little cooler with highs of 6 to 8 degrees. A cool start to Thursday night, with a touch of frost, but rain will move into the west coast towards the morning.

This rain will spread eastwards through Friday, with moderate winds

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#977 05-01-2014 10:22pm
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A few hours for today [Sunday 5th January 2014] Mod may move naturally to the photo section. With sound so stay tuned. Two minutes abrupt end. ALL shot and recorded TODAY.

https://vimeo.com/83441251

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#978 05-01-2014 10:22pm
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From Irish CoastGuard Facebook page:

Plenty of incidents today and more coming in.

Skerries Coast Guard just in from checking out major erosion on public pathways in the sea area. Cleggan CG confirmed all cars in the water off the pier now removed and no pollution.

Missing person C ork city. Extensive searches by Waterford CG heli and Crosshaven CG unit unfruitful. RTB

Possible person in the water Woodstown.again Rescue 117 tasked together with Dunmore East CG Unit. False alarm.

Boat adrift Tramore Bay. r117 tasks and locates boat. Local lifeboat unable to take in tow due to weather. Left drift. In Cork them local CG unit has taken another boat adrift in the storm in tow and back to safety. In Kilkiernan bay another boat adrift and R115 and Inishmor lifeboat tasked. Costelloe Bay CG boat also launched. All RTB when boat turned up ashore.

Injured male Duncannom and injured female horse rider on beach. Both airlifted to hospital by CG heli Rescue 117.

On Inishboffin request for urgent medevac. Mission carried out to Galway university hospital by Rescue 118.

More incidents coming in.

Stupid people putting others lives at risk!

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#979 05-01-2014 10:24pm
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So glad to be back up & running! What a day for boards.ie to be down!!!

Back to business, high tide tonight in Galway has passed & thankfully no high winds for it so tomorrow mornings at 8:32am will be the one to watch. All quiet weather wise at the moment here although no doubt that will change in the next few hours!!

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#980 05-01-2014 10:24pm
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i124Q wrote: »

Hi all, I'm visiting Galway in 1 week and wondering what your opinion on it is in terms of, are the floods really bad? Is the city still ok? Are tourist spots ok to still visit?

Just lookin for some heads up. Worst case scenario, you recommend not going there?

Thanks

The floods are just in the usual spots out by the sea the city is ok we've seen worse everything will be back to normal before a weeks time and it should be fine to visit.....

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#981 05-01-2014 10:24pm
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Very mixed day in Limerick, sunny right up to about 3pm, then the heavens opened (even would call it torrential for a couple mins). Starry sky right now and quite still. A little bit of wind earlier, didn't notice anything too severe.

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#982 05-01-2014 10:26pm
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Ahhhhhhh........good to be back,actually had to go today for something to do
Did everyone make it safely back to boards

Light breeze started

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#983 05-01-2014 10:27pm
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A very dramatic forecast there from Siobhan

Can't see the exceptional winds though?

However i suppose with the phenomenal seas it best to try and warn people that it will be severe near the coasts

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#984 05-01-2014 10:28pm
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get MT in here quick. we need update in case this goes south again.

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#985 05-01-2014 10:32pm
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The calm before the storm here

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#986 05-01-2014 10:33pm
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Yay, boards is back!!!!

Sorry while netweather is alright it hasn't a patch on boards.ie weather forum. Bit of a lurker but this is the best place for up to date info especially with family in Achill and phone coverage spotty during stormy times. Thanks for all the up to date and insightful info &#55357;&#56835;

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#987 05-01-2014 10:35pm
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Villain wrote: »

From Irish CoastGuard Facebook page:

Stupid people putting others lives at risk!

Totally agree with you.

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#988 05-01-2014 10:39pm
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Faustino wrote: »

Looks like an aggressive porcupine in the middle

And don't forget the angry Santa just off the coast staring menacingly at Ireland

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#989 05-01-2014 10:43pm
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Villain wrote: »

From Irish CoastGuard Facebook page:

Stupid people putting others lives at risk!

Listen:

om/83441251

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#990 05-01-2014 10:45pm
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Good to be back in the west and nearly had heart attack when couldn't get onto boards. Delighted all sorted now. Right I'm ready. Couple a small gusts there but all quite in Galway. What's it like where you are? Please say where you are. On iPhone so no location info!!

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#991 05-01-2014 10:47pm
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chris2007 wrote: »

The calm before the storm here

I wouldn't be expecting to see stormy conditions anywhere apart from the south/southwest/west coastal areas, and even there the forecasted winds won't be as strong compared to recent storms.

The main risk will be of more coastal flooding in the morning, especially in places that have had their coastal defences damaged or eroded by the last storm.

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