STORM FRANK, Tuesday 29th-Wednesday 30th. Heavy Rain, Flooding and strong winds.

ABC101

Hold on .... hold on.......

I take it..... that there is a Storm Frank....it does physically exist.... right now.

It's just it did not directly pass over the country, the depression is somewhere between Iceland and Scotland and continuing to move over to Norway west coast etc.

So what has happened is that Ireland has received a weather front... which is associated with Storm Frank. And this weather front has dumped a lot of moisture on the south coast... and produced a bit of wind.

One could describe it as the tail end of Storm Frank. From what I know (which is not much) ... most depressions... travel across the Atlantic... and as they approach Malin Head... they then tend to veer North Eastward... up the west coast of Scotland.

Am I correct?

Malcolm600f

ABC101 wrote: »

Hold on .... hold on.......

I take it..... that there is a Storm Frank....it does physically exist.... right now.

It's just it did not directly pass over the country, the depression is somewhere between Iceland and Scotland and continuing to move over to Norway west coast etc.

So what has happened is that Ireland has received a weather front... which is associated with Storm Frank. And this weather front has dumped a lot of moisture on the south coast... and produced a bit of wind.

One could describe it as the tail end of Storm Frank. From what I know (which is not much) ... most depressions... travel across the Atlantic... and as they approach Malin Head... they then tend to veer North Eastward... up the west coast of Scotland.

Am I correct?

That about sums it up alright.. Was close to the west coast but thankfully the real damaging part stayed off land..would not like to imagine what the heart of the storm was like as the sea surge where i am was unreal last night,..

Cantona's Collars

***Very latest update from Wexford County Council regarding flooding and road closures ****

Wexford County Council continues to monitor flooding locations throughout the county on an hour by hour basis.

The following roads are closed with diversions in place:

Gorey District Ahare Bridge to Castletown
The Island Bridge, Craanford
Cahore to Oldbawn Road

The Northbound lane South of the Tinnock Roundabout on the R772 has restricted width at the moment due to flooding.

New Ross District R733 at Coolbrock will remain closed for tonight
R737 from the Cross of the Barrels to Duncannon (Shanacloon) will remain closed for tonight.

Wexford District Local floods in usual areas of Bridgetown, Rosslare Strand and Kilrane.

Killurin Road Closed

R741 through Castlebridge has reopened to traffic in both directions, following earlier flooding

Enniscorthy District Enniscorthy Town remains flooded, including N11, both bridges, both Quays and Island Road. All national route traffic diverted
R744 Templeshannon flooded and closed
The Promenade also flooded and closed.

Widespread flooding throughout the district of secondary roads, including Edermine

Wexford County Council has deployed around 250 people, including direct staff and contractors, to deal with the severe flooding. Members of the Defence Forces have also been deployed, as has the Wexford County Council Civil Defence. More than 3000 sandbags have been distributed.

Incidences of flooding and similar emergencies from around the County can be reported through the Enniscorthy District Office of Wexford County Council. The number is 05392 33540. This phone line will remain open until 9.00pm tonight to take calls.

Out of Hours emergencies can also be reported to Wexford County Council by contacting our Emergency Line 1890 treble six, treble seven.

Hotblack Desiato

Here's a silly little blow this afternoon not far from me in Clondalkin : (Pics - Dublin Fire Brigade)




http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/storms/storm-frank-gale-force-winds-blow-roof-off-dublin-apartment-complex-34324402.html

Gusts of over 60 knots recorded up the road at Casement Aerodrome.

Of course, sod's law dictated that today was green bin day, the amount of crap being blown up the road was unbelievable. Not just wheelie bins being tipped over but being blown along on their sides. By the time the bin lorry showed up this evening, it was calm. Must have a look in the morning at the far end of the road where the contents of half the bins ended up

Diamond Doll

Contemplating driving Dublin to Sligo tonight.

I haven't been watching this thread or any weather warnings ... is it a good idea or not?

Thanks!

JCX BXC

Diamond Doll wrote: »

Contemplating driving Dublin to Sligo tonight.

I haven't been watching this thread or any weather warnings ... is it a good idea or not?

Thanks!

Wind is dead, go ahead. You won't even feel a breeze!

uck51js9zml2yt

Diamond Doll wrote: »

Contemplating driving Dublin to Sligo tonight.

I haven't been watching this thread or any weather warnings ... is it a good idea or not?

Thanks!

Leave it till the morning.

JCX BXC

Faye Tender Spokesman wrote: »

Leave it till the morning.

Why exactly?

Malcolm600f

Carnacalla wrote: »

Why exactly?

Use a bit of common sense and remember the possible dangers and you will be alright to drive ..

JCX BXC

IMO no extra precautions are required at all tonight. Its a clear, cool (But not freezing), windless night.

Deank

Carnacalla wrote: »

Why exactly?

1. It's dark, vision is impaired.
2. There are flooded roads you won't be able to judge the depth of.
3. There are a lot of fallen trees and debris that will not have been cleared up yet.

Don't let you haste be your demise.

As the previous poster said wait until morning and let the water levels receded and the clean up of unwanted crap on the road begin.

JCX BXC

1). Amm...it's dark alot :P
2). Looking at AA roadwatch there is no flooded roads between Sligo and Dublin
3). Not on main routes there not, unless the OP is planning to drive through farm road the whole way.

It will infact be windier tomorrow than now. There's precaution, and then there's stupidity where nothing is done. I'm not saying your post was quite the 2nd scenario, but it wasn't just reasonably pre-cautious.

Deank

Carnacalla wrote: »

1). Amm...it's dark alot :P
2).Looking at AA roadwatch there is no flooded roads between Sligo and Dublin
3).Not on Main routes there not, unless the OP is planning to drive through farm road the whole way.

It will infact be windier tomorrow than now. There precaution, and then theres stupidity where nothing is done. I'm not saying your post was quite the 2nd scenario, but it wasn't just reasonably pre-cautious.

Off you go so, you've all the answers and websites are always 100% correct.

JCX BXC

Deank wrote: »

Off you go so, you've all the answers and websites are always 100% correct.

I will, meanwhile you lock yourself in your house, turn off the power and certainly don't cook anything, god sure those things get hot!

Oneiric 3

ECMWF synoptic analysis had the low down to 934 mb at noon today just north of Iceland.

Malcolm600f

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

ECMWF synoptic analysis had the low down to 934 mb at noon today just north of Iceland.

934 would be a bad ass low to get caught up in..

Cantona's Collars

Enniscorthy from the air today.More here https://www.facebook.com/Skycam-Ireland-575997309142272/?fref=photo

JCX BXC

Wow that's devastating! Thanks for sharing!

HighLine

And here is a drone video also from Skycam Ireland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tl3n6FJRJo

Deank

Carnacalla wrote: »

I will, meanwhile you lock yourself in your house, turn off the power and certainly don't cook anything, god sure those things get hot!

No need for the angst, if you don't want good advice just ignore it.

Watch out for that fallen tree under two foot of flood water that AA Road watch have not got info on.

Happy Swimnas.

smellslikeshoes

zerks wrote: »

Enniscorthy from the air today.More here https://www.facebook.com/Skycam-Ireland-575997309142272/?fref=photo

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I don't know how shops along the river are able to survive there, there's been flooding there almost every year for the last several.

JCX BXC

Deank wrote: »

No need for the angst, if you don't want good advice just ignore it.

Watch out for that fallen tree under two foot of flood water that AA Road watch have not got info on.

Happy Swimnas.

It's not good advice IMO, thats why I challenged it!
AA Roadwatch sometimes do miss things on minor routes, but Sligo-Dublin isn't one of them.

Happy New Years.

Gaoth Laidir

Oneiric 3 wrote: »

ECMWF synoptic analysis had the low down to 934 mb at noon today just north of Iceland.

It got lower than that lastnight, however. Buoy 64560 reported 932.9 hPa at 01Z this morning.

Malcolm600f

Gaoth Laidir wrote: »

It got lower than that lastnight, however. Buoy 64560 reported 932.9 hPa at 01Z this morning.

Any idea what is the lowest ever recorded in Ireland and when was it,,

OldRio

Carnacalla wrote: »

It's not good advice IMO, thats why I challenged it!
AA Roadwatch sometimes do miss things on minor routes, but Sligo-Dublin isn't one of them.

Happy New Years.

N4 at Carrick on Shannon is flooded. There is a detour in operation.

Gaoth Laidir

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Here's a silly little blow this afternoon not far from me in Clondalkin : (Pics - Dublin Fire Brigade)

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/storms/storm-frank-gale-force-winds-blow-roof-off-dublin-apartment-complex-34324402.html

Gusts of over 60 knots recorded up the road at Casement Aerodrome.

That's terrible, scary to have that happen.

Not quite 60 knots at Casement, though, "only" 58 knots!

Here are the highest synoptic gusts reported on the island of Ireland over the past 2 days.

72 knots - Sherkin Island
68 knots - Belmullet, Magilligan No. 2
66 knots - Roche's Point
62 knots - Sligo Airport
61 knots - Donegal Airport
60 knots - Malin Head, Mace Head, Finner
58 knots - Casement, Valentia
57 knots - Cork Airport, Dublin Airport

The highest 10-minute windspeed was 55 knots at Sherkin Island.

Villain

Some footage I took today around Tullow where the River Slaney burst it's banks.

DJI_0180_edit by WeatherSnapper, on Flickr

DJI_0155_edit by WeatherSnapper, on Flickr

DJI_0168 by WeatherSnapper, on Flickr

DJI_0170 by WeatherSnapper, on Flickr

DJI_0133_edit by WeatherSnapper, on Flickr

DJI_0183 by WeatherSnapper, on Flickr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpKQ2Him164

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z_PJNdQHmg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ltI5QEwLYo

4068ac1elhodqr

Cheers Frank! It/he took out my shed, as it got fairly windy there for a while.



To be frank though, it was a bit fullacrap and got it all into a trailer n'skip within 3hrs.
Only 1/10th as bad as anyone getting waterlogged, yikes.

Recommend not getting a tin/aluminium shed or put it in an exposed area.

Gaoth Laidir

Maximum gusts from Storm Frank and its offspring Friday.

Graces7

Gaoth Laidir wrote: »

Maximum gusts from Storm Frank and its offspring Friday.

Ah that 72! That would be when I went under the bed