Storm Ophelia - General Discussion/Local reports - See MOD NOTE Post #1

babybuilder

titan18 wrote: »

I'm interested to see will work open here in Cork tomorrow. Getting in ain't going to be an issue if it hits at 10/11 but that even rules out half day here. Might as well ride it out in an office block at that point than trying to get home in the storm. A lot of people coming from rural areas so really hoping they close for them.

Can't understand why businesses aren't forced to close by the authorities.

ninebeanrows

jirafa wrote: »

They can not be opening a school in Cobh tomorrow - surely...utterly dangerous

Mooooo

lawred2 wrote: »

incredible - it's like they see it as a challenge

Or don't want to make up an extra day..

JCX BXC

jirafa wrote: »

That's incredible, the school should be closed! It's also a primary school, not like the students of it will miss much!

jamo2oo9

jirafa wrote: »

Are they for real? They are literally at the front line of what could be the worst storm to hit Ireland in a long time.

Just pure stupidity of the staff to go with that decision.

babybuilder

Weathercheck wrote: »

They can not be opening a school in Cobh tomorrow - surely...utterly dangerous

Unbelievable.

lawred2

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Are they for real? They are literally at the front line of what could be the worst storm to hit Ireland in a long time.

Just pure stupidity of the staff to go with that decision.

and the smiley faces?

who on earth is writing that on behalf of the school? a transition yr kid on work experience?

titan18

babybuilder wrote:

Can't understand why businesses aren't forced to close by the authorities.

Call centre too so people are hardly going to be ringing in

Zoney

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Just wondering why so many people in Limerick are nervous compared to everywhere else? Are the buildings there made from cardboard
Just take precautions and watch out for flying debris and stay indoors if possible.

Because we got caught out with Darwin. No red alert until the middle of the storm, and schools closing randomly at the height of it, parents trying to cross a city with many arterial routes blocked by fallen trees. Roof ripped off the boat club in the Shannon and brick building work pulled down in two places in the city centre.

Beechwoodspark

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Are they for real? They are literally at the front line of what could be the worst storm to hit Ireland in a long time.

Just pure stupidity of the staff to go with that decision.

That has to be a hoax....surely?

PixelTrawler

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Are they for real? They are literally at the front line of what could be the worst storm to hit Ireland in a long time.

Just pure stupidity of the staff to go with that decision.

Madness, to even say watch for fallen trees and not realise the stupidity of their decision...unreal

sparrowcar

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Are they for real? They are literally at the front line of what could be the worst storm to hit Ireland in a long time.

Just pure stupidity of the staff to go with that decision.

Any parent with a single cell between their ears would just keep their kids at home for the day.
Baffles me the lack of concern by the school.

ninebeanrows

Maybe it is a joke - hopefully.

MJohnston

That St Mary's post is here btw:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1575658445828766&id=243266895734601

Insane, and they're using a well out of date wind-speed probability chart too.

r93kaey5p2izun

:mad:

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Are they for real? They are literally at the front line of what could be the worst storm to hit Ireland in a long time.

Just pure stupidity of the staff to go with that decision.

Please note that it's thd BOM not the staff who decide - ordinary staff have no say. And at that it is most likely the management body who has biggest sway.

harr

jirafa wrote: »

That’s sounds like they are not really taking these warnings very seriously...seems a bit laid back

babybuilder

sparrowcar wrote: »

Any parent with a single cell between their ears would just keep their kids at home for the day.
Baffles me the lack of concern by the school.

Bordering on the Criminally negligent, allegedly.

batman2000

Yahir Some Schoolhouse wrote: »

Posted this in the wrong (techincal) thread, so placing here instead under warning
met.ie appears to have just been updated with two additional counties.

STATUS RED

Wind Warning for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford


http://www.meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/IE-Ireland.html also have RED for ALL coasts including East, along the Irish Sea

That link actually shows October 15th and not the 16th

KCAccidental

apparently the school will close.

Lia_lia

jirafa wrote: »

Wow!! Cobh like. Probably going to be one of the worst hit places in the country.

lawred2

batman2000 wrote: »

That link actually shows October 15th and not the 16th

lol this is the 16th

http://www.meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/1/0/IE-Ireland.html

what sort of crap site is that?

sudzs

Just back from the local Pound (€1.50) Shop with my battery LED lights. The guy on the till said to me: "you must be bumping into things in the dark, are you?"

Me: "eh no, just preparing for the worst tomorrow"

Him: "what's tomorrow?"

Me: "eh, the storm"

Him "what storm?"

I thought he was joking but no, he really had no idea about it. :eek:

fred funk }{

Gaurentee they'll announce the school will be closed by the end of the day.

Are Am Eye

How long is this storm likely to last over Ireland. One day, Two ?

H3llR4iser

Again, seems to me like a lot of people (majority?) are thinking "sure, it'll be a bit windy and rainy, what's the problem?" and don't understand the situation.

Why aren't the authorities stepping in it's a mystery...are they afraid school/businesses will ask for "compensation"? It's not like these storms happen every day, it's been 50 years...

The biggest concern should be around timing and transport - last time I checked, the worst of the weather is supposed to hit around 4/5pm, right while basically everyone is going to be outside and trying to get home...

Xenji

GMIT Castlebar is officially closed tomorrow.

jirafa

lawred2 wrote: »

incredible - it's like they see it as a challenge

The penny has dropped it would appear now.

Missymoohaa

I'm in north west Wicklow and I'm trying my best to read the charts and getting conflicting results which is probably my inexperience. Any one more experienced be able to tell me how it looks for us? Thanks

pad199207

Shes coming into full satellite view now on Sat24.

crossmolinalad

harr wrote: »

That’s sounds like they are not really taking these warnings very seriously...seems a bit laid back

A in God we trust mentality
Stupid idiots sick minded
If my kids were on that school they staying home for sure