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

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    #1202
    sjb25
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    Sky news live from cork now


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    #1203
    LordSutch
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    Autochange wrote: »
    Its been downgraded to level 1 and continues to die in intensity. Itl be grand .


    Really :confused:

    Meanwhile Met Eireann are considering issuing a RED Warning for all areas.


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    #1204
    lawred2
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    touts wrote: »
    gordongekko wrote: »
    People in orange warning area probably didn't it's not dark and the are expected to secure things and get in supplies. This should have been done earlier.

    I in an Orange area and I spent the day securing my garden putting away the bins etc and clearing the gutters. My neighbours across the road still has all their kids toys out and a trampoline up. Saw the wife once at about 4pm in her pajamas coming out to throw something into her wheelie bin which is now still sitting at the front of her house.


    Mod Note    : Not Funny.Uncivil. Refrain from making remarks of such nature.


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    #1205
    RobbingBandit
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    This is gonna catch a lot of people unawares, I'm due at routine appointment tomorrow which I am just about to postpone as there is no point going out tomorrow if you don't need too, really needs to be emphasised for all.


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    #1206
    scooby77
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    In a quandary here. Need to make a decision about closing a school in South Done gal and inform parents as soon as possible. Sent preliminary text on Friday...was about to update now that we will open, as in Amber area at moment. However from what I read here and from what Joanna said on forecast it seems nationwide Red is possible (we will close if Red).
    Any consensus here on warning upgrade? Can probably wait a little while.


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    #1207
    Samsgirl
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    Copper_pipe wrote: »
    No word about Waterford IT being open or closed...

    Just announced closure in the last while


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    #1208
    ellieh1
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    Boss just phoned to tell us to stay at home tomorrow.....feet are up and can of cider has been opened 😎😎


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    #1209
    monty_python
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    Very dark skies in South west cork


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    #1210
    wonga77
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    scooby77 wrote: »
    In a quandary here. Need to make a decision about closing a school in South Done gal and inform parents as soon as possible. Sent preliminary text on Friday...was about to update now that we will open, as in Amber area at moment. However from what I read here and from what Joanna said on forecast it seems nationwide Red is possible (we will close if Red).
    Any consensus here on warning upgrade? Can probably wait a little while.

    Better to be safe than sorry. Cant you make up the day some other time, its not like you have to do this very often


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    #1211
    Monkeynut
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    crustybla wrote: »
    Same here, I'm amazed at people. Missiles everywhere.:mad:


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    #1212
    lawred2
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    Monkeynut wrote: »
    crustybla wrote: »
    Same here, I'm amazed at people. Missiles everywhere.:mad:

    That is f:cking hilarious lol


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    #1213
    GhostyMcGhost
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    crustybla wrote: »
    Same here, I'm amazed at people. Missiles everywhere.:mad:

    Next door have an empty wheelie bin out the front

    Bin day was Friday....


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    #1214
    Cantona's Collars
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    Forecast on BBC Country file giving a detailed forecast,very UK centric but showed what's on the way for us.
    Slightly OT but another big storm on the way for the end of the coming week, probably another thread for this so we'll wait until nearer the time.


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    #1215
    RocketRaccoon
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    A lot of businesses where I live seem to be telling people to stay at home except, typically, my wifes place of work.


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    #1216
    munsterlegend
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    monty_python wrote: »
    Very dark skies in South west cork

    It is nearly night time!


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    #1217
    PLL
    Registered Users Posts: 893 ✭✭✭PLL


    JanuarySnowstor wrote: »
    Still looks a hurricane wow!

    It's terrifying to see a fully formed hurricane so close to our shores. Stay safe, and thanks all for this fantastic thread.


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    #1218
    adox
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    Can you quickly detail what may or may not be wrong with what he said?

    Havea Read of the other thread.

    It was always going to weaken as it got nearer to us, entered colder water. It won’t make landfall as a hurricane but a tropical storm. It will still have hurricane level gusts in certain areas.

    It’s all going as has been predicted more or less for the last 48 hours.

    I’m no expert but have being trying to keep myself informed over the last few days reading the other thread, where there are much more knowledgeable people posting and links to information from various official sources.


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    #1219
    Hannibal_Smith
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    scooby77 wrote: »
    In a quandary here. Need to make a decision about closing a school in South Done gal and inform parents as soon as possible. Sent preliminary text on Friday...was about to update now that we will open, as in Amber area at moment. However from what I read here and from what Joanna said on forecast it seems nationwide Red is possible (we will close if Red).
    Any consensus here on warning upgrade? Can probably wait a little while.

    We're exactly the same here. We're orange level. But it's too late at lunch time tomorrow if they say don't take unnecessary journeys!


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    #1220
    My name is URL
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    There are flags and bunting all over the village where I live due to a big football game that took place last week. I can't wait to see how much if it survives


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    #1221
    GhostyMcGhost
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    Can you quickly detail what may or may not be wrong with what he said?

    The whole "it'll be grand. just an aul bit of breeze" attitude

    Spreads misinformation like wildfire


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    #1222
    sammyjo90
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    ellieh1 wrote: »
    Boss just phoned to tell us to stay at home tomorrow.....feet are up and can of cider has been opened 😎😎

    Was just about to write the same thing! Thank fook for that!


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    #1223
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    scooby77 wrote: »
    In a quandary here. Need to make a decision about closing a school in South Done gal and inform parents as soon as possible. Sent preliminary text on Friday...was about to update now that we will open, as in Amber area at moment. However from what I read here and from what Joanna said on forecast it seems nationwide Red is possible (we will close if Red).
    Any consensus here on warning upgrade? Can probably wait a little while.

    Wait for the 9 o'clock news. I honestly expect Leo will be on


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    #1224
    Stheno
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    scooby77 wrote: »
    In a quandary here. Need to make a decision about closing a school in South Done gal and inform parents as soon as possible. Sent preliminary text on Friday...was about to update now that we will open, as in Amber area at moment. However from what I read here and from what Joanna said on forecast it seems nationwide Red is possible (we will close if Red).
    Any consensus here on warning upgrade? Can probably wait a little while.

    I'd say they wouldn't have mentioned it on the news if it wasn't a very serious possibility


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    #1225
    scooby77
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭scooby77


    wonga77 wrote: »
    Better to be safe than sorry. Cant you make up the day some other time, its not like you have to do this very often
    Can really only close if Red...not worried about the day. If Red will close...it's more chances of upgrade in next couple of hours I'm wondering about. What time are next model runs?


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    #1226
    Autochange
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    adox wrote: »
    Havea Read of the other thread.

    It was always going to weaken as it got nearer to us, entered colder water. It won’t make landfall as a hurricane but a tropical storm. It will still have hurricane level gusts in certain areas.

    It’s all going as has been predicted more or less for the last 48 hours.

    I’m no expert but have being trying to keep myself informed over the last few days reading the other thread, where there are much more knowledgeable people posting and links to information from various official sources.

    Fair enough


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    #1227
    downwiththatsor
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    Sms from boss, Staff who do not wish to attend work can stay home and take a days annual leave.


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    #1228
    Stheno
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    scooby77 wrote: »
    Can really only close if Red...not worried about the day. If Red will close...it's more chances of upgrade in next couple of hours I'm wondering about. What time are next model runs?

    They'll announce it before or on the 9 news.

    Send a text saying school closed if red


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    #1229
    pad199207
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    Satellite makes for some spectacular viewing at the moment.


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    #1230
    PLL
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    A nationwide red is likely and therefore no-one should be out. It's your choice obviously but this isn't to be taken lightly anymore.


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    #1231
    touts
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    scooby77 wrote: »
    In a quandary here. Need to make a decision about closing a school in South Done gal and inform parents as soon as possible. Sent preliminary text on Friday...was about to update now that we will open, as in Amber area at moment. However from what I read here and from what Joanna said on forecast it seems nationwide Red is possible (we will close if Red).
    Any consensus here on warning upgrade? Can probably wait a little while.

    If you are in a Quandary and the issue is the safety of children then always always always err on the side of caution. Close it and let parents know now so they can make arrangements. Lots of schools are doing the same.


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