Storm Brendan Monday 13 Jan 2020 ** See Mod note in OP before posting**

Gaoth Laidir

Gaoth Laidir wrote: »

Updated pressure history.

Time | hPa

13-06Z | 948
13-00Z | 952
12-18Z | 969
12-12Z | 988
12-06Z | 997
12-00Z | 1005

Would you mind explaining what pressure means in terms of wind? Or direct me to the weather for dummies thread

covey09

Wind is coming from the South East at the moment (Louisburgh).

Kamili

Graces7 wrote: »

OH dear! The dwelling just shivered! It is really getting into gear now... Where is my knitting? And what can I find on youtube?

Stay safe Graces7... Wouldn't want to be in your shoes.

I hope upright Cow is hiding at this point.

MichealD

Maximum gust so far in Wexford Harbour 36.5Knts - close to 70KPH.

SleetAndSnow

Gusts increased to 46kts or 85km at cork airport now, sounds stronger! Gusts are lasting quite a while for each one. Steadily increasing. Coming from the south. Rain just starting too

kippy

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Would you mind explaining what pressure means in terms of wind? Or direct me to the weather for dummies thread

https://sciencing.com/pressure-affect-wind-23262.html

NIMAN

Still relatively calm up in north Donegal.

The odd gust but generally just a slight breeze overall.

Seathrun66

UsBus wrote: »

Non event again in Galway city so far..
These events are really turning into clickbait rubbish. Met Eireann can't win with this Yellow, Orange, Red alert system. It is beyond farcical at this stage..

As for the weather guy from TV3/Virgin Media with his Red alert Map of Ireland, anyone taking any sort of advice from that channel deserves the information they get..it's basically Fox news Ireland..

Open your window. Winds are hitting 60km, gusts of above 110km. Waves onto Salthill prom and roads. It's not yet scary stuff but there will be damage and care is required.

Cantona's Collars

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Any chance of Red warning in Dublin?

When is the worst due to hit.

No.

Graces7

Cattle are all safe inside since winter started, cosseted with hay.. I am fine and safe and well used to all this. Love living out here and chose it and no regrets.

Thank you!

Kamili wrote: »

Stay safe Graces7... Wouldn't want to be in your shoes.

I hope upright Cow is hiding at this point.

shanmo

Thoughts on driving from South Tipp to Limerick City this morning? Thanks.

Mortelaro

Gusting to 68kmh in Arklow atm south southwest

Snow Garden

Gust of 93km/h reported in Mace Head at 9am.

Cantona's Collars

Alan O Reilly from Carlow Weather on Today FM now and emphasising the NO RED WARNING ON LAND and called out the fake news on social media.
They did say to take care as an orange warning is dangerous.
At least they are being very clear and concise with their facts. No ambiguity.
A good few who suddenly popped in here could have done with listening to it.;)

Pintman Paddy Losty

As I expected this was hyped up far beyond what it needs to be. Its a bit wet and a bit windy. I was absolutely fine coming to work this morning. Two lazy employees decided to take "the safe option" and stay at home. One of them is on their 2nd official warning. Seriously considering letting them go.

TheMilkyPirate

MichealD wrote: »

Maximum gust so far in Wexford Harbour 36.5Knts - close to 70KPH.

Could you send me the link for that site Michael? I thought I had it bookmarked.

nthclare

There's some power cranking up now out there, im in East Clare today and for some unknown reason looking at the trees they're being pushed, rather than being blown if you get my drift.
The power seems to be up higher, hitting the sail of the trees while at ground level its less windy.

I suppose its like having a big swell in the ocean but calmer under the water.

Reminds me of the wind in February 2014

TomOnBoard

flazio wrote: »

Flight from Stanstead to Knock has failed to land and has diverted to Dublin

While Liverpool to Knock arrived at the same time and landed OK. One pilot with bigger balls?

SeaBreezes

Lightening creeping closer to shore:
https://www.lightningmaps.org/

Wild on the south coast, gusts impressive! Kicked off about 5am but building now.

Oscar Bravo

9am
Roaches point gusting 57 knots(106km/h)

Monkeynut

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Two lazy employees decided to take "the safe option" and stay at home. One of them is on their 2nd official warning. Seriously considering letting them go.

Scaffolder? Yeah!

Pintman Paddy Losty

Monkeynut wrote: »

Scaffolder? Yeah!

No. I run a building supply store, so they would have been inside and dry. Pure laziness. I'm getting annoyed now thinking about it.

JCX BXC

Getting quite loud in Galway.

secman

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

As I expected this was hyped up far beyond what it needs to be. Its a bit wet and a bit windy. I was absolutely fine coming to work this morning. Two lazy employees decided to take "the safe option" and stay at home. One of them is on their 2nd official warning. Seriously considering letting them go.

Good luck with that in the WRC with a national orange alert, look I'm an employer too and not much can be done about it today if some employees decide to stay at home, bar the loss of pay.

Discodog

Gaoth Laidir wrote: »

Updated pressure history.

Time | hPa

13-06Z | 948
13-00Z | 952
12-18Z | 969
12-12Z | 988
12-06Z | 997
12-00Z | 1005

981 currently Galway dropping very rapidly

Little snowy old me

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

As I expected this was hyped up far beyond what it needs to be. Its a bit wet and a bit windy. I was absolutely fine coming to work this morning. Two lazy employees decided to take "the safe option" and stay at home. One of them is on their 2nd official warning. Seriously considering letting them go.

You should let them go. To many people jumping on the weather warning bandwagon.

easypazz

shanmo wrote: »

Thoughts on driving from South Tipp to Limerick City this morning? Thanks.

Read the facts on met.ie, check aa roadwatch for disruption on your route then make your decision.

These questions are pointless really.

TomOnBoard

TomOnBoard wrote: »

While Liverpool to Knock arrived at the same time and landed OK. One pilot with bigger balls?

A bit of luck involved I think too.



If they get the wrong gusts as they approach theyll be forced to go around.


And they'll usually give it only two attempts before diverting.

Cork Boy 53

TomOnBoard wrote: »

While Liverpool to Knock arrived at the same time and landed OK. One pilot with bigger balls?

Are they the same type of aircraft I wonder?

limericklad87

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

No. I run a building supply store, so they would have been inside and dry. Pure laziness. I'm getting annoyed now thinking about it.

shouldn't you be at work then and not on boards.ie