Orphelia

[Beverly]

To our UK friends it looks like Orphelia is going to cause trouble for some people so hunker down and be safe. Best wishes to all.

 

[Larisa]

Hurricanes become too frequent and come to places where it was quiet before.
Security for all!

 

[marlingardener]

We here in the USA are so wrapped up in our own hurricanes, fires, and mass shootings that not much from the outside world filters in.
Is Ophelia threatening the coast of Ireland? If so, what precautions/evacuations are being recommended? Are any of our members in the storm's path?
Zigs, talk to us!!!!!

 

[zigs]

Just seen the weather forecast, thems saying trees will be down and power will be out

put more glazing tape on the greenhouse and put a cover on the leaf pile

 

[zigs]

Turned the wheelbarrow upside down too

 

[alp]

Turned the wheelbarrow upside down too

LOL!

 

[alp]

Don't think it has landed yet, but northwest Ireland seems to be boring the blunt when it does land.

Here in the British Isles, we are quite prone to gales, or stormy weather. Wouldn't say I am fat, but I was surprised that I was nearly blown off the road .. lined with buildings on both sides last year.

 

[zigs]

You'm not fat, just prone to storm force winds

 

[marlingardener]

Those of you are in the path, or near the path, take a bit of advice from someone who has been there, done that.

Fill containers with drinking water.
Cook meals that can be eaten at room temperature and put them in a cooler or sealed container.
Put clean and dry clothing in large plastic bags.
No matter how much they complain, put pets in crates or carriers.
Gas up the vehicle in case you have to evacuate.
Any important papers, like insurance policies, passports, etc. should be put in waterproof bags and placed where you can get to them quickly, in case of evacuation.

I do so sincerely hope you don't have to do any of the above, and that all in the UK are safe.

 

[zigs]

I live like that all the time

 

[alp]

@marlingardener

Cook meals that can be eaten at room temperature and put them in a cooler or sealed container.

I will definitely do that more often so that I could save MORE money to buy plants.. Coming home empty handed during weekends does not a happy @alp make!

 

[Rajesh Sethi]

Fear of worse, just hike price of goods.

Plastic sheets, string, dried food in small separate pack, solar or crank powered light.

 

[MaryMary]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/024405.shtml?cone

It seems to have moved north a bit. This is what it looked like 11pm Sunday.

This is from 11 pm Saturday.

Clicking things on the NOAA website, and found this...

I don't know your map, and I don't know who is where.

I'm going to have to worry about all of you.

 

[alp]

@MaryMary Man propose, god dispose .. No need to worry. Usually, we have very good warning system here. The worst is really seeing people's houses flooded in sewage water for days on end and it rained and rained as if heavens had no pity ..

Thank you all for the concern.

 

[zigs]

Winds started at 7am, but now it's gone dead calm and the sky has gone a funny colour

That course will take it over @Sheal

If you click on our location @MaryMary it'll show you where we are