It seems that Hurricane Ophelia is on its way to Ireland, with the country hunkering down for the oncoming storm.
According to the Irish Met office statement about the hurricane:
Image – Irish Met Office – https://www.met.ie/nationalwarnings/default.asp
Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime today. Violent and destructive gusts are forecast with all areas at risk and in particular the southwest and south in the morning, and eastern counties in the afternoon. Also heavy rain and storm surges along some coasts will result in flooding.
There is potential risk to lives.Further details: Although there will be some severe gusts throughout the day, winds will reach their maximum strengths from the following times in the following areas. The public are advised to remain indoors from these times.
From 07:00: coastal areas of Counties Cork and Kerry
From 09:00: Remaining parts of Munster
From 12:00: South Leinster and Galway
From 13:00 Dublin and remaining Leinster
From 15:00 North Connacht and Ulster
Airports and Airlines have responded appropriately to Ophelia :
- Aer Lingus has published its operational changes at https://www.aerlingus.com/support/flight-disruption-information/
- British Airways has confirmed disruption to its UK and Ireland flying programme, and is allowing rebookings – https://www.britishairways.com/travel/flightops/public/en_gb?p_faqid=6115
- CityJet has published its cancellation list at https://www.cityjet.com/notice/information/
- Ryanair has gone ahead and cancelled some flights – https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/useful-info/help-centre/travel-updates/flight-cancellations8
From the airports:
- Dublin Airport advises that Aer Lingus, British Airways, Air France, CityJet, Emirates and KLM have all cancelled some services today. https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/detail/hurricane-ophelia-flight-disruption-update
- Cork Airport has shown the majority of its services suspended at http://www.corkairport.com/arrivals-departures
- Shannon Airport has a bunch of cancellations too http://www.shannonairport.ie/gns/passengers/flights/departures.aspx
- Belfast City Airport confirms disruption is expected at http://www.belfastcityairport.com/Flight-Disruption
- Belfast International has stated flights are operating for now, however to check with airlines. – See https://twitter.com/BelfastAirport/status/919640495399297025
As well affecting Ireland, the storm will affect the United Kingdom too, with Scotland to take the remains of Ophelia
With the risks Hurricane Ophelia is threatening, please stay safe today.
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