Weather watch

[MOH]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

The removal of Greystones DART services always has a massive positive impact on the service in general

A bit too positive. At least one (and I think both) of the two DARTs I got yesterday evening, and the one I got this morning, left early, leaving behind passengers who were trying to get to the platform as fast as possible without slipping, and who would have made it had the train left on time.

[Thomas Ralph]

Originally Posted by sublimity

Dublin didn't get the heavy snow that was expected. I think the south is being worst hit.

You spoke too soon...

[ThomasJ]

didn't see that coming! really heavy beside dublin castle!

Originally Posted by Thomas Ralph

You spoke too soon...

[ThomasJ]

Heard its bucketing again in clonsilla. It was really bad out there last night and this morning.

[Mark]

Permission? Just stick em up!

[ThomasJ]

I have heard that there is heavy snow falling again in clonsilla and things have deteriated from earlier today, there is still snow there from yesterday morning!

Long delays to the west and south of the city. Sub zero temperatures are adding to the major problems already encountered on any hills or ramps. Problem areas stretch from Ballsbridge, Dundrum, Sandyford, M50, Tallaght, Naas road, Lucan, Blanchardstown and Castleknock.

I cant missed the last train home tonight otherwise its a long night ahead!

[Mark Hennessy]

Road traffic around Sandyford this evening was beyond anything I had ever seen in the area.

Genuine gridlock all the way from the M50 back into the estate and into company car parks.

Thank heavens for the Luas + train in this weather.

[ThomasJ]

Folks look like some areas got alot of rain last night!

From RTE News http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0702/dublin.html

Flooding shuts Dublin roads, rail lines
Thursday, 2 July 2009 08:04

Dublin Fire Brigade is appealing to people not to travel this morning unless absolutely necessary.

Many roads around Dublin are affected and some commuter rail and DART services are not operating.

It is asking people not to drive into areas where roads are flooded as there is a real risk they will become stranded.
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People have been asked to avoide the coast road in particular.

More than two weeks' of average rainfall was recorded at Dublin Airport in one hour. However, the airport remains open.

The Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin is asking the public not to attend its A & E Department because a roof has collapsed in the old part of the hospital. Patients had to be moved from one ward.

It said people with outpatient appointments today should attend as normal, while those who are scheduled to have elective surgery should contact the hospital before leaving their home to check if their appointment has been affected.

Also in Dublin city, 20 people were evacuated from apartments on Sherrard Street in the early hours of this morning due to flooding.

The Fire Brigade also attended at a house in Monkstown, Co Dublin, where the roof had collapsed.

Rail services affected

The DART line is flooded at Dún Laoghaire and there is no service between Dalkey and Dún Laoghaire.

The Gorey commuter service is also affected and only running as far at Bray.

Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.

The water is over 0.5m above the rail line and Iarnród Éireann expects it will be some time before the line reopens.

A spokesman said they are monitoring the situation and will resume services as soon as possible.

Early morning motorists have been describing the worst hit areas in the Dublin area as akin to 'swimming pools'.

Several major routes on both sides of the city are flooded with many routes impassable.

The M1 at the entrance to the Port Tunnel was barely passable on one lane only. The other three lanes are impassable.

GardaÃ* say the southbound slip road at the junction of the M1/M50 interchange at north Dublin is affected, as are Newlands Cross on the N7 and Rathcoole.

The N11, which was closed from Booterstown Avenue to Fosters Avenue, has reopened. There are still problems southbound at the Loughlinstown Roundabout.

Visit AA Roadwatch for the latest on road closures

Flooding has cleared on the north side of the city around Howth, Malahide, and Clontarf.

There is flooding around Collins Avenue and Richmond Road, Drumcondra.

More rain is expected and the situation is due to get worse as high tide is expected at 8.45am. Water coming down from the mountains will not be able to escape into the sea.

Torrential downpours have also been reported in parts of the south and east as well as the midlands.

From aa roadwatch http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/

All coastal roads have improved significantly from Howth and Clontarf around Fairview and all the way around to Dun Laoghaire. Many roads on the northside though are still affected by surface water but are improving quickly. *TRAVEL NEWS* *IRISH RAIL* There are no DARTs running in either direction between Dun Laoghaire and Dalkey because of flooding on the line. Dublin Bus are honouring all rail tickets. This has also affected Gorey Commuter services but there is a bus transfer between Bray and Dublin.

*MAIN TRAFFIC* * Gardai are en route to a collision at the Bottletower Pub on the Braemore Rd in Churchtown. * Traffic lights are out of action at the Capel St/Bolton St Jct. Approach with care. * Traffic lights are out of action on the Tyrconnell Rd at the Emmet Rd Jct by the Blacklion pub **FLOODING** * The M50 southbound has fully reopened between J12 Firhouse and J14 Leopardstown following flooding. M50 Northbound is moving well for now. *NORTHSIDE* Howth, Clontarf and Fairview are all clear of flooding at this stage. * Busses are back to normal through Santry where flooding has subsided. However the Swords road is still blocked at the Swiss Cottage so busses are diverting via the M1 and Santry Stadium.

* Collins Ave East is still flooded at the Clonree Rd jct but many other routes in the area have improved. Richmond Rd in Drumcondra is flooded and Botanic Ave is impassable. James Larkin road only passable for busses and trucks. * The Ballymun Rd is still closed northbound at Glasnevin Ave. * Rathbeale Rd in Swords is impassable and Forest Rd is badly flooded. * Many routes around Dublin Airport are affected by surface water but all flights are operating as normal.

*SOUTHSIDE* Conditions are beginning to improve on the southside routes. * Particular care is needed when merging from the Wyattville Rd onto the N11 southbound before Loughlinstown R/A. * Flooding is beginning to subside around Dun Laoghaire and Blackrock. * Traffic lights are out of action on the Rock Rd at Carysfort Ave. * All lanes are reopenj on the N7/Naas Rd inbound at Bluebell by the Luas. Traffic lights are back in action on the N7/Naas Rd and Long Mile Rd jct. * No reports of any major problems on the N4/Lucan Rd. In Lucan, surface water has receeded at the Strawberry Beds.

Latest Irish rail disruption is here http://www.railusers.ie/forum/showth...6676#post46676

Also worth mentioning is there is still a weather warning in place from Met Eireann untill 16:00hrs (this could change though)
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp

Issued at 01 July 2009 - 21:00
Rain warning
Rain extending northwards across many parts of the country Wednesday night and Thursday will turn heavy or thundery in places, with a possibility of severe downpours and of localised flooding (Leinster and east Munster most at risk). It will then clear away northeastwards again during the day.
Warning valid from 02:00 to 16:00 Thursday 2/7/2009

Just to update bayside DART station is closed due to flooding http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/...ew&news_id=368

Bayside Station closed by Press Office

2-7-09 815 Bayside Station is closed due to flooding: please use Sutton or Howth Jn

[ThomasJ]

There could be further problems later on with further torential rain and high tides forecasted.

The Met eireann warning is valid until 16:00hrs

[Mark Gleeson]

And I slept through the whole thing

[Colm Moore]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

And I slept through the whole thing

I didn't with the lightning striking less than than 1km away. I suppose its better than the time it struck the road outside the house.

[ThomasJ]

Originally Posted by Victor

I didn't with the lightning striking less than than 1km away. I suppose its better than the time it struck the road outside the house.

Went to bed really late last night (2am- nothing really at that stage) slept like a baby, great sleep! and woke up in shock this morning to find the others going on about the thunderstorm and heavy rain!

[Colm Moore]

Currently scorching sunshine, possibly more than 20 degrees, still raining.

[Mark Hennessy]

I think most of Dublin was awoken at 4am with that thunder.

Bloody loud it was too!

[ThomasJ]

I see the risk of some pretty heavy rain in places as well as the risk of more thunderstorms.

Could be one of those weekends !

[sublimity]

Looks like it is today that the thunderstorms could cause havoc

[ThomasJ]

Originally Posted by sublimity

Looks like it is today that the thunderstorms could cause havoc

The heavy rain has just kicked off in skerries.

[on the move]

Originally Posted by ThomasJ

Folks look like some areas got alot of rain last night!

From RTE News http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0702/dublin.html



From aa roadwatch http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/

It seems that bad weather only makes the news when Dublin is affected. I'm sure Galway, Cork, and Donegal, gets it ten times as often.

And yes, I was wide awake and online at 4am when the sheet lightning turned up. It's not that dangerous, but noisy all the same. The lightning only lasted about 30 minutes, the rain lasted much longer, but you'd swear that we never get any rain when you look at the media coverage, and IE's inability to cope with a thundery downpour.

[ThomasJ]

looks like a deluge on the way!, very heavy out my way at the moment, possible thunderstorm?!

I got cought in the rain!

http://www.met.ie/latest/rainfall_radar.asp

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/radar/index.html

Current forecast by met eireann

Quote:
Outbreaks of rain, with some locally heavy or thundery downpours may cause flash flooding. Brighter weather with a mix of sunshine and occasional heavy showers in the southwest will gradually spread northeastwards across the country. Highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees.

[ThomasJ]

Originally Posted by on the move

It seems that bad weather only makes the news when Dublin is affected. I'm sure Galway, Cork, and Donegal, gets it ten times as often.

And yes, I was wide awake and online at 4am when the sheet lightning turned up. It's not that dangerous, but noisy all the same. The lightning only lasted about 30 minutes, the rain lasted much longer, but you'd swear that we never get any rain when you look at the media coverage, and IE's inability to cope with a thundery downpour.

Fair enough and I agree with you to an extent but we are talking about the capital city that comes to a complete standstill everytime we get a drop of rain. I agree that Galway, cork and donegal get it often but am sure they know how to handle it better! Its quiet obvious that in Dublin areas drainage is poor 9ask anyone who travels by DART beyond Dun Laoghaire) and with regards to transport the signs of the celtic tiger was 3 or 4 cars per road with all of them out everytime!