posted on Dec, 13 2011 @ 12:19 PM
I couldn't see this anywhere...from EDIS
"The highest wave ever recorded in Irish waters formed off the coast of Donegal this afternoon, according to Met Éireann. The M4 weather buoy,
positioned approximately 16km west of Rossan Point, today recorded a maximum wave height of 20.4 metres or 67 feet. The maximum wave height, recorded
just after 2pm, was the highest ever recorded in Irish waters, Met Éireann said on its website. Earlier the forecasters issued a severe weather alert
with a warning of blizzard-like conditions hitting the country. Met Éireann said high winds and sleet and snow showers are expected to affect even
low-lying areas throughout the day. Drivers have been warned to take extra care on the roads, particularly after dark tonight when temperatures fall
to at least minus two degrees. Winds fluctuating from gale force to storm force have been hitting coastal areas from early morning. This afternoon
winds are expected moderate but gusts of up to 140km/hr are still expected in places, particularly the north coast. The Road Safety Authority has
advised there is a danger of branches of trees and other debris being blown onto roads. It said motorcyclists, cyclists and high sided vehicles should
take particular care. Those intending to travel should stay tuned to the latest traffic and weather bulletins and heed the advice of gardaí, the
authority said. A pedestrian in his 30s was killed in a traffic incident in north Cork yesterday afternoon. The man was fatally injured when he was
struck by a car at Newtwopothouse between Mallow and Buttevant on the main Cork-Limerick road shortly after 4pm. The outlook for the coming days is
for further wintery conditions with falls of hail, sleet and snow expected especially on hills but also at some low levels also with icy patches,
particularly after dark. The wintery showers are set to continue overnight with falls of sleet or snow."
And this.....
"Heavy rain will be accompanied by strong winds in Somerset tonight as an Atlantic storm prepares to batter the South West. The Met Office has issued
a severe weather warning for the region, and is advising the public that the predicted rainfall has the potential to cause localised flooding from
rivers and surface water. Although earlier predictions of 100mph winds now seem a bit high, some very strong gusts of wind - possibly up to 70mph -
are still expected, particularly along the south coast. The Atlantic storm will bring wet and windy weather to the whole country, but particularly
heavy rain is expected in the South West and Wales. Up to 60mm of rain is possible in places, accompanied by gale force winds in the south, where
exposed areas could see gusts of up to 70mph. Wednesday looks bright and breezy for most places, but early indications are that there is a potential
for another storm system to affect parts of England and Wales later on Thursday and into Friday. Tim Hewson, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said:
"There is some uncertainty in the forecast for later in the week, but there is potential for a significant storm and we are keeping a close eye on
the situation as it develops. "We'll be regularly updating our forecasts and warnings, so we advise everyone to stay up to date with the latest
situation."
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Rainbows
Jane