Hello Ophelia

[BdHvA]

" DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Ophelia was
located near latitude 41.6 North, longitude 16.0 West. Ophelia is
moving toward the north-northeast near 38 mph (61 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue during the next 24 to 48 hours. On
the forecast track, the center of the post-tropical cyclone will
approach Ireland tomorrow morning. However, strong winds and rains
should begin earlier.

Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Additional weakening is forecast, but Ophelia should
maintain hurricane force winds until it reaches Ireland.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches)."

from NOAA/NHC the most recent update as of 16:30

[msmob]

Could have done with pre Ophelia, today

Winds were light - not my fav conditions for Sail racing - Got beaten into third by classes that like light airs ...

The Rep of Ireland will face the brunt of 'Madam' ...

Hope that is 'cultured' enough for you ....( someone who visits here and another place you post and discuss us, here ...)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41627442