Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: 1000hrs
Valid from : 1700hrs-0300hrs
Valid from : 1700hrs-0300hrs
FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER - SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2014
Severe conditions met : Heavy Downpours , Gusts exceeding 100km/hr , possible tornadoes .
Severe conditions met : Heavy Downpours , Gusts exceeding 100km/hr , possible tornadoes .
All areas at risk .
Discussion: A strong cold front will make its away across the country this evening of which will quickly destabilize the air around and showers are expected to form , with strong wind shear (change of wind speed & direction with height ) present , thunderstorms are expected to develop & strong downdrafts with gusts of up to 110km/hr and heavy rain are possible . There is also present, strong low level shear ,which can lead to supercell characteristics ( a rotating thunderstorm ) and possible weak tornadoes .
This situation will need to be closely monitored .
It is likely from reports that a tornado hit Carrickmacross yesterday , so more today is certainly possible with stronger conditions present.
Take extreme caution if travelling this evening , the squally showers alone can be dangerous enough.
Will have a further update this afternoon.
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Ian Carruthers, IWO