This is basically the same low that brought snow to the southeast states yesterday. It is now racing along in a strong jet stream and located southeast of Newfoundland.
Weather models show winds reaching land 0300-0600 Friday that are stronger than any recorded since 19th century, a storm in Jan 1839 known as “the Big Wind” destroyed towns on Ireland’s west coast and is estimated to have produced 120 mph winds, this one could be over 100 mph.
The entire country is on red alert for the storm (which was named from a pre-existing winter storm list used by Ireland and the united kingdom). It is not expected to be as severe in England or Wales, just parts of s.w. Scotland.
One weather model has it at 936 mbs off the coast Friday, and that would be equal to the lowest pressure recorded on land in Ireland since Dec 1886.
Galway and Limerick are two large towns likely to see major wind damage. Dublin and Cork could be less severely affected.
(above is a general reply, did not intend a personal reply)
“One weather model has it at 936 mbs off the coast Friday, and that would be equal to the lowest pressure recorded on land in Ireland since Dec 1886.” Thank you.
In 1961 Hurricane Debbie hit Ireland and England causing several deaths and extensive damage.