While researching cyclones this week, I have found they are very rare amongst Ireland. I am starting to realize that Ireland must be a pretty great place to live considering that nothing ever happens there and it seems to be pretty calm. The last cyclone to hit Ireland was called Hurricane Debbie In 1969. This was the biggest tropical cyclone of all time and the largest one since. Debbie originated from a tropical storm that started in Central Africa. As the storm reached Ireland, it was at its peak reaching wind speeds of 114mph measured just off shores of the island. Debbie caused 40-50 million dollars in damage and killed 18 people. Ireland sent out warning for this storm as they knew it would be hitting them, as well, they also shut down most towns and stores. This was pretty rare for Ireland considering that the climate is pretty normal year round. In the summer the weather is pretty warm in Ireland, and in the winter it doesn't get to cold.
http://www.intechopen.com/books/advances-in-hurricane-research-modelling-meteorology-preparedness-and-impacts/the-impact-of-hurricane-debbie-1961-and-hurricane-charley-1986-on-ireland
The weather (winter in particular) can get nasty,...tell that to their sailors...sea state is horrible in that part of the world in winter....but, yes, it is a beautiful place indeed. I found this website with major weather events and you can see how much the weather affects our lives and livelihood (like the Irish famine years in 1845-47) [http://www.met.ie/climate-ireland/major-events.asp]
ReplyDeletewow that is insane it went off"114mph measured just off shores of the island." that is pretty heavy.. it can actually become very difficult for the people during the winter..
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