This is the path that the worst storm to hit Ireland for 50 years looks set to take up the country. The Government has issued a warning and urging people not to cycling anywhere.

No cycling advised during ex-Hurricane Ophelia

As the worst storm seen in Ireland for five decades is closing in on Ireland, the Government has advised against any cycling tomorrow, Monday.

Its National Emergency Coordination Group has said such will be the strength of the winds for ex-Hurricane Ophelia, not to mention the rain and flying debris, tomorrow should be a “no bike day”

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“Very strong winds are predicted making driving conditions hazardous, especially for the more vulnerable road users; cyclists, pedestrian’s, motorcyclist and high sided vehicles,” it said in a statement.

“Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris.

“Given anticipated weather conditions, tomorrow should be a no bike day.”

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Ex-Hurricane Ophelia has moved much further east than any similar hurricane for five decades. It was expected to make landfall in Kerry at about 6am tomorrow.

And from there it was anticipated it would track up the west coast, perhaps just off the coast.

While gusts of up to 130km per hour are expected, the rain and high tides expected nationwide may also cause chaos.

Local councils in the south and west are advising residents to secure anything that may be blown about in the high winds and cause damage.

Then National Emergency Coordination Group has issued the following points:

All unnecessary travel should be avoided on Monday, while the storm is passing..
Don’t travel in Red level warning areas during the height of the storm unless absolutely necessary, and take due care if travelling in all other areas. Listen to local radio and national media broadcasts regarding the current weather situation.
High seas predicted, the public are advised to stay away from coastal areas during this period.
Very strong winds are predicted making driving conditions hazardous, especially for the more vulnerable road users, e.g., cyclists, pedestrian’s, motorcyclist and high sided vehicles. Road users should pay particular attention to the risk posed by fallen trees and flying debris.
Given anticipated weather conditions, tomorrow should be a no bike day.
Power outages are likely to occur in certain parts of the country, with contingency planning activated by the ESB. The ESB is advising the public to stay away from fallen cables that may have broken due to the high winds. ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1850372999.
Bus Éireann’s schools transport services will not be operating in counties covered by Red level warnings. Because of the duty of care owed to children and to avoid the risk arising from travelling, the Department of Education and Skills is instructing all schools to act on the Department‘s advice and remain closed. Crèches and Montessori facilities should also remain closed tomorrow.
People are asked to check in on isolated and vulnerable neighbours today in advance of the oncoming severe weather conditions and again after the worst of the event has passed.
People are advised to remove patio furniture, rubbish bins and any loose items from around buildings, which can be turned into missiles by the wind.
The public are again reminded to monitor Met Éireann forecasts for their area and to be aware of the weather conditions and to heed safety warnings. Information is available across social media platforms and other traditional media sources.

You can also see more specific detail in these latest weather warnings issued by Met Eireann.