Hurricane Ophelia

In the next few days, UK will be hit by Hurricane Ophelia. In particular, it is expected that Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland will be hit particular hard.

The hurricane, which will become a storm when it arrives across the Atlantic Ocean, is set to feature gusts of up to 80mph and could pose a ‘danger to life’, forecasters are warning.

It is currently equivalent to a Category-1 storm. However, it is still expect to cause significant damager.

According to the Irish Met Office, "Violent and destructive gusts are forecast"

Therefore, please include this in the Natural Disasters Meditation if you feel so guided.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hurricane-ophelia-rages-towards-ireland-met-eireann-warns-it-could-be-as-bad-as-debbie-which-killed-15-and-broke-weather-records-36227943.html

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

http://m.met.ie/weather-warnings.aspx?t=National

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