Storm Lorenzo: Irish Twitter users share funny tweets ahead of the storm

As Ireland braces itself for the arrival of Storm Lorenzo, social media users are busy having fun. Here are some of our favourite, funny tweets about the storm so far

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Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind and rain for the entire country from 9 am today. Meanwhile, a Status Orange wind warning will kick in for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and Limerick from 6 pm this evening.

According to forecasters, Storm Lorenzo (a former hurricane, now extra-tropical storm) is travelling towards Ireland at approximately 70 km/hr. While it’s expected to slow down somewhat as it approaches, it will nonetheless bring storm force winds and heavy rain.

Emergency services have urged people to stay away from coastal areas, to be mindful of falling trees, and to be prepared for possible power outages and flooding.

While we will heed the warnings, many Irish people are also making light of the storm. Twitter users, in particular, are using it as an opportunity to show off their wit.

Top tweets

Workers on the east coast quietly checking if it’s staying yellow but hoping for red #stormlorenzo pic.twitter.com/5b1HSxWLFr

— Mark Malone (@soundmigration) October 2, 2019

Storm shelter now complete #stormlorenzo #cork pic.twitter.com/pNbCuCTQPt

— The River Bride (@ChrisMoodyDraws) October 2, 2019

This might come in handy for #lorenzo #stormlorenzo pic.twitter.com/5CiPAZLf7T
— Dynamite?Studio (@dynamitecork) October 2, 2019

Weak ??? #StormLorenzo #Donegal pic.twitter.com/7OKqxLGEJM

— Dee (@Dlivinglife11) October 1, 2019

Rat checks to see if local Applegreen has bread today. He’s just heard it will be gone by Thursday morning. #stormlorenzo #Lorenzo ??? pic.twitter.com/CdycQxKZQi

— Fintan Marron (@FintanMusicIRL) October 1, 2019

Me waiting for #stormlorenzo to arrive pic.twitter.com/ZtcuSIonhW

— ?Crawley Blogger? (@paulieblogger) October 2, 2019

Any other country: Fuck, 100km/h winds!

Irish Mammies: drying weather? #stormlorenzo

— Eric (@mouthybadger) October 3, 2019

If/When #StormLorenzo hits, please don’t be surprised when another idiot jumps in the sea! #Ireland pic.twitter.com/p57bI4m4bd

— Ryan Hopkins (@ryanhopkins10) October 2, 2019

Obligatory Fr Ted. #stormlorenzo pic.twitter.com/1PgCe7WG7z

— John Ryan?? (@HeyJRyan) October 3, 2019

Weather still decent here in Dublin….. Off to work so #stormlorenzo pic.twitter.com/jrU8y8yw9g

— jennifer (@jeniilav) October 3, 2019

Feathers getting a little ruffled by the breeze here in Cork now! #Lorenzo #stormlorenzo #cork #WildAtlanticWay @yaycork pic.twitter.com/UrPIwkxASy

— Niamh (@NiamhLQB) October 3, 2019

Parents begin to see benefits of heavy school bags this morning, assuring children they won’t be blown away at collection time today #stormlorenzo #Cork pic.twitter.com/MAsEYULG3B

— Eoin English (@EoinBearla) October 3, 2019

#stormlorenzo pic.twitter.com/nlrodtavej

— austin smyth (@austinsmyth1) October 3, 2019

Jaysus. Boris Johnson’s border plans are getting a bit out of hand. #stormlorenzo pic.twitter.com/OOIan8Yuwo

— Enda Conway (@EndaConway) October 2, 2019

On a serious note

All joking aside, Dublin Fire Brigade has advised everyone charges their phones and power banks, as power cuts are likely. They also suggested replaced the batteries in your torch, adding, “if the power goes, use LED candles. not real ones”.

To check the status of power outages in your area, visit esb.ie/powercheck.

What’s more, AA Roadwatch has said, “Strong wind and storm surges are likely to result in significant debris and coastal flooding. Take extreme care driving in windy conditions.

“Expect wind-blown debris, slow down and give extra space to other road users, especially pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists,” they added, and “Only drive through standing water if you’re sure it’s not too deep for your vehicle.”

Photo: RTÉ

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