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#OTD in 1961 – Hurricane Debbie hits Ireland.

16/09/2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

As early as 13 September, residents were made aware that a storm might strike parts of Ireland with hurricane-force winds. Two days later, forecasters believed the storm would take a more southerly course towards France. This forecast was later withdrawn as the storm failed to turn eastward. Consequently, gale warnings were issued for much of […]

#OTD in 1961 – Hurricane Debbie hits Ireland.

16/09/2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

As early as 13 September, residents were made aware that a storm might strike parts of Ireland with hurricane-force winds. Two days later, forecasters believed the storm would take a more southerly course towards France. This forecast was later withdrawn as the storm failed to turn eastward. Consequently, gale warnings were issued for much of […]

#OTD in 1961 – Hurricane Debbie hits Ireland.

16/09/2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

As early as 13 September, residents were made aware that a storm might strike parts of Ireland with hurricane-force winds. Two days later, forecasters believed the storm would take a more southerly course towards France. This forecast was later withdrawn as the storm failed to turn eastward. Consequently, gale warnings were issued for much of […]

#OTD in 1961 – Hurricane Debbie hits Ireland.

16/09/2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

As early as 13 September, residents were made aware that a storm might strike parts of Ireland with hurricane-force winds. Two days later, forecasters believed the storm would take a more southerly course towards France. This forecast was later withdrawn as the storm failed to turn eastward. Consequently, gale warnings were issued for much of […]

1961 – Hurricane Debbie hits Ireland.

16/09/2016.Reading time 10 minutes.

As early as 13 September, residents were made aware that a storm might strike parts of Ireland with hurricane-force winds. Two days later, forecasters believed the storm would take a more southerly course towards France. This forecast was later withdrawn as the storm failed to turn eastward. Consequently, gale warnings were issued for much of […]