Hurricane Ophelia: Thousands lose power as storm hits Ireland - BBC News
| BBC News | Hurricane Ophelia: Thousands lose power as storm hits Ireland BBC News Thousands are without power in southern Ireland as the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia reach the British Isles. The Met Office has warned of "potential danger to life", with winds off the south coast of Ireland reaching 109mph (176km/h) at Fastnet Rock. Ireland Braces as Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaches Ophelia, post-tropical cyclone, could bring damage to Ireland and UK Hurricane Ophelia has started to batter Ireland with 90mph winds |