People Are Sharing Some Frightening Videos And Pictures Of Hurricane Ophelia

As Hurricane Ophelia continues to cause havoc across Ireland today, people have been taking to social media to share what's happening around them. 

Ophelia has hit the south of the country pretty severely and will spread nationwide as the day goes on.

Areas such as Cork, Waterford and Kerry have been getting the worst of it.

Here is some pretty wild footage that has been captured in the midst of the hurricane.

Cork

Waterford

Limerick

Well its just gone and got proper stormy here in Limerick #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/B069jiFYqE

— Hugh Mc Carthy (@CorkITRecruit) October 16, 2017

Cork

Limerick

Dublin

just passed this in Ranelagh. stay safe. #Ophelia pic.twitter.com/xZwvjX5Nm9

— Jer Dixon (@JeremyDixonDJ) October 16, 2017

Cork

Make sure to stay inside and keep safe everyone.

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