15:23Readers around Ireland and the UK have been getting in touch to share their experiences of the storm as it passes by where they live. Sam, in Timoleague, south-west of Cork, shared images of trees strewn across local roads, which he said were mostly deserted:Image taken by a Guardian reader in Timoleague, County Cork, of tree damage caused by storm Ophelia. Photograph: Guardian Reader/GuardianWitnessConor Graham, in Cork, has described missile-like tiles flying off buildings and implores other readers to stay safe. The sky over Manchester as seen by reader Andy Clark. Photograph: Andy Clark/GuardianWitnessYou can share your experiences using the form here or with the GuardianWitness contribute buttons on this page, but please think of your safety first when recording or sharing content.

Source: The Guardian October 16, 2017 07:22 UTC