DanDorsetUK

I tell you what there have been some strong gusts here in Poole already! Can't begin to imagine how it will be come 11am. This red warning should be right along the Coastal towns for sure!

Yeah all of a sudden actually! Can feel it.

Wow really picking up here in Poole already. This is going to be crazy!

2000 homes in Cornwall are already without power. Not sure its related to the storm but not a good start.

Freak Gust here in Candford Cliffs just now came from Nowhere. Taking the Dog out now just incase.

Very sudden freak Gust just hit here near Bournemouth. Starting to pick up.

Poole n Bournemouth and IOW have just scraped inside the Red Alert! Surprised the Southcoast isn't in one to be honest.

Surely they need to issue red alert for alot of areas. Don't think people realise how severe this storm actually is!

Thought I'd come out of winter hibernation about this storm. This is looking like a monster right now for Friday!

Seriously questioning the Met Office app lately. Now showing rain on Wednesday for Poole when it had been showing glorious sunshine for days! Not impressed!

Yeah we own the cafe by the ferry, 2 friends of ours were sat by the wall as it crashed. Was very lucky not to hit the rocks and wall by the Haven Hotel. He did well to avoid all the boats!

Well this sucks! Where's the sunshine for the airshow that was promised today?

Glad to see beach weather coming next week! Time to take a couple days off work me thinks. Then hope we strike it lucky with a thundery breakdown! Enjoy it while you can everyone!

Well this sucks! Still cloudy skies here! Where's the sunshine?

Don't go in the Mad thread if you want to remain calm! I've decided never to set foot in there again and read the thoughts of all the deluded day 10 chasers who get it totally wrong on a daily basis. It's bad for my mental health! Instead wake up every day and stick your head out the window and judge the weather for yourself. Far more accurate!