Still early in the day but it looks like they've managed to dodge a pretty major bullet, the last minute weakening to CAT 3 definitely helped along with the slight shift in the inner eyewall east.
After moving from about 400 feet asl in Huddersfield, to Clarence Dock in Leeds, I've realised how spoiled I've been the last few years. Nothing more than a dusting in the last few days and all the daytime showers have been sleety/rain. Guess it's what I should expect for living so low down
Yeah, earthquake activity seems to have really shot up in the last hour or so. Probably just normal variances in the earthquake magnitudes, as we have seen this is recent days, only for it to quieten down again.
Swimming pool roof in Salendine Nook, Huddersfield was reportedly blown off while there were still people in the pool. Thankfully, everyone got out unhurt.
Rather interesting walk home. Was looking up at this ominous bank of cloud before it suddenly exploded into hail with gust winds. Street and road was covered in less than a minute and it went on for another 10! Snowing lightly now but settling on the hail.
Latest model outputs shows that parts of our region could be subject to some nasty conditions on Friday. As always however, still time for more adjustments north, which could make a large difference.
There's still the uncertainty of the southern extent of tomorrows strongest winds. Looks like the more northern parts of our region could have a lively day once again...
What is the Southern extent of tomorrows strong winds? Keep hearing mention of Ireland, Scotland and northern England being affected but is yorkshire far south enough...?