South East & East Anglia Regional Discussion - December 29th 2012>

[Snowangel-MK]

Welcome…..this wet and windy stuff is getting a bit much now, maybe we should all go in search of some snow. Unfortunately due to the fact no one on the Netweather forum team would volunteer to drive the bus (you know how we all like a little drinkies) it means you would have to walk….

Before we set off:

please ensure that your location is in your profile, this is especially useful when reporting floods or snow fall..... if we know where you are we can come and rescue you (You can do this by clicking on your profile, then clicking "edit profile". Add your location and save).

Follow the forum team leader’s instructions at all times:

You do not need any particular experience or equipment to join in, although it’s a good idea to wear layers of warm and waterproof clothing that you can take off or put on depending on the latest forecast.

A pair of walking poles could come in handy for checking snow or flood water depth before you go striding forth!

Please note Ski Doo’s and Dinghy’s are not provided!

Top Tip: Don't forget to take energy bars and drinks; they will help to avoid the inevitable mood swings after looking in the MOD threads.

So what are we waiting for………let’s go!

(link to the previous thread here..

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Edited December 29, 2012 by MKsnowangel

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River Thames in Egham and Staines in now on a flood alert...I think with the rain we got coming it's going to flood quite a large amount of land near me..

Monday and into Tuesday needs watching too..

Edited December 29, 2012 by Surrey

[Coast]

Latest gust 34.7 mph here with more on its way and of course, rain too!

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Started to develop my weather website and blog today #excited!

[Jax]

Been a bit blowy here, and had drizzle/light rain for the last couple of hours.

[gottolovethisweather]

Started to develop my weather website and blog today #excited!

Link?

[Coast]

Looks like we are in the spin-dryer for a few days yet:

[Keraunic]

Mornin each. Very windy here in Ippy. No rain yet.

Have a nice week-end everyone.

[Kent Snow]

An extremely windy start to the day with a strong and gusty southerly. Temperature a mild 11C.

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Link?

No where near done yet..And lots of work to do plus buy the domain name just the home page done (nearly) lol

http://lfsuperstores.wix.com/weather

[chilly milly]

Windy but dry this morning. Made a nice change for the dog walk. Currently 11.0c

I've checked on my snow risk forecast and 1/1 has gone from 6% to 3%. I am hanging onto a snowflake by a thread.

[Coast]

I am hanging onto a snowflake by a thread.

Don't get yourself going before this Atlantic conveyor of rain and wind has calmed down.

[lottiekent]

Morning SE'ies!

A very windy night, gusting to F8.

Currently cloudy, 10.3c, F4/F5 gusting to F7

[Dan the Man]

Could be the odd problem/delay at Luton Airport today. Concering TAF...

TEMPO 2910/2916 22025G38KT

You can't land a plane in 38kt winds.

[Coast]

Could be the odd problem/delay at Luton Airport today. Concering TAF...

TEMPO 2910/2916 22025G38KT

You can't land a plane in 38kt winds.

Turbulence is going to be 'fun' today across the UK!

[Dan the Man]

Very minor Coast that. Only at FL30/40 which will only be on final approach.

Flying through the jetstream in the middle of the night is not for the fainthearted! Flying DFW-LHR during THAT tornado season in April 2011 was interesting!

[Coast]

Especially in East of our patch:

[BLUNT]

Looked at the other board sounds really depressing there!! no cold for at least two weeks all the cold being pumped into the North Atlantic fuelling the Atlantic express, saying no sign of the pole warming yet, the pattern needs to change and its not

[Coast]

There are a few times when the jet backs off a bit from the Atlantic onslaught, but it's mostly a procession of mild and more rain:

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=jetstream;sess=

[gottolovethisweather]

Not sure which model output the last two posts are referring to but I see dry High Pressure dominated weather for most folk in this region from New Year's Day onwards.

Before that however, more deluges, some strong winds and brief wintriness, maybe Thunder too.

Edited December 29, 2012 by gottolovethisweather

[BLUNT]

Azores high only holds on for a while before the Atlantic comes in again for another onslaught, might become a little colder ie normal Temps for Jan then wind and rain

[Coast]

Not sure which model output the last two posts are referring to but I see dry High Pressure dominated weather for most folk in this region from New Year's Day onwards.

I'm only looking up to then!! :lol:

Something odd appeared on the simple overview GFS forecast this morning:

Please don't say anything to anyone, it will spread rumours!!!!!!

[BLUNT]

saw that this morning!! go next run probably human error!!

[john w]

The atlantic has been relentless and it continues. Seems some of the aquifers are now as full as they have been in a long time and rivers like the thames loddon etc in my patch have so much baseflow that there is becoming even less capacity for any overland flow and runoff...not to mention the fact rivers are constantly being topped up from this too!

[gottolovethisweather]

Azores high only holds on for a while before the Atlantic comes in again for another onslaught, might become a little colder ie normal Temps for Jan then wind and rain

Yes true, but that is showing at about t+240 I believe.

Let us hope the cold comes only for it to be at least a little seasonal for once.

Here's the GFS 6z Air Pressure readings for London as an example of what is becoming a solid trend in the reliable. Rather concerning though, the MetO aren't quite buying the settled scenario just now, with the HP cell being further South, largely over France.

Edited December 29, 2012 by gottolovethisweather