Severe Storm System & Arctic Blast Thursday 5th Onwards

[gottolovethisweather]

Jokes aside, any chance that folk could stick on-topic and continue to watch and listen and subsequently post useful updates in relation to developments of this most newsworthy weather-event.

Edited December 5, 2013 by gottolovethisweather

[Sussex Jules]

I notice the warnings haven't gone above yellow - surely, considering this storm was far worse than St Jude, it merits a far higher level of warning?

If you look at what the actual matrix says the warnings seem pretty accurate.

[pip22]

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service says a section of the roof at the Chill Factore indoor ski centre in Trafford Park, Manchester, was blown loose by the wind. Around 300 people were safely evacuated as the roof was made safe and the centre was closed for the day while the roof was made safe.

[R.P. McMurphy]

BBC Radio Humberside ‏@RadioHumberside 29sNEWS: Water level at Paull in East Yorks is now 2m higher than normal. Flooding is now expected. #UKStorm

[Evening thunder]

I notice the warnings haven't gone above yellow - surely, considering this storm was far worse than St Jude, it merits a far higher level of warning?

 

There were orange warnings out for a large swath, though they seem to have been taken off now as winds have reduced. The low level gusts of 80-90moh were similar to the St Judes storm in places, though covering a larger area.

 

I guess the Met Office don't have a 'storm surge' or 'flooding' warning category though (not from heavy rain), that seems to be up to the Environment Agency.

 

Definitely seems to be a big event though..

[Mapantz]

I notice the warnings haven't gone above yellow - surely, considering this storm was far worse than St Jude, it merits a far higher level of warning?

 

Amber's were out.

I'm not into the north v south saga but the jude storm was  just as vicious, more people died, more houses were without power etc but that is probably down to population, so that's why we should never fight over which storm is worse when there's actual loss of life going on amidst it and actually effecting people. I hope everyone stays safe in the areas that are at risk of flooding. 

[Bluebreezer54]

I really have to question the 'intelligence' of some folk. Whilst the emergency services are risking their own lives evacuating areas and taking people to safety, some muppets are going in the opposite direction and putting themselves and everyone else in danger.

 

The main reason seems to be so they can show themselves up as complete nutjobs on live tv.

[radiohead]

Cromer :

 

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/120740.aspx?stationId=6005

[The PIT]

Watching look Leeds Tide pretty high in Scarborough right across the road in South bay.

[Nick L]

I notice the warnings haven't gone above yellow - surely, considering this storm was far worse than St Jude, it merits a far higher level of warning?

 

Winds went to amber, and flood warnings aren't the responsibility of the Met Office.

[Sussex Jules]

BBC South East today talking to the environment agency they say surge may even be higher than forecast. The One Show are doing a 'special' on storm surge at 7pm.

[I Cumbria Marra I]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC2YwjQKH4E

[radiohead]

BBC South East today talking to the environment agency they say surge may even be higher than forecast. The One Show are doing a 'special' on storm surge at 7pm.

 

The surge at one of the gauges in the northeast earlier was 400mm above the forecast.

[Dan the Man]

I really have to question the 'intelligence' of some folk. Whilst the emergency services are risking their own lives evacuating areas and taking people to safety, some muppets are going in the opposite direction and putting themselves and everyone else in danger.

 

Good evening storm chasers!!

[toggerob]

Any projections on the surge itself? The '53 hit a peak surge of 18ft and I would imagine modern defenses have been built around Canvey to withstand that and more, unfortunately however the same defenses don't stretch everywhere and river inlets will be of concern for those upstream miles away from the seafront but with still the likelyhood of becoming flooded.

[JK1]

cyclones & low pressure system can sometime create meteotsunami not sure if that would happen though. anyways is the storm moving fast of slow & where is it's location now?

Edited December 5, 2013 by JK1

[radiohead]

3 new severe flood warnings in the past 15 minutes. Total of 49 now.

[matty40s]

Unfortunately, several of the EA level gauges on the East coast are showing "sorry, the last measurement was invalid" because the tidal level has carried on well beyond the astronomical max level according to the graphs. The surge is passing the Humber now. 

 

This is looking really bad around the Wash in 2 hours time.

Edited December 5, 2013 by matty40s

[seabreeze86]

High tide has been and gone here, some minor coastal flooding but our new sea defences did a good job. Still the highest tide i have seen in very long time.

[rmc1987]

Just seen weather on ITV I think it was.

Talked of winds and heavy rain this evening for this region.

Not much of rain today so where's it coming from?

[BurntFishTrousers]

The storm passed our shores about 10 hours ago. I wish the media would stop talking as if the high winds were still ongoing.

 

I'm more interested in how areas of Holland and Germany are doing?..

 

Meanwhile, a little perspective, huh? (Philippines v UK storm)

 

Edited December 5, 2013 by BurntFishTrousers

[Bluebreezer54]

Good evening storm chasers!!

Lets hope you are out there assisting with the rescue and evacuation efforts then !

[matty40s]

Just seen weather on ITV I think it was.Talked of winds and heavy rain this evening for this region.Not much of rain today so where's it coming from?

spray off the east coast...

[AderynCoch]

The storm passed our shores about 10 hours ago. I wish the media would stop talking as if the high winds were still ongoing.

The strongest winds may have passed but the highest tidal surges haven't.

 

And nobody is comparing this to what happened in the Philippines.

Edited December 5, 2013 by AderynCoch

[rmc1987]

spray off the east coast...

Only spray? Well I wouldn't expect the heavy rain and wind she was wittering on about. Maybe a mess up? Winds have calmed and radar is almost clear. Edited December 5, 2013 by rmc1987