South West/Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 15/12/13 18z ------>

[gottolovethisweather]

Yes,it's going to be a wild ole day and in fact it already is for some, yes flooding will also be of concern but don't take your eyes of the threat of the wintry stuff.

 

24th December 2100 hours snow risk.

 

 

25th December 0000 hours snow risk.

 

 

Not that I especially expect either of those charts tomorrow to verify, there was some mention in certain circles via the BBC forecasters that you couldn't rule out some snow, in the usual prone locations etc.

 

On to more pressing issues, keep watch on the media updates, online sources, local radio reports if you are out and about today.

 

I express my Thanks too to AWD for a fantastic post from yesterday, which I've linked to again below.

 

http://forum.netweather.tv/topic/78770-south-westcentral-southern-england-regional-weather-discussion-151213-18z/?p=2870002

 

Also, don't forget the dedicated storm thread is also available.

 

http://forum.netweather.tv/topic/78846-severe-atlantic-storms-over-the-christmas-period-2/?p=2870801

 

[island lad]

Wind picking up quite quickly hear on the isle of Wight. For local weather info go to www.isleofwightweather.co.uk

[Skullzrulerz]

not really getting any strong winds. 

[Mapantz]

Morning, 11c, a bit damp and a bit windy but despite what the radar has been showing, not much rain has fallen here yet.

[khodds]

Getting really squally here now. Don't think I'll be moving much from the house today!

[Skullzrulerz]

1058: BBC Radio Cornwall 

tweets: "Reports of flooding on the road at Shortlanesend heading towards Perranporth - about half a mile after the Post Office."

 

1058: BBC Radio Cornwall 

tweets: "Tree down on the B3298 at Scorrier near Fox and Hounds pub, blocking half of the road. Police not there yet."

 

1104:

South Devon's Torbay bus information service tweets: "end of M5 South-bound on bridge before A30/A380 junction, road signs laying across the carriageway. Sudden braking + swerving."

[JennyJane1]

Just popped in from the Southeast thread, reading what's going on with you and that it'll get worse (nothing happening this end of the world, but we are expecting it later) stay safe all of you.

[Skullzrulerz]

Amber warning for wind 

 

Valid from: 0005 on Tue 24 Dec 2013

Valid to: 0600 on Tue 24 Dec 2013

Southwesterly gales and locally severe gales will continue across southern and eastern parts of England during Monday night, but are expected to strengthen further across parts of southeast England, in the Amber warning area, during the early hours of Tuesday, with gusts of 65-75 mph inland and 75-85 mph along exposed coasts. The winds will ease from the west by morning.

 

 

The public should be prepared for disruption, particularly to travel and for interruptions to power supplies.

 

Winds will strengthen further across southeast England during the early hours of Tuesday, with the potential for damaging gusts inland as well as along the coast. The winds will ease quickly from the west before dawn.

[Dorsetbred]

Now steady 43mph, gusting 65mph

And not a brussel sprout in sight

Edited December 23, 2013 by Dorsetbred

[festivalking]

66mph gust down here in plymouth. Anyone got any current rain totals yet?

Edited December 23, 2013 by festivalking

[Sainsbo]

Rainfall is minimal here, 2.0mm. Forecast over an inch today though so I'd better not rule anything out.

 

Looking at the radar, it looks like it is pepping up, and it does't look like it is moving very fast at all.

[Skullzrulerz]

1137: BBC Radio Cornwall 

tweets: "The gale currently battering Cornwall is causing huge problems."

[Mapantz]

Rainfall is minimal here, 2.0mm. Forecast over an inch today though so I'd better not rule anything out.Looking at the radar, it looks like it is pepping up, and it does't look like it is moving very fast at all.

It is running in to an area of vortmax PVA (area of pink) so it will definitely pep up but I was expecting a lot more rain here by now, barely a few mm's also.. Edited December 23, 2013 by Mapantz

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Stay safe guys ! 

[Mapantz]

Now steady 43mph, gusting 65mph

And not a brussel sprout in sight

 

Wow! Is that accurate?? That's 20mph more than Portland!  

[somersetsnow]

Getting worse here, wind wise, not too much Rain at the mo

[ARTDEMOLE]

Current data for WH1081
23 December 2013 12:00:44

Temperature (°C):
Current   9.7
Trend (per hour) +0.2
Average today   6.6
Wind chill 7.9
Heat Index 9.7
Dew Point   8.3
Rel Humidity 91%

Wind (km/h):
Current Gust 19.4 SW
Average Speed   12.2 NW

Rainfall (mm):
Current rate 0.0
Last hour   1.5
Total today   5.1
Total yesterday  2.1
Total this month 45.6
Total this year  574.5

Pressure (hPa):
Current   1002.1
Trend (per hour) -2.3

[Zephyr]

Not sure what the wind speeds are up to at the moment but gusting strong.

[Dorsetbred]

Now a steady 52 & gusting 66mph

[Fitzwis]

Our local forecast makes humble reading:

 

METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

 

 

Forecast for Jersey from noon today Monday 23 December 2013 until 6am tomorrow.

Weather :   Rain, becoming persistent and locally heavy, clearing before dawn to scattered showers.

Max :  12 °C Min :  8 °C UV Index : 1

Visibility :  Moderate to poor in rain, becoming good after midnight.

Wind :   South to southwest strong F7 to severe gale F9 with gusts to 60mph, increasing gale F8 to severe gale F9, locally storm F10 with gusts to 80mph, moderating after midnight.

Open Sea State :  Rough to very rough.

Forecast from 6am until 6pm tomorrow Tuesday.

Weather :   Fair periods and scattered showers.

Max : 10 °C

Wind :  Southwest to west strong F6 to gale F8, decreasing fresh F5 to strong F6 around midday

 

Also, they have issued a tide warning for our high tide at 10:47pm which incidentally is a mere 29ft although I am aware that with such strong winds progged for between 9pm and 1am tonight coupled with low pressure this could be considerably higher. Stay safe everyone

[lightningsprite]

Very very windy here three miles from the coast in the Forest...and we have to go out to work across the Forest in a minute! Not looking forward to the journey at all, but we can't let the old folk down (we are musical therapists/entertainers)

Edited December 23, 2013 by lightningsprite

[knocker]

Quite foul here.

 

8/8 St 300ft. SW 37mph gusting 60. Continuous moderate rain. Temp 11C. Pressure 991mb falling. Enough said.

[Fitzwis]

And now a code red storm warning issued through our local media:

 

Red Storm Warning For Jersey

A Red storm warning has been issued for Jersey.

The Met Office is forecasting force 10 winds tonight, with gusts to 80mph.

There will be heavy rain and a risk of structural damage and falling trees.

The official advice is to avoid being outside if you can.

The bad weather means a challenging Christmas getaway continues for hundreds of ferry passengers.

Condor had already cancelled today's fast sailings because of stormy weather.

Now the Clipper has been delayed by at least eight hours.

It means those travelling to Portsmouth won't arrive until 4.30pm on Christmas Eve afternoon.

And those travelling around the UK by road or rail are being warned to face further disruption.

27 rail operators have either cancelled or amended trains.


 

Edited December 23, 2013 by Fitzwis

[Dorsetbred]

Wow! Is that accurate?? That's 20mph more than Portland!  

Well it's always been pretty accurate. check it out

http://www.pooleharbourweather.com/weather/

[festivalking]

69mph gust here in plymouth