South East & East Anglia Regional Weather Discussion 23/12/13

[Country Boy]

wonder what the effect will be on those wind turbine things?

Wind turbins still turning, the storm two weeks ago turned them off, so not as bad at the moment.but hope it picks up an blow the horrid things down,...on land ones that is

[k66yla]

My neighbours gas meter box on the outside wall has just flown down the road. Certainly getting wild!

[john pike]

 

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/satpics/latest_uk_ir.html

 

isabelle

 

now to 5 not much change but gusts a shade higher

 

between 5-6 winds getting stronger and poss thunderstorms in the mix

 

between 11 to 3am the worst of the winds

 

very heavy rain being an issue here as well

[NO LONGER POSTING]

Mental out there! So a steady increase in winds now till later tonight where 70-80mph across the region will be met.. 

[Kent Snow]

Proper wind Storm now! Temperature 10C although doesn't feel it!

[Isabellesnanny]

Thank John - all very worrying .Is this storm on the dame sort of level as the storm of a couple of weeks ago - though we didn't have it so bad here then

[Keraunic]

quote name="JennyJane1" post="2871405" timestamp="1387810909"]That's strange, I wonder if the same sort i found a few weeks ago, there were about half a dozen of them over a few days in the bath, i don't know where they came from, and i was surprised they were out so late in the year.

[alexisj9]

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2013/12/23/46461/port-of-dover-issues-severe-weather-warning.html

 

 

The port of Dover has issued a severe weather warning ahead of expected high winds today and into Tuesday morning.

Winds potentially peaking with gusts of 70-80mph between midnight and 6am are forecast.

The port is advising its customers to contact their ferry operator and check its website or Twitter account for the latest information on Channel crossings.

“The safety of customers and staff is our priority and we are monitoring the situation closely and making preparations to ensure that systems are in place to minimise any disruption and delays to travellers,†the port said.

 

Just posting in case anyone is thinking of catching a ferry.

[Coast]

Southampton airport closed

[john pike]

hi isabelle

 

its not as bad in the sense of who got the st judes storm got hit hard

 

but this is over a much wider area

 

the bit later tonight is the worrying bit as the jet gets involved and the gusts are really guesswork at that time

[Jimmyh]

This is quite ferocious and really not very nice. I have to got to clapham first then home to welling which i am not looking forward to

[Keraunic]

What are the wind speeds meant to be in Ipswich area later?

[EWS]

Our cast iron door knocker is knocking on the (semi-sheltered) front door in the wind - we've lived in this house for over 10 years and I've never heard it do that before. I keep thinking we have unannounced visitors!

[john pike]

What are the wind speeds meant to be in Ipswich area later?

 

somewhere around midnight to 3

 

between 60-70 mph

 

easing down quickly after that

[JennyJane1]

Getting silly now outside! Big gusts of wind! Only going to get wworse..

you know that link you gave for ukstorm on twitter? Have you read there are some idiots on there who, despite having been told that trees are down on railway lines, and various other problems, insist on saying they don't know what all the fuss is about/ its really annoying.

[Wet'n'Dry]

What are the wind speeds meant to be in Ipswich area later?

Somewhere in the 60's I would guess

 

http://www.xcweather.co.uk/GB/observations

[JennyJane1]

quote name="JennyJane1" post="2871405" timestamp="1387810909"]That's strange, I wonder if the same sort i found a few weeks ago, there were about half a dozen of them over a few days in the bath, i don't know where they came from, and i was surprised they were out so late in the year.

I've just identified it as a 'Tiger Moth' caterpillar. He is a very hairy little thing and curled in a ball in a box in the loo.

[Snowangel-MK]

Gusts of wind are becoming stronger now and have a sort of roar to them if you know what I mean !  

 

At least I've finished work now for 6 days so no concerns about clients getting to their appointments, just hope I have some power for my baking day tomorrow or it will be raw pastry and mince meat instead of mince pies !!

 

Stay safe everyone.... see you in the morning if I haven't blown away in my Chrimbo jumper when I'm out on the town tonight 

[Jimmyh]

Our cast iron door knocker is knocking on the (semi-sheltered) front door in the wind - we've lived in this house for over 10 years and I've never heard it do that before. I keep thinking we have unannounced visitors!

u can imagine it cant you yes come in....

oh damn knocker again

[Tom Quintavalle]

Afternoon all,

 

Starting to get some really strong gusts here on the Kent/London border, a lot banging and crashing going on, I can see a few wheelie bins overturned down our close, amongst some general debris.

 

Still looks as if worst of the winds will be between midnight and 3 am, with strongest winds abating right across the region by dawn. 

 

Now am I mad enough to try to get to Bromley for a couple of hours, probably! 

But are town centres closing early tonight, due to the severe weather, does anyone know?

 

Edited December 23, 2013 by Kentish CZ

[Jimmyh]

sky now a funny light colour as it is starting to get dark. trees look calmer

[Sweetdream]

Taking note of the approaching stormy weather and all advise to stay in. I just received some very bad news that my uncle is in hospital and has only a few days left. I am having to now travel from cambridgeshire to London Kent to see him for the last time. The storm could not come at a worse time.

[NO LONGER POSTING]

Will post in the storm thread to but hold tight  

 

 

 

 

 

[Wet'n'Dry]

Sustained wind speed here now 25mph

[JennyJane1]

Taking note of the approaching stormy weather and all advise to stay in. I just received some very bad news that my uncle is in hospital and has only a few days left. I am having to now travel from cambridgeshire to London Kent to see him for the last time. The storm could not come at a worse time.

I am very sorry to hear it.I hope you get there safely.