Spanish plume anyone? Storm and convective discussion 17th July Onwards

[Supacell]

A video still of the possible funnel I saw near to Ashby de la Zouch today, luckily it did come out despite me trying to capture during torrential rain. 

 

 

I actually didn't realise how clear the funnel was, it can be disorientating trying to film in torrential rain

Edited July 19, 2014 by Supacell

[Gord]

People in Lowestoft saying that this storm is better than this mornings.

 

Strikes being detected further inland into Norfolk now.

[A.J]

The NMM modeliing progs a lot of surface and mid-level instability over eastern districts for the next few hours, looks like it nailed it judging by the reports and radar returns as the western flank of the MCS has sprung to life....good luck to those on the east coast who have otherwise missed out so far 

[Paul R]

I did notice the hook but I'm not sure that it is a bit too big but could possibly have been brief rotation.

 

Yeah, seemed quite defined to me. Is it actually a supercell? I've seen the word used in the last few posts, but also MCS, so a tadge confused. Certainly looked to have super cellular characteristics on radar before. Anyhow back to the hook, looking at the 22:25 return it looks very clearly defined. Perhaps the most defined I've seen on UK radar. 

 

Edited July 19, 2014 by Paul Roberts

[scotto]

Is this likely to be just an east coast event or is it possible they could hit me inland in lincs, as so far had nothing, even though to the west and east have had storms today..

[Supacell]

Is there a chance those storms over western France are heading this way?

 

Just noticed Met Office and euro4 precip charts expect storms to break out across the Midlands tonight.

Edited July 19, 2014 by Supacell

[Chris101]

The weather never ceases to amaze me, that system came up towards the South coast, then turned right when it got to the Channel, went into Belgium and turned North to the Netherlands, and then finally turned left towards the East coast, lovely light show its giving.

[Neilsouth]

The weather never ceases to amaze me, that system came up towards the South coast, then turned right when it got to the Channel, went into Belgium and turned North to the Netherlands, and then finally turned left towards the East coast, lovely light show its giving.

 

You guys n girls deserve it though, we've had most of the storms so far this week

[Chris101]

You guys n girls deserve it though, we've had most of the storms so far this week

I'll happily give it to the guys in Norfolk, i came down to Kent for the first MCS last night, then came back home to radar watch and was given 2 hours of continuous lightning at 4 this morning, So i've had my fair share.

[pipsta]

Light rain here now in wynondham and can now here some rumbling. It's coming a bit further inland on the east coast now. If it doesn't die out and the hook continues Lincs etc might get hit with this.

Will coming inland intensify this or break it down. It's humid like this morning again here in wynondham

[Cloud 10]

Latest UKV going for some storms for Eastern areas tomorrow.

 

 

Latest satellite shows the MCS which looks to have a mind of its own!

 

[pipsta]

Something in Norwich just got hit with a huge cg hit. Lot up the whole sky! Massive crack too!

[stainesbloke]

Look at bay of biscay on sat 24 it's exploding into life that will hit south early hours

Yes am not sure we're done with storms yet, though whether they survive the Channel and just give crap leftover cloud is another matter.

[pipsta]

Supposed to be having a BBQ tomorrow. Could be a wet affair!

[alibabba]

Please hit skeggy please please *post pub pleading*

[Supacell]

Would be a rather nice surprise, can't see it myself personally, not this far west anyway - chances are it'll be a pre cursor for more storms firing along more eastern areas into tomorrow afternoon. Just for a change :)I mentioned Ashby-de-la-Zouch earlier lol..didn't know you were there at the time. Looked manic on radar, to think this area of storms initially started out Stratford way into S Mids, brum, Coventry and then just kept intensifying further as it went NNE.You off towards the E coast tomorrow lol? Could be another Lincs Wolds special.

 

Yes I decided to chase the storm as it looked like it would miss Derby and located somewhere near EM Airport as being the likely spot to get hit, but once I got there I could see Ashby looked to be direct in the firing line. As it happens another cell fired and hit Derby head on but I think I got to see the best of it by being in Ashby de la Zouch. 

 

I won't be chasing tomorrow, i have my 2 kids over and not sure they would be happy being carted around chasing after storms lol. Anyway, I have seen enough to be happy and satisfied but still wouldn't turn down a surprise overnight storm popping by for a visit at home.

[AndyFromDonny]

The other half just rang me from Yarmouth and sounded quite nervy - sounds nasty down there.

[A.J]

Yeah, seemed quite defined to me. Is it actually a supercell? I've seen the word used in the last few sentences, but also MCS, so a tadge confused. Certainly looked to have super cellular characteristics on radar before. Anyhow back to the hook, looking at the 22:25 return it looks very clearly defined. Perhaps the most defined I've seen on UK radar. 

 

 

good post Paul, and an interesting question....that radar signature does infer a meso-low, a one of the key signatures of a supercell

[Gord]

Friends and family from Lowestoft and Yarmouth on Facebook saying how amazing this storm is. Also hearing there's a tree down on Peto Way roundabout in Lowestoft...not sure it's related to this storm but I guess it is.

 

Think it's going to rumble on for quite some time for them.

Edited July 19, 2014 by Gord

[Paul R]

good post Paul, and an interesting question....that radar signature does infer a meso-low, a one of the key signatures of a supercell

 

Indeed. Been keeping a close eye on the radar returns and the lightning detectors. My understanding of supercells is relatively basic, however the presence of the heavier rain and lightning on the leading edge, with less towards the rear suggests another supercell characteristic if I'm not mistaken?

 

The hook looked to be weakening between earlier but in the last twenty minutes it appears more defined again. 

[MartinD]

Had an amazing day today, started my day by Swindon, when the storms were intensifying just east of Bristol, managed to get just infront of it then stayed right along side the storm as it headed north, stayed with it until i got totally washed out just north of Nuneaton, never seen rain and hail that bad also the amount of branches and debris on the road was crazy... Headed south after only to see the large storm over Oxford some 50 miles away so could not resist chasing that one and all i can say is wow.... After 300 miles on the road chasing all i can say is thank you mother nature and to all the fab people on this forum. Amazing day and great to hear so many people got there lightning fix today :-) lets hope for many more to come this year.

[ChezWeather]

Sat next to the lake watching some lovely distant flashes over worksop way.

Great end to a great day!

[A.J]

Indeed. Been keeping a close eye on the radar returns and the lightning detectors. My understanding of supercells is relatively basic, however the presence of the heavier rain and lightning on the leading edge, with less towards the rear suggests another supercell characteristic if I'm not mistaken?

 

The hook looked to be weakening between earlier but in the last twenty minutes it appears more defined again. 

for a tornadic supercell, the hook echo normally appears on the southern.so uth east flankof the cell, and yes, precip normally fans out downwind of the core due to the tilted & rotated upfraft

[LadyEv06]

I'm sure I just saw lightning unless it's my imagination!

[Paul R]

 

 

Paul Roberts, on 19 Jul 2014 - 23:54, said:

Indeed. Been keeping a close eye on the radar returns and the lightning detectors. My understanding of supercells is relatively basic, however the presence of the heavier rain and lightning on the leading edge, with less towards the rear suggests another supercell characteristic if I'm not mistaken?

 

The hook looked to be weakening between earlier but in the last twenty minutes it appears more defined again. 

for a tornadic supercell, the hook echo normally appears on the southern.so uth east flankof the cell, and yes, precip normally fans out downwind of the core due to the tilted & rotated upfraft

 

Thought the hook usually was south/south west edge? Anyhow a mere footnote. I wonder how impressive this storm would look if it were daytime. 

 

2350 return shows the hook once again quite nicely defined once again. 

 

 

Quick question, this screenshot is from my NW extra subscription, is it ok to add these screenshots in posts, or is it against forum rules?

Edited July 19, 2014 by Paul Roberts