South East England and East Anglia weather discussion/chat - 15th November 2015 onwards

[stun12]

Sorry, my mistake. I went to all the trouble of converting from what I thought was kph only to now see that it's already in mph. I stand corrected. 

[amanda2012]

3 minutes ago, Surrey said:

Stun that map shows gusts up to 70mph perhaps a touch higher on the Coast, sustained winds would be around 40-50mph but it's a very little feature and zips through in 2-3 hours but deepens all the while so needs closely watching hopefully it is not as pronounced on the 18z 

Oh great 

[Daniel*]

2 hours ago, Surrey said:

GFS 12z for Christmas Eve... 

 

It only just introduced this feature which is odd I hope it goes on the 18z

 

What are you expecting doomsday? get a grip  I for one would be happy to see the above verify it has been an incredibly boring month. 70mph gusts in London are very infrequent and it's of interest to me, it will probably be gone by the pub run.

Edited December 21, 2015 by Daniel*

[amanda2012]

Not great when people are going to be travelling around 

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14 minutes ago, Daniel* said:

What are you expecting doomsday? get a grip  I for one would be happy to see the above verify it has been an incredibly boring month. 70mph gusts in London are very infrequent and it's of interest to me, it will probably be gone by the pub run.

While I love a good storm and while you are right in what you say, any other time of the year but Christmas eve, 70mph are a rarity and cause damage even for a short period like this would be, max 3 hours of 70mph gusts, it's also a deepening feature which could add or be why it shows the gusts so high!

 

So I sit on the fence on this, I hope it gets downgraded the feature is there let's hope for no upgrades eh!? 

[amanda2012]

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Xc weather updated shows sustained winds for a short period no more than a few hours @50mph that's shocking for this part of the world and wish it to go 

[chrisbell-nottheweatherman]

As usual, initial sun gave way to cloud and rain. 

[Daniel*]

3 hours ago, Surrey said:

While I love a good storm and while you are right in what you say, any other time of the year but Christmas eve, 70mph are a rarity and cause damage even for a short period like this would be, max 3 hours of 70mph gusts, it's also a deepening feature which could add or be why it shows the gusts so high!

 

So I sit on the fence on this, I hope it gets downgraded the feature is there let's hope for no upgrades eh!?

No comment, very much so in part of the world where it is quite sheltered. I do love extreme weather if it is memorable and that's always what I seek. I categorically do not like loss of life nor do I particularly like the disruption but it is incredibly rare   It is out of my control no reason to feel guilty is there? 

The only snowman we're getting this year:

 

[amanda2012]

Any updates? 

[Daniel*]

3 hours ago, amanda2012 said:

Any updates? 

Good Morning,

A slight tone down in the most notable wind gusts approx 70 mph ones but quite notable nonetheless. Top gusts 65mph through densely populated areas  of London & SE a little hairy I'd say. I think there will be warnings issued within the next 24 hours; I wouldn't rule out an Amber warning either. The clock is ticking. 

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Yes, 00z update has removed it completely thankfully, but we are still 2 days away so there is time for change 

[lassie23]

Woken up by a gale and driving rain!This winter is still not  looking good for It has been so warm lately that you could be mistaken for thinking that people had put their Christmas decorations up and left them there until May. Makes you feel about as festive as a drowned, decomposing rat. Christmas looks a wash out at the moment The only upsides is that our dear cousins 'across the pond' have not had much snow for a change Shame that!

Edited December 22, 2015 by lassie23

[Lauren]

Very gusty here. Got woken up several times during the night by it.

[loopydreamer]

It's very windy here still

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Will be very windy today till around late afternoon as the second front pushed through with some rain heavy at times 

[alexisj9]

Highest gust so far today 52 mph. Looks a bit damp outside too. 

[shotski]

Hi all

blowing a gale outside and still freakily mild for December, I'm sure we'll pay for this at some stage. 

Off to Iceland on Boxing Day for a cold weather fix. Has anyone been to Reykjavik before and if so what did you make of it.

Shotski 

[alexisj9]

Highest gust here now 60 mph.

[frozencanals]

Hi All,

 

Still quite breezy here in the Southend area, a few spits and spots of rain,  and my external thermometer is showing 14.7 degrees. 

At this rate we will be barbequing the turkey, I'm heading to Cognac in France tomorrow where temps are still reaching 20 degrees plus, not good for the grape vines at this time of year, they need hard frosts or next years crop will be affected.

What ever you are doing, enjoy the Christmas and New Year break and lets hope for some more seasonal weather in January, otherwise heaven knows what the summer will produce.

FC

[snowrye]

Snow no doubt

[Spikecollie]

5 minutes ago, frozencanals said:

Hi All,

 

Still quite breezy here in the Southend area, a few spits and spots of rain,  and my external thermometer is showing 14.7 degrees. 

At this rate we will be barbequing the turkey, I'm heading to Cognac in France tomorrow where temps are still reaching 20 degrees plus, not good for the grape vines at this time of year, they need hard frosts or next years crop will be affected.

What ever you are doing, enjoy the Christmas and New Year break and lets hope for some more seasonal weather in January, otherwise heaven knows what the summer will produce.

FC

I'm heading in the opposite direction - and wish I wasn't. It's been lovely over here, but it is very windy in the valley today. 

[Daniel*]

Remarkably mild,

 I've never known anything like it, how depressing to have a mild, damp Xmas. I find January to be one of the most depressing months of the year - I couldn't cope with a continuation of this.

Edited December 22, 2015 by Daniel*

[chrisbell-nottheweatherman]

1 hour ago, Daniel* said:

Remarkably mild,

 I've never known anything like it, how depressing to have a mild, damp Xmas. I find January to be one of the most depressing months of the year - I couldn't cope with a continuation of this.

Unfortunatly, Met Office shows January continuing with mild south-westerlies and rain/cloud, and US forecasters are saying it's almost too late for an SSW this winter.  Fixed pattern between now and spring, I'm afraid.  I'm trying to force myself to enjoy double-figure temperatures, endless cloud and rain as it's all we're going to get the rest of this winter.

[Kent Blizzard]

Horrible day and yep very mild so I guess atleast the boiler doesn't take a pounding.

Like I keep saying yes we can get decent cold spells in March and April with snow but I for one DO NOT want that even if the Winter doesn't bring us snow. Spring and especially April is all about early warmth, good blooms and enjoying the lighter days, cannot rely on Summer to give us plenty of wall to wall sunshine in this country.

Looks like we are going to have to be patient yet again, the only good thing is after the last couple of years everyone seems a bit more relaxed about itthis time around.