Convective/Storm Discussion Thread - 8th July onwards

[CaptainHappy]

1 minute ago, Christchurch storm nut said:

I completely agree about the rain part, once it hits it's game over when it comes to taking photos, I'm about to head out, and hopefully get some nice footage, good luck

 

Keep us all posted if you catch anything on the horizon! Its a late dinner this evening.....

[Allseasons-Si]

1 minute ago, alexisj9 said:

Nothing fell from the sky, so not anoprop your right, but evaporating on the way down.

I was under a moderate shower that was showing yellows to orange on radar and nothing touched the surface,i think it was the one that i posted the funnel cloud on that day

[Milocation]

4 hours ago, VillagePlank said:

I'm going for this track, Harry

Either would be fantastic for me..better put my camera on charge...

[Harry]

Any ideas where this trough is?

[Sainsbo]

Been underneath this thunderstorm in Reading for about 45 minutes now, almost 20mm of rain in the last half an hour or so according to the Uni observatory and there's about 4 inches of water trying to make its way into my flat. Looking at the radar it looks like there's still a lot more to come!

[Chris.R]

Holyhead:

Ac cas coming in off the sea now. Sferic 40 miles to my south-west though could have been a false return. 

[DAVID SNOW]

4 minutes ago, Paul Sherman said:

God I wish that stuff was not to my south as would be on my way to the M11 now - Holding firm for now

Hit the road Paul.

[UKSupercell]

Just seen dozens of strikes here but most are west over High Wycombe....as per usual nothing directly overhead but there's a good light show outside....the strikes are more so flashes though and thunder is quiet(ish) 

[Allseasons-Si]

2 minutes ago, Harry said:

Any ideas where this trough is?

I would hazard a guess,in the middle of the channel Harry

in fact.rapid development there now on the latest returns.

Edited July 18, 2017 by Allseasons-si

[Justin123]

15 minutes ago, Petorious said:

My guess this big chuck maybe the big event but it will continue NNE in direction and could grow and be quite an eventful night for many?

No your incorrect, all day we have been saying that that feature is not the main event it's what will develop afterwards as the trough moves north eastwards across C/s England. I could see why you would think tht but keep an eye on the radar as something big is going to happen.

[Ciderwithrosie]

18 minutes ago, MP-R said:

Can see sunlit anvils to my south in the far distance.

All of a sudden we have a VERY interesting  sky - looking turbulent ,copper glow with black edged clouds . We will see . Will try and upload picture of it . 

I think there is too much traffic on here for it to upload 

Edited July 18, 2017 by Ciderwithrosie

[Mokidugway]

1 minute ago, Chris.R said:

Holyhead:

Ac cas coming in off the sea now. Sferic 40 miles to my south-west though could have been a false return. 

3 strikes could be genuine 

[Nick L]

It would appear a storm be headed this way. Thunder!

 

[Harry]

That is one awesome looking storm heading up towards northern home counties

[TJS1998Tom]

BBC Forecast for me now shows rain from 2-4am to which it didnt before, fingers crossed c:

[Harry]

Sky turning again to my south. No sferics though

[Paul Sherman]

Must admit dont know what its like elsewhere but here its 66/60f and it feels really unthundery with a keen east north easterly wind.  

[Paul R]

Just had a cracking CC flash to the north. Seems to be really kicking off on the back edge now.

[robillustrates]

gosh it keeps on coming, intense waves, best lightning yet. 

[Allseasons-Si]

6 minutes ago, Chris.R said:

Holyhead:

Ac cas coming in off the sea now. Sferic 40 miles to my south-west though could have been a false return. 

Yes there was but the cells in the Irish sea seem to be drifting due north and missing you,but i will say that there will be more to come

[East_England_Stormchaser91]

Activity really starting to ramp up now!! 

[Nick L]

Just now, Paul Sherman said:

Must admit dont know what its like elsewhere but here its 66/60f and it feels really unthundery with a keen east north easterly wind.  

Yep, was expecting tonight to be really uncomfortable but it's not. But here we are with frequent rumbles in the distance...

[Harry]

1 minute ago, Paul Sherman said:

Must admit dont know what its like elsewhere but here its 66/60f and it feels really unthundery with a keen east north easterly wind.  

Can't disagree too much Paul to be fair. Raining here now, alas that's all

[TJS1998Tom]

Just now, East_England_Stormchaser91 said:

Activity really starting to ramp up now!! 

Hopefully we could be in luck if it pushes further North and doesnt loose its strength

[80sWeather]

13 minutes ago, East_England_Stormchaser91 said:

Looking like its on a collision course straight for the likes of Cambridgeshire/Northants and perhaps S Lincs/W Norfolk! Here's hoping it holds out. 

Oh yes, would be a massive bonus considering the East wasn't favourable for storms in earlier forecasts!

Will be dark too so may get a good light show later.