SE and East Anglia general weather discussion 01/01/2018 onwards

[Kent Blizzard]

Wouldn't be surprised if a mini tornado does get reported tbh.

[James Oliver]

2 minutes ago, alexisj9 said:

There was always a second cold front.

Squall line coming through Kent now. We holding out for a flash or two? 

[LightningLover]

1 minute ago, leedsnowfan said:

Refresh the page as downgraded now....

still showing for my location, but I highly doubt it will happen.

[bluebell]

1 minute ago, leedsnowfan said:

Refresh the page as downgraded now....

Still showing on bbc weather page for my location which is right close to lighteninglovers i think?

[Donna3397]

3 hours ago, Dbarb said:

Wow BBC news just said 80mph gusts possible on the south coast.

Hope not I live right on the south coast. It’s so rough here.

[alexisj9]

Is there any lightening in the rain thought I just saw a distant flash. Although no thunder.

 

[LightningLover]

Just now, alexisj9 said:

Is there any lightening in the rain thought I just saw a distant flash. Although no thunder.

 

Nothing has appeared on radar, Although multiple people have reported seeing flashes with this heavier rain.

[lottiekent]

Just now, alexisj9 said:

Is there any lightening in the rain thought I just saw a distant flash. Although no thunder.

 

Nothing heard here but then you’d have a job hearing anything over the wind and rain on the window.

[bluebell]

Not noticed any flashes yet,although I keep accidentally ‘resting my eyes’ ,so prob missing it!! 

[Dbarb]

Still just a light breeze here in Essex, what's all the fuss about lol.

[LightningLover]

I just had a series of really strong gusts, they almost seemed convective. (I would say they were 60mph-ish). 

[Donna3397]

1 minute ago, Dbarb said:

Still just a light breeze here in Essex, what's all the fuss about lol.

Your lucky, we might end up in OZ at this rate. 

[LightningLover]

The sky seems to be clearing, and if anything the wind is getting stronger. 

[alexisj9]

Wind going crazy here must be near the squall.

 

[leedsnowfan]

14 minutes ago, bluebell said:

Still showing on bbc weather page for my location which is right close to lighteninglovers i think?

This is what im seeing....

[SenlacJack]

6 minutes ago, LightningLover said:

I just had a series of really strong gusts, they almost seemed convective. (I would say they were 60mph-ish). 

Same here just down the road from you LL, some pretty ferocious gusts

[LightningLover]

And just like that, the BBC has downgraded the second squall into nothing. Perhaps it's bedtime for me soon?

[Daniel*]

Rather an upgrade for some..

 

[Donna3397]

4 minutes ago, LightningLover said:

And just like that, the BBC has downgraded the second squall into nothing. Perhaps it's bedtime for me soon?

I can’t understand that, I don’t live to far from you either and mine is still showing the squall. The strange thing here is that a few minutes ago my room became really bright. I’m guessing the clouds have cleared and the moon is out. 

[LightningLover]

1 minute ago, DonnaThw said:

I can’t understand that, I don’t live to far from you either and mine is still showing the squall. The strange thing here is that a few minutes ago my room became really bright. I’m guessing the clouds have cleared and the moon is out. 

I have to admit, the BBC hourly forecasts aren't the most consistent. I'll leave my curtains open, in case anything develops overnight.

[snowrye]

Seems a little quieter,got a bit noisy up here in northiam,im only 70m asl but im the highest point for a few miles,and my french doors face west,bit of creaking went on for a bit lol

[yamkin]

68.9 mph wind gusts recorded at Maidstone

Power Outage Across Maidstone

[LightningLover]

Time to sleep w/ the curtains wide open. Everyone stay safe, and good luck. 

[alexisj9]

76 highest gust here now.

[SenlacJack]

It's quitened down quite noticably here in the last 20 minutes or so, nothing much showing up on the radar rain wise but not sure what we have in store with regards the wind.

All being well I'll be heading down to Rock-a-Nore for high tide at around 11.30am this morning. Could see some impressive waves but very mindful of the potential dangers so I won't be taking any chances for the sake of a photo.

 

 

Edited January 3, 2018 by SenlacJack