Convective/Storm Discussion Thread - 19th May 2018 onwards

[Atmogenic]

My footage of last night's to early morning lightning has finally been uploaded. I did have multiple parts from the beginning of the electrical activity starting up to the main event over my location but decided to just upload the main event as its the best one. I hope you guys enjoy it 

 

 

Edited May 27, 2018 by Atmogenic

[toggerob]

Cell just popped up near to Matlock that went from nothing to moderate rainfall in the space of 1-frame on the Radar, helped by uplifting from the Pennines aswell as the temps. Hopefully it keeps getting stronger as it's a sure head-on direction to where I am.

[Swansonson69]

3 minutes ago, Chris K said:

Some showers seem to be forming across some parts of SW & C/S England on radar. Most likely these will remain isolated in this area, but could chuck out a couple of surprise thundery showers as the afternoon progresses.

I don't know about that because I see a line formation going from Chester to those showers just off the south east coast. 

[Chris K]

2 minutes ago, Swansonson69 said:

I don't know about that because I see a line formation going from Chester to those showers just off the south east coast. 

That band would be where I would favour main activity later. I was more on about isolated surface based storm risk in the SW quadrant of the UK.

Edited May 27, 2018 by Chris K

[Allseasons-Si]

1 minute ago, SNOW_JOKE said:

Cell just popped up near to Matlock that went from nothing to moderate rainfall in the space of 1-frame on the Radar, helped by uplifting from the Pennines aswell as the temps. Hopefully it keeps getting stronger as it's a sure head-on direction to where I am.

Yes,just took a photo of it and has a smudgy top so def a cell,infact there are towers growing all along to my south and southeast.

 

[Summerstorm]

Wonder if there is still a cap in place? only 3 sferics from the cell near me at the moment

[Chris.R]

 27.2°C now. Crosby is officially the warmest place in Britain currently. 

Sferics popping up to my south and east. 

Edited May 27, 2018 by Chris.R

[Dangerous55019]

One very, very faint grumble of thunder heard hear... But wow!! This is some serious convective rain we’ve currently got! 

[Allseasons-Si]

A distinct line developing now from north Wales to Norfolk.

[Swansonson69]

6 minutes ago, Chris K said:

That band would be where I would favour main activity later. I was more on about isolated surface based storm risk in the SW quadrant of the UK.

Oh yea, I see what you mean now. I'm staying put right now though. The skies from the south east to the north east are getting darker and darker. Looking very good at the moment. 

[Swansonson69]

1 minute ago, Allseasons-si said:

A distinct line developing now from north Wales to Norfolk.

I noticed that earlier. Puts me in the path which is good. 

[Dangerous55019]

Lightning strike about nine miles away from me, over towards Rossett, (between Chester and Wrexham)... Thunder still distant, but much louder. 

[Storm_Front_81]

Lots of cloud developing over Market Harborough, sky looking hazy possible shower/storm development South East, North and North West direction's from my location. My thermometer reads 28.4c very little wind, very humid. Looking Northwest looks good for you guys across Northwest England. Maybe!?

[Chris.R]

Wow 14 miles

[Tom dewey likes thunder]

[Bangers & Flash]

Quite a line of towers to the south of here now. Developing rapidly. 

 

[Joey.G]

Matlock cell not much to look at. Some nice skies though. 

[Bangers & Flash]

[Allseasons-Si]

To my SE,towers shooting up.

[marksp]

I;m in matlock right now, just lit thje bbq doh, few spots but the storm seem to be skirting round the valley ( i hope)

very muggy, carn't believe how the two cells popped up in 15 mins

[Steve Shears]

One from Crawley last night....couldn't position myself as i was on duty...

 

[sparky1972]

Currently sat here waiting to fly out of London City Airport, hoping the storms will hold off until we are well out of the way, lol. 

[carinthian]

The Dunkirk web cam about an hour ago showed the storm head development just off shore over the Channel. Looks like an explosive development that one on the cloud sat.

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[Dangerous55019]

Looks like things are starting to get going over towards Chester.

I can confirm lots more (distant) thunder now. 

[Tom dewey likes thunder]

 Bristol Gloucestershire South West Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and Dorset Swindon North Wiltshire Somerset are in a yellow warning for thunderstorms