Scotland /Alba weather discussion 2020

[mardatha]

Absolutely hellish ootside!!  between the stress of waiting for the windows to come in and the stress of watching the rugby, I'm nearly on the ceiling.

[edo]

Horrible out.... Torrential and v windy already.... One trip out to the bin and it was clear the dogs will be going no further than garden tonight...... There hunkering down anyway. 

[rob4al]

48 minutes ago, Ross90 said:

Tonight has been a bit of a let down so far considering 5-6pm was forecast as the period of strongest winds, 50 - 55mph max in the lower parts of Strathclyde.

In the weather forecast just before the main Six O'clock News on Radio 4 they did say that the amber warning currently in place for much of England and Wales could be extended further north as more information about the storm comes in as there is some concern as to the impact of the winds in the urban areas of the Central Belt tomorrow afternoon. Just something we are going to have to keep an eye on I guess!

[BurntFishTrousers]

1 hour ago, Ross90 said:

Tonight has been a bit of a let down so far considering 5-6pm was forecast as the period of strongest winds, 50 - 55mph max in the lower parts of Strathclyde.

Been well squally here last hour or so. So much so that I wasn't really expecting much wind this evening, so defo no let down!

[Ross B]

24 minutes ago, rob4al said:

In the weather forecast just before the main Six O'clock News on Radio 4 they did say that the amber warning currently in place for much of England and Wales could be extended further north as more information about the storm comes in as there is some concern as to the impact of the winds in the urban areas of the Central Belt tomorrow afternoon. Just something we are going to have to keep an eye on I guess!

ICON now has a maximum wind gust of 100mph into the Glasgow area at lunch time tomorrow! 

 

Should  say most of other models are in the 60-80mph range.. 

Edited February 8, 2020 by Ross B

[JamesM]

Was actually quite nice early on but wind and rain set in as it got dark. The gusts are really ramping up now. Easily the strongest of the winter here. Driving rain as well. 

Trampoline both tied and weighted down!!

[shuggee]

Just driven Peebles-Stobo-home. I like speed. I'm that car pushing the traffic along to do the speed limit. Just now I was doing 35mph max. And luckily swerved when that fallen branch in the road reared its limb. Sheets and sheets of rain. Really quite something.

Five days of food and beer purchased. Gonna need it. 

[Hairy Celt]

All a bit tedious here. There were a few noticeable gusts about 3 to 4 and a bit of rain but nowt to get excited about. Yet. Forecast shows lots of mixed ppn for the next 3 days...

Edited February 8, 2020 by Hairy Celt

[BurntFishTrousers]

 If anyone's interested, this is how to decode satellite images DIY-style. The tick-tock on the video is the satellite overhead. Finished images attached. 

 

[Sceptical]

Lack of snow for the Scottish mountains this year. An explanation

Why is there less snow on Scotland's mountains?

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Enthusiasts say they have noticed a difference in conditions on the hills in recent years.

 

[Ross90]

1 hour ago, Ross B said:

ICON now has a maximum wind gust of 100mph into the Glasgow area at lunch time tomorrow! 

 

Should  say most of other models are in the 60-80mph range.. 

I'd be willing to bet nowhere inland through the central belt will see gusts reaching 80mph. 

Most models and forecasts predicted higher winds up here tonight than tomorrow and the max where i am was about 55mph, i'd be surprised if Glasgow even reaches 60 tomorrow.

[mardatha]

Hellish up here Shuggee, I've closed the curtains and the blinds for the first time ever -  I hate to feel claustrophobic and always leave curtains open but tonight it's unbearable.

[JamesM]

Quite a squall here. Rain battering down.

edit: And now all calm after that went through.

Edited February 8, 2020 by JamesM

[Ruzzi]

Monday looking ever more interesting 

But only 1-3cm apparently 

Edited February 8, 2020 by Ruzzi

[edo]

Pub in perth not looking too clever.... They have been having the stonework and render redone 

[Mr Frost]

55/60mph no problem today! Low tide so no major issues.

Pretty standard stuff but still good fun.

[Ross B]

30 minutes ago, JamesM said:

Quite a squall here. Rain battering down.

edit: And now all calm after that went through.

Yep, very wet we got about 10mm of rain just from that squall. 

[Benvironment]

2 minutes ago, Mr Frost said:

55/60mph no problem today! Low tide so no major issues.

Pretty standard stuff but still good fun.

 

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Peak gust here 45.6mph, so nothing out the ordinary. Just sounds worse than it is on the house up here when there's more of a southerly angle. When it's a SW'erly we barely hear it. An easterly on the other hand, well.....those sound decidedly weird. All kinds of odd rumbles and whistles and creaks.

[Ross B]

38 minutes ago, JamesM said:

 

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Edited February 8, 2020 by Ross B

[NUT]

Might not pan out like this but Estofex looking quite interesting

Current ESTOFEX Convective Forecasts - ESTOFEX

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[Kirkcaldy Weather]

Can clearly see that squall line about to pass through here on radar 

[chemikal]

Started off quite nice and sunny today. Activity in the morning around the bird feeders was through the roof. Never seen so many birds fighting for the food. The only visitor l didn’t see was the badger. The squirrels were there picking up the dropped seeds. The tuft of grass the squirrel is on has been caused by the dropped bird seed. Thinking of covering the whole lawn with it but I would probably have to cut it every two days in the summer!

Headed to Paisley to watch the St. Mirren v Motherwell game. Surprisingly ok football given the conditions. The draw means we play St. Mirren three times in two weeks. The rain kicked in at half time and hasn’t really stopped since.

Tomorrow afternoon I’m meant to be heading to the west end for a family get together. Think I might sit this one out. While the gusts may not be the highest we have seen in the central belt I think the longevity of sustained winds/rain (and those of today) will cause disruption so will not take the risk. Stay safe and enjoy the weather whatever it throws at you!

 

[Serac]

The term "torrential" is appropriate 

Edited February 8, 2020 by Serac

[BurntFishTrousers]

Flood updates - Floodline Scotland - Be prepared for flooding

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Think ahead and be prepard for flooding. Be prepared for flooding and protect the things most valuable to you.

 

[Hairy Celt]

59 minutes ago, edo said:

Pub in perth not looking too clever.... They have been having the stonework and render redone 

Thought that said 'OVER 300 GIRLS INSIDE' 

Steady on.