Storms and Convective discussion - 10th April 2020 onwards

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2 minutes ago, Zak M said:

Looks like the storms have switched off again 

As the forecasts suggested this morning lol. Thundery showers!

[Paul Sherman]

15 minutes ago, Allseasons-si said:

What are you doing venturing out

Err I live here ? Are people not even allowed to have a smoke in their garden lol

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Just now, Paul Sherman said:

Err I live here ? Are people not even allowed to have a smoke in their garden lol

Provided they don’t mind being named and shamed

[Allseasons-Si]

3 minutes ago, Paul Sherman said:

Err I live here ? Are people not even allowed to have a smoke in their garden lol

Fair doo's mate,wished i had your pog

i thought that you ventured down to the beach.

Edited April 16, 2020 by Allseasons-si

[Daniel*]

3 minutes ago, Paul Sherman said:

Err I live here ? Are people not even allowed to have a smoke in their garden lol

You won’t be allowed to breath next ....

[Zak M]

Some cells kicking off again.

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13 minutes ago, Daniel* said:

You won’t be allowed to breath next ....

That would make smoking quite awkward

[Allseasons-Si]

NW of Nantes kicking off now,going to be a long night for you lot darn sarf

i feel as though i am down there sometimes when storms are approaching and i get a tad excited

good luck this year everyone,i just hope that i can join in the fun

it has been a while since there has been a good storm up here. 

[StormLoser]

Thanks, Stabilo19, for that webcam link (adds new meaning to "web" cam!).

I just saw a very nice bit of lightning on it!

[sunnijim]

Some nice fork lightning CC and CG just off the Brighton coast in the last hour.Every minute or so.

[Zak M]

3 minutes ago, Allseasons-si said:

NW of Nantes kicking off now,going to be a long night for you lot darn sarf

i feel as though i am down there sometimes when storms are approaching and i get a tad excited

good luck this year everyone,i just hope that i can join in the fun

it has been a while since there has been a good storm up here. 

Same here!

It has been quite a good start here to April in my opinion. Hopefully it's a sign for something better to come in the summer!!

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Juicy forecast for tomo evening, bit of a rinse repeat of tonight but with the storms in the channel more pepped and more likely to keep their intensity pon reaching the south coast ️️

Edited April 16, 2020 by Flash bang flash bang etc

[Stormyking]

A fun little night Tonight, we haven't had any direct hits but have been watching loads of lightning from the window. A mixture of CGS and IC, a bit annoying there are houses blocking a fair bit of the view though! Keeping an eye on this ling going through the island and to our South right now which could let one or 2 closer strikes out hopefully.

[Allseasons-Si]

Just now, Zak M said:

Same here!

It has been quite a good start here to April in my opinion. Hopefully it's a sign for something better to come in the summer!!

I am an avid storm chaser and i cannot wait to get out chasing again,well we are stuck in for another three weeks...joy,i just hope that people adhere to the lock-down so we can get out again,i am sure that everyone feels the same,the quicker everyone sticks by the rules the quicker we can get out again.

 

 

 

[Mapantz]

[Zak M]

1 minute ago, Mapantz said:

I am REALLY starting to get those overnight summer storm vibes now!! 

[Allseasons-Si]

7 minutes ago, Stormyking said:

A fun little night Tonight, we haven't had any direct hits but have been watching loads of lightning from the window. A mixture of CGS and IC, a bit annoying there are houses blocking a fair bit of the view though! Keeping an eye on this line going through the island and to our South right now which could let one or 2 closer strikes out hopefully.

Yes some good developments there,hope you see something SK.

[Stormyking]

4 minutes ago, Allseasons-si said:

Yes some good developments there,hope you see something SK.

Cheers bud! There is a real intense cell passing just to our west now, literally gone white on the radar! Its a bit out of my view but can just lean my head out the window far enough like a weirdo haha.

[matt111]

Just saw something appear on lightningmaps over the IOW so checked out the window and heard the faintest rumble. 

Edited April 16, 2020 by matt111

[Allseasons-Si]

4 minutes ago, matt111 said:

Just saw something appear on lightningmaps over the IOW so checked out the window and heard the faintest rumble. 

yes,see that sferic on lightningmaps but not on Blitzortung,this is why i keep both open so to get the triangulate of where they occur. 

[Stormyking]

And It popped! Just West of Newport, it was blatently a CG from the deep boom at the end from the thunder! I've noticed these showers seem produce Lightning when they come a bit more clustered and compact! 

I shall definitely be watching Tomorrow closely, good luck to everyone!

 

[Allseasons-Si]

Developing cells south of Brighton now.

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Stayed up late watching Netflix, just had a downpour outside as we got to bed. Heavy but just rain. Nice to listen to

[chionomaniac]

 Nice area to the south of heavy possibly thundery rain. I like the forward edge of the system where it looks like new cells are setting up. Bit different to decaying MCS’s that we normally see leaving France

[Ben Sainsbury]

Rise and shine everyone!

Definitely an interesting look rain band atm. Looking south from my house, as expected can see a large Cb. Cloud height shooting over 10km according to Sat24.