Storms and Convective discussion- 7th August onwards

[oliverek7]

Think that’s the East Grinstead cell direct south of me. Looks like it could become beefy

[Norfolk Sheep]

Mostly cloudy since 11am with hazy sunshine occasionally. Unfortunately have taken thermometer off side of kennel so no idea what the temp is, prob around 29 ish.

Handy hint - if you're too hot try pressure washing something..anything. Very refreshing when you get a blow back if a little mucky! 

[oliverek7]

That’s getting big. That grew so much in a few minutes

[jake44]

hmmm i wonder

[Emz by the Thames]

Skyscape changing rapidly.

Overhead.

[summer blizzard]

Very little happening which is a bit depressing.

[Sparkiee storm]

Little bits in the Channel, maybe part of the Shortwave that's forecast to move into some areas tonight.

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Unbearably Hot and Humid here, temps at 30c with incredibly high DPs.

Edited August 11, 2020 by Sparkiee storm

[oliverek7]

Anyone else got a better view of the East Grinstead cell??

[DBCooper]

Towers building east of London 

[> mark]

Looking SE from Bucks towards LHR

[Zak M]

Big tower forming to my east

[Flash bang flash bang etc]

7 minutes ago, jake44 said:

hmmm i wonder

Deep sea thunderstorm?  

[DanDorsetUK]

Quite surprised at the lack of activity for today given how much the humidity shot up in the South. Nothing of any real note going on as yet.

[Ryukai]

15 minutes ago, Alderc said:

Not sure whats just happened but we've just had a few spots of rain from that rapidly decaying shower over Bournemouth and the temps just shot up.....possible mini heat burst? 

Humidity is what's happened... humidity.....

But yeah, looking at the Wunderground stations around you, the stations 'infront' of the drizzly shower are showing about 40-45% humidity and 30C'ish', the stations behind are showing 60-65% humidity and 27C'ish'.  So even though the air temps gone down, the rise in humidity is making it 'feel' hotter.

Edited August 11, 2020 by Ryukai

[Marcus_surfer]

Few bubbling clouds looking east. Swansea

[jake44]

2 minutes ago, Flash bang flash bang etc said:

Deep sea thunderstorm?  

lol i keeping my eye on them

[matt111]

Can see this to the NW which must be the shower approaching Ringwood 

[Nick L]

4 minutes ago, Rapodo said:

Quite surprised at the lack of activity for today given how much the humidity shot up in the South. Nothing of any real note going on as yet.

It's not even 4pm! When we're storm chasing stateside on most days it's barely even started by 5.

Edited August 11, 2020 by Nick L

[Mitch the motorbike storm]

Just now, Nick L said:

It's not even 4pm!

will that cell in france have a chance of reaching us? seems pretty fast moving, for a storm its size,,, and strong

[oliverek7]

Even bigger now. 

[Ben Sainsbury]

1 minute ago, Nick L said:

It's not even 4pm! When we're storm chasing stateside on most days it's barely even started by 5.

Ain't it! Most of the models don't suggest any notable activity to start till at least 7-8pm.

[Flash bang flash bang etc]

So do I stay near muswell hill or head towards the M1?  

[Superstormuk]

2 minutes ago, Nick L said:

It's not even 4pm! When we're storm chasing stateside on most days it's barely even started by 5.

Yeah, timing is key for storms. You've got to the heat and energy build under the cap for maximum potential. 

[Sam Jackson]

Couple nice bits of cloud is about all at the mo for Southampton 

[Electricmumma]

5 minutes ago, jake44 said:

lol i keeping my eye on them

Me too