Storms and Convective discussion - 16th June 2021 onwards

[sparky1972]

Looks like we are to far north for the fun and games today, sunday looks our best chance i think.

[Zak M]

I can already see some CBs to my NNE! I'm currently filming a timelapse of them so I may post it here later.

[Ciderwithrosie]

Rain seems to be shown near Exeter and Cullompton way or is it thunder flies? I was under the impression that storms / rain etc were to be confined to the east of the country.  

[Harry]

29C here now with the app showing 100% storm risk at 1800….

Cu field over London too looking to my West. More AcCas towards my east. Clear overhead

Edited July 20, 2021 by Harry

[BugboyMike]

I really should time lapse this. Can't believe how quickly this has gone up in Hinckley 

[Guest]

Some dark bases here in Grenoside. Wouldn't be surprised if we caught a downpour but I expect the humdingers to stay south

Very oppressive today with no breeze to relieve

[The PIT]

Just heard thunder although cloud doesn't look organised enough

[Eagle Eye]

Clouds are beggining to form today, small Cumulus finally now. 

[Eye to the sky]

Big shower developing to the west of me in Ashbourne.Reports of heavy rain.Nothing electrical as yet.

[Liam Burge]

Hope to see some lovely pictures later today of the thunderstorms.

[ChezWeather]

Fairly sure I can hear thunder here, it's not bin day so that's one alternative ruled out anyway 

[The PIT]

And another couple

[Guest]

Yep having reports of thunder here as well. Not here in Greno as we're north of the city but signs on the radar of a couple of small cells forming.

[Zak M]

It's all going pop!

[LeveLUP]

We're just in the met office warning area but I can definitely see some development that looks promising to the North. Still at work though so can't get any better pictures...

Edited July 20, 2021 by LeveLUP
A word + direction

[Tim Bland]

34 minutes ago, Ben Sainsbury said:

Currently positioned in Stevenage, large towering cumulus to my WNW. A matter of time before it goes bang. Anyone know of any good vantage points nearby?

Hi Ben, head to Weston Hills …come off A1 1 junction north of Stevenage for Letchworth.. head towards baldock to next roundabout and take a right onto A505. Follow your nose for a mile and you will come to a big hill (weston hills) with a Mc Donald’s at the bottom.. might see you there !

 

current view .. 

Edited July 20, 2021 by Tim Bland

[Norfolk Sheep]

3 hours ago, Ben Sainsbury said:

Thanks, this is big help! Despite being a confident/regular long distance driver, I've never actually be around N London/E Anglia sorta way so this is so handy! Anyone, feel free to drop me a message if you're likely to be out nearby!

A11 is good now it's dualled, plenty of "off" roads should you need to reposition at any time. Don't think I'll be able to get out today as my sister is coming up from Surrey, so I'll have to assume any storms will oblige and head over my way.

Central barrier replacement on A14 nr Newmarket can cause a bit of a bottleneck in rush hour (or what passes for rush hour!) 

[Norfolk Sheep]

First shower of the day nr Ely/Newmarket. Quite slow moving judging by the radar loop. 

[Ben Sainsbury]

9 minutes ago, Tim Bland said:

Hi Ben, head to Weston Hills …come off A1 1 junction north of Stevenage for Letchworth.. head towards baldock to next roundabout and take a right…. Follow your nose for a mile and you will come to a big hill (weston hills) with a Mc Donald’s at the bottom.. might see you there !

 

current view .. 

Just positioned myself over the bridge of the A505, cracking view!

[Mapantz]

I see a few things bubbling up over @Alderc's way..

  

[The PIT]

A few spots of rain the cloud that was producing the thunder to the north of us has already dissipated so pulse type of shower.

[StormLoser]

Glad to report here in Reigate there is instability encroaching from the north and west. Cumulus towers beginning to form and go up. To the east and south still clear skies. Looks like the air mass is beginning to change here but it's also possible it may stall. Shall let you know.

[Tn9]

1 hour ago, Electricmumma said:

I’m considering a sacrifice to Thor..what do you think would work ? 

Well taking a look again (should look at radar and sat really )(but feel I put mockers on it if I do ) today is not yesterday for sure lol,if you can get though to Thor he will proberbly say 'its all ad hoc today ' electric mumma ,because couple hours ago I honestly thought it had shifted west a bit but now  it's just sort of ...well 'ad hoc '

[alexisj9]

3 hours ago, Flash bang flash bang etc said:

Might just mean someone’s dumped a load of rubbish next to your house

Nah he's stolen the ones from my area, they've been strangely quiet today.

[Justin1705]

Much more convection than yesterday! Good luck all this is Luton Bedfordshire looking directly east picked up on radar return ?

Edited July 20, 2021 by Justin1705