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Amazing...a rash of storms from central London up through herts, beds , essex and out to sea. Could be interesting night ahead.

Facinating how these lines of storms seemingly pop up out of knowhere. The convergence zone must have moved north

Well up until yesterday thought we were just going to continue to miss the storms but have now had 3 main ones here in herts. This evening was amazing. Out of knowwhere they popped up with torrential rain and shotgun thunder. Sky keeps changing colour . Good watering as well for the gardens.

Cloud appears to be thinning in herts. But i think its too late now. Have to rely on elevated convection. Line to south of London looks good. No chance of it reaching here though. Hopefully more will develop further north

New to the forum although posted a few times on the convective thread. What a different day to yesterday in herts. Dull and humid. Its amazing that this clag from the north sea can penetrate so far inland given time of year.

Louder and louder constant rumbling and flashes visible now coming from se. Really large drops now

Powerful clouds jockeying for position while the rumbling continues.

Large drops now in wgc

Big clouds starting to rumble

First rumble over wgc

Elephant in the sky

34 degrees in wgc. Cumulus starting to build.

I think this is the cell over west london developing observable fron herts

Hi all Although been an avid viewer of netweather for years have never had the courage to join the community conversation. However while enjoying the summer weather I am increasingly frustrated with the absence of Thunderstorms. Can someone more expert than me explain why when you currently look at the satelite of Europe it seems that there is a rash of storms over France and the low countries but precious few over uk (with exception of Scotland). If it is because of the cap then why isnt the cap over France as well. I thought that was where it was coming from. I live in herts and am really hoping for a humdinger soon, like when i was a kid. Sorry to natter on but this really bugs me. Thanks.