Polar Bear

and on oil prices...... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4266402.stm. Other storeys too found on this page

some pics of Rita so far onthe BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4266146.stm

Ah ha finally the BCC website now has changed her to Hurricane Rita - she was still Tropical Storm when I last looked yesterday http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/extreme_weather.shtml Shame they haven't updated the satellite picture though. come on BBC, sort it out. Have to say though from reading the progression of Rita from the posts (which are all good incidentallly) since logging off yesterday afternoon, and whilst we as weather enthusiasts love a storm- I am really starting to want her to ease up a bit now before she hits land and creates havoc. Mother Nature is definatley not looking impressed at the mo.

thanks Mondy, a nice summary to keep me up to speed and in laymans engliDoh a dumb swear filter got the better of me

Mondy, it is so very confusing..I am convinced that the BBC website had her down as hurricane rita this morning - although I cant be sure - now BBC say she is TS. http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/extreme_weather.shtml good overview of her location too from this. what do you think she will do tonight?

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/news-video.asp...g&id=1&speed=56 for live update

one to keep me thinks

you are not wrong there - shall look forward to the posts tomorrow. over and out

Thanks Mondi for setting up thread - superstar

Another ickle rumble of thunder in Reading, still raining, but no downpoor now and it seems to be passing over with little effort. (no more lightning)

Oxford, had snow, but very wet. Settled only a little on the grass, hills etc, still snowing but fine and wet. Reading, no evidence of snow at all!!

Sun has just come out again in Reading slightly cloudy to the north and west, but alas no sign of any snow and am very doubtful. :unsure: Am envious of you guys in the north with the snow.