[Sunday 1st March weather observations]

Morning all,

Currently:

Temp    4.5C

DP    1.2C

Himidity 79%

Wind  14 KMh gust 24 KMh

Pressure 983 hPa and rising

No precipitation since midnight

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/01/2020 Onward]

And now the sun is shining... still a bit breezy. What a day... no major damage to the house or garden. I hope everyone has been so lucky. 

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/01/2020 Onward]

Morning all

Temp   11.8C

Dew Point  10.9C

Humidity  94%

Pressure  983 hPa and falling still

Wind  Average 25mph  Gusting 35 mph. Max gust 45mph at 11:14

Some heavy showers but not registering on the pluviometer, I reckon it must be blowing straight across the top 

Stay safe everyone!

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/06/2019 Onwards]

The cell just leaving France could make Sussex and Kent interesting later...

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/06/2019 Onwards]

Just hit 34C IMBY, starting to cloud over from the south/southwest. Is there enough instability for some pyrotechnics later? Time will tell 

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/06/2019 Onwards]

45 minutes ago, Frosty hollows said:

In other news, we're having an inter family competition as to where will get hottest. Dubai, London, Benson or Brum!

At 08:00 Benson was the hottest place in the UK, 25.7C, quickly dropped to joint 6th as Jersey Airport waded in with 28C (Do we count them as they are not part of the mainland?)

[How hot will it be? Temperature Competition]

37.4C Friday, Wattisham

[Model discussion - March drawing to a close]

Bring it on...

Not that their will be much to see 

[Model discussion - March drawing to a close]

2 hours ago, Azazel said:

Sounds good! Got a new wide-angle lens I want to try out so patiently waiting for our first convective outbreak. Finally purchased a shutter-release cable so determined to get my first legitimate lightning photograph this year too when summer arrives and we "hopefully" get some nocturnal storms.

I got a new w/a lens and lightning detector a couple of years ago. Haven't seen a single nocturnal storm since 

Here's hoping!

[Cold hunt - models and chat]

15 minutes ago, Djdazzle said:

If we can’t get cold (which is there is zero sign of), then let’s look forward to spring. And use this winter as a massive learning curve.

That will never happen, there will be just as many tantrums and tears next year - and long may it continue 

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/12/2018 Onwards]

I'm about 8 miles from Benson and could only manage a -5.6 Brrrr!

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 01/12/2018 Onwards]

Not looking good for Oxford area, think we are too far north for this one  Not expecting anything until much later if at all. I wait to be proved wrong

[Cold hunt - models and chat]

Looking good for some snow in south central areas Tuesday into Wednesday

[Total lunar eclipse of 21st January 2019]

Cloudy all night

Going to bed for a couple of hours. 

[Model output discussion - summer rolls on]

Met office warning now out for Sunday:

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings#?date=2018-09-23

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

1 minute ago, Mapantz said:

I think you need to adjust your barometer @Bob G it's about 8hPa too low.

Thanks - I'll give it 'kick' later on. I only put an adjustment on the software a couple of weeks ago when we had a stable high over us - I probably forgot to press save, wouldn't be the first time!

[Model Moans, Ramps and Banter]

Morning all,

Not too bad in SE Oxon,

WX Light rain 
Temp 15.7C
Humidity 98% 
Rain 4mm since midnight
Wind 5mph gusting 7mph (probably more like 10mph gusting 15mph due to sheltered spot)
Pressure  994.8 hPa and falling

Always amazes me after a prolonged period of no rain, how quickly the garden greens up. Will be cutting the lawn again in no time 
 

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 03/03/2018 Onwards]

Maxed out at 31.6 IMBY yesterday - I think my screen would benefit from a fresh coat of paint, it is looking decidedly grey

[South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 03/03/2018 Onwards]

Just been out...

and it's stopped snowing here - for now 

[Saturday 17th March Weather Observations]

Morning all, 

Temp 1.6C

Pressure 998.8mb

Hum 91%

Wind 15mph

No measurable rain overnight

8/8 Cloud light snow starting to settle in places. 

[The moon and weather]

On ‎11‎/‎03‎/‎2018 at 20:31, Relativistic said:

Back in 2016 I plotted the dates of the full Moons on top of the daily CET data. Not all, but quite a few of the full Moons that year seemed to coincide with temperature spikes (especially the two exceptional Spanish plumes in July and September). It's certainly interesting, but it would be foolish to draw conclusions from such a small sample size. I haven't looked at 2017 or any other year for that matter, but when things free up a bit for me I fancy doing some analysis over the entire CET dataset to see if I can find anything meaningful.

I've got the full moon dates for the last century, I'll pull the CET figures and post back when I have the results.

[The moon and weather]

Hi,

I hope this is posted in the right place  Over the last few years I have noticed that the weather seems to change with the phases of the moon. The biggest changes are around the new moon and full moon. For example:

31 Jan 2018 - Full moon, the next two weeks were chilly but nothing special. There was the SSW on the 11th.

15 Feb 2018 - New moon, the next two weeks saw temperatures drop as the Beast from the East arrived.

02 Mar 2018 - Full moon, as quickly as the beast arrived it left and the following two weeks have been warmer and damp.

17 Mar 2018 - New moon, temperatures are looking set to drop and more snow for some/all as the BFTE II arrives.

I have also noticed this during summer when the general trend has changed with the new/full moon. It is not exactly on the full/new date, it can vary a day or two either way.

Has anyone else noticed this and can anyone explain it? I have tried Googling it and all I can find is that the weather is affected by the moon but not much else.

Any answers/ideas welcome - surely it's not just me/my imagination

[Model output discussion - after the beast, what next?]

There is a new moon on the 18th, I wouldn't be surprised to see a cold spell starting a couple of days either side of then.

[SE and East Anglia generalweather discussion 08/11/2017 onwards]

Heavy snow in South Oxfordshire. 5cm settled and more to come. The cat is refusing to go out and is growling at the snow

[Model output discussion 8th Feb - Cold for now, but then what?]

5 hours ago, snowsummer said:

What is this 'VP200' please?  

I think it is 200hPa velocity potential anomalies.

WTF that is, I don't know. If someone out there can please explain...