I actually think storms could pop up pretty much anywhere today, so staying at home will atleast save on the petrol. Its a radar watch day, skies are certainly showing storm potential.
yeah Midlands looks like the potential sweet spot. Hopefully I can stay where I am and catch something! Storm starved in Hinckley (Leicestershire) so far this year, which is unusual for these parts as we normally get some decent activity.
Well we had an intense and rather scary storm directly over Hinckley about an hour ago. The following show how it formed before it unleashed lightning every 30 seconds or so directly overhead.
That’s the 4th today but definitely the most intense
These storms are not like many I've seen in the summer. They are big, angry beasts with loads of ic and a few cg strikes. Constant thunder. Almost like a more electrified autumn rain event. Very weird but loving it! Had three pass over Hinckley so far today.