seems to be heading more SSW and missing Southend to the east.
I think Sittingbourne/Whitstable would be in the sweetspot, although the path over the Thames would suggest rain/sleet.
I can see SE Essex missing out altogether - certainly looks as if the heavy stuff is already pivoting meaning it's likely to miss us in the far east of Essex
Too many false dawns this year, losing the interest already. COP would be great, often over there with the dog.
Anyway, fingers crossed but i'm not hopeful.