[Warm years with poor summers]

Just now, reef said:

I'd forgotten how poor 2014 was for higher temperatures. Looking through my records, only 14 days surpassed 23C in the entire year - the last of which was 8th August. The summer had just three days above 25C and the absolute max was 26.5C.

The only positives from that summer were that June was dry and July very sunny (248 hours), but that's about it.

I moved out of my house in Devon in late July 2014, it was crazy hot. The poor removal guys were bright red by the end of the day. 

[Storms and Convective discussion - June 2023]

33 minutes ago, Stelmer said:

Head up to the parking area at the top of Sutton Bank. Huge view looking west/south west from there.

Great location to view from 

[NW Forecasts have skipped to 10pm]

Must have had some issues as you couldn’t see the weather warning map on Met Office site this morning 

Still can’t view them 

[Spring 2023 - Moans, Ramps & Chat]

15 minutes ago, KTtom said:

Alot of people repeating themselves today! Also seen a fluffy bumble bee playing golf yesterday 

That's one clever bumble bee (forgive me)

Just been out for a little walk, enjoying the spring weather. Whilst I love snow I want the weather to warm up a bit now. The daffodils are coming out and blossom is on the trees. Even got some washing out

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

2 minutes ago, Chris Smith said:

Nice cluster of thunderstorms around Durham. I guess after all the dashed hopes of snow in recent weeks, we can dash our hopes on a thundery spring instead.

Yes, looking good for Durham

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

Just heard thunder and the wind is picking up in Darlington

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

Grauple in Darlington at the moment

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

Snowing again in Darlington 

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

A few inches out there. I’m happy 

[Model Output Discussion - Snow Watch limited edition]

2 minutes ago, MATTWOLVES 3 said:

No alixis..The met office are responsible for all the warnings on BBC..Meteo group do not issue them.

You are correct Mattwolves. BBC use Meteo group for their forecasts but weather warnings are issued by the Met Office. 

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

2 minutes ago, Boro Snow said:

Snow definitely getting heavier and the flakes bigger

Agreed, heavier and turning from sleet to snow

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

Sleety snow in Darlington 

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

1 minute ago, Boro Snow said:

It's been on the outskirts of Darlo for over an hour, just keeps moving east, 

Can someone give it a nudge over the A66. It's painful to watch but feels bitter outside so we might see something soon

[Yorkshire and E England regional discussion]

Light snow in Darlington 

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st August 2022 onwards]

2 minutes ago, Summer Sun said:

Lightning in Darlington

Nice shots. 

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st August 2022 onwards]

Lightening and thunder in Darlington. Hopefully this is going straight over us 

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st August 2022 onwards]

Thunder in Darlington and rain picking up

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st August 2022 onwards]

11 minutes ago, Sparkiee storm said:

Yeah, storm forecast from Dan - 

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Forecasting thunderstorms and severe convective weather across the British Isles and Ireland for up to the next 5 days.

 

That’s interesting as there is something brewing just to the south of Darlington and it’s so humid 

[Far north and northeast of England weather discussion]

1 hour ago, Summer Sun said:

Absolutely torrential rain in Darlo not seen out like this for a long, long time

23mm so far and a good set up for tonight 

[Summer 2022 Chat]

2 minutes ago, NTC said:

Been raining in Doncaster on and off for two hours it certainly isn't flying ants.

Agreed, in Darlington it has been raining lightly for 2 hours. Plants are happy. It was on the NW forecast this morning 

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st May 2022 onwards]

12 minutes ago, Supacell said:

I'm on it, but looks like it's died out. It may intensify again. Not as beefy as the earlier cell though. Glad you got to see that one.

Edit: Just seen your last post. I'm near Newton Aycliffe just to your north. I think I'll hang around for a bit.

Looking like they are gaining energy as they go North 

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st May 2022 onwards]

Pouring down again with a few rumbles

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st May 2022 onwards]

Another storm developing to our south west and south East 

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st May 2022 onwards]

15 minutes ago, P-M said:

10 minutes apart... come on keep it going

 

Edit: appears there is nothing electrical from this now on the lightning maps.

There wasn't much when it came through on the Lightening on option on the radar but it was a beefy, short little storm non the less. Looks like it's getting more energy and heading straight your way. Fingers crossed for you

[Storms and Convective discussion - 1st May 2022 onwards]

2 minutes ago, P-M said:

Is anyone under that cell trundling towards Tyne and Wear? Wonder if it's just a standard thundery shower.

It’s just passed through Darlington. It was short but intense rain and wind. A few flashes and rumbles then one almighty clap of thunder. 5mm of rain in less than 10 minutes. Short but sweet