Interesting that although the flow at 500 mb is like this @ 9:am- http://www.wetterzentrale.de/pics/Rmgfs091.gif & the upper flow is like this- http://wxmaps.org/pix/euro5.24hr.png The track of the showers are already WSW- which is favourable for the Southern side of the Estuary- Lets see how things develop throughout the day- if this continues VERY VERY good for- SE essex, SE London, NW Kent , North & East Kent- Not bad for Greater London & across to Surrey- I hope your right Steve, Ill see you at Shenstone then with your sledge!!!