Convective/storm Discussion 5Th August >>

[cjwardy]

The clump of rain moving out of N France, has pretty bright echoes on the SE side, which look like separate cells.

If these are cells and do keep intensity, then these could have the SE's name on later.

I think we could get something later Harry. The band pushing out of France does seem to be heading more NE than expected so we may catch something.

Just hope they explode when they hit our shores and come our way

[icy toes]

Just getting some rumbles of thunder here in west Cambs. Looking at the radar, the storm looks as though it will only just skim where I am

[londonsnow]

Horrible here, the cold front can't move in fast enough!

Looking good for a storm a week 7 weeks in a row, some rather substantial mid level convection brewing.

couldn't agree more. it's vile today in london town. can someone push that front

[chrisbell-nottheweatherman]

Its a british storm, So it likes queuing.

OK, ask a silly question...get a silly answer!

[West Sussex Kate]

...Trying to cook a roast dinner- in this heat!!

I make it 27c in my back garden but it feels more like 30 plus.

[NorthantsSnow]

Very bright flash of lightning and almighty crack of thunder like a starting pistol, that didn't miss by much

Yep, I remember it well, that one was particularly feisty wasn't it? Since then though it's died down a bit and I haven't heard any thunder in a while, hence I'm back on the PC.

Rain pretty constant. Interesting to see that Accuweather have picked up on it. Says at the bottom "Now: Thunderstorm, 22C." Earlier it was reporting Sunny conditions when it was completely overcast, so good to see it's got its act together.

[kerensa]

hi, just having a nice little storm here in somerset, on the radar we seem to be near the line of storms, ba9

[Lynxus]

OK, ask a silly question...get a silly answer!

tbh im not sure. I would assume its either a trough or a front embedded.

If its a front then as the air masses meet it should create convection and rain.

[Lewis]

NOOOOOOOO! Its taking a more E'Wards track, it's going to completely miss me now ;)

[dogs32]

Dorset the place to be at the moment for new storm development..

[fromey]

its very weird here, im hearing distant rumbles yet im miles away from the action!!

[chrisbell-nottheweatherman]

tbh im not sure. I would assume its either a trough or a front embedded.

If its a front then as the air masses meet it should create convection and rain.

Wasn't there supposed to be a mid-level trough interacting with the moist, hot plume anyway?

[Paul Sherman]

Quite a drastic Temperature difference with this Set-Up

Some parts of the West Country around Bristol are at 14.5c whereas the Highest now in the SE Are 29c

This will create Storms as the other poster says with the 2 different airmasses.

Paul S

[dogs32]

A Paul we have similar clouds to the last chase day here...The Gusting out type

[chrisbell-nottheweatherman]

Quite a drastic Temperature difference with this Set-Up

Some parts of the West Country around Bristol are at 14.5c whereas the Highest now in the SE Are 29c

This will create Storms as the other poster says with the 2 different airmasses.

Paul S

So the line of storms I posted earlier is caused by the cold front?

[Lynxus]

A Paul we have similar clouds to the last chase day here...The Gusting out type

yeah its looking good

But i dont think we will have any luck temp was 19c now 18c.

Fairly muggy mind.

[Dorset_Weather]

Dorset the place to be at the moment for new storm development..

Indeed dogs, very heavy rain it the moment with constant thunder in the distance getting closer

[Lynxus]

So the line of storms I posted earlier is caused by the cold front?

Looks that way.

the metoffice fax chart shows it further east, However it may actually be correct with the storms behind it ( warm air to the east and cold to west ) as it pushes east it will throw the warm air higher igniting storms.

Woth such a big temp difference it could be great for some central places!

just such a shame its not further west

Edited August 6, 2009 by Lynxus

[Harry]

Quite a drastic Temperature difference with this Set-Up

Some parts of the West Country around Bristol are at 14.5c whereas the Highest now in the SE Are 29c

This will create Storms as the other poster says with the 2 different airmasses.

Paul S

Hopefully, that will create BIG storms!!! And it's still so humid too

Please please please...and for those who are whinging about the heat, it is this weather that often brings BIG rewards...and I just love the tropical feel anyway...more more more

[West Sussex Kate]

Indeed dogs, very heavy rain it the moment with constant thunder in the distance getting closer

lucky you i think we all might be in for a late night !!

[chrisbell-nottheweatherman]

Looks that way.

the metoffice fax chart shows it further east, However it may actually be correct with the storms behind it ( warm air to the east and cold to west ) as it pushes east it will throw the warm air higher igniting storms.

Woth such a big temp difference it could be great for some central places!

Yes, I suppose the storms would be in the cold sector. Thanks (I'm learning all the time).

[West Sussex Kate]

.and for those who are whinging about the heat, it is this weather that often brings BIG rewards

Oh yeah Im moaning but i'm also really excited lol!

[dogs32]

Looks that way.

the metoffice fax chart shows it further east, However it may actually be correct with the storms behind it ( warm air to the east and cold to west ) as it pushes east it will throw the warm air higher igniting storms.

Woth such a big temp difference it could be great for some central places!

just such a shame its not further west

we just can hope that the line in Dorset expands West...typical Storm clouds here....reminds me of USA Storms

[Paul Sherman]

So the line of storms I posted earlier is caused by the cold front?

Yes 100% Correct

Just look at the temps on XcWeather and you will see the Hot air to the East and the Cold to the West, In fact you can clearly see the CF just by looking at the temps across the Uk at the moment

Paul S

[*Stormforce~beka*]

...Trying to cook a roast dinner- in this heat!!

I make it 27c in my back garden but it feels more like 30 plus.

I can't believe the difference! It's crazy! you have 27c and here its only 17c LOL Mad!