Atlantic Storms - 7th December 2011 Onwards

[Cookie]

tomorrow will be interesting.

[OldGreggsTundraBoy]

yeah but they are saying 29mph gusts here,meto are saying 60mph ,big difference,who will be right???

Netweather says up to 60mph gusts Brighton (coastal) and i would go with that. Obviously more if your up North near the coast.

[lorenzo]

tomorrow will be interesting.

Look forward to your updates - be safe on the front line !

This link is excellent for toying with the satellite work, thanks to M hugo.

http://www.eumetrain.org/eport/euro_18.php?width=1280&height=1024&date=2011120718

[helen of the north]

yep, never nice when your driving up the A99 and you're overtaken by a wheelie bin. Haud yer hats folkies. Stay safe.

[aggy]

met o havent changed forecast for here still 86 mph

[Robbie Garrett]

I am wondering, if anything will hit the south. Tomorrow is a tad windy down south but I am wondering if this Busy Atlantic Winter will bring us anything down south.

Whilst fantasy Island, this is probably one to watch as it looks to affect the south.

[Nick F]

Looking at the t+00 fax for 18z this evening and the t+24 fax for 18z Thursday - there's almost a 40mb drop in pressure within 24hours (992mb - 956mb), this is very rapid deepening!

[Mark Neal.]

I am wondering, if anything will hit the south. Tomorrow is a tad windy down south but I am wondering if this Busy Atlantic Winter will bring us anything down south.

Whilst fantasy Island, this is probably one to watch as it looks to affect the south.

Thats over a week off, very likely to change. I would also like to see some more unsettled weather down in the South, mostly for some precipitation as for many it has been a very dry autumn and here in Oxfordshire it has been no exception!

Edited December 8, 2011 by Mark Neal Ballooning

[jo200199]

Wow, even making breaking news on bbc 2 just now :-0

[Aaron]

That's kind of surprising..!

[lfcdude]

Wow, even making breaking news on bbc 2 just now :-0

better now then never.. even if its a bit late. when most people are asleep

Edited December 8, 2011 by lfcdude

[weatherobsuk]

Well I had a few hours kip, up and ready awaiting what happens in the coming 12 hours.

So much to look out for weather-wise, the RACY itself, Storm Surge, Blizzards, Cold Front convection, temperature gradient, 100+mph winds for a huge swathe of northern areas. And that's assuming the system doesn't throw any surprises in the works aswell.

The RACY looking quite well on the NOAA feed

http://en.allmetsat.com/images/noaa_nsbern_n1b800.php

[snowlover2009]

whats breaking the news?

Edited December 8, 2011 by snowlover2009

[Raidan]

Is anything likely to hit the SW of England as local forecasts didn't really mention anything apart from some wind and rain but didn't give a lot of info so thought I'd ask here.

[lfcdude]

whats breaking the news?

Schools advised to shut.. in parts of Scotland... even tho someone posted on here hours ago.. that there will be half days.. if im not mistaken.. bbc bit slow..

Is anything likely to hit the SW of England as local forecasts didn't really mention anything apart from some wind and rain but didn't give a lot of info so thought I'd ask here.

You not see ians forecast on points west earlier? just bit of rain and gusts between 50 and 60.. but he made a point of talking about scotland..

Edited December 8, 2011 by lfcdude

[jo200199]

whats breaking the news?

Tomorrows storm

Even on CNN, wowza

Edited December 8, 2011 by jo200199

[NickR]

Is anything likely to hit the SW of England as local forecasts didn't really mention anything apart from some wind and rain but didn't give a lot of info so thought I'd ask here.

I think the charts and discussion pretty much tell you the answer to your question. It's hidden in your post as well. :winky:

[lfcdude]

Todays haha Batten down your fricking chuffing hatchets!!!!!!!

CNN isnt that america wow, thats big!

isit? sweet wonder what the yanks are saying... putting it on now... anyone from south west drive? fancy some petty money? lets go see some winds

[jo200199]

Well I had a few hours kip, up and ready awaiting what happens in the coming 12 hours.

So much to look out for weather-wise, the RACY itself, Storm Surge, Blizzards, Cold Front convection, temperature gradient, 100+mph winds for a huge swathe of northern areas. And that's assuming the system doesn't throw any surprises in the works aswell.

The RACY looking quite well on the NOAA feed

http://en.allmetsat.com/images/noaa_nsbern_n1b800.php

Oh my, u r excited lol. Enjoy :-)

Oh yes, todaya haha

CNN talking about wind speeds and possible airport closures/delays

Edited December 8, 2011 by jo200199

[weatherobsuk]

Interesting temperature contrast behind the Cold Front later on this evening. 14'c in the channel with Scotland barely above 1'c - 2'c

[jo200199]

isit? sweet wonder what the yanks are saying... putting it on now... anyone from south west drive? fancy some petty money? lets go see some winds

I can't drive, but if you get a lift, could you pick me up on the way please? Haha

[weatherobsuk]

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/westhighland/westhighland_latest_pressure.html

Blizzards: Heavy snow and gale force south or southeast winds in the morning above 300m leading to blizzards.

Storm force winds: Winds of around 100mph possible over ridges and summits, particularly Argyll and the Trossachs.

Severe chill effect: In storm to hurricane force winds.

Wind Chill is expected to be around -14'c with the strongest winds (100mph) as they make it to ground level in Scotland. Anyone venturing into the mountains seeking 'adventure' in all this had better start making their last rites, but I don't think anyone is that stupid to be climbing Munroes today in this kind of weather. More or less the same weather extremities to be expected around the Lake District aswell.

[jo200199]

On a serious note, I'm glad I'm down in S.Wales. Everyone in the thick of it today, stay safe

[pyrotech]

The Buoy 62905 has seen a sharp increase in windspeed and massive rapid pressure drop

All ship reports and buoy reports will be interesting over next few hours

Buoy reports

[snowlover2009]

Even the Yanks are showing interest in how bad this storm is:

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/major-winter-storm-for-uk-nw-e/58760