Atlantic Storms - 12th December 2011 Onwards Part 2

[Lynxus]

Getting very blustery here now.

Very wet outside, however i feel this is only the start.

Barometer 987.5 mb Falling very rapidly -2.7 mb/hr

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Looks like an alnighter is on the cards..Coffee and biccys at the ready

[microclimate]

Blowing a hoolie here just a mile in from the coast, dog in right state and hiding behind me on the settee! Just had a huge gust so I'm waiting to see the next max gusts from Portland.

[Upgrade]

wind is starting to get quite gusty now, its blowing up a fair bit. when are the winds menat to peak?

its dry though after the showers of an hour or so ago

[coldfingers]

Don't forget the Plymouth sea area for which the shipping forecast is for, goes down to the French Coast and out to the Scillies. The winds reported are taken from Plymouth Roborough, which is approx 4 miles from the coast, in the North part of the City. If you look at a map, you'll see I'm right on the coast (my postcode is PL9 0BS) so we'll be getting the direct force compared to Roborough.

Phill, you are quite correct about the difference even 4 miles inlnad compared to the coast. I am half a mile from the seafront but even that makes quite a difference to the force of the wind. Right on the front is pretty gusty just now.

[Alpine glow]

Not sure if the intense or torrential part has reached Newbury yet as can't see the radar as on iPhone. I think this is the moderate bit and the torrential ain't due til later. It is pretty moderate here now and some good pouring going on . Sone gusts. Increasing though in regularity. M4 was interesting to drive on and the message signs are up warning of strong winds. Never seen that before so far in land. Goodness knows what you on the south coasts are getting now. Stay safe. Pb x

I am in Brighton but not directly on sea front (oh how I would love to be down there to watch the waves right now though) - my door is banging here, you can hear the wind and the trees are swaying but nothing too major yet

[Polar Bear]

hey gtltw. Just got out of the car at Newbury racecourse bit and there is a definate whistle to some gusts. Have we more to come?

Sorry am on iPhone so checking ability limited! pb x

[dubmuffin]

just got back from the greek island of tescos, wind is really picking up now. strangely though, the south east corner rain shield seems to be on full power and holding..... for now....

Yep, looks like there is an umbrella over the SE

[essex coast matt]

I think the radar not working in south east at mo????

[bobbydog]

I am in Brighton but not directly on sea front (oh how I would love to be down there to watch the waves right now though) - my door is banging here, you can hear the wind and the trees are swaying but nothing too major yet

go down to the pub on the pier! if you dare...

[Dorsetbred]

Blowing a hoolie here just a mile in from the coast, dog in right state and hiding behind me on the settee! Just had a huge gust so I'm waiting to see the next max gusts from Portland.

Hi, where about are you, I'm in Poole, and sure have plenty of rain here.

[Liam J]

Very windy here gusts touching near 60mph.

[Polar Bear]

Alpine glow. Hey I bet especially Brighton. I will be there Friday so maybe I will a chance to see that see... Fron the safety of a bar naturally as I suspect it maybe a little rough. Keep up letting us know how things go. Pb

[Dorset_Weather]

Wowzer. T'was only just over 3 hours since I posted that and the AT is now 7.5c (up 1.6c), DP 6.9c (up 2.5c) and Barometer reading of 996.0hpa (down 6.8hpa) falling rapidly. Rainfall started at approx. 17.30 and I have received 3.8mm thus far. 24mph maximum gust at 19:20.

More reports please?

Many hours of rainfall to come yet and I think the CF will be waking a few people up from their beds.

gottolovethisweather

My report

Pressure: 992.1mb falling very fast at 2.3mb/hr, Temp: 9.1c Dp 8.0, Wind: sustained 15.2 gusting 30.4, Rain 5.4mm at a rate 3.6mm\hr.

[coldfingers]

Electric is starting to flicker here now.

Oh! I hope mine doesn't go out as my laptop battery is not in good condition. Should it really be removed from the laptop if I am using mains power?

[Polar Bear]

go down to the pub on the pier! if you dare...

Try the fortune of war under the arches? ....;( seriously though best you stay put.

[Alpine glow]

go down to the pub on the pier! if you dare...

Double dare

Seriously though, it is quite gusty now and I am set back a bit, i'm north Brighton, near ditchling. I feel like I am missing out on some good stuff! I wish I had some nice fields to look out on with trees or the beach instead of houses! I think the most excitement I am going to get in my location is a wayward wheelie bin!

[Jane Louise]

Must be pretty rough down Heybrook bay!

Tamar Bridge reports:

Plymouth (Westbound): High Winds - Vehicle Restrictions in place

Saltash (Eastbound): High Winds - Vehicle Restrictions in place

Updated: 12 December 11 19:41

[philglossop]

Plymouth Roborough up to 46mph and gust of 61mph. I think its peaked here now.

[Polar Bear]

Hey just noticed all that we have usual suspects from the central southern regional discussion thread back together. Good to see you all. x

[philglossop]

Well Jane we moved here in 2009 and this is the worst storm we can remember. It was bad in November 2009, but this is worse than that!

It was reported on BBC Spotlight of problems on the Tamar Bridge. I must try and listen to Radio Devon for traffic news!

Edited December 12, 2011 by philglossop

[coldfingers]

just got back from the greek island of tescos, wind is really picking up now. strangely though, the south east corner rain shield seems to be on full power and holding..... for now....

Same here, the rain has just been flirting with Bognor for hours now and is only just begining as light rain. the winds however have been stronger than forecast.

[microclimate]

Hi, where about are you, I'm in Poole, and sure have plenty of rain here.

I'm between Weymouth and Bridport. The wind has definitely picked up in the last hour and we're having some serious gusts now.

[gareth73]

974mb in Manchester with strong winds and a temp of 6.8c

[pyrotech]

Anybody know where I can see a list of local weather stations, I know of a few, but I don't think they are correct.

Yes some on here RainGauges live for weather data live accross the uk

Buoys for pressure and windspeed at North Atlantic Buoys

In South wales the rain has pretty relentless since around 16z and winds gusting quite strongly in last half hour.

Edited December 12, 2011 by pyrotech