South East England & East Anglia Regional Discussion - July 7th 2012>

[Methuselah]

Did someone say Christmas?!

Mulled wine anyone?

Dull and drizzly here, the optimist in me is quietly hoping for a storm, but the realist in me has won the argument and is going back to bed

'Fraid so, QS. All the Xmas tat'll be hitting the shops in August!

[dubmuffin]

Crazy rain today, good to see all the winter posters in here sharing the summer rain. It woke me up briefly in the night, just long enough to catch the thunder, and again at 6am. Just as I thought it might brighten up, it started chucking it down again. According to my wetaher station there has been 18mm of rain since midnight, the side alley has turned into a small stream. It's just eased off a bit so I might wade to the car and get some chores done.

The allotment committee has organised a working party today to clear a giant compost heap. What are their chances of finding willing volunteers I wonder?

[tinybill]

http://europa.buienradar.nl/3daagse.aspx

just looked at 7 day planner on there the weather dire

[Steve C]

It looks to me, on the radar, that certain areas (SW Essex and south of London) are experiencing quite a long period of heavy rain at the moment. I hope no-one suffers flooding!

Still raining here, although the sun is now out! It looks like Colchester is currently passing its July average rainfall too!

Edited July 8, 2012 by The Föhns

[NO LONGER POSTING]

Sun is out clouds are breaking let's get that thunder and lighting raging !!!

[Paul Ashford]

Metoffice warnings out.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/se_forecast_warnings.html?from=rss&sn=2B341385-3564-C954-1E98-5C3EA867F738_5_SE&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Issued at - 08 Jul 2012, 10:48

Valid from - 08 Jul 2012, 10:50

Valid to - 08 Jul 2012, 23:59

Further showery outbreaks of heavy and sometimes thundery rain are expected on Sunday.

The public should be aware of the possibility of surface water flooding and some disruption to travel and outdoor activities

The public is advised to take extra care, further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

[tinybill]

its pouring down here in ipswich

[tinybill]

http://www.metoffice...ap&map=Rainfall

will not be surprised to here of problems outside London looks like very heavy rain near barking soon

Edited July 8, 2012 by tinybill

[Paul Sherman]

I upgraded to the Version 7 Storm and Rain Shield over the early spring months, all going good, even creates it own donut on the 1115am radar

Put in SS9 If you want to see this in all it's glory!

Available for hire at Summer Winter BBQ's

[Steve C]

I upgraded to the Version 7 Storm and Rain Shield over the early spring months, all going good, even creates it own donut on the 1115am radar

Put in SS9 If you want to see this in all it's glory!

Available for hire at Summer Winter BBQ's

Lightning indicated near you now, across the Thames?

Edited July 8, 2012 by The Föhns

[chionomaniac]

A few storms look to be popping up further west to our region which is promising for this afternoon.

[80sWeather]

Local annual event here at Godmanchester, picnic in the park with live music cancelled this morning,too muddy.

First time I can remember this happening due to bad weather

[Steve C]

I guess that's a radar glitch, as lightning is still being indicated in the same place. It's noticeable how the showers are starting to move from the northwest, as the low moves away from our area.

I'll probably keep my eye on this all afternoon, as I've no interest in whether Andy Murray wins or not.

[Suburban Streamer]

Too much cloud grrr.

15.8mm since midnight....

[Steve C]

Lightning east of Woodbridge; now that's got to be true, due to the rainfall intensity indicated.

[Biggin]

Broken cloud here... come on sun.

[Steve C]

Decent storm over east Suffolk now. I'm feeling optimistic here too.

[Keraunic]

I guess that's a radar glitch, as lightning is still being indicated in the same place. It's noticeable how the showers are starting to move from the northwest, as the low moves away from our area.

I'll probably keep my eye on this all afternoon, as I've no interest in whether Andy Murray wins or not.

No, a three legged Martian could win for all the interest I have in tennis. Sorry tennis fans.

Muggy here and raining but no thunder yet. I'm hopeful.

[Norfolk Sheep]

Oh Lordy, we're back to disgusting drizzle here. Chance of storms here must be 0%

[Keraunic]

Loads of lightning near Ippy but I can't here a damn thing.

[Steve C]

That showery area near Cambridge might be interesting later, though it may pass to my south. We've also got quite a lot of time for things to develop - into early evening.

[Norfolk Sheep]

Loads of lightning near Ippy but I can't here a damn thing.

All I can hear is drizzle on the conservatory roof

[Keraunic]

Will be back in Norwich later so fingers crossed. Loved that rain this morning though. Quite exciting.

[Steve C]

My brother also cancelled his trip to Silverstone, because of the heavy rain earlier today. He went to South Mimms and then returned home, as he felt the rain was so bad, the race would be cancelled.

I can't believe he didn't phone me to check things. What a pillock! I'm really irritated. My 11 year old nephew was also really looking forward to going. A big waste of money too.

[Steve C]

Maybe far northeast Kent and Chelmsford could be favoured soon?