South East & East Anglia Regional Discussion - October 22nd 2012>

[Steve C]

Same old murky day here as yesterday...

I did see a report that temperatures were 22C, just across the southern North Sea / English Channel yesterday, in bright sunshine. So near and yet so far.

[Snowangel-MK]

Same old murky day here as yesterday...

Same...it hasn't even got properly light here, although the fog has lifted into what can only be described as misty murkiness and I can at least see across the park now !

[Coast]

I did see a report that temperatures were 22C, just across the southern North Sea / English Channel yesterday, in bright sunshine. So near and yet so far.

Linky here to something I posted from Laura Tobin about this weekends weather for us all:

http://forum.netweather.tv/topic/74783-winter-201213-pt-5-expectations-hopes-and-wishes/page__st__80#entry2388216

Edited October 23, 2012 by gottolovethisweather

[Steve C]

I also wonder whether you people on the South Coast might get a bit of bright warmth, before the bright cold later in the week?

[Snowangel-MK]

Linky here to something I posted from Laura Tobin about this weekends weather for us all:

http://forum.netweat...00#entry2388216

Brrrrr...a drop of 8 degrees in 24 hours

*goes off to look out my pink fleece onesie *

[Guest archiesmummy]

According to my BBC news feed we have more to worry about from blood rain!

Apparently its the term given to the rain that gets sand mixed in with it so we all get that reddy powder dried all over our cars, never heard it called that before!

Still fits in with the up and coming halloween!

[Coast]

According to my BBC news feed we have more to worry about from blood rain!

Apparently its the term given to the rain that gets sand mixed in with it so we all get that reddy powder dried all over our cars, never heard it called that before!

Got that one too!

Unseasonably warm temperatures reaching 20C (68F) are predicted, followed by rain and possibly snow - and all over the next few days.

There is also a possibility of something called "blood rain" in the South East, but what is it?

"Blood rain" a term used for rain carrying sand from deserts. When the rain dries off it leaves a thin layer of dust which can sometimes be a reddish colour, hence the name. It is capable of coating houses, cars and garden furniture.

"It is a rather grandiose term for fine desert sand particles that are whipped up by winds and mix with the moisture in clouds," says a Met Office spokesman.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...gazine-20028490

Edited October 23, 2012 by Coast

[weatherk]

May i also say i cant believe hom many people are driving around with no lights on in the fog!!!

Makes me mad.

Noticed one car with no lights on yesterday morning and wondered whether they were completely bonkers. Had it been a different part of the road where there was a parked car there probably would have been a head-on collision.

Edited October 23, 2012 by weatherk

[Steve C]

Got that one too!

http://www.bbc.co.uk...gazine-20028490

A good excuse not to wash my car till the weekend then.

[Vertical Limit]

Still murky, damp and cool near Bromley this morning, looking ahead to Saturday, going to a wedding in Maidstone - outdoors, Marquee and Portaloos, should be interesting, had better take a hot water bottle and a blanket!

[Ruthie]

groundhog day of weather at Canary Wharf ! Cant see the towers today, apart from the one immediately next door to us ! terribly bland day again. Looking forward to the cold snap..

[john pike]

Here comes more confusion

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/084931.shtml?basin?large#contents

[Snowangel-MK]

I've just been out for a browse round Costco to get some ideas for Chringlemas pressys and found these.....

.....only available in blue unfortunately *tsk* but still it looks good fun !

[Keraunic]

It's pea soupery here in Ippy, but its still very warm and clammy. Lots of cobwebs around earlier...EeeeeeeeeK!!! It's not the spiders that scare me, it's the webs. :o

[Summer of 76]

I've just been out for a browse round Costco to get some ideas for Chringlemas pressys and found these.....

.....only available in blue unfortunately *tsk* but still it looks good fun !

My problem for getting home from the Xmas meal after a whiteout has now been solved

[Coast]

.....only available in blue unfortunately *tsk* but still it looks good fun !

Awwwww me me me me me please!!!!

[Snowangel-MK]

Awwwww me me me me me please!!!!

How did I know you would like one....only problem is it won't be a surprise now

It's still really murky here, it's not going to be a very nice evening here once it gets dark !

[snow raven]

Currently working from an office that doesn't have any windows to the outside world (don't worry, im not in prison, although it does sometimes feel like it ) so not got a clue what the weather is like outside.

I bet I can guess though. Dull, dreary, misty and damp.

[BLUNT]

Been to Tescos in Chelmsford had lots of sledges on display ( bit early) do they no something we dont????

[Coast]

I bet I can guess though. Dull, dreary, misty and damp.

You forgot dire, dismal and depressing, but otherwise pretty much spot on!

Been to Tescos in Chelmsford had lots of sledges on display ( bit early) do they no something we dont????

Yes, buy in bulk early in the season to get the best prices from China then stack 'em high sell em cheap whatever the weather!

[Eskimo]

Another dingy day here today, be glad when this crud drifts off.

[Jayces]

I'm heading off to Cornwall for a week in a caravan on Saturday, don't care what weather is like but would enjoy some cold crisp weather if possible :-)

[snow raven]

I'm heading off to Cornwall for a week in a caravan on Saturday, don't care what weather is like but would enjoy some cold crisp weather if possible :-)

Have a lovely time!

[Coast]

I'm heading off to Cornwall for a week in a caravan on Saturday, don't care what weather is like but would enjoy some cold crisp weather if possible :-)

Well I think you'll be in the last place to be affected by the cold blast, but it will be a bit chllier than of late everywhere down here. Take your thermals!

[Keraunic]

I'm heading off to Cornwall for a week in a caravan on Saturday, don't care what weather is like but would enjoy some cold crisp weather if possible :-)

Oooh, you lucky thing. I love Cornwall and I bet it's lovely at this time of year. Have a great time.