South East & East Anglia Regional Weather Discussion 24/12/13

[daggerdanny]

hour on hold before speaking to insurance company, assessor to come round from boxing day onwards... could do without anymore wind later this week as I dont want to lose the rest of the roof.  The driving rain penetrated the inside of the loft as well but only a few drips made it to the boards.  Worth checking out if you havent already,

[Skullzrulerz]

A body has been discovered in a stream in Horton, Telford, Shropshire. West Mercia Police are treating the death as unexplained and a spokesman said it was not yet known whether or the not the death was related to the stormy weather conditions.

[tinybill]

people  in the  London area beware  intense rain coming  soon  could  get very heavy  rain/hail

[Ruthie]

Wild n wet here in brentford again!!

[NO LONGER POSTING]

Just drove to mums work in Windsor..

This is not looking good..

River Thames.. Is well high pics to follow when home

[tcc]

Yeah some bright echoes appearing in the channel heading our way. Apparently same again tomorrow with possible hail? So you never know, we could end up with a (temporary) white Chrimbo if it hails enough!

 

Update on the inlaws place, the river Mole is receding thankfully, enough for them to manually open the gate so we can drive in now. I finish work at 1 we're then taking them a hot lunch as still no power!

[JennyJane1]

Ha, how's this for insensitive on Christmas Eve?My exboyfriend whom I had lived with for many years died unexpectedly a couple of months ago.We had for many years a joint bank account which we kept even after we split, its been minding its own business at last count for around 23 years.

 

Bank sent me a letter this morning stating that (due to confirmation of his death by executors) the account would be shut and they needed my permission to do so.

On Christmas Eve.

 

Just reminds me he is no longer here and one more link to him will be going.

[Luton Weather]

Neighbours fence came down last night

Edited December 24, 2013 by Luton Weather

[Methuselah]

Torrential rain...Very dark, too.

[MAF]

passed over us now here in St James, sky looks lot brighter than 20 mins ago. is it time to go home yet? i suppose i had better leave soon, i have still got shopping to do.

now then, bus from Whitehall or train from Charing Cross.... decisions, decisions

Edited December 24, 2013 by MAF

[Jax]

Afternoon all

 

Managed to get released from work a bit earlier   just having a drink and unwind for half an hour then it is off to the shops for some very last minute bits that I have not been able to track down in the last few days (most common answer to when they are getting stock in was deliveries delayed due to weather)

 

Dry and bright here, bit breeze and feeling cool when it doth blow.

[JennyJane1]

Torrential rain...Very dark, too.

dark here, not sure if i hear rain, there are cars going past outside, wind slight but noticeable.

[Keraunic]

We are off to my sister's in Lowestoft later this afternoon for drinks, nibbles and the traditional Xmas Eve quiz night.

No rain here yet but its very dismal and dull.

[knightrider]

Just had a really intense squall line heavy sharp shower 50mph gusts very briefly.

[Jax]

Well after I closed my eyes last night once in bed was out like a light and did not notice the storm raging outside, just Friday to get past now then storm wise.

[knightrider]

Well after I closed my eyes last night once in bed was out like a light and did not notice the storm raging outside, just Friday to get past now then storm wise.

There could be another storm New Years Eve at least that's what I heard somewhere!

[Jax]

There could be another storm New Years Eve at least that's what I heard somewhere!

Hope not, these storms are just relentless at the mo.

 

In other news if your out on the roads today, traffic is a mare this afternoon.

[Keraunic]

Just had a very squally shower pass over. Wind, rain and very dark. It looks almost erm.....keraunic out there.

[john pike]

hi all

 

hope your all well

 

happy christmas eve

 

drying out now but got some work to do now on boxing day

 

lets hope it stays fairly dry to then

 

which apart from the odd shower should be the case

 

be back later on with the fax updates

 

regards

 

john

 

[Lauren]

Just had a sharp hail shower.

[Snowangel-MK]

I’ve just got the last batch of mince pies in the oven and my work is done - really looking forward to a break  - while I’ve got a few minutes I just wanted to wish you all a beautiful and magical Christmas filled with fun and laughter...

 

 

…...Hope your New Year is blessed with lots of snow !

 

 

Much love and happiness to you all, Ali x

[Jax]

I’ve just got the last batch of mince pies in the oven and my work is done - really looking forward to a break  - while I’ve got a few minutes I just wanted to wish you all a beautiful and magical Christmas filled with fun and laughter...

 

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…...Hope your New Year is blessed with lots of snow !

 

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Much love and happiness to you all, Ali x

Indeed, hope everyone enjoys a few days to celebrate time with their family and friends.

 

A number of us (friends) are looking to do our own dryathlon once the holiday is out of the way too, we all decided we need it, plus it saves a few quid (pub owner not so keen though).

Edited December 24, 2013 by Jax

[Atlantis]

Hope every one is having a better Christmas Eve than last night!Decided the only way to get through all I have to do today with only 2 hours sleep is to resort to alcohol!

Just got some peppermint bark to make and I am done until our Christmas Eve buffet! Time to put my feet up with a glass of chilled white I think.

Can't believe we are still having showers- some heavy ! It's a bit gusty here at the moment and the temperature is 8.1,

Have a great Christmas Eve everybody.

[Captain Shortwave]

Afternoon, hope everyone is well and having a hassle free Christmas eve. About to head back to Great Yarmouth to spend Christmas with the family. Hope everyone has a good one 

[Keraunic]

Yes.....hope you all have a lovely time today and, of course tomorrow. But I'll be around then as well.

Meanwhile, those of you who are travelling, take care and I hope your journey is a good and stress-free one....as much as it possibly can be on Xmas Eve.