South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion

[Reefseeker]

5 minutes ago, MP-R said:

Still very little wind but just had a torrential downpour and I’m sure there was a distant rumble of thunder among the pouring noise.

Here in Midsomer Norton, we've had torrential downpours and a few rolls of thunder. Looks to be headed from Wales. 

[MP-R]

3 minutes ago, Reefseeker said:

Here in Midsomer Norton, we've had torrential downpours and a few rolls of thunder. Looks to be headed from Wales. 

Maybe that’s what I heard… was it loud?

[Reefseeker]

Just now, MP-R said:

Maybe that’s what I heard… was it loud?

One of them was proper crackling around, but the first one could easily blend in with the sound of torrential rain 🌧 

[Dorsetbred]

A fair amount of electrical activity in the more intense areas ...

It rained here just now for 20seconds, stopped and then started again for another 20seconds, then stopped. Couldn't makae it's mind up "whether" to or not!

Edited August 5, 2023 by Dorsetbred

[jtay]

V dark over towards Shaftesbury.

[Rich_Clements]

Looking at the radar its looks like another lot from Wales in an hour or so

[*Stormforce~beka*]

6 hours ago, Saint coolio said:

Too much detail

Never! Green diarrhea anyone ... LOLOL!!

[*Stormforce~beka*]

5 hours ago, Somerset girl said:

That doesn't sound good Beka , do you need a Dr in  case it's a condition rather than a bug ? 

Nah. It was all over realatively quickly tbh! It was hard and fast *Snigger* Feeling weak but better today. Will get up and dressed in a bit. Will start Sophie's room tomorrow.

I must say todays weather is not the complete discusting wash out mess I was expecting. The clouds are bright and I've seen more sun than i've seen in weeks. I'm quite enjoying it ... This is a good Julys day! By 2023s standard ...

[*Stormforce~beka*]

Did hear a rumble an hour ago ... I think ...

[Rich_Clements]

Just now, *Stormforce~beka* said:

Did hear a rumble an hour ago ... I think ...

Was that your tummy again?

[*Stormforce~beka*]

Just now, Rich_Clements said:

Was that your tummy again?

LOL! No I'm the opposite. No appetite.

[Super_Uwe]

Funny day down in Kingsbridge. Wind has picked up briefly over past hour or so, some strong gusts looking out the window. Prob just about justifying the yellow warning tbf. I do get some of the risk element will be in consideration of tourists and holiday traffic.

Edited August 5, 2023 by Super_Uwe

[Somerset girl]

Wind really picking very up quickly now and it's miserable . 

Picked off my big outdoor tomatoes as the wind could snap the plants and harvested my mid season potatoes.  

It was humid this morning but definitely chilly now which would make sense if the front brought thunderstorms along . 

 

[Dorsetbred]

Pressure rising, Antonio has passed, and provided a few interesting showers, most now to the East of the area.

Looking back at the BBC headline:

"Storm Antoni: Danger to life warning as strong winds and heavy rain hits UK."

Hmm, I do have to say NIMBY.

[Rich_Clements]

5 minutes ago, Dorsetbred said:

Pressure rising, Antonio has passed, and provided a few interesting showers, most now to the East of the area.

Looking back at the BBC headline:

"Storm Antoni: Danger to life warning as strong winds and heavy rain hits UK."

Hmm, I do have to say NIMBY.

same here

[AWD]

Odd day here today in that I was expecting much worse.  Today has definitely not been as bad as many previous July days we’ve had.

We had a bit of rain this morning then by late morning the sun was out and it felt relatively warm (even though the temperature wasn’t that great).  Clouded over again late afternoon and some patchy rain has returned over the last hour or so.

Wind wise there (so far) as been nothing more than a breeze today.  Not a great summers day obviously, but definitely not the washout one feared here!

[*Stormforce~beka*]

It's been an amazing day! Sun, showers and some super heavy rain. The weather actually doing something!! More tomorrow please. But nooo we'll be back to thick dark cloud no doubt.

[Dorsetbred]

19 minutes ago, *Stormforce~beka* said:

It's been an amazing day! Sun, showers and some super heavy rain. The weather actually doing something!! More tomorrow please. But nooo we'll be back to thick dark cloud no doubt.

Perfek, conditions for you to get on with your decorating (which is what I have been doing today).

[*Stormforce~beka*]

3 minutes ago, Dorsetbred said:

Perfek, conditions for you to get on with your decorating (which is what I have been doing today).

What are you decorating? And yea it is!!

[Dorsetbred]

1 minute ago, *Stormforce~beka* said:

What are you decorating? And yea it is!!

Downstairs toilet, and for somebody who is not as nimble as they were last time it was done, contortion of my torso, will certainly remind me tomorrow, how old my body is

[lettice]

That stronger wind never got here
Highest gust was one of 23mph late morning and another couple of 24mph just before 7pm.
Wind through the day was around 12 mph, with plenty of 15-18mph gusts
Showers through the day bought 8.6mm rain.
Temp hovered around 18-19c all day.

Temp dropped to a monthly low of 10.7c at 6am

Nicer day today, sun is out, 20.3c
Spells of light grey cloud passing quickly through this afternoon.

 

[Dorsetbred]

Afternoon All, contortions from yesterday persuaded me to have a lay in this morning (lazy s*d), there's always tomorrow, and if tomorrow doesn't come I don't think anybody will moan I haven't finished the decorating!

Last night was back in to the single digits as Antonio brought some Northerly air in to the area with the overnight low of 8.8°C at: 06:21, currently 19.8°C, RH64% and a 8mph light breeze in from the NNW.

From Above showers over central Wales heading for the more Eastern side of the area later

On Golden sands a busier day than of late in the warmth

 

[dr weather]

It's like April here today - sunny spells with some very sharp showers. Must be some pretty cold air aloft ...

[*Stormforce~beka*]

38 minutes ago, Dorsetbred said:

Afternoon All, contortions from yesterday persuaded me to have a lay in this morning (lazy s*d), there's always tomorrow, and if tomorrow doesn't come I don't think anybody will moan I haven't finished the decorating!

Last night was back in to the single digits as Antonio brought some Northerly air in to the area with the overnight low of 8.8°C at: 06:21, currently 19.8°C, RH64% and a 8mph light breeze in from the NNW.

From Above showers over central Wales heading for the more Eastern side of the area later

On Golden sands a busier day than of late in the warmth

 

Oi gorgeous person! Your never dying! I'll cry! I'll allow you the lie in though. What time did you get up? I surfaced at 1145am!

[Dorsetbred]

1 hour ago, *Stormforce~beka* said:

Oi gorgeous person! Your never dying! I'll cry! I'll allow you the lie in though. What time did you get up? I surfaced at 1145am!

11:00 am way past my normal time to greet the world and feed the dogs. Although, I did get up at 7am and let the dogs out, so maybe not quite so guilty!

A crackin day out there a peak of 21.1°C at: 14:49, and intermittent spells of warming sunshine, has summer returned...maybe...just maybe for later in the week. I hope so as I'm taking my grandkids down to the Donkey Sanctuary this week so a warm and dry day will be appreciated.