Storm Eunice - 18th February

[cobbett]

Shows the current situ pretty well

https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=358.15,50.31,3276/loc=1.722,53.536

 

[kold weather]

2 minutes ago, Nick L said:

Indeed...

Could go for 120 perhaps?

Very high figure for sure, though I'm aware the needles is very exposed and often does get very high. Still thats very impressive!

Most of Cornwell now into the 70s and that should transfer pretty quicker eastwards from this point onwards.

[Eagle Eye]

I've figured it out, I jinxed it earlier when I agreed one of my friends was to blame for the storm and that's why the lull has happened. So I guess you can thank (or blame after all itdoes take another toll on the weather community) me. 

In all seriousness, it's been constantly ramping up ever so slightly, I feel that the SW might not get the worst of it if this sting jet happens, the fact that the 'almost un-forecastable' has been on the models so many times I think it has a chance of going off.

Meanwhile, here's one of the first looks outside you've probably had today unless you've personally ventured out 

 Some background wind noise and then the gust on top does not make for phone camera compatibility.

 

[Yarmy]

1 minute ago, Mark Smithy said:

The first time someone posted this kind of thing about 10 years ago in a mild storm it was amusing. About 15,000 times later it's beyond boring. And if you don't understand why London will be affected later in the day then you shouldn't be on a weather forum,,

Indeed. It's amazing that some folk who frequent a weather forum have no idea how weather works. It's like standing in the eye of a hurricane and wondering what all the fuss is about.

[matty40s]

Sting jet still showing for early afternoon over the Midlands towards the East.

 

[CLH]

Current storm sound, passing freight train.......

[Man With Beard]

8 minutes ago, Nick L said:

Really ramping up here now, alongside gin clear skies!

111mph gust at the Needles.

And not even close to the peak for the Isle of Wight. Just how high will this one go?

Cranking up nicely here, local sailing club just clocked 65mph

[chiffer]

Ivey bay cornwall, that would be a bad weekend break

[BleakMidwinter]

5 minutes ago, Yarmy said:

Just 7mph off the English record. Could it go today?

 

Strewth!!!!!!!

[John88B]

After a steady build in strength, the winds are really kicking in here now. With still a couple of hours until peak gusts it's going to turn really nasty without a doubt. 

Just for a change I believe this one's going to be not just media hype.

[Weather-history]

1 minute ago, matty40s said:

Sting jet still showing for early afternoon over the Midlands towards the East.

 

Paul Blight of UKWeatherworld mentioned to be alert for possible upgraded warning  to red in that area. 

[Dreckly]

From Trebarwith, Tintagel Station 

[Eagle Eye]

Mobile lines seem to be almost wearing away it would seem, starting to slow down here, either that or it's my imagination that it takes 20 seconds to send a message now 

[Marcus_surfer]

Do we have a stronger period of wind for south Wales coming? Been up to 65-70mph but very few and far between

[Atmogenic]

just had a strong gust of wind, could hear it pushing against the house with the windows trying to push in

Edited February 18, 2022 by Atmogenic

[Number 23]

Events gradually starting to build momentum here. Trees yielding in the gusts, which are steadily increasing in intensity and frequency.

Work have sent out a girl in the office to collect a car from Hertfordshire. Couldn't believe it. There does seem to be a general apathy about this, which I'm sure will change when things flying past the window.

My concern is the area of impact/population density will mean widespread power cuts, which could take an awfully long time to rectify.

[weirpig]

I suppose all models are pointless now  but anyway arome wind speeds

[Bazza118]

blue sky here now and wind ramping up as expected.

 

[Justin1705]

I'm near luton airport. Planes taking of directly into the dw winds, watching the wings from side to side I'd hate being on a flight today. Was very calm and blue skies recently but the winds have picked up steady gusty breeze with the occasional roof ratler. Expecting a lot more between 12/2 but it's coming- people will be fooled by the evidently calm and warm sunshine this morning. 

[AltonMatthew]

Just to note I wasnt being coy in regard to the weather today. In my particular area we are experiencing a lovely day weather wise as we sit in the calmer section of the pressure system. 
 

so far a sunny day, couple of showers and little to mo breeze here. Dont expect it to change either. So off to enjoy the day.

[Chris Lea-Alex]

4 minutes ago, Mark Smithy said:

The first time someone posted this kind of thing about 10 years ago in a mild storm it was amusing. About 15,000 times later it's beyond boring. And if you don't understand why London will be affected later in the day then you shouldn't be on a weather forum,,

I'm sorry.  I am concerned about later today

[chiffer]

Not sure if the roof in the middle of the road got posted but that’s some force to put that in the middle of a road.

Edited February 18, 2022 by chiffer

[Bartlett High]

Any idea when the strong winds will reach my neck of the woods?

[Freeze]

 Gusts are getting stronger here now, definitely feel it 'brewing'.

[northriding]

2 minutes ago, Gizzy said:

I remember being under the red warning for storm arwen, think the warning was from 9pm.

10pm - windy, 11pm - windy - I was thinking like a lot on here, oh this has been exaggerated, early hours of the morning the storm ripped through like a train, really really frightening .

Be careful what you wish for and I still think you are just at the start.

 

 

Storm Arwen howled on and off for a good while before it started to rage in a flash. I hope the same pattern doesn't befall those in Eunice's firing line.