Storms and Convective discussion - 1st August 2022 onwards

[Ben Sainsbury]

Me and another chaser are situated in Seaford, East Sussex at the moment.

[Eagle Eye]

2 minutes ago, Ben Sainsbury said:

Me and another chaser are situated in Seaford, East Sussex at the moment.

Wish I could come with you, I might not get anything here other than maybe something for 10 minutes based off model runs but it's been the luckiest year of my life so far and today feels like it might be one of those days, my radio lost signal which for some reason it likes doing when a Storm is coming even if the Storm won't hit for another 10 hours.

[Original Mammatus]

7 minutes ago, Ben Sainsbury said:

Me and another chaser are situated in Seaford, East Sussex at the moment.

Ben your in prime position. Absolutely spot on for the coming few hours mate . 

Edited August 25, 2022 by Original Mammatus
I forgot to add the latest radar image.

[Ben Sainsbury]

Can already see distant anvil flashes from here, mental given how far away we are.

[Eagle Eye]

5 minutes ago, Ben Sainsbury said:

Can already see distant anvil flashes from here, mental given how far away we are.

Is it me or do I feel like a vibrant lightning display is going to happen from this Storm.

Had a little look on Meteologix and most of the lightning shown had a lot of energy to it in terms of its Amp's whereas previous events have had this amount of energy as a one off, distant lightning may actually be able to be captured for once for me. Wonder what is causing it to be so energetic compared to similar events?

Quick look on the UKV and it seems to have something that looks oddly like a trailing stratiform region but those tend to form in different environments, I'm hoping it is correct here and that one does form because I don't think I've ever properly experienced one (I usually learn from experience so may be well off the mark here).

 

Edited August 25, 2022 by Eagle Eye

[Original Mammatus]

3 minutes ago, Ben Sainsbury said:

Can already see distant anvil flashes from here, mental given how far away we are.

Some members may be thinking your too far East Ben, but where your positioned is 100% perfect (if you like to experience severe weather that is). Good luck to you both, wish I could be there with you! Another time! 

[Eagle Eye]

Even though we can't Storm Chase yet doesn't mean me and my gf (I'll use her name in the future, Ruby)l can't virtual Storm chase, just hope she isn't staying awake for nothing, would be a cruel introduction into the world of busts.

[StormLoser]

A lot of activity heading to the Channel Islands. Here's a snap from Webcam de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay.

 

 

[Woodboss]

54 minutes ago, Flash bang flash bang etc said:

Wisley Airfield is right by the A3 interchange (junction 10 I think). You have to park your car at the end of a small road and walk over a log but when you’re on the airfield itself it’s very open and away from major lights. The A3 noise is a bit of an issue - but it’s a lovey spot and I can imagine pretty good for a night like tonight.

Another option is Butser Hill but that’s very central along the coast so probably too far west…

I was thinking of Leith Hill looking to the south… or that car park near Epsom Racecourse - but it will be full of stoners and/or doggers, and the light pollution there isn’t great

Devil's dyke just north of Hove is a great spot if you can get there buddy, always my first port of call with these situations as visuals are awesome.

[Woodboss]

35 minutes ago, Ben Sainsbury said:

Me and another chaser are situated in Seaford, East Sussex at the moment.

Excellent choice there Ben,birling gap just to the east is a good spot too.

[Woodboss]

53 minutes ago, Supacell said:

Thanks. Decided to just do the bridge and delays weren't as bad as my sat nav made out. In Kent now mulling over my next driving stint.

As someone else has said earlier ashdown forest between crowborough and nutley is good viewing, good elevation and good visuals.

[Woodboss]

Thing's are really starting to kick off now around the Cherbourg peninsula and the channel Islands, looking very promising now. Time to start getting ready to head up to devil's dyke for a visual I think. The chase is on!

[StormLoser]

Jersey webcam shows lightning firing every 5 seconds or so. Very active!

Panorama Webcam

WWW.PANORAMAJERSEY.COM

 

[Lu.]

Currently on Hayling, it’s very bright so far. Just need to find decent shelter

[Original Mammatus]

4 minutes ago, StormLoser said:

Jersey webcam shows lightning firing every 5 seconds or so. Very active!

Panorama Webcam

WWW.PANORAMAJERSEY.COM

 

Great link, appreciated!

[TJS1998Tom]

7 minutes ago, StormLoser said:

Jersey webcam shows lightning firing every 5 seconds or so. Very active!

Panorama Webcam

WWW.PANORAMAJERSEY.COM

 

Jersey being quite lucky this year

[Sprites]

The timing on this sucks  , about six hours too late......

There goes the Norfolk Virgas!

Edited August 25, 2022 by Sprites

[TJS1998Tom]

Suddenly kicked off for Norwich , shame I'm not at Lincoln atm

 

[Ben Sainsbury]

Big flash pretty close to the NW of Brighton, watched the cell go up.

[Original Mammatus]

Just now, Sprites said:

The timing on this sucks  , about six hours too late......

Absolutely hearing and feeling this. I thought a few nights ago how the timing couldn't be worse for a storm fanatic! My body clock is sleep 02:00 - wake up 08:00. I'm catching this one whatever it takes........ been too long! Storms come before my health 

[Eagle Eye]

If my eyes aren't deceiving me then there is a shelf cloud thing with an anvil next to me, in fact, just saw lightning.

[Hailsowen]

Oop, flashes south of London right now. Rumbles heard; it begins~

[Supacell]

It's bloody kicking off to my north and moving away

Currently on route to Eastbourne or thereabouts

[Original Mammatus]

Recent sferics Norfolk/Suffolk border. The fun starts now........ 

[TJS1998Tom]

I have a bad feeling Lincolns going to get a big storm whilst I'm currently up in Lancashire for the next week. Would be classic timing.

Can't wait to get a car saved up for next Summer for some chasing 

Edited August 25, 2022 by TJS1998Tom