Storms and Convective discussion - September 2023

[ChannelThunder]

Out chasing now, lots of flashes both to NW and S

[Thunderspotter]

Now I'm faced with a tough decision. I can either stay up and watch the storms roll in (and risk a bust) or head to bed and risk not seeing a thunderstorm. I think I'm going to stay up, I can't miss a storm! Being tired tis tomorrow's problem now.

[Mapantz]

I think I am pretty much on the western extent of anything electrical, but it's nice to see it lighting up out there anyway. Might even be a third wave tomorrow morning, as it all clears east.

[StormLoser]

Not sure about that Lightning Map.org. there's some odd strikes in the middle of storm-free areas to the west of me.  

[Eagle Eye]

It's looking better fo me. Maybe, will look really good in about half an hour.

[Allseasons-Si]

2 minutes ago, Azazel said:

I saw a flash! Oh my giddy aunt 

Good on you sir

[Mitch the motorbike storm]

Just now, Mapantz said:

I think I am pretty much on the western extent of anything electrical, but it's nice to see it lighting up out there anyway. Might even be a third wave tomorrow morning, as it all clears east.

What happened to the great big cell thats turned into a blob of rain opposite Dover 

[Thunderspotter]

Just now, StormLoser said:

Not sure about that Lightning Map.org. there's some odd strikes in the middle of storm-free areas to the west of me.  

Change the live data setting from lightningmaps.org to the other one. It takes a few more seconds, but is much more accurate. 

[Thunders]

1 minute ago, Eagle Eye said:

It's looking better fo me. Maybe, will look really good in about half an hour.

Basically great for me too then

[Zak M]

1 minute ago, Allseasons-si said:

Can @Zak M see the lightning from Bedford,...i am sure he will have is zakovision lens out

I can't! Low cloud has ruined the fun

[Josh Rubio]

Is the precipitation more widespread than first anticipated? Particularly on the western extent? 

[clark3r]

Bet you as soon as I go to bed the action will begin 

[Sparkiee storm]

Very bright and frequent flashes on this cam currently, enjoy everyone who gets them tonight, its been quite the wait for most of the south - 

Sandown Webcam - Explore the Isle of Wight

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Absorb the views from our Sandown Webcam on the Isle of Wight looking across the South Coast. Check out the lovely sandy beaches and boats sailing past.

 

Edited September 17, 2023 by Sparkiee storm

[Eagle Eye]

The storms in the channel islands, specifically the south ones are looking ridiculously heavy with rainfall rates and have gone from small but heavy showers to monsters in half an hour. Ones to watch out for then.

[Flash bang flash bang etc]

A ridiculous amount of feint elevated lightning here at Butser hill

[Thunders]

Just now, clark3r said:

Bet you as soon as I go to bed the action will begin 

Then go to bed and set an alarm for 30 mins that way you will give us all action and you’ll see it

[StormLoser]

1 minute ago, Thunderspotter said:

Change the live data setting from lightningmaps.org to the other one. It takes a few more seconds, but is much more accurate. 

Thanks! I switched it to 'Both'. Hope that does the trick.

 

[Flash bang flash bang etc]

Just now, Flash bang flash bang etc said:

A ridiculous amount of feint elevated lightning here at Butser hill

It’s just strobing constantly. Even the doggers are going home

[Eagle Eye]

1 minute ago, Sparkiee storm said:

Very bright flashes on this cam currently - 

Sandown Webcam - Explore the Isle of Wight

WWW.ISLEOFWIGHT.COM

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Absorb the views from our Sandown Webcam on the Isle of Wight looking across the South Coast. Check out the lovely sandy beaches and boats sailing past.

 

That is a monster shelf on that cam as well.

[Jamie M]

Shortwave moving into Channel has caused a shift in energy headed east, steering winds seems to have changed too 

[Had Worse]

 

[Mitch the motorbike storm]

1 minute ago, Jamie M said:

Shortwave moving into Channel has caused a shift in energy headed east, steering winds seems to have changed too 

Looks like we are juat getting rain 

[Azazel]

Can see not infrequent flashes to my south east - one faint peel of thunder too

[TallPaul]

6 minutes ago, Azazel said:

I saw a flash! Oh my giddy aunt 

That's that dodgy street light outsider your house. Don't worry I reported the issue yesterday..

[Flash bang flash bang etc]

Just now, Azazel said:

Can see not infrequent flashes to my south east - one faint peel of thunder too

It’s a mad storm. If it roots to the surface you’ll know about it