Borrasca (Storm) Domingos

[Jo Farrow]

AEMET trans. 'On Saturday the 4th a new storm, with characteristics similar to Ciarán, and recently named like Sundays, will affect the Peninsula. Again, it will be the rainfall, but above all the very intense wind and sea storm, the most significant phenomena, which will be more noticeable in the northwest quadrant of the peninsula. In this way, it is expected that the associated front system Domingos crosses the (Iberian) Peninsula on Saturday, leaving rainfall in its wake, which will be most important in Galicia and are not expected to reach the Mediterranean coast. With the rise of the snow level, snowfall will be restricted to high areas of the Pyrenees. The most Significant will once again be the west wind, which will blow with very strong gusts in the entire northwest quadrant, especially in areas of the Galician and Asturian coast, as well as in the mountain systems and plateau areas. These very strong gusts will extend during the afternoon to points of the eastern interior of the peninsula. Likewise, the maritime storm will be reactivated, in especially on the coast of Galicia, where significant waves could reach and even exceed the 8-10 meters of combined sea height"

Looks unfortunate that there will be more rain and unsettled weather at the weekend for those trying to repair and clear up. There are still coastal areas from the Spring Tide damage, trying to sort shore issues. This is not a repeat for the Channel Islands.

Met Office yellow warning for southeast counties of England - RAIN

"Frequent heavy showers, along with gusty winds, are likely to cause travel disruption and flooding of a few places."

"A spell of heavy rain followed by frequent heavy and blustery showers are expected to affect southern coastal counties during Saturday. Around 20-30mm of rain could accumulate in some places with perhaps as much as 40mm by the end of the day. Accompanied by strong winds along the coast, these showers are likely to cause flooding of a few roads, leading to travel disruption and possibly the flooding of a few homes and businesses. In addition, dangerous coastal conditions with large waves and spray are likely." 

Edited November 2, 2023 by Jo Farrow
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[Metwatch]

I think the main talking point for this system will be how low the heights are for most of the country. Basically everywhere in England under 965mb by Saturday night, incredible for early November. Winds look to be oddly calm too with such a large centre. Northern Spain properly joining in with the mayhem though.

 

Jetstream displaced quite far south still.

 

[alexisj9]

Looks like the SE is close to some strong costal winds again though.

Edited November 2, 2023 by alexisj9

[Donna3397]

Is this headed our way again 

[matty40s]

It seems to be hitting France and us with worse rain than the Iberian peninsula.

 

[matty40s]

ExtremeMeteo translated tweet!

 

[Thunders]

Is the rain hitting us now due to this storm? If so, I have some flooding because of it. Rose in about 3 minutes

[matty40s]

 

[Jo Farrow]

Bit late but just adding link here 

Storm Domingos this weekend: More rain to southern areas and 80mph winds to western France

WWW.NETWEATHER.TV

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Following hot on the heels of Storm Ciaran, another storm brewing over the Atlantic has been named by the Spanish Met Service Domingos. This storm will bring gusts of up to 80mph and large waves to Atlantic...

 

[A Face like Thunder]

I was reading yesterday of the ordeal of passengers on a Saga cruise to the Canary Isles who were stuck in the Bay of Biscay during Storm Borrasca Domingos. It sounded terrifying for the passengers, particularly the elderly and infirm, and it was a miracle that there were not more injuries to those onboard. The decision by the Spanish authorities to name the storm seemed completely justified, but their decision to prevent the Saga ship from taking shelter at a Spanish port does not.   

[matty40s]

7 hours ago, A Face like Thunder said:

I was reading yesterday of the ordeal of passengers on a Saga cruise to the Canary Isles who were stuck in the Bay of Biscay during Storm Borrasca Domingos. It sounded terrifying for the passengers, particularly the elderly and infirm, and it was a miracle that there were not more injuries to those onboard. The decision by the Spanish authorities to name the storm seemed completely justified, but their decision to prevent the Saga ship from taking shelter at a Spanish port does not.   

The ships automatic safety systems took over and it would probably have put the ship in more danger to return down to Spain.