Northwest Weather Discussion - Dec 2023 onwards

[itsnowjoke]

Do we have a named storm on the way ?

[Scuba steve]

7 minutes ago, itsnowjoke said:

Do we have a named storm on the way ?

Fergus I think

[itsnowjoke]

9 minutes ago, Scuba steve said:

Fergus I think

That’s what I thought I had seen somewhere on tv when is this for them ?

Just now, itsnowjoke said:

That’s what I thought I had seen somewhere on tv when is this for them ?

Then

[Scuba steve]

Some big cells off the coast ,very sharply defined with crepuscular  rays

[weatherCharter]

Another day another named storm, Fergus is on the way as mentioned above 

This is how the wind gusts are looking. Fizzles out as the centre of the low passes over the region. 

 

[Blowingsand]

Blackpool-Temp about 8 degrees been down the prom a few times today plenty of people are about.

Not like yesterday when everything was blowing about.

Arrived home about 3 pm thought i would take a photo of these clouds.

Just caught my eye i cannot say why.

My neighbour was waiting for something to descend from them he was practicing greetings to alien forces.

Gets a little strange round here at times.

I hope the photos explain if not i will pop back the next time after improving my photo-taking skills.

Bye,may the force be with you all.

 

[shadowfax]

1 hour ago, Blowingsand said:

Blackpool-Temp about 8 degrees been down the prom a few times today plenty of people are about.

Not like yesterday when everything was blowing about.

Arrived home about 3 pm thought i would take a photo of these clouds.

Just caught my eye i cannot say why.

My neighbour was waiting for something to descend from them he was practicing greetings to alien forces.

Gets a little strange round here at times.

I hope the photos explain if not i will pop back the next time after improving my photo-taking skills.

Bye,may the force be with you all.

 

Mamatus clouds. Happen around tornados. 

[Joe Snow]

Going to be an evening of heavy showers by the looks of the radar. First of which moving through here already some gusty winds a potential too later on. Undecided on what could be in store in the run up to Xmas but something seasonal and dry would be my wish if we can’t have snow. 

[weatherobsuk]

It looks like Fergus won't be as 'potent' as Elin but could prove to be a headache overnight due to the threat of gales switching from yesterday's NWly to this evening's SW'ly, this switch in direction will provide a bit of extra stress on tree's already compromised due to Elin and adding in the water-saturated ground I wouldn't be too surprised if there's more tree's downed by this event than yesterdays.

With that being said, at least it's a Sunday night and the majority of people will be tucked up in bed.

[dodge]

Weather's been a little kinder today, a little rain earlier on and then a quiet window for a few hours before the dying last rites of Storm Fergus piles in the heavy showers into late evening. 

Thankfully after a few unsettled days to open next week it looks like calming down towards the weekend with the lesser spotted High Pressure nearby.... and that's as far as I'm looking for now. 

[Blowingsand]

48 minutes ago, shadowfax said:

Mamatus clouds. Happen around tornados. 

Good heavens. Thanks for letting me know what they were called.I am quite pleased that a tornado did not appear it was bad enough being caught

in a dust devil a few years ago.

I believe a tornado hit a part of Ireland today.

I have just been watching Coutryfiles 5-day weather forecast and they opened with a picture of these clouds taken a few miles down the road in Fleetwood.

I missed what he said about them it was a little noisy in the house at the time.

But thanks for the info, I thought the clouds were a little strange-looking.

Thanks again for the info.

Take care out there times are changing, as the oceans warm goodness knows what may head our way in the future.

Will Tornadoes become more common in Great Britain?

I have to admit I am not knowledgeable on such things just wondering.

Feel I will keep my camera near me this winter, seen many strange things in the sky and cloud formations when walking the shoreline which i do most days.

 

 

[Kasim Awan]

Rip to my nan who was always proud of the work I did with weather and wanted to see me on TV  

[Mark.C]

12 minutes ago, Kasim Awan said:

Rip to my nan who was always proud of the work I did with weather and wanted to see me on TV  

Sorry to hear that pal, hope you’re ok x

What a horrible night weather wise, been rough as hell the last two days Jese! 

[itsnowjoke]

24 minutes ago, Kasim Awan said:

Rip to my nan who was always proud of the work I did with weather and wanted to see me on TV  

Oh mate so sorry to hear that she will be proud of you whatever you do

[Scuba steve]

42 minutes ago, Kasim Awan said:

Rip to my nan who was always proud of the work I did with weather and wanted to see me on TV  

Sorry to hear your sad news 

[Rain Lady]

Swilling down here.

 

[Kasim Awan]

Thank you all

Our maximum gust yesterday 68mph on my davis pro2.

Edited December 10, 2023 by Kasim Awan

[raul_sbd]

47 minutes ago, Kasim Awan said:

Rip to my nan who was always proud of the work I did with weather and wanted to see me on TV  

Sorry to hear that Kasim.. I’m sure she will be really proud.. RIP

[Had Worse]

53 minutes ago, Kasim Awan said:

Rip to my nan who was always proud of the work I did with weather and wanted to see me on TV  

She was proud that you were being the best you could be.

We can all be proud of your fantastic input on NW.

Condolences to you and the family for the loss.

[itsnowjoke]

Lashing it down 

[Mark_p]

Worth looking at the rain radar, you can clearly see the centre of low pressure in our region. 

22:50

Edited December 10, 2023 by Mark88

[Dark Horse]

2 hours ago, Kasim Awan said:

Rip to my nan who was always proud of the work I did with weather and wanted to see me on TV  

Sorry to hear that Kasim hope your ok. You are one of the best on this site no doubt about it and yes she would have been proud of you.

[Weather-history]

10th December 1978

  

11th December 1978

[carinthian]

50 minutes ago, Weather-history said:

10th December 1978

  

11th December 1978

Yes, I remember this well. I was on duty at LGW and think 60F was reached down there with persistent cloud and drizzle. Think the cloud level almost hit the deck and some British Caledonian flights cancelled. If correct I think the rest of the winter became much colder , especially in Feb 79 ?

C

[severe snowstorm]

Some really gusty winds during the night here, some proper window creaking gusts. It didn't seem all that different to the evening before in terms of strength. Much calmer this morning.