Midlands regional discussion - Winter 23/24

[Arctic Hare]

The flood barriers are up in Bewdley, but I think we'll just about avoid them being needed in anger. Another really wet week ahead and we'd be in trouble, though, and the ground is so sodden that it won't take much to bring the levels back up. As I've said ad nauseam this autumn, a dry winter is my number one weather desire this time around. It's a bigger deal than the temperature for me.

[Dancerwithwings]

2 minutes ago, Arctic Hare said:

The flood barriers are up in Bewdley, but I think we'll just about avoid them being needed in anger. Another really wet week ahead and we'd be in trouble, though, and the ground is so sodden that it won't take much to bring the levels back up. As I've said ad nauseam this autumn, a dry winter is my number one weather desire this time around. It's a bigger deal than the temperature for me.

Agreed AH….it must be horrendous in looking at foreseeable EWP forecasts 

Cold conditions most of the time brings HP….well most of the time

[Iceman2606]

7 December 2023 Time-Lapse

 

[Dancerwithwings]

31 minutes ago, Metwatch said:

Anyone else seen that afterglow sunset? Looked amazing and lasted for quite a white after the sun had set!

Seen all that earlier here…..lovely

[Neil Harris]

Nothing very festive on offer this week, strangely mild and probably another pelting of rain on Tuesday.

 

[SollyOlly]

16 minutes ago, Neil Harris said:

Nothing very festive on offer this week, strangely mild and probably another pelting of rain on Tuesday.

 

Yep, the worst type of December weather, mild and damp. I really loathe this weather set up. The 'relaxation' since the last cold spell has lasted long enough, time for something seasonal please!

[I remember Atlantic 252]

1 hour ago, Neil Harris said:

Nothing very festive on offer this week, strangely mild and probably another pelting of rain on Tuesday.

 

looking serious on Tues, amber warning coming I think, daytime too, probably find wet from 9-5

[GokouD]

Absolutely beautiful here today, actually feels warm in the sunshine. If it's not going to be cold, I'll take this any day!

[I remember Atlantic 252]

3 minutes ago, GokouD said:

Absolutely beautiful here today, actually feels warm in the sunshine. If it's not going to be cold, I'll take this any day!

definitely aye! but we're to pay for this on Tues, being under rated this I think, massive event for the Midlands

[Wadey]

2 hours ago, I remember Atlantic 252 said:

definitely aye! but we're to pay for this on Tues, being under rated this I think, massive event for the Midlands

Rain? Basically as I bricklayer do I need to get out of bed

[Neil Harris]

5 hours ago, GokouD said:

Absolutely beautiful here today, actually feels warm in the sunshine. If it's not going to be cold, I'll take this any day!

I actually sat in a beer garden (well courtyard) strong breeze but if it , could have been spring.

bonkers weather

[Iceman2606]

16 December 2023 Time-Lapse

 

[Snowshine]

On 16/12/2023 at 13:47, I remember Atlantic 252 said:

definitely aye! but we're to pay for this on Tues, being under rated this I think, massive event for the Midlands

I'm not sure where you're seeing this, it just looks like a typical wet and grim day to me.

[CoventryWeather]

Another wet morning seems likely, considering they said last night it'd be a dry day, it's pretty poor. However, another stunning sunrise this morning, with a rainbow of things to finish it off. Anyone know why the sunrise and sunset have been quite vibrant recently? Bit of dust in the atmosphere or something to do with the recent solar storm? 

[SollyOlly]

1 hour ago, CoventryWeather said:

Another wet morning seems likely, considering they said last night it'd be a dry day, it's pretty poor. However, another stunning sunrise this morning, with a rainbow of things to finish it off. Anyone know why the sunrise and sunset have been quite vibrant recently? Bit of dust in the atmosphere or something to do with the recent solar storm? 

Yes, I saw the spectacular colours of the sunrise too and it was very striking. Clouded over now though...!

[Metwatch]

3 hours ago, CoventryWeather said:

 Anyone know why the sunrise and sunset have been quite vibrant recently? Bit of dust in the atmosphere or something to do with the recent solar storm? 

As there's been high pressure just to our south, has also meant that high cloud has also been in a good position to be illuminated by the setting sun to give that lovely afterglow colour, similar with sunrise this morning. I usually look at meteociel satellite to see if sunset will be good with more in the way of high cloud. Couldn't catch it this morning but some stunning photos from others i've seen!

15th December satelllite just before sunset.

 

16th.

[Polar Maritime]

Winds really picking up here.

[WinterWilf]

This is the worst wind we have had in years. Its so bad out there surprised this is not a worse warning. Way worse than those named storms in recent years.

[Polar Maritime]

Wind is howling here..

[Terminal Moraine]

Same here, PM. several gusts over 70 mph.

[Eye to the sky]

Really strong gusts here.Worst I’ve seen for a good few years.Can't believe we haven’t got an amber warning out,especially with rush hour kids walking to school etc.

[phil b]

Just had a 10 minute average of 30mph which is a first for my Davis, certainly is windy for this part of the world.

Edited December 21, 2023 by phil b

[Terminal Moraine]

A gust of 82 mph here at 0846 ( On the moor at 340 mts ) was the highest since December 5th 2013 when 87 mph was recorded.

[CoventryWeather]

Quite strong wind today, knocked down the garden fence here. Neighbours gazebo has been broken by the wind. 

Also saw some nacreus clouds earlier after college, not the best of pics but hopefully can catch a couple more soon. Interesting day nonetheless. 

[The Tall Weatherman]

BIG time Nacreous clouds right now over Northants !!

Edited December 21, 2023 by The Tall Weatherman