Break out the BBQ's - summer 2024 weather chat

[Analoguesat]

Well officially its Sping but I wouldnt put the barbies in the garden just yet - the unseasonably late Storm Kathleen is barelling in towards Ireland & the western UK to batter us with 50mph winds.

Kathleen is shown nicely on this NOAA19 APT image I captured this morning (4/4/24 1107utc) out south west of the uk

 

[Llew]

A huge storm in the early hours of this morning , with thunder and lighting directly overhead. It woke up the PC and iPhone in the bedroom.

A fireball was apparently seen in the road of the next street.

My BT Hub was bricked, probably due to a surge in the overhead phone line (luckily I still had the old Hub). Replacement on the way -fast work for BT.

I've also lost most of the VRS aircraft feeds from the antenna and shed preamp, so that might be shot as well.

 

[Analoguesat]

So much for this being the BBQ thread - when Storm Kathleen barrelled through the western UK last weekend a family in a motohome up in northwestern Scotland had their vehicle blown off the layby it was parked in - and they were inside it at the time!

Family's lucky escape after motorhome wrecked in storm

The rented vehicle rolled over several times with the family of four and two dogs still inside.

www.bbc.co.uk

We have been down in ALston for a week & the weather was awful. Gale force winds every day, & heavy rain most days. One day had flooded roads everywhere..

 

[Lazarus]

It's quite something being blown off in a lay-by.

 

[purplemarina]

Just read the hire companys terms and conditions, it appears the family may be liable for the price of a new motorhome if it can be proved they were negligent parking in a hillside layby in a gale

 

[Analoguesat]

More storm force winds causing havoc - Staffordshire this time, and today

Wheelie bins fly and a caravan overturns in wind

Cars are damaged and houses shake as a suspected tornado strikes in Knutton, Staffordshire.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Captain Jack]

We had a taste of spring over the weekend but it's business as usual now. Strong winds and heavy rains once more.

 

[Mickha]

I only remember 1 day, last Friday, when it hasn't rained.
We've had storms, including thunder/lightning, and strong winds.
The temperature has been mild, even the hedgehog was out early, but I can understand people going abroad, for their holidays, to find some sun.
Although, judging by the County Cricket, being played, there appears to be better weather in the South, as usual.

 

[Captain Jack]

there appears to be better weather in the South, as usual.

South East*

Nothing good about it here in Somerset.

 

[Miika]

Mean while in Estonia - around zero degree temperatures last week and heavy snow and blizzard during this night and will continue all day today. 20+ cm snow already.



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And some bird cams - Golden eagle Golden Eagle Cam. 2024

 

[Topper]

For many weeks now I have been considering planting some rice where my lawn was wearing waders however, the latest upturn in weather has meant I can actually make my way to the far fence without slipping on my arse

 

[Mickha]

Just checked mine, and there's still too much water, to get anything done.
I can't even get rid of the weeds, especially the dandelions.
I estimate a week of hot, sunny, dry weather should allow me to get some work done, but if it rains again then it might take a couple of months.

 

[Channel Hopper]

A frost is expected in this region (Greater Londonish) tonight