Bit blowy out there..

[TB63]

First time ever, phone went off with government warning!..

[SaintK]

Looks like it’s going to be pretty awful in Wales and the West of England

[ScarfaceClaw]

Looks like it’s going to be pretty awful in Wales and the West of England :shock:

And when the storm arrives?

[fishfoodie]

Looks like it’s going to be pretty awful in Wales and the West of England

And when the storm arrives?

Much the same, but with more trampolines flying thru the air

[ScarfaceClaw]

Looks like it’s going to be pretty awful in Wales and the West of England :shock:

And when the storm arrives?

Much the same, but with more trampolines flying thru the air

I’ve just flown into London from Europe so coming from the east. Fairly smooth coming in. Not much bumping. Maybe later tonight.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Having said that, I’m on the train heading home and it’s blowing its arse off out there. Think I got lucky with the flight.

[Paddington Bear]

I’ve spent a week walking up in the Highlands and am on the sleeper train home, somewhat concerned about the state of the WCML, and therefore my sleep, later. And then an afternoon at Sarries tomorrow, windy on any day…

[fishfoodie]

Having said that, I’m on the train heading home and it’s blowing its arse off out there. Think I got lucky with the flight.

I'm in the eye at the moment, very calm & just a misty drizzle, but it'll be interesting later on, the Status Red kicks in at 9pm here & runs thru to 2am

[fishfoodie]

Getting very gusty now, all of a sudden. There's going to be Christmas decorations scattered for miles.

The only plus is the storm will pass between tides, so that shouldn't be a problem.

[Tichtheid]

We went to a gig tonight and it involved driving so I was little unsure about going. We just got back and I wouldn't have wanted to drive in anything worse. It wasn't too windy but the rain was awful. Luckily I was on a newish dual carriage way for the majority of the journey.

[TB63]

I’ve just flown into London from Europe so coming from the east. Fairly smooth coming in. Not much bumping. Maybe later tonight

Obligatory fnaar fnaar added..

[TB63]

So, upstairs with velux wwindows or downstairs with rattly gate..ho hum..

[Enzedder]

So, upstairs with velux wwindows or downstairs with rattly gate..ho hum..

Go and fix the gate. You'll be able to test it immediately.

[tabascoboy]

Wise words

[Slick]

Thought our windows were in danger of blowing in about 5.30 this morning. Haven’t seen the sea quite so mental before

[TB63]

Slept through it..

[TB63]

Got one of those weather station things on the house, not in best position as in too close to roof. But currently showing 48mph average, gusting at 68!..

[fishfoodie]

Power finally back after 12 hours outage; ESB Networks techs are doing trojan work, but have 400k outages to deal with.

Peak gust was ~145kmph in Galway, so hopefully the match goes ahead tonight & there's not too much disruption

[SaintK]

Power finally back after 12 hours outage; ESB Networks techs are doing trojan work, but have 400k outages to deal with.

Peak gust was ~145kmph in Galway, so hopefully the match goes ahead tonight & there's not too much disruption

Will we be seeing one of those kicks at goal that doesn't make it over the bar from directly in front of the posts?

[fishfoodie]

Power finally back after 12 hours outage; ESB Networks techs are doing trojan work, but have 400k outages to deal with.

Peak gust was ~145kmph in Galway, so hopefully the match goes ahead tonight & there's not too much disruption

Will we be seeing one of those kicks at goal that doesn't make it over the bar from directly in front of the posts?

They're predicting ~50kmph gusts at match time, so they might need to up-club a bit get the kicks over the bar

[Yr Alban]

Hello from North Wales coast. Hasn’t been too bad for us so far. Went to work Xmas do last night and made it home OK. Wind noisy overnight but not too bad. Power and internet still on, don’t think anything crucial fell off the house, parcel box on front lawn but that looks to be it (from the windows).

[tabascoboy]

Power finally back after 12 hours outage; ESB Networks techs are doing trojan work, but have 400k outages to deal with.

Peak gust was ~145kmph in Galway, so hopefully the match goes ahead tonight & there's not too much disruption

Will we be seeing one of those kicks at goal that doesn't make it over the bar from directly in front of the posts?

They're predicting ~50kmph gusts at match time, so they might need to up-club a bit get the kicks over the bar

It's a one iron day for golfers

[fishfoodie]

Don't like the look of that !

[Enzedder]

My grandson is down in the South Island and travelling home by ferry later today.

Weather forecast

Strong Wind Warning - Orange
Period: 15hrs from 5pm Sun, 8 Dec - 8am Mon, 9 Dec
Area: Wellington and Wairarapa south of Masterton
Forecast: Severe northwest gale gusting 130 km/h in exposed places. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.

[epwc]

Kinell I think he should stay put

[fishfoodie]

Summer storms, never good when trees are in full leaf

[Slick]

My grandson is down in the South Island and travelling home by ferry later today.

Weather forecast

Strong Wind Warning - Orange
Period: 15hrs from 5pm Sun, 8 Dec - 8am Mon, 9 Dec
Area: Wellington and Wairarapa south of Masterton
Forecast: Severe northwest gale gusting 130 km/h in exposed places. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.

I remember that ferry being a struggle at the best of times

[dpedin]

Will we be seeing one of those kicks at goal that doesn't make it over the bar from directly in front of the posts?

They're predicting ~50kmph gusts at match time, so they might need to up-club a bit get the kicks over the bar

It's a one iron day for golfers

As Trevino said 'If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.'

[Yeeb]

Wise words

Secured my wheelie bins nicely , completely forgot about the seperate glass recycle box though , he went for a walk down the road.