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Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 7:29 pm**

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

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:09 pm**

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

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:12 pm**

SaintK wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:09 pm Looks like it’s going to be pretty awful in Wales and the West of England :shock:

And when the storm arrives?

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:21 pm**

ScarfaceClaw wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:12 pm
SaintK wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:09 pm 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

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:25 pm**

fishfoodie wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:21 pm
ScarfaceClaw wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:12 pm
SaintK wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:09 pm 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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:30 pm**

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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:46 pm**

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…

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:47 pm**

ScarfaceClaw wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 8:30 pm 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

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:32 pm**

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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:01 pm**

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.

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:28 pm**

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..

Posted: **Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:32 pm**

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

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 1:30 am**

TB63 wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:32 pm 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.

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:44 am**

Wise words

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 8:35 am**

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

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 8:43 am**

Slept through it..

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:43 am**

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!..

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:54 am**

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

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:09 pm**

fishfoodie wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:54 am 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?

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:19 pm**

SaintK wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:09 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:54 am 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

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:23 pm**

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).

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 1:12 pm**

fishfoodie wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:19 pm
SaintK wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:09 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:54 am 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

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:02 pm**

Don't like the look of that !

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:08 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:17 pm**

Kinell I think he should stay put

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:22 pm**

Summer storms, never good when trees are in full leaf

Posted: **Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:27 pm**

Enzedder wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:08 pm 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

Posted: **Sun Dec 08, 2024 12:09 pm**

tabascoboy wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 1:12 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:19 pm
SaintK wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:09 pm
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.'

Posted: **Mon Dec 09, 2024 12:45 pm**

tabascoboy wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2024 7:44 am Wise words

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

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