Penellype's Weather Channel 2

[Penellype]

Any idea when things might start to warm up?!

It is already warm for February - the monthly average is nearly 3 degrees above normal for this time of year according to the Central England Temperature from the Met Office. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/...info_mean.html

Over the next few days the temperature will fluctuate up and down as warm and cold fronts move through associated with the storms and low pressure systems.

If the longer range models are to be believed, there is little chance of prolonged cold into March, and if (as currently forecast) high pressure builds from the south in a week or so, it could start to feel quite spring-like. However, the polar vortex is very strong and for now at least, any high that tries to build seems likely to get flattened fairly quickly by low pressure from the west.

[sandspider]

Thank you. It doesn't feel too warm to me, but I suppose it could certainly be colder, and often is at this time of year.

At least the snowdrops are out, and daffs not too far away.

[Plot70]

Just wait for the daffs to come out. They almost always attract hail stones for some strange reason.
My snowdrops are also out.

[quanglewangle]

Seven Stones Light Bouy weather station is broken so no wind or wave height data.

I don't suppose anyone is going to go out and fix it tonight.

[Penellype]

Storm Eunice tomorrow looks worse in just about every way than Dudley. Anywhere from Yorkshire southwards looks in for possible wind gusts upto 70-80mph with higher than that likely in the south. Snow and possible blizzards are likely further north especially on high ground.

Keep an eye on the Met Office warning page https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather...ce/uk-warnings - it would not surprise me to see the current amber warning extended somewhat to the north east, and it would surprise me a lot if some areas are not upgraded to red.

[Bren In Pots]

Thanks Pen, it's an Amber warning for us.

[peanut]

Already got 2 huge trees down in village, I'm dreading tomorrow.

[Penellype]

I'm dreading tomorrow too. Supposed to be visiting my Mum in Harrogate, but cancelled that as I don't fancy driving in it.

As expected, there is now a red warning for parts of the south west where the strongest winds are expected.

[quanglewangle]

Going to be exciting here tomorrow

[Penellype]

Going to be exciting here tomorrow

- good luck, and stay safe!

[Plot70]

I have just spotted a daff on my allotment that is just about to open and attract those hail stones we always get when the daffs are in flower.

[quanglewangle]

Pressure has dropped off a cliff here. Almost 6 hPa drop in last hour.

[Penellype]

Red warning now for the London area - I can't say I am in the least surprised.

[Nicos]

Yikes! Thanks for the updates Pen.
I think we crossed the Channel on the ferry just in time

We seem to be getting touched by the strong gusts down here .How is it going for you Q ?

Keep safe peeps.

[quanglewangle]

How is it going for you Q ?

Keep safe peeps.

Not too bad, actually. Psychologically, seems better because it's sunny.