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Anyone in the new forest? How windy is it?

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2cats2many · 09/08/2019 07:41

Me and the kids are supposed to be going to the new forest this afternoon. Camping near Brockenhurst just for the weekend.

Is anyone there at the moment? How is it? Are they warning everyone to go home early?

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GColdtimer · 09/08/2019 09:25

Bump as we are due to go today too!

Doyoumind · 09/08/2019 09:28

I'm not down there or heading there but I don't think it's looking great tonight and into tomorrow. If you're looking at up to 50mph winds I wouldn't.

Laska2Meryls · 09/08/2019 09:31

Its not too bad right now, sunny/ cloudy and a bit windy, but its is supposed to be getting worse this afternoon and evening.. ( im just over the water from Lymington) we are expecting the ferries possibly not to run later..

Daytimetellysucks · 09/08/2019 09:38

Not in the New Forest, just around the corner

It’s OK down here at the moment - grey and a bit windy. It’s supposed to get worse from about 3pm with thunderstorms around 4ish

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2cats2many · 09/08/2019 10:54

My Montana 6 can withstand really windy weather, but I'm really in two minds about it.

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Laska2Meryls · 09/08/2019 12:02

I actually think, its mainly going north of us , still pretty calm here and sunny right now . (we are about 10 miles directly south of Brockenhurst on west of IOW)

Laska2Meryls · 09/08/2019 12:11

...but if you do come and it turns into a gale , please dont blame me! Grin

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2cats2many · 09/08/2019 12:15

Awesome! We're going

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Kahlua4me · 09/08/2019 12:22

We are on our way too! There’s a good write up from somebody on ukcampsite on how to pitch for the wind. Will follow that and hopefully still be upright in the morning but have got wine and crisps packed just in case..

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2cats2many · 09/08/2019 12:57

My husband just waved us off with S cheery 'See you back home tonight! "

He's such a fucking comedian.

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Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 08:24

It got windy overnight! wondering how you did ?

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2cats2many · 10/08/2019 11:24

It actually feels windier now. Some very strong gusts indeed coming through.

Night was OK. Just noisy because we're camped in the forest. It sounds like we're right next to the coast with the wind rushing through the trees.

It's supposed to get a bit calmer as the other evening goes on and then back to normal in the middle of the night.

All pegs checked and guys tightened. I know the tent is up to it but it's impossible to not feel anxious.

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Laska2Meryls · 10/08/2019 11:27

yes it is over here too, but at least its bright 9wehave had a couple of showers) but looking ok westwards from here ¬ I'm sure you'll be fine (and it will be a good story) id just get out and enjoy the forest , its a lovely place .. have fun!

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