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Storm Ciara forecasts and reports

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 02/02/2020 10:48

First met office warnings for the month are
www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2020-02-03 for Scotland. Gusts up to 80mph (perhaps more in isolated spots) for many.

In general it looks like it could be quite a stormy month with a lot of potential showing from the 9th onwards. Might be worth looking at your fences in the south before then Wink

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 09/02/2020 09:06

Xiaoxiong try putting out a call on a local Facebook group for help. Someone might be able to board it for free.

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whataballbag · 09/02/2020 09:08

Calmed down a little in east lancs. about to drive into Manchester for work within the next hour, hope it holds off!

lifeonprivetdrive · 09/02/2020 09:08

Loodally, I get the regional Yorkshire news station here .... 81 mph recorded at Emley Moor this morning.

I am feeling a bit guilty about my grocery shop delivery today, while we stay safe at home others have to go about their daily jobs don’t they. Emergency services are one thing - Ocado is something else.

availableforlunch · 09/02/2020 09:09

Really windy in Northants and DS' football match in an hour is going ahead! Can't believe it, wondering whether to refuse to go.

MotherOfLittlePeople · 09/02/2020 09:10

Doesn't look that bad here although I've not ventured out just yet. Lots of rain though

Piggywaspushed · 09/02/2020 09:11

OK, I am not going now Sad
I have been tracking trains all morning and it pretty much looks like one has stopped at Luton Airport and not started again.

Nixen · 09/02/2020 09:11

Starting to get a bit noisy here in Berks. Family members hoping to fly from Heathrow to Scotland tonight... 😬 it’s not looking good! We planned to nip out to pick up a parcel and get some food but I am now wondering if that’s wise...

ListenLinda · 09/02/2020 09:12

Just got very dark all of a sudden here. Bucketing it down

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 09/02/2020 09:14

Flip. ECMWf is going for 80-90mph gusts mid afternoon for the SE.

Can I suggest that if you haven't sorted it already then get your powercut kits out.

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RaptorInaPorkPieHat · 09/02/2020 09:15

Noisy wind here in Lincolnshire, the neighbour behind us has lowered his giant CB antenna in preparation (which he only ever does in high winds) Wink

borntobequiet · 09/02/2020 09:17

I’ve got a precautionary Thermos of tea. TBH I’m pleasantly surprised we haven’t yet had a power cut. I suppose I’ve jinxed myself now.

Loodally · 09/02/2020 09:18

We now have 4 flood alerts in place, which are saying "immediate action required".
Think we'll be ok where my house is, just hope everyone else will be too.

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 09/02/2020 09:19

A fair number of large branches and a few small trees down. We've decided motorway rather than cross country to avoid debris as it's a Sunday and so hopefully not too many high sided vehicles.

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digerd · 09/02/2020 09:19

S. Herts
Seems to be having a rest, pause or run out of steamSmile

AutumnRose1 · 09/02/2020 09:19

Beginning to wonder if I should tape the windows...

1happyhippie · 09/02/2020 09:19

Cumbria here, we are pretty used to wet and windy weather but this is a bit much!
It is wild!
We were going over to Newcastle today but have decided to stay home, just too risky.
Hope everyone stays safe!

thenightsky · 09/02/2020 09:20

North East Lincolnshire and its suddenly got worse! Rain has started now too, with a vengeance. Worried about my old gnarly apple tree with rotton bits outside DS's bedroom window.

BagpussAteMyHomework · 09/02/2020 09:21

Much stronger gusts now in London.

Wonderingwhyme · 09/02/2020 09:22

@OhYouBadBadKitten what consists of a power cut kit? We have gas hob so can eat hot food later if power goes, tablets and phones are being charged to full capacity now. We have torch’s and a very few battery candles.... what else does anyone keep on their kit?

KenAdams · 09/02/2020 09:22

At Knutsford services - drive from Leicester has been uneventful but it just went very dark and the winds have whipped up.

peridito · 09/02/2020 09:24

BadKitten I look at the met office report because I'm not v good at complicated weather maps and it says gusts of 50 for London .

Is that right do you think ?

Polkadotdelight · 09/02/2020 09:25

I've filled a thermos too! We have a gas hob but I don't trust myself not to get scalded pouring water from a saucepan to a mug. DH will probably think I'm nuts but nothing comes between me and my tea!

HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 09/02/2020 09:25

I'd like to know more about your power cut kit too. My prep is normally fully charged devices with a few TV shows downloaded and a couple of candles.

digerd · 09/02/2020 09:26

Oh, that just seems to be east facing as at the back facing West the gusts are still at it if a little more subdued.

AutumnRose1 · 09/02/2020 09:26

peridito sorry I know you didn’t ask me

But I’m in London and would say we’ve had gusts of 50 mph since about 6am.