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Weather

Storm Agnes - first named storm of the season.

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 25/09/2023 11:50

Met Office have named the first storm of the season - named Agnes. The season runs from the 1st September to the end of August. Ironically we didn't have the first storm of the last season until August.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2023-09-27&id=7d1a0b38-afd9-4dbd-b9d7-0085e013af8a&details

Warnings are out. Note the impact matrix and details. Some uncertainty of track and intensity, but given that it has been named, it has the potential to induce some amber warnings.

UK weather warnings

Met Office UK weather warnings for rain, snow, wind, fog and ice. Choose your location to keep up to date with local weather warnings.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2023-09-27&id=7d1a0b38-afd9-4dbd-b9d7-0085e013af8a&details

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TokyoSushi · 25/09/2023 12:01

Checking in!

MissHarrietBede · 25/09/2023 12:07

Thank you Kitten.

BiddyPop · 25/09/2023 12:25

Thanks OYBBK - watching carefully as due to fly in what seems to be the peak from Dublin to Brussels...🤞plane still goes!

GloriaSmud · 25/09/2023 12:56

Not really surprised that this has become a named storm.
Some thoughts from Netweather.

Stormy spell likely mid-week as the Atlantic starts to stir

It's looking more and more likely that we could see a 'named' storm arrive on Wednesday, bringing severe gales across the west and gales elsewhere along with a spell of heavy rain. Breezy with some rain or showers for many before then.

https://www.netweather.tv/weather-forecasts/news/12154-stormy-spell-likely-mid-week-as-the-atlantic-starts-to-stir

OhYouBadBadKitten · 25/09/2023 13:26

Good luck Biddy!
Some models develop a secondary low on Thursday, bringing the risk of a further spell of gales, but perhaps more south than the main low.

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SerpentEndBench · 25/09/2023 13:36

Thank you OYBBK.

Fistralstorm · 25/09/2023 14:08

Thank you! I am checking in from Newquay, obviously 😊

RafaistheKingofClay · 25/09/2023 23:05

Thank you

Luno · 25/09/2023 23:22

I've just checked BBC weather and can't find anything in the forecast for my area - East Sussex. Will it miss me?

GloriaSmud · 26/09/2023 07:37

Luno ~ it might be a bit breezy but Wednesday night into Thursday, you could get some gusty winds.

Updated thoughts from Netweather.

Storm Agnes set to bring midweek heavy rain and gales

The UK Met Office has named a midweek low, Storm Agnes. This is the first named storm of this autumn and has the potential to bring wild conditions with impactful winds, heavy rain and the risk of flooding.

https://www.netweather.tv/weather-forecasts/news/12155-storm-agnes-set-to-bring-midweek-heavy-rain-and-gales

Fistralstorm · 26/09/2023 07:48

I'm pondering whether to drive to work tomorrow. I work in a valley near Newquay surrounded by ancient woodland.

Looks like winds get worse at 4pm. And I leave at 5pm. I don't want huge diversions because branches are down etc

May as well wfh

OhYouBadBadKitten · 26/09/2023 08:58

That could be sensible Fistral given how in leaf all the trees are still.

UKV takes the worst of the wind and rain through Ireland, Northern Ireland, coastal northern Wales and through the western side of much of northern England and Scotland through into northern Scotland. There could be some enhanced wind gusts around the Pennines.

Conversely, in the south east, a blustery couple of days with a chance of showers.

GFS broadly agrees with UKV, but doesn't bring the high winds into northern Scotland.

Arperge shows the worst of it over Ireland, parts of western Wales and NW England.

In all scenarios, there are still gales in the Met Office warning area, but this gives an idea of where any amber warnings might be issued. Ireland of course has its own warnings. https://www.met.ie/warnings/tomorrow

Note that the Irish sea will be where there are severe gales. Definitely not boat weather!!

Warnings & Advisories - Met Éireann - The Irish Meteorological Service

Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, is the leading provider of weather information and related services for Ireland.

https://www.met.ie/warnings/tomorrow

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 26/09/2023 14:55

It still looks like the worst affected area will be around areas bordering the Irish sea.

This isn't a particularly severe storm in terms of wind speeds. What makes it an issue is mostly due to trees being in full leaf. Falling trees of course affect transport and power and aren't great if they fall on your head.

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 26/09/2023 15:54

Having said the above, there is the potential for some very nasty gusts along the Irish sea - especially I think in Ireland tomorrow afternoon. So please don't be complacent!

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BiddyPop · 26/09/2023 18:58

In the course of today, Met Éireann has upgraded its warnings to orange for Kerry and Cork, and now Waterford as well, all on south coast.

Still yellow for Irish Sea area and much of the rest of Ireland.

Ryanair has warmed about potential flight disruptions but Aer Lingus is cheerfully optimistic at the minute. So I am crossing my fingers I get moving tomorrow and not the 6am flight on Thursday instead. (Aer Lingus out and Ryanair home on Friday!).

Lots of heavy downpours today but as short-lived showers. Distinctly chillier than the weekend but relatively calm - the literal calm before the storm! 😱

BiddyPop · 26/09/2023 21:29

Status orange warning tomorrow has been extended up south and east coasts in Ireland as far as Wicklow in the last short while.

Tr1skel1on · 26/09/2023 21:51

Currently yellow warning for the IOM but the local met office say we might be amber by tomorrow morning

Link to IOM met office

OhYouBadBadKitten · 26/09/2023 22:15

Safe travels Biddy

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 26/09/2023 22:25

It looks like some parts of coastal Ireland will see gusts of up to around 70mph. Thankfully the sting jet that some models are showing should remain out at sea.

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 27/09/2023 07:09

Morning all. A nasty day for some. Please heed the warnings.

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Fistralstorm · 27/09/2023 07:19

Well last night was very very muggy here. It was horrible. Very eerily calm!

BlackeyedSusan · 27/09/2023 07:49

W. Mids
7.30 am. Was bright and dead calm.

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BiddyPop · 27/09/2023 08:16

Still very calm (11 knots) in Dublin but starting to cloud over. Agnes has made landfall in Cork/Kerry since around 6am though...wind low 20s gusting mid 30s in knots, wave height rising to nearly 3 metres on offshore buoys (usually around 1m) and pressure dropping rapidly.

BiddyPop · 27/09/2023 08:16

But no threats of flight disruption yet so have my case with me on train to work, 🤞for late afternoon

Jennalong · 27/09/2023 08:24

My local council ( Cumberland ) has just put up a yellow warning and suggesting garden furniture / trampolines etc are made safe. To also park cars away from trees or buildings and have torches / non cook food available .
Not to travel unless necessary , and the usual of caution if driving through flooded roads . To stay off the lakes and fells .
The warning for here is midday today until 7am tomorrow .

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