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[cloudsabove]

Heavy intense downpour here at about 215. Rumble of thunder about ten minutes ago followed by heavy rain.
Seems to be the same as yesterday, some structure to clouds, rumble in the distance and as soon as it seems to arrive here there is nothing but rain :/ interesting enough to grab some clouds shots yesterday but all a bit messy on the whole.

[IanR]

Not expecting much if any thunder this week.We never get thunder here in this type of setup, we generally need a southerly airflow, the Irish sea is the mother of all storm shields, In the right setup storms can get going over Wales then move up into the Irish sea where they tend to weaken a little,
The only time thunderstorms develop in the Irish sea is in late Autumn early winter when, after a hot summer a cold polar low pressure area moves over the still warmish waters and vigorous convection occurs , that setup has not happened for a few years though,

Edited by IanR, 18 July 2011 - 15:46 .

[paul m]

A few strikes showing up on radar. Nothing in this area and i have resorted to visiting the volcano thread.... Seems to be some action there

[tomp456]

Harry, on 18 July 2011 - 14:46 , said:

Two sferics detected in the past half an hour, that's about it though.

As I mentioned before, I really don't think thunder will be as anywhere near widespread as yesterday.

Thats true..but UKASF & ESTOFEX had watches out for large portions of the country today.

Oh well, looks like it's another meh day.

[paul m]

Good old met office they have a yellow warning for my area tomorrow but when you click on the forecast there is no rain..

Edited by paul m, 18 July 2011 - 16:22 .

[Noctilucid]

Afternoon all

Weak thunderstorm passing just North of Romford with two rumbles heard so far, had a couple of quite lively storms yesterday including a very nasty line with a very dark and turbulent gust front and fairly frequent lightning which chased me home.

Edited by Noctilucid, 18 July 2011 - 16:36 .

[lewisosd]

Here we go again! FLASH BANG!!!!

[TomSE20]

Quite a lively looking cell on radar moving through S.London now, wouldnt be surprised to hear some thunder associated with it.

Regards,
Tom.

[Surrey]

TomSE20, on 18 July 2011 - 17:42 , said:

Quite a lively looking cell on radar moving through S.London now, wouldnt be surprised to hear some thunder associated with it.

Regards,
Tom.

Hello,

You are right and a couple of faint flashes too, it passed over me about an hour ago now, VERY! heavy rain and huge drops of rain then a second shower passed through even bigger drops like bags dropping from the sky LOL

[1200max]

lewisosd, on 18 July 2011 - 17:36 , said:

Here we go again! FLASH BANG!!!!

[TomSE20]

Agree with Ian (TWS), tomorrow looks pretty interesting for the NE, down through Lincs, parts of E.Anglia and the S.E, as some convergence zones set up during the afternoon, as seen on the GFS 12z run. These areas could well see some heavy, thundery showers.(Sorry, having trouble posting charts).

Regards,
Tom

[tomp456]

51% chance tomorrow for my location according to 'will it thunder'...my ***

Edited by tomp456, 18 July 2011 - 19:25 .

[paul m]

tomp456, on 18 July 2011 - 19:24 , said:

51% chance tomorrow for my location according to 'will it thunder'...my ***

Same chance here but the 49% of no storm chance will win over

[lewisosd]

1200max, on 18 July 2011 - 18:16 , said:

Bit of a let down really. Couple of flashes and a couple of crackling rumbles....then the rain came.....

[1200max]

lewisosd, on 18 July 2011 - 20:54 , said:

Bit of a let down really. Couple of flashes and a couple of crackling rumbles....then the rain came.....

Better than nothing though!

[Surrey]

Bit off topic but this was uploaded 5 days ago on youtube.. America I am thinking but this is one of the most active thunderstorms I have ever seen!!!

[lewisosd]

yep better than nothin but not as good as yesterday electrified storm!

[Jane Louise]

A new thread for tomorrow folks.

http://forum.netweat...on-and-reports/