matty40s Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Heads up, I didnt post this earlier as there was too much uncertainty of track and at risk areas. This is no Mike T'Boiler crisp packet twitcher. We will have strong winds this afternoon and evening, but the rugby should still go ahead. Then from early morning on Sunday comes Storm Ciara, a sustained and very strong storm system that will last for most of Sunday, a very unusual occurrence. The MetOffice has just increased its Amber warning field to show impact over a larger region than has ever been affected before. Large swathes of 70mph winds with gusts over 80, bot just on the coast, but inland too. Rain will also be an issue. Tie your ropes tight and secure roof mounted items, take your seasickness pills and hunker down. Stove vents need to be almost closed. Edited February 8, 2020 by matty40s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickent Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Won't be much sleeping tonight then. Been watching this one for a few days, was wondering when the amber warning would be extended and how big the area would be, could be some major damage overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) Usually the various weather models overestimate the wind speeds of these storms....but maybe not this time. All the models this morning have shown increased wind speeds so it looks like the midlands will be hit with 60-70mph gusts and maybe as high as 80mph. Eeeeeek! The central pressure of the storm is lower at the moment than they thought it would be so that means higher winds. Everything off the roof today then and make sure the solar panels are well screwed down. I'm sure there will be quite a few trees down tomorrow and a lot of roof tiles/slates blowing around. Keep safe everyone. Edited February 8, 2020 by Dr Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted February 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Luckily for us the big willow next to us was decimated last month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Last I saw was potential for sustained winds all week <>40mph with another serious blast on Sat. Obviously a forcast a week ahead is subject to change, let's hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Think I will go boating on sunday. There will be no queues at locks ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoominPapa Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Just moved down a lock on the S. Stratford at Lapworth to get out from under a big tree and into the shelter of some little ones. Fitted the storm cover on the pigeon box. Anything I forgot? MP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Stay safe everyone xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, MoominPapa said: Just moved down a lock on the S. Stratford at Lapworth to get out from under a big tree and into the shelter of some little ones. Fitted the storm cover on the pigeon box. Anything I forgot? MP. Toilet (empty) Water (full) Food (cupboards / fridge full) Gas (full) Fuel (to make leccy) (full) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbclive Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Alan de Enfield said: Anything I forgot? If tilting solar panels fitted, adjust low, flat and tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, gbclive said: If tilting solar panels fitted, adjust low, flat and tight? Should that not be a response to Moomin Papa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoominPapa Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 29 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Toilet (empty) Water (full) Food (cupboards / fridge full) Gas (full) Fuel (to make leccy) (full) Check, check, check, one full, one empty, check. MP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, MoominPapa said: Just moved down a lock on the S. Stratford at Lapworth to get out from under a big tree and into the shelter of some little ones. Fitted the storm cover on the pigeon box. Anything I forgot? MP. Lash the tiller/rudder to stop it swinging if it gets realy roughers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoominPapa Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, mrsmelly said: Lash the tiller/rudder to stop it swinging if it gets realy roughers. Advantages of a deep boat. If it gets that bad I'll just let 10cm of water out of the pound and settle solidly on the bottom...... MP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, MoominPapa said: Advantages of a deep boat. If it gets that bad I'll just let 10cm of water out of the pound and settle solidly on the bottom...... MP. 5' deep pound. Boat draws 2'. Might get some complaints if I try that here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoominPapa Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: 5' deep pound. Boat draws 2'. Might get some complaints if I try that here! Tends to ruin the view, doing that sort of thing. MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 We are progressing along the T & M and have mooted in Rode Heath away from trees to sit out the strong winds. Saw 3 moving boats today - the canal is getting busy ?. That makes a total of 5 moving boats in 3 days. Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, MoominPapa said: Tends to ruin the view, doing that sort of thing. MP. A bit like widebeams moored opposite one. Not the width that is a problem, but the fact that many are 12"-18" taller than a NB, completely blocking out the lovely view of the morning sun rising over the hill. Few peeps seem to notice this extra height they have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davis Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Network Rail have impossed a blanket 50mph speed limit across the whole network tomorrow, and numerous cancellations and alterations to the timetables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-9.16,48.32,685 Have fun with this. Click on the three lines by "earth." Edited February 8, 2020 by Ray T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Cool. What's going on east of Greenland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, mrsmelly said: Think I will go boating on sunday. There will be no queues at locks ? This is an excellent idea - as long as you stick to locks you can go through sideways... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, blackrose said: Cool. What's going on east of Greenland? Whizzy, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parahandy Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 I moved the Boat yesterday and initially tied up using Mooring Stakes . After a Pot of Tea and listening to the Weather Forecast I decided this Morning to move in search of the more secure Armco , surprisingly perhaps a few Boats still moving around on the GU South Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham Davis said: Network Rail have impossed a blanket 50mph speed limit across the whole network tomorrow, and numerous cancellations and alterations to the timetables. So a pretty much normal service then. ? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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