Peter X Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Lots of rain in the early hours in Croydon, with a bit of thunder, but just cloudy now. Might even get a bit of gardening done today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmck Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Schhh... The rain has abated and I can see a hint of blue sky here at Christleton. Pity we are booked into the pub for lunch! BUT... Winds have already picked up across Cornwall, and a swathe of strengthening westerly winds will extend its way northeastwards across many other central and southern parts of England and Wales through today. Gusts of 40-50 mph are possible inland, perhaps as high as 60 mph in some exposed coastal locations.The public should be aware of the potential for some minor disruption and difficult driving conditions given the unseasonably strong winds.Wind speeds will tend to moderate from the southwest later this afternoon and evening. (From the BBC Weather Website) Edited August 10, 2014 by johnmck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Just south of Banbury, plan was to stay put today given the warning, but the torrential rain lasted perhaps 3 hours earlier this morning. The rain has now stopped and the sky has brightened a bit. I think we will probably move a bit this afternoon, and there are plenty of boats moving now. I spoke too soon, chucking it down again. May be going to stay put after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fizz Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Tipping it down here in Rutland. Back to the boat this evening ready for another week of welding pontoons. Only nine to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Spoke too soon! Thunder storm and stupidly heavy monsoon style rain now at Burton Waters coupled with strong winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 T storms creeping north east from Oxfordshire towards Milton Keynes- Bedford ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpur Hill Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Huh, up at the crack of dawn to go to see classic bike racing at Donington, got most of the way there (M1) lashing down with rain, sky ever darkening, massive spray. Decided racing would almost certainly be cancelled & would probably drown watching it anyway so did a smart about turn. Ate packed lunch whilst cruising CWDF so day not entirely wasted but could have used the extra hours in bed! Hope to have more success with televised MotoGp later. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Coming in very very dark here in East Cleveland. I think we are about to cop for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davis Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Has been "hissing down" since late yesterday afternoon here up near the source of the Severn, but is now starting to brighten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yep, brightening up here South Of Banbury. May move a little if it stays like this. Need to get to Lower Heyford for Tuesday to catch a train to get the car from Clattercote. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Heatings on in August! Ok we could have just put on a jumper and some trousers but for the flick of a switch we may as well let the Webasto do some work. Not had it on for a while so it won't do it any harm to run some fresh diesel through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alway Swilby Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Moored up for the day just above Oxclose lock at the southern end of the Ripon Canal, just before it joins the river. Has been persisting down all morning. Can the Ure rise above the Oxclose top gates if it floods badly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Moored up for the day just above Oxclose lock at the southern end of the Ripon Canal, just before it joins the river. Has been persisting down all morning. Can the Ure rise above the Oxclose top gates if it floods badly? I suppose in theory yes, the Ure could breach the canal either at the lock or more likely further up the canal if it rose sufficiently, I can't say I have heard of it ever happening though, but I am sure somebody will correct me if they know different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Muck Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 We're between two very low bridges on the Stort. We're going nowhere, I think! Have not seen a single boat since the water level went up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelunga Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 At work at my lock on the Trent. Had bedb precipitating quite hard but now a bit sunny. Not many boats through so far - 2 up and 2 down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 The River Wey can (and does) flood very quickly. It might be worthwhile keeping an eye on this website I think - http://riverweyconditionsnt.wordpress.com - stoppages are pinned to the top and more tactical issues are slightly further down but they do keep it up-to-date. In fact I see Bowers Lock to Worsfold Gates is in flood as of 5 mins ago! Thanks for the link. I have been keeping an eye on the site, but the warning came up after I last checked it. Cheers. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoth Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 It stopped here in Leeds about an hour ago. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Heating now off as it's glorious sunshine and the conservatory/cockpit is now too hot! In the 20 minutes it has taken me to go and have a shower it's stopped raining, sun is out and the pontoons and canopies have all but dried out. Winds dropped substantially as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Ambrose Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 T storms creeping north east from Oxfordshire towards Milton Keynes- Bedford ect.Was reading this at 2-30 when my wife looked out of the porthole and said there was a funnel cloud heading towards us, when Bang the boat heaved over, all the draws flew open and pots of plants launched themselves (narrowly missing me)Everything in the garden went all over the place and when I wnt out to secure things all I could see were Crack Willow trees laying all over the place several boats had very near misses, tree down over the river and one road into the marina is also blocked. Oh and power has been off all day (yippee for solar) reckon it might be off till tomorrow. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Bad news, Phil. We are supposed to be bringing the boat back, post blacking, from Stretham Ferry Marina to Brandon Creek tomorrow (Monday). Is it a goer do you think? I have asked the Marina to keep me posted but total silence prevails thus far (hope they have not been washed away). Here in Potter Heigham we have had some rain during the day (and overnight) but nothing like some have had. The forecast says things should start to quieten down here about now....Colin Edited August 10, 2014 by Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Ambrose Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi Colin, reckon you will be OK as the forcast for Monday is just cloudy with showers wind gusting to 34 kilometres an hour (what's that in old money) so strap our hat on and you should be fine, just remember the river may have a bit of fresh on it. (Posh boat now eh?) Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul's Nulife4-2 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Was reading this at 2-30 when my wife looked out of the porthole and said there was a funnel cloud heading towards us, when Bang the boat heaved over, all the draws flew open and pots of plants launched themselves (narrowly missing me) Everything in the garden went all over the place and when I wnt out to secure things all I could see were Crack Willow trees laying all over the place several boats had very near misses, tree down over the river and one road into the marina is also blocked. Oh and power has been off all day (yippee for solar) reckon it might be off till tomorrow. Phil My word Sir Phil, Is all cleared up aboard now, Are the Ferrets accounted for ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi Colin, reckon you will be OK as the forcast for Monday is just cloudy with showers wind gusting to 34 kilometres an hour (what's that in old money) so strap our hat on and you should be fine, just remember the river may have a bit of fresh on it. (Posh boat now eh?) Phil Thanks Phil. Poshish I think is the term. She now has (hopefully) a nice black hull and a fresh coat of paint on the roof. More to do but, yes, she at least looks cared for now. We experienced one of those funnel cloud things when we lived in Cheddar. It came down the side of the Mendips and down our road, whilst taking a few tiles off our roof. These were, in turn, deposited through our glass front door! Scary indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pykebird Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Been raining most of today at Blissworth festival, shame as the organisers work so hard! Torrential rain all the way up m1 to derby to pick car up so am leaving boat where it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Now at Aynho. Having got drenched, sunburnt and drenched again. No rain now but very blustery. I'm very near the Great Western, oh dear, another silent meal tonight then. Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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