Stormy Weather II

[Serial_Apologist]

Please, I need today’s weather to be good!

Make the most of today, BBM - the weekend doesn't look up to much: mainy dry (down here!) but windy with very little sun.

[Serial_Apologist]

Whacking it down, fells disappeared, westerly strong and yukky. Temp 11C

And for once, that is pretty much what the BBC weather man told us this lunchtime!

[DracoM]

....and it's been raining pretty hard here ALL DAY - no exaggeration. Posted at 4.56 p.m.
Lake District struggling too - Keswick particularly, a VERY likely hub for flocking tourists tomorrow - on the wonderful [not], much flagged by govt July 4th.

Maybe the weather will save us all up here from an unwelcome invasion of campers, drinkers, men-don't-wear-masks bikers etc etc. after all?

[oddoneout]

Even if it does manage to rain a bit here later on as the forecast suggests, the wind speeds will ensure it's of little use - and I really don't like gusty strong winds at night, I have enough difficulty sleeping as it is.

[oddoneout]

....and it's been raining pretty hard here ALL DAY - no exaggeration. Posted at 4.56 p.m.
Lake District struggling too - Keswick particularly, a VERY likely hub for flocking tourists tomorrow - on the wonderful [not], much flagged by govt July 4th.

Maybe the weather will save us all up here from an unwelcome invasion of campers, drinkers, men-don't-wear-masks bikers etc etc. after all?

Probably won't prevent the influx but might reduce the size and duration? Not being able to rely on repairing to the pub/cafe etc to warm up, dry off and refuel makes the great outdoors somewhat less inviting, but I imagine the staff of such places could face considerable aggro on that basis.
It could also mean even more 'incidents' for those who have to deal with accidents up mountains down dales and on the roads, thanks to bad weather being added to everyday stupidity/thoughtlessness. Not a happy prospect.
I shall be glad when this weekend is over as much of the rest of the country will apparently have warm dry weather ideal for getting out and rat-arsed...

[DracoM]

Agree - most shopkeepers here in a small tourist hub town NW Dales - yes - need the custom etc, BUT are deeply apprehensive, the citizens here even more so.
My guess is very early shopping and then lock yourself inside.

[Petrushka]

We shouldn't be getting these kind of winds in July, surely? It's been raining on and off as well but more noticeable than either the wind or rain is just how cold it is, particularly indoors. The heating is on - in July! - despite my trying to resist it. And it's quite gloomy as well.

[DracoM]

Totally agree!
I'd be depressed if this was October frankly............! Yep and it is COLD - well it is here.

[BBMmk2]

We shouldn't be getting these kind of winds in July, surely? It's been raining on and off as well but more noticeable than either the wind or rain is just how cold it is, particularly indoors. The heating is on - in July! - despite my trying to resist it. And it's quite gloomy as well.

You’re quite right Pet. Very unseasonable. Raining today.
Let’s hope the weather puts people off going to the pub and overwhelming the NHS from their own ineptitude.

[Petrushka]

The wind has thankfully dropped and it's a very calm but gloomy morning. Keep on getting a five minute shower every now and then which is a nuisance when out.

[oddoneout]

The wind has thankfully dropped and it's a very calm but gloomy morning. Keep on getting a five minute shower every now and then which is a nuisance when out.

I'd happily live with that nuisance for the sake of my veg and other plants! Having to do so much watering is a chore(although lower temperatures have helped reduce the amount somewhat) but having the water repeatedly blown back at me because of the wind makes the whole exercise even more tiresome. Calming a bit during the day, gusting up to high 20s but winding up later for a blowy night again - high 30s.

[DracoM]

More or less non-stop drizzle. Fells AWOL Don't blame them.


..............and now, July - supposed summer? My hitherto comatose central heating has just switched itself ON.

[DracoM]

Even harder thrashing, thunder, wild, wild westerly and lashing great torrents of rain too. Crikey.

[oddoneout]

Even harder thrashing, thunder, wild, wild westerly and lashing great torrents of rain too. Crikey.

Did it keep the visitors away?

[teamsaint]

Turned out pleasant enough here, sunny spells with plenty of breeze.

Is it fair to say that this spring / summer has been windier than usual?