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« Reply #630 on: February 23, 2021, 03:39:06 pm »
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I noticed yesterday on the West Shore web cam that dozens of cars were parked in the car park where people had driven for either sightseeing or to start their exercise from,but today there are only about six cars there

The parking started early in the side streets ? !

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« Reply #631 on: February 23, 2021, 04:13:13 pm »
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What a difference a day makes!     Today it's gales and rain and not much fun at 3.30 am when our puppy wants to go out into the garden

I noticed yesterday on the West Shore web cam that dozens of cars were parked in the car park where people had driven for either sightseeing or to start their exercise from,but today there are only about six cars there

I shouldn't think anyone could stand up at West Shore, it is gale force here as I found out earlier.

You brought back memories for me. I remember standing in gently falling snow in the early hours when Frizzy was a pup.
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« Reply #632 on: March 09, 2021, 03:06:09 pm »
Coastal areas such as Llandudno will see windy spells on Tuesday evening, with gusts hitting around 50mph overnight, before easing again on Wednesday.

That second spell of stormy weather will cause wind speeds to rise above 50mph from 3pm, and continue rising to a peak of around 63mph from 3am on Thursday
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https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/forecasters-warn-severe-gales-could-20000942

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Re: The Great British Weather Debate
« Reply #633 on: April 04, 2021, 01:45:59 pm »
If like me you have spent the weekend gardening and potting............ BEWARE....I know we don't put much faith in weather reports BUT !!

SNOW showers and a northerly wind are set to end Wales' warm spell on Monday, according to the Met Office.

A spokesperson has warned that the bright and warm weather Wales has enjoyed of late will be replaced by snow and freezing temperatures over the coming days.

According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight tonight before snow begins to arrive in the region tomorrow.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "We will see strong winds and risk of coastal gales developing overnight. Temperatures drop sharply leading to a harsh frost.

"Rain will be followed by wintry showers push in from the north, mostly clearing by dawn."

Their forecast for Monday said: "A mostly dry morning with snow showers arriving in the afternoon.

"A cold day with a biting northerly wind, despite the frequent sunny spells. Another widespread frost developing overnight. Maximum temperature 7C."

The Met Office also predicts that there is a chance of 'heavy snow' falling across the region - including in North Wales.

By 7am on Monday, temperatures will be close to freezing across much of North Wales, with the mercury falling to 0C around Snowdonia.

Coastal areas are expected to see temperatures of around 3C.

Light snow will be a factor on Monday morning in communities around Snowdonia. It will clear later in the day, although by around 10pm on Monday, there could be further snow spells around Snowdonia.

Temperatures are set to drop further on Tuesday, with readings of -1C in several inland parts of North Wales, and temperatures of about 2C on the coast.

And there could be heavy snow on Tuesday morning, particularly in Snowdonia, with light snow spells elsewhere in Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire and possibly Anglesey.

The snow is set to ease at around 4pm on Tuesday.

The Met Office said conditions will start to ease by Wednesday, but it will be windy with outbreaks of rain on Thursday.

They predict it will also remain 'unseasonably cold' throughout the rest of the week.

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« Reply #634 on: July 26, 2021, 02:32:37 pm »
Met Office says North Wales thunderstorms could cause flooding as weather warning issued
Heavy rain, lightning and hail could hit the region in the coming days

People have been warned that thunderstorms could spark flooding across North Wales this week.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the whole of North Wales, with the potential for travel disruption and flooding to homes and businesses.

The warning comes into force at 9am on Tuesday and remains in place until 6am on Wednesday.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/met-office-says-north-wales-21144202

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« Reply #635 on: July 29, 2021, 12:51:31 pm »
Why meteorologists are warning us to expect 40C summer temperatures

THE UK is being warned to prepare for temperatures exceeding 40C during the summer months by leading meteorologists.

It is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change, even if humanity is able to limit global warming to 1.5C.

Forecasters and meteorologists correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week for the very first time.

Beaches, parks and other public spaces were packed as Brits enjoyed blistering heat with highs of 32C.

Here in North Wales temperatures reached 29C to 30C.

Health experts urged people to spend time in the shade, drink plenty of water and stop walking their dogs.

The year 2020 was the third warmest, fifth wettest and eighth sunniest year on record – the first ever to fall into the top 10 for all three variables.

Data published in the report The State Of The UK Climate 2020 revealed the average winter temperature for last year was 5.3C – 1.6C higher than the 1981 to 2010 average.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19476635.meteorologists-warning-us-expect-40c-summer-temperatures/

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« Reply #636 on: August 03, 2021, 04:04:01 pm »
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of thunderstorms affecting North Wales on Friday, August 6.

The warning is in place from 10am until 11.59pm on Friday.

The Met Office expects heavy showers across much of the UK during that time, including in Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and the Isle of Anglesey.

These showers and thunderstorms will be slow-moving and may cause localised surface water impacts. Rainfall totals will vary considerably and not all locations will be affected by the heaviest downpours.

But there is potential for between 20 and 30mm of rain in a short space of time and, during the course of the day, there is a chance that some places could see as much as 80 to 100mm build up.

What to expect:   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19487269.yellow-warning-thunderstorms-sent-north-wales/

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« Reply #637 on: August 03, 2021, 08:07:56 pm »
I hope they're wrong.  Friday I'll be setting up a field for a Car Trial, the event running Saturday.  No shelter at all where it is.  Sorry, no spectators under Covid regulations so I won't say where.  Ideal would be a dry day and rain at night.

The weather forecast these days is totally confusing - one minute we are warned about heatwaves, the next thunderstorms and anythign in between - is it just a case of the Met Office giving us everything then for someone, somewhere they must be correct!

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« Reply #638 on: August 04, 2021, 10:04:58 am »
Predicting thunderstorms is something of a black art. But it does seem Friday will be, at the least, rather damp.
Nothing is so firmly believed as that which we least know.  ― Michel de Montaigne

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Re: The Great British Weather Debate
« Reply #639 on: August 04, 2021, 10:09:15 am »
I think it comes under........Sods law............... best of luck, have a good day.

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« Reply #640 on: September 28, 2021, 03:04:06 pm »
New flood maps reveal parts of North Wales most at risk of sea levels rising and river flooding
Developers in Wales will have to take into account future flooding and coastal erosion risk caused by climate change

New maps show just how climate change could affect flooding and sea levels in North Wales.

The latest maps released by the Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales highlight the threat to communities across the nation as global warming impacts sea levels and the weather.

They also compel developers to take into account future flooding and coastal erosion risk.

In Wales, 245,000 homes in Wales are at risk of flooding and there will be an increase in river flows with higher rainfall (especially in winter).

These maps will be updated every six months and currently show that 11.3% of Wales is at risk of flooding from the sea. This is up from 9.86% last time.

But the images do not take into account future flood defences and reflect the situation on the ground currently.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-flood-maps-reveal-parts-21696055

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« Reply #641 on: October 01, 2021, 10:00:56 am »
Maybe time to put away the garden furniture...........

The UK could be hit by snow in a matter of weeks, the Met Office has predicted.
The weather across the UK continues to get worse with heavy rain and colder temperatures.
But it could be set to get even colder with meteorologists warning many areas of the UK could be his by snow in the next few weeks.

Forecasters predicts snow will fall “as October falls into November” meaning we could see a white Halloween.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19618036.met-office-issue-uk-snow-warning-share-exact-dates-october/


Forecasters warn of gale-force winds and torrential rain as temperatures tumble
Stormy conditions are set to make those warm summer days a distant memory

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/forecasters-warn-gale-force-winds-21729552

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« Reply #642 on: October 26, 2021, 01:35:22 pm »
A two day rain warning has been issued for North Wales.      ref DP

The Met Office yellow alert starts at midnight on Wednesday and ends midnight on Friday, covering Anglesey, Gwynedd and Conwy and other parts of mid and South Wales.

Weather forecasters said Snowdonia in particular could be hit by the downpours.

A Met Office statement said: "Outbreaks of heavy rain are expected to become persistent for periods causing impacts during Thursday and Friday.

"In general, 40-60 mm is expected within the warning area but 100-120 mm is likely over high ground with as much as 160 mm over Snowdonia."

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« Reply #643 on: October 29, 2021, 01:09:58 pm »
Weather LIVE updates as flooding and heavy rain hit North Wales for second day
Flood warnings are in place as downpours batter the region

Parts of Llandudno Junction affected badly

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-flooding-shuts-part-a55-21994181

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« Reply #644 on: November 26, 2021, 11:01:14 pm »
This Storm Arwen is pretty fierce in Colwyn Bay at the moment and the house is vibrating with the force of the gale force winds and the lights are flashing so I wouldn't be surprise if we have a power cut during the night.
Earlier this evening we had a horrendous hailstorm and the ground was white although that has since melted.     If it's so bad down here I wonder what it's like for Mull and Helig up there in Scotland

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/storm-arwen-boat-capsizes-welsh-22292299

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59435965