The official summer sun, BBQ and thunder thread 2019

[HairyMaclary]

I'm in Normandy. Been 33c this afternoon and dry since last Friday when we got here. One minute bright sunshine, bit of a rumble then fk me all hell broke loose.

About 6pm I got caught on the bike in thunder, rain and hailstones like I've never seen before.

An experience and probably the cost of having such great weather the last 5 days. Proper local flooding etc. Wont forget for awhile and I think the kids will remember it forever.

[Puggit]

colin_p said:

What do we want? - Thunder
When do we want it? - NOW !

Any news or views or better info on the forecast thunder Pug?

Ummm, oops - sorry, was busy here...

[colin_p]

Puggit said:

Ummm, oops - sorry, was busy here...

Oooo, I know where that is and would love to go. Are you a member or did you go in one of the public / riff-raff sessions?

[Melman Giraffe]

looks nice, where is that?

[CustardOnChips]

There was some fantastic thunder and lightning in Huntingdon last night.

[colin_p]

Melman Giraffe said:

looks nice, where is that?

http://www.thameslido.com/

[colin_p]

CustardOnChips said:

There was some fantastic thunder and lightning in Huntingdon last night.

Not a sausage here.

Glad you had a good light show.

[Initforthemoney]

Much cooler now (21) and very pleasant here!

[Puggit]

colin_p said:

Oooo, I know where that is and would love to go. Are you a member or did you go in one of the public / riff-raff sessions?

We bought some packages last time they had a crazy sale. Kids are with in-laws in Devon - time to adult!

[colin_p]

Puggit said:

colin_p said:

Oooo, I know where that is and would love to go. Are you a member or did you go in one of the public / riff-raff sessions?

We bought some packages last time they had a crazy sale. Kids are with in-laws in Devon - time to adult!

Did you do the full food, spa, hot pebbles and swim session thing.

[Puggit]

colin_p said:

Did you do the full food, spa, hot pebbles and swim session thing.

Just swim and 3 course meal this time. Earlier in the summer we did do the works

[SouthHamsGaz]

What is the long range for September looking like?

Got a few weeks holiday left and wondering if I should just book it off if there is a chance of decent weather.

[colin_p]

End of Meteorological summer today and Astronomical summer on the 23rd of September, nice.

Pug,

What is the criteria for the winter and snow thread?

[Digger]

colin_p said:

End of Meteorological summer today and Astronomical summer on the 23rd of September, nice.

Pug,

What is the criteria for the winter and snow thread?

Start New Topic, a relevant title, then Submit.

Pug will Subscribe!

[Bill]

IIRC traditionally it's opened at the first forecast of snow. Usually in the Cairngorms, and generally in October. But fill your boots.

[Puggit]

First fallen snow visible on the Cairngorm webcam

As for Sept. Dorian looks like it will spare Florida the worst and rebound off the eastern seaboard.

This could well bring warm weather for us as it passes by and drags up equatorial heat with it. Certainly not a forecast.

[colin_p]

I wouldn't dare start a new summer / winter thread, not my place or privilege to do so.

But it was the first day of Autumn today and was stinking hot, nice evening chill coming in now though.

[Puggit]

Blimey - someone shut the winter thread!

[p1stonhead]

Chilly this morning at 5.30am waiting for a train!

Almost wanted my coat!

[Puggit]

Yep - with the northerly aspect to the air flow, it's that difficult weather where you need layers in the morning, but then you'll be carrying them home