WEATHER FOR THE 24HOUR

[farmeryellow]

Hi all,

I have had at look at the long range weather charts for the 6th-9th sept
And these are my findings......
Its looking dry for all 4 days with high pressure building in from the continent.
Thursday: dry sunny spells max temp 21 min temp 8
Friday: dry sunny spells max temp 21 min temp 8
Saturday: dry sunny spells max temp 21 min temp 8
Sunday: dry sunny spells max temp 21 min temp 8

confidence in a dry race 80%

The current forecast is very similar to last year I don't think it will be as warm in the day and with the high pressure sitting over the north sea (last year it was right over the uk) this should keep the fog away.

Disclaimer:
This is the uk weather and it does/can/will change so keep them fingers crossed for a dry race.

P.S.
Dave looking forward to another 24 hours refuelling with you
Paul (Topcats)

[Henry-F]

So our zodiac rib for getting around the garage (you really had to be there in `05!) won`t be needed then.

Henry

[Marc W]

Sounds good, I just hope you're right, I'm not sure my cameras can stand much more rain this year!

[kinetic]

Trouble is these long range forecasts are utterly useless! They can't even get it right 48 hours in advance so I gave up on 'em a long time ago where racing is concerned.

[kenthardy]

Yep never mind the forecast - always carry full waterproofs! (2 sets for a 24 hr race!)

[Bagman]

Henry-F said:

So our zodiac rib for getting around the garage (you really had to be there in `05!) won`t be needed then.

Henry

Jesus wept, the water in the pitlane had a current!

[Izzy]

I might just bring some of the ducks again, just to make sure we don't get any rain (it worked last year, didn't it )

[Bellly]

What a load of cr*p. how can anyone possibly forecast 2 weeks ahead, the weather forcast can only get the next 3 days with any degree of certainty!

We have just imported a set of Monsoon tyres from Japan just in case!

[farmeryellow]

Bellly said:

What a load of cr*p. how can anyone possibly forecast 2 weeks ahead, the weather forcast can only get the next 3 days with any degree of certainty!

We have just imported a set of Monsoon tyres from Japan just in case!

You are quite right mr Belly...
Nobody can give a detailed forecast that far out, But you can look at trends/jet steam/sea temps/pressure patterns to name a few to get a understanding about the month ahead.
This is my OWN forecast (weather is a hobby of mine) not a copy from the BBC!
At the moment the long range forecast is for High pressure dominance with the jet stream heading between Scotland and Iceland.
I will continue to update my forecast every few days and there WILL be changes after all this is the UK!

Paul.

[Bellly]

Does that mean that if you get it wrong and we all buy the wrong tyres we can collect a rather large cheque from you? Shall i cancel my Monsoon tyres?

Would be good to have someone keeping an eye on the weather, if there is a stable high pressure in the area it will be much easier to forecast earlier.

But i am sure it will rain!

[farmeryellow]

Very Detailed weather update....
Heavy rain/thunder storms are forecast over garage 10C for the period 6th-9th september all other areas will be warm and sunny

[Simon Leith]

OOoohhhhhhhh! Now now girls !!!

The weather will be what the weather will be...chill out man!!!

[thunderbelmont]

With an 80% degree of certainty, we will be having weather during the 24hrs.

I shall use my trusty seaweed for an accurate prediction.

If it is dry and crispy - the weather shall be warm & sunny
If it is wet and shiny - it'll be raining then
If I can't see it - it's bloody foggy!

[kenthardy]

If it's as hot as Thruxton this weekend.......................phew!!!!!

[Bellly]

Off some stupid website!

8-16 Day Weather Forecast for Northampton
Sat 08/09
00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00

Ave Temp 13°C 11°C 18°C 16°C

Wind
0mph
0mph
0mph
0mph

Air Pressure 1025 mb 1024 mb 1024 mb 1022 mb

Precipitation
Risk V Light
55% V Light
65% V Light
80% V Light
85%

Cloud Cover 54% 54% 57% 53%

Forecast

Confidence 76% 76% 71% 71%


Updated using the 00Z Run on Sunday 26th August 06:02:00 GMT

[farmeryellow]

With a week to go a weather update.....

Its looking still looking dry for all 4 days with high pressure in charge

Thursday: dry sunny spells max temp 25 min temp 12
Friday: dry sunny spells max temp 24 min temp 12
Saturday: dry sunny spells max temp 22 min temp 10
Sunday: dry sunny spells max temp 22 min temp 10

confidence in a dry race still 80%

[Bellly]

My Monsoon rain tyres arrived today......... so did the Thai Massage Girls and the 62" Plasmas!

Shall i order some snow tyres?

[farmeryellow]

Weather update......

Its looking still looking dry for all 4 days with high pressure in charge

Thursday: dry sunny spells max temp 25 min temp 12
Friday: dry sunny spells max temp 22 min temp 10
Saturday: dry sunny spells max temp 21 min temp 9
Sunday: dry sunny spells max temp 21 min temp 9

Watch out for the FOG........

confidence in a dry race still 80%

[farmeryellow]

This is my final weather report as I am off to Silverstone now.

Its looking still looking dry for all 4 days, with the high pressure sat over Ireland giving us north/east winds this will keep the FOG away.

Thursday: dry sunny spells max temp 24 min temp 13
Friday: dry sunny spells max temp 23 min temp 13
Saturday: dry sunny spells max temp 21 min temp 10
Sunday: dry sunny spells max temp 20 min temp 10

confidence in a dry race still 80%

Good luck to all the Teams in the 24h, please pop into
garage 2A (TOPCATS) and say hello (you cannot miss me
Iam 6ft tall, 19 stone, shaved head and sound like a farmer)

[RC racer]

Hi

Thanks for the good weather updates. I am getting really excitied, leaving tommorow, it will be my first 24hour race

james