Thundery!

[enteirah]

It seems all week I've had to put up with everyone happily posting about the fantastic thunderstorms they've had, whilst here in this dump of the North East there's been...um... nothing. =:( Well yesterday things finally changed. There was some thunder in the early hours of yesterday morning. Okay, it was only a few weak rumbles, and there was no sign of the accompanying lightning, but it's better than nothing. I love thunderstorms and just wish we'd get more of them here. *sighs* Is there anyone kind enough to send a few this way?

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[loganberrybunny.livejournal.com]

Well, judging by the latest CAPE runs (visible here), there seems to be a small chance for later on today, though personally I'd bet quite heavily against anything interesting coming out of that one. Late on Monday and into Tuesday would seem a better bet, especially since (according to the BBC, anyway) eastern England and southern Scotland are most likely to get the "rain, heavy and possibly thundery" that's forecast. The Met Office have also issued an Advance Severe Weather Warning for Monday and Tuesday, and Will Hand (an ex-Met Office person who contributes to uk.sci.weather thinks there's about a 25% chance of "extremely violent" thunderstorms during that period.

The CAPE runs also seem to show a fair bit of thunderstorm potential around Thursday, but forecasting that far out is fraught with risks, so it's probably not worth getting excited about that one just yet - and it also seems more concentrated in central England. Incidentally, you can always check the CAPE runs for the coming week on http://www.metcheck.com - click on the small image labelled "Thunderstorm Potential" on the right of Metcheck's front page.

Tbh, your real problem up there is being in the shelter of the Pennines. Given our prevailing westerly winds in this country, that makes it quite a bit less likely that any given thunderstorm will still have much, if any, power left in it by the time it reaches you in County Durham. If you do get something out of the Monday/Tuesday event, then make the most of it. Good luck! =:)

[enteirah]

Well, I'll keep my claws crossed, but it's still nice to know I've had *something* up here. I was beginning to think the storms were avoiding me deliberately. =;)

[loganberrybunny.livejournal.com]

Actually, the Met Office warnings page now rates the North East as having a 50% chance of severe weather conditions (equal highest in the country) during the first half as next week, and has this to say:

During Monday and Tuesday the rain is expected to become increasingly thundery with some violent thunderstorms and very heavy downpours as it progresses eastwards across the country, while drier but showery weather follows from the west. Some prolonged periods of heavy rain are likely in eastern Scotland and northeast England during Tuesday and Wednesday.

And as for what's approaching, it's the remnants of Tropical Storm Alex, and there's a rather dramatic picture of it here.

[enteirah]

Hmm.... I've just read that page, and you're right it sounds like it'll be pretty nasty early next week. That's promising! =:D

[befrafa.livejournal.com]

It seems all week I've had to put up with everyone happily posting about the fantastic thunderstorms they've had

Well, if it's any consolation, so have I, 'cos there haven't been any thunderstorms here at all. =:-c There were thunderstorms just a few miles away, but all we got was rain. =:-P
So, if anyone's got any spare thunderstorms after sending you some, perhaps they can send some over here as well...? Pleeeeeeease! =:-D

[enteirah]

There were thunderstorms just a few miles away, but all we got was rain. =:-P

That's mostly what it's been like here all week. Warm and rainy.

[silvante.livejournal.com]

*looks at his altar* i guess i could mess with the weather and send a few your way rabbit, if you really wanted me to

[enteirah]

Oh, would you? *snugs and thanks* Just so long as I don't end up with any singed fur as a result of the lightning hitting my tail, I'll be happy. =;)

[silvante.livejournal.com]

*nods and writes in his note pad* ok aim lightening at Rabbit tail, aim storms at rabbit cause frazzled rabbit fur

[enteirah]

Hmmm... I really make this too easy for you. =:P er... *puts on his ultra-cute eyes and swishes his tail innocently* You wouldn't, right?

[silvante.livejournal.com]

*krakaboooooooooooooom* Puff the fur on the tip of your tail goes sailing around you* of course i wouldn't

[enteirah]

*hmphs and pokes you his slightly-less-furred tail* I shall have my revenge upon you for that! *prepares to use his limited magic to no doubt rain plantpots down upon your head*... Aww, but your usericon is so cute I just can't do it.

[cybernet3000.livejournal.com]

*bites his lip and inspects your singed tail before sitting you down and carefully looking after it* that was pretty good... but I thinks you're gonna have to work on the cuteness just a little bit more...
and don't swish tails under these circumstances... it creates a target

[enteirah]

the cuteness just a little bit more

*nods in agreement* I wish to become one with cuteness. Can you learn me in it's ancient art Cybernet-san? =;)

don't swish tails under these circumstances... it creates a target

*wraps it tightly round you and grins* You're right! In these circumstances, it's better to wrap it round the fur, both negating the obvious presented target, and acting as a method of restraining the attacker. I am learning fast! =:P

[leanasnowkitten.livejournal.com]

*rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrummmmmmmbblllllllllleeeeee!* ;)

[enteirah]

Hmm.... the sound of you rumbling is much scarier than the thunder. =:P *giggles, before ducking and running*

[leanasnowkitten.livejournal.com]

RUMBLE!! I shall find you, wherever you may be. ;)

[enteirah]

For you are the lord of the dance, yesireee? =:P

[leanasnowkitten.livejournal.com]

*Swishes her tail and dances* Oh yes, though I'm a little unsure about being a lord.

[enteirah]

*grins* Well, 'lady of the dance' didn't have quite the same ring to it. =;) *swishes my tail even more than you*

[leanasnowkitten.livejournal.com]

Ooooh thats cheeky. *Swishes the tail round you and tickles witht the end of it*

[enteirah]

*giggles loudly* Noo, stop! Anything but the tickling! =:P

[leanasnowkitten.livejournal.com]

Oh very well, I'm feeling extra merciful today. Now, more tail swishing practice I think. *Swish!*

[enteirah]

*grins evilly and attaches a bow with lots of wind resistance to your tail, making swishing more difficult*

[leanasnowkitten.livejournal.com]

Awwwwww no. *Attempts to swish it but fails* Oh well, it IS a very nice bow I suppose.

[enteirah]

*giggles and nods* Robin Hood has one just like it!

[arbutus.livejournal.com]

I love thunderstorms and just wish we'd get more of them here. *sighs* Is there anyone kind enough to send a few this way?

Surely! I've put one in the mail for you. Transatlantic postal service is a little sketchy for oddly-shaped objects like that, but I can guarantee you it'll get there sometime between now and the end of October. Happy birthday! =:)

[enteirah]

*nods* Okay, I shall be keeping an eye on the post for that then. No wait... if I do that, I'm going to lose an eye! =:o Ah well, it's still better than the dog getting hold of it. =:D