Jeff Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Anyone expecting to be blown hard tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Haven't seen it so strong in a long time in Portmahomack. Tiles and windows rattling. Fear for the roof. High tide just past and are still here but huge breakers rolling in. If I wasn't so concerned about the house, it would be spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Barely enough to blow a mouses top hat off over here on the West Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Stay next to Pentland Hills. Yep, it's a bit blustery, but nothing like the forecast. Seen more wind after a Saturday night Madras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 59 minutes ago, Jeff said: Anyone expecting to be blown hard tonight? Naturally. It’s a Friday after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Power out in quite a few towns in the NE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 All East Coast northbound trains going no further than Newcastle. A1 shut north of Newcastle as well apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_jim2001 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Not strong enuff in Hunsville to blow the union and northern Irish flags down,sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I'm smack bang in the middle of the 'red zone', its starting to pick up now, very very gusty 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just a standard winter gale up here in Lewis. Winds only reaching between 60 and 70 mph. If it wasn't for the snow the wife would have had washing on the line today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, superjack said: Just a standard winter gale up here in Lewis. Winds only reaching between 60 and 70 mph. If it wasn't for the snow the wife would have had washing on the line today. surely the snow would add a wintery freshness to the clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Game on tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: Game on tomorrow? Supposedly its going to be over by midday. However, it will be absolutely Baltic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, frankblack said: Supposedly its going to be over by midday. However, it will be absolutely Baltic. Temp around 2 or 3 + but with wind chill will feel about -5 or -6 ! 🥶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Minging day here in Inverness but not overly windy tbh. bairn has and outdoor birthday party tomorrow and I can’t believe it’s not been cancelled . Outdoor kids party in November, wtf. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Boab said: Temp around 2 or 3 + but with wind chill will feel about -5 or -6 ! 🥶 For those attending, my tip would be to imbibe the usual precautionary 6 pints of ice-cold beer, which will ensure that they are well protected against the elements. 🍻 It's certainly a bit "breezy" down here in the eastern Borders. Edited November 26, 2021 by Auld Reekin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Wheelie bin blown over. We will rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Blowing a houlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Its currently snowing here. No power at present. Ive never heard anything like it. Know how you watch this world om bbc and they go to the Arctic and you hear the wind. Thats how bad it currently is. Blew over the shed onto the car. My daughters swing is sitting on the east coast main line. When i say its blowing i mean sustained winds of 84 mph. When i had electricity I couldn't hear the TV for the wind. This is scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 The wind is blowing a gale here in Gorebridge. Hoping I might get a trampoline in my garden in the morning as my kids would love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 You know you're getting old when you start paying close attention to and analysing the various whistling and howling of the wind and fearing the worst for the structural future of your property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Power in Lundin Links just back on after about 45 minutes outage. It is blowing a hoolly, not been as bad since Beast from the East. Just sent the wife out to make sure our bins are still standing, the chooks are safe and our various pots and garden benches are all still in one piece. She has thankfully come back safe and sound. Little does she know I will be sending out again in a couple of hours to carry out more safety checks😀😀 #prayfortheeastneuk Edited November 26, 2021 by joondalupjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Barack said: Quite right. "Swimming pool? That's the North Sea over there! Get in!" Hope there's no kite flying, or bouncy castle's. Some kids will be picked up by their parents later on, in Denmark. 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fultons Right Leg Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Restonbabe said: Its currently snowing here. No power at present. Ive never heard anything like it. Know how you watch this world om bbc and they go to the Arctic and you hear the wind. Thats how bad it currently is. Blew over the shed onto the car. My daughters swing is sitting on the east coast main line. When i say its blowing i mean sustained winds of 84 mph. When i had electricity I couldn't hear the TV for the wind. This is scary Where are you? Sounds mental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Wouldn't mind a massive snow blizzard just to make things more interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Barack said: Bet the Party Pack's are cool. Used to maybe get a Sherbet Dib-Dab in mine, if you were really lucky. This lot will get a whistle, goose fat, some hand warming gel & a shiny space blanket. That'll look dead cool in the group photos.👍🏻 Shiny space blankets would be popular I think . 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restonbabe Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, Fultons Right Leg said: Where are you? Sounds mental! Reston, just off a1 near Eyemouth. Some of my roof tiles are gone!!!! My garden fence is in the field with the sheep. This is worse than anything I've ever been through. Eyemouth harbour road is flooded with a storm surge. Cannot see the trains on tomorrow to Edinburgh from Newcastle, Dunbar, n berwick. A1 is closed in both directions. The noise of that wind. Alarms going off left right and centre. Not had power now for 2 hours. Poor sheep, coos and horses in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Auld Reekin' said: For those attending, my tip would be to imbibe the usual precautionary 6 pints of ice-cold beer, which will ensure that they are well protected against the elements. 🍻 It's certainly a bit "breezy" down here in the eastern Borders. Hospitality tomorrow, mate ! Single Malts will be like a sleeping bag ! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Picked up a bit through here. Not enough to blow a wheelie bin over yet. Some fun in the skies tonight for those who have FR24. Wouldn't like to be on any of them though. Belfast-Glasgow flight circled for ages, attempted to landings and has now decided to go back to Belfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: Picked up a bit through here. Not enough to blow a wheelie bin over yet. Some fun in the skies tonight for those who have FR24. Wouldn't like to be on any of them though. Belfast-Glasgow flight circled for ages, attempted to landings and has now decided to go back to Belfast. Just had a look at that. Flight Radar ? Loganair has just gave up landing as well. Edinburgh not faring any better. Not a great fan of flying, glad I'm in the hoose ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Jeff said: Anyone expecting to be blown hard tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Boab said: Just had a look at that. Flight Radar ? Loganair has just gave up landing as well. Edinburgh not faring any better. Not a great fan of flying, glad I'm in the hoose ! Aye flight radar. Bristol flight looks to have given up on Edinburgh and might be heading to Prestwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: Aye flight radar. Bristol flight looks to have given up on Edinburgh and might be heading to Prestwick. It just tried to land at Glasgow but didn't and is going around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: It just tried to land at Glasgow but didn't and is going around. There must be a point when it must land regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: There must be a point when it must land regardless. The easyjet from Bristol has one last attempt at Glasgow. If they can't make it they're going to Belfast on minimum fuel. ATC earning their money tonight. Edit. Landed at Glasgow. Edited November 26, 2021 by Salad Fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Landed at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Placed a stone up against my back gate. Hopefully it will stop it getting blasted open by Arwen this evening..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: The easyjet from Bristol has one last attempt at Glasgow. If they can't make it they're going to Belfast on minimum fuel. ATC earning their money tonight. Edit. Landed at Glasgow. Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Jeff said: Anyone expecting to be blown hard tonight? We live in hope mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just lost all our downstairs lights in a surge of electricity caused no doubt by the wind and the breaker won't reset. My Dad, who suffers from dementia, is very confused by the temporary lamps we've put in place and acting up, and our electrician can't get to us for a few days. Oh, and I was covid/flu jabbed today and waiting now to see if I'll have any reaction. Lying on my bed now listening to the storm outside and random things whacking against the windows. Life is never dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, redjambo said: Just lost all our downstairs lights in a surge of electricity caused no doubt by the wind and the breaker won't reset. My Dad, who suffers from dementia, is very confused by the temporary lamps we've put in place and acting up, and our electrician can't get to us for a few days. Oh, and I was covid/flu jabbed today and waiting now to see if I'll have any reaction. Lying on my bed now listening to the storm outside and random things whacking against the windows. Life is never dull. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just now, The Real Maroonblood said: Good luck. Cheers, TRM. 👍 Hopefully my Dad will get used to the "new normal" until we can get the lights sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: Placed a stone up against my back gate. Hopefully it will stop it getting blasted open by Arwen this evening..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Every leaf from every tree in my street seems to have been blown into my front garden. And all the loose rubbish and dumped face masks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boab Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, redjambo said: Just lost all our downstairs lights in a surge of electricity caused no doubt by the wind and the breaker won't reset. My Dad, who suffers from dementia, is very confused by the temporary lamps we've put in place and acting up, and our electrician can't get to us for a few days. Oh, and I was covid/flu jabbed today and waiting now to see if I'll have any reaction. Lying on my bed now listening to the storm outside and random things whacking against the windows. Life is never dull. Everything else working, red ? Power etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Boab said: Everything else working, red ? Power etc ? Yes, so far, thanks Boab, although we're getting occasional glitches in the power (TV, lamps etc.). We're quite fortunate that it's a lighting circuit that has gone and not a power circuit, and only the downstairs lights. But these things always happen at weekends, when it's difficult to arrange someone to come and sort the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 25 minutes ago, redjambo said: Yes, so far, thanks Boab, although we're getting occasional glitches in the power (TV, lamps etc.). We're quite fortunate that it's a lighting circuit that has gone and not a power circuit, and only the downstairs lights. But these things always happen at weekends, when it's difficult to arrange someone to come and sort the issue. No worries, mate. Was going to say a surge can pop a lamp and if it's filament it will pop a MCB if shorted. Try taking your lamps out and if the MCB resets, put lamps in one at a time. Worth a try. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, Boab said: No worries, mate. Was going to say a surge can pop a lamp and if it's filament it will pop a MCB if shorted. Try taking your lamps out and if the MCB resets, put lamps in one at a time. Worth a try. 👍 That’s pretty unlikely in terms of a blown lamp taking out an MCB after it’s blown, but the logic of unplugging everything and plugging them back in one at a time until the trip goes then you’ve got your guilty party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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