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There is the potential for severe weather over much of the UK during Sunday as a complex depression tracks over the UK. There continues to be a great deal of uncertainty in the forecast but the public should be aware of the risk of flooding due to heavy rain as well as strong winds and large waves, particularly on the coasts of southern England and areas bordering the northern Irish Sea. Given the unseasonable nature of the weather this could be sufficient to disrupt transport and make outdoor activities dangerous.

Here in Chester it is hammering down. As we are moored outside a pub, we are staying put for the day. What are your plans?

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There is the potential for severe weather over much of the UK during Sunday as a complex depression tracks over the UK. There continues to be a great deal of uncertainty in the forecast but the public should be aware of the risk of flooding due to heavy rain as well as strong winds and large waves, particularly on the coasts of southern England and areas bordering the northern Irish Sea. Given the unseasonable nature of the weather this could be sufficient to disrupt transport and make outdoor activities dangerous.

 

Here in Chester it is hammering down. As we are moored outside a pub, we are staying put for the day. What are your plans?

First trip out in the car with the Granddaughter looks like it could be a very wet one.

 

At least we get to park close to the shops now that we can use 'Parent & Child' spaces so might not get too wet. laugh.png

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Cropredy festival has now finished some boats will have left in the early hours anyone going now will need good waterproofs .

Why when you camp does it always seem to rain on the day you pack up ?

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Grey and light rain here in the SE. Seems we will miss the bad stuff but still chilly enough to have the stove lit

Same here on the River Wey. Following the warnings from the 'prophets of doom' we found a nice spot to moor up last night and wait out the predicted downpour. About 11pm the boat took on a pronounced list and we were well and truly grounded. Nice clear evening, no rain. I guess the powers that be reduced the water level in anticipation of flooding. Light rain started about 8am and has been on and off all morning. Another Met Office storm in a teacup by the look of it!

 

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First trip out in the car with the Granddaughter looks like it could be a very wet one.

 

At least we get to park close to the shops now that we can use 'Parent & Child' spaces so might not get too wet. laugh.png

Is that allowed ? Or do they have Grandparent and Child spaces now ?

 

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Is that allowed ? Or do they have Grandparent and Child spaces now ?

 

Pedant Alert:closedeyes:

Of course it's allowed, besides I look young enough to pass for her father (From a distance in a darkened room that is) - anyway the 'Parents' are coming too. tongue.png

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Just south of Banbury, plan was to stay put today given the warning, but the torrential rain lasted perhaps 3 hours earlier this morning. The rain has now stopped and the sky has brightened a bit. I think we will probably move a bit this afternoon, and there are plenty of boats moving now.

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Same here on the River Wey. Following the warnings from the 'prophets of doom' we found a nice spot to moor up last night and wait out the predicted downpour. About 11pm the boat took on a pronounced list and we were well and truly grounded. Nice clear evening, no rain. I guess the powers that be reduced the water level in anticipation of flooding. Light rain started about 8am and has been on and off all morning. Another Met Office storm in a teacup by the look of it!

Ken

The River Wey can (and does) flood very quickly. It might be worthwhile keeping an eye on this website I think - http://riverweyconditionsnt.wordpress.com - stoppages are pinned to the top and more tactical issues are slightly further down but they do keep it up-to-date. In fact I see Bowers Lock to Worsfold Gates is in flood as of 5 mins ago!

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We were moored in Saxilby last night. Got in a BBQ before the weather hit.

 

Got up reasonably early this morning and got back to the marina before the rain started. Been raining heavily here since about 10am. It has just started to brighten up a bit though. So maybe the worst has passed, or is that wishful thinking?

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