WARNING:prepare for the weather storm all day Friday

In Wiltshire we had plenty of rain yesterday but while windy in the afternoon , it wasn’t in any way exceptional here.
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At the moment, the breeze is picking up and the dark clouds are scuttling across the sky. I suspect it will worsen before it improves and we are warned that tomorrow will bring stronger gusts of wind, however, so far, not too bad at all.

I know it’s the time of year for these storms, but nevertheless, it is wise to be as prepared as you can be, just in case things worsen where you live.

I am ill in bed and watching our tall trees swaying rather strongly in the wind, which is picking strength.

Storms always leave me anxious.

Storms always leave me anxious.

They leave me a bit anxious these days too.

We got flooded in one downpour about 15 years ago. Totally unexpected as we are not near a watercourse. All due to baked ground and heavy rainfall in a short period.

A few years ago we woke up to find next door's tree leaning against our roof. It was mainly supported by another tree but it was a shock - if the other tree hadn't stayed standing I dread to think of the damage that would have been done to that corner of the house.

It's been a bit rainy and windy in the central east England, but nothing exceptional.

What a miserable day It has rained steadily from six this morning, and we have had the lights on all day.A little breezy but not stormy. Tomorrow is supposed to be quiet.

Rainy and windy here today and we are supposed to be going out tonight.

Rain all day, very cold and the nearby sycamores (100+ feet) swaying and shivering fit to bust (2 have fallen in high winds over the past 8 years - fortunately for us, away from our house, but not so fortunate for other people who suffered real damage).
We are always prepared. Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn all bring their own little (and big) surprises. Surely only fools would imagine they're totally immune to Nature?

Typo: I meant 180+ feet.

It's getting wild up here in Cumberland. The wind is really picking up speed and it's supposed to last until tomorrow afternoon.

we're getting it today, very strong winds and heavy rain
we have a cat,,,who is not ours,just a lodger, he's been in all day ,refuses to leave

When I was younger this weather was called “a bit windy “. Everything seems to be a huge crisis now.

MissChateline

When I was younger this weather was called “a bit windy “. Everything seems to be a huge crisis now.

Agree, why do you think that is?

They were called gales when I was young.

Posted today by my local Mountain Rescue Team. It made me smile.

Beautiful day on Friday. Today Saturday, come early evening tge wind and rain arrived, as forecast.

Casdon

Posted today by my local Mountain Rescue Team. It made me smile.

Ohh - we’ve had rain and a lot of it. Hadn’t rained for a couple of weeks here so it is most welcome. Funny weather round the world.

Quite a noisy and blowy night but little rain. Still dark out so I can’t see if there is any damage.

We had a big tree down round the corner but they cleared it very quickly for once. It was partially blocking the road .

It's very stormy here, but luckily no damage, although flying rubbish and twigs are a problem. Storm Beleo is likely to fade after 3 pm where I live.

Very windy here in Wales but no rain and the sun is out

West coastal Scotland. High spring tide combined with Storm Boelo made for an unsettled evening. Waves hammering doors and windows caused plenty of sea water ingress but relief they didn't cave. Used to storms here but not the lethal tide/gust combination.

Severe local flooding, roads closed, trees down, businesses devastated.

Hey, it's just weather.

www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4619897768287070

I feel so sorry for the business owners in Largs.

Marydoll

www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4619897768287070

I feel so sorry for the business owners in Largs.

I saw that *Marydoll’, Ardrossan too - hottendous!