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Phil G
Monday, April 4, 2016 6:55:29 PM

A glance at the Severn Bore timetable shows a sequence of very high tides at the end of this week, peaking Thurs - Sat. During the period, several areas of low pressure are forecast to move very close to the UK. 


Although there are no major storms forecast at the mo, a complex feature currently modelled on Sunday would produce some problems with flooding for some southern facing coastal areas, and more so if the feature is brought sooner up the time frame.


An area of low pressure may also cause problems for western facing coasts as it moves through Wednesday and Thursday.


One to watch.


 


http://www.wetterzentrale.de/pics/Rtavn1441.gif


 


 


 

Phil G
Friday, April 8, 2016 10:26:20 AM
It's fairly nailed on now that a low pressure system will lie to the south west in the coming days.

As regards to the coastal impact from wind along with the sequence of very high tides we have now entered, Sunday looks like a day for those who like to experience crashing waves along the seafront.

http://www.wetterzentrale.de/pics/Rtavn601.gif 

As the strongest winds will come from a south east direction, there are likely to be some unusual sights in areas that are normally sheltered from the prevailing wind. The south west of the country looks particularly "interesting" where the strongest winds will be and expect some local flooding along some coastal areas.

The Thames high tides may be a bit higher than forecast, what with low pressure in the vicinity, but also due to the wind having an easterly component and expect the barrier to be in operation. Locally for me, Sunday afternoon along Southend Seafront may experience some light flooding along the road around high tide. I would say all south facing coasts in the south should be aware of the sea state and conditions around their high tide.

The Severn Bore has just started a sequence of 4 star bores which continue to Sunday which should be a good watch or surf with low pressure close by.

idj20
Friday, April 8, 2016 9:59:38 PM

Might get a bit splashy over the newly restored Folkestone Arm during the weekend, so it seems.


Folkestone Harbour. 
idj20
Sunday, April 10, 2016 4:32:28 PM

Has been a bit choppy towards the South West today: https://www.facebook.com/bbcspotlight/videos/1182295551835941/


Folkestone Harbour. 
Phil G
Sunday, April 10, 2016 5:12:42 PM
Thought Mousehole might cop it as it's normally protected from a south westerly storm. From the south east as such today, it is quite exposed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36010361 

Phil G
Monday, April 11, 2016 6:37:13 PM
Some footage of the weekend storms in the south west.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36015406 

DEW
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016 9:04:42 AM

Severn Bore on Sunday, forecast 4*, enough to surf but nothing special



 



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Phil G
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 9:54:50 AM
Thanks David, been looking at the vids posted on YouTube over the weekend and as you say did not look too out of the ordinary.
idj20
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 10:07:36 AM

Paignton over the weekend: https://www.facebook.com/heaselden/posts/10154125921058979


Folkestone Harbour. 
Phil G
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:15:25 PM


Paignton over the weekend: https://www.facebook.com/heaselden/posts/10154125921058979


Originally Posted by: idj20 


Poor little shed, looks sad and what an ending. Wonder how long it had been there.


 

idj20
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 3:13:55 PM


 


Poor little shed, looks sad and what an ending. Wonder how long it had been there.


 


Originally Posted by: Phil G 



According to a comment in the Facebook thread, apparently it is "brand new" where the old one got destroyed by a previous storm. You'd think they might want to consider relocating a little further inland, or use a trailer where it can be towed away at the end of the day.


Folkestone Harbour. 

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