Positives
Impressive advanced modelling on track especially ECM and laterly HIRLAM/NAE (eventually)
Correct decision IMO for advanced train cancellations - 24 trees on line in SW Trains region alone, three of which were hit by dummy runs earlier.
Correct level of advanced warnings from MetO and very well handled by them IMO
No widespread damage as earlier predicted
Near on perfect max gust modeling - 99mph at The Needles, although inland gust slower than modeled
The IOW Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry continued to run through the night in a Violent Storm 11 - impressive
Behaviour on this forum generally sensible and objective which is a credit to the members here.
Negatives
Almost nauseating at times media coverage, especially from Sky, in the run up to the storm. Way over the top IMO
Intensity less than expected probably due to unsychronised phasing with left jet entrance zone. Proabbly prevented a more severe event so not really a negative.
At times laughable behaviour from other forums - very hard work for moderators.
So, next?
Originally Posted by: nsrobins