JennyMorgan Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2015/08/20/hot-and-humid-air-brings-spanish-plume-to-uk-2/It could hit Norwich, the newspaper says so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Gerough! you so and so!Family BBQ tomorrow.Lawns cut. gazibo erected.Rib eyes purchased.BBQ selected from appropriate range of optionsNow you tell me there is going to be a tempest fall upon me! T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 The BBC Weather never get it wrong now....do they? BBC Weather - Norwich Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Peter did say:"It could hit Norwich, the newspaper says so".Well, it must be true then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptinDread Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 There appear to be some very strong gusts due on Sunday out of a clear blue sky. (Med style). Not a day for a topsail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 There appear to be some very strong gusts due on Sunday out of a clear blue sky. (Med style). Not a day for a topsail.Or even a mega long carbon mast! Clive Richo certainly has a big'un on Rasina, dwarfing everything else on Oulton Broad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWindmill Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 So, a question for all you seasoned Broads men and women out there.When on the broads and one of these tornados, or severe thunderstorm, lightning, strong gusts etc occurs what is the perceived wisdom ?Do you consider it safe to be in the middle of a broad or best to nestle into open reedbeds or alongside open moorings or even under the trees for wind shelter. (or even in the nearest pub !)I'm sure there are several options due to the specific wx condition - Interested in your views.ThanksBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Definitely no brainer, nearest pub or failing that, crossing Breydon Grace 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Was on a river once when a ball of lightning hovered along the river before hitting the water and discharging nearby with an ear shattering crack! On another occasion a wherry yacht was out at night on Oulton Broad when a thunderstorm and squall hit the Broad. Quite dramatic images of her huge wash and flashes of surrounding lightening but she sailed on, unscarred, a spectacle that we were lucky to have witnessed. Have never heard of a Broads boat being struck by lightning though.Would I want eighty feet plus of carbon mast and carbon reinforced sails aloft whilst out in the middle of a Broad during a storm? No, I'd rather be in the bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I once saw a Westerly Vulcan that had been hit in Poole Bay, hell of alot of damage around the mast and all electronics gone.No one hurt more than fright. Shame though, not many Vulcan Motor Sailers were built, lovely boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Pub! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I have just been out on the cliffs Nr Mundesley and it is blowing a hooley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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