On 2013-12-24 11:06:59 +0000, Martin said:

On 24 Dec 2013 10:52:47 GMT, Derek Turner wrote:

On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:26:31 +0000, Tom Gardner wrote:

On 23/12/13 17:08, Derek Turner wrote:
millibars forecast over the Channels Islands overnight. Now that's what
I call a low.

Which forecast is that?
Both the MetOffice and GFS models show 932mb near St Kilda/Rockall.

Met office surface pressure forecast showed it passing us on its way north
- unless I mis-read the animation

Mail and newspapers got in a couple of hours late this morning and one
flight from Exeter has managed to land. Everything else delayed until
lunch-time at least. Oh, and ferries aren't sailing so the UK is
completely cut off at the moment

Not really. The North Sea ferries are sailing despite force 12 hurricane force
shipping forecasts. The two heading from the Netherlands towards the North of
England arrived roughly on time. The two heading in the other direction are
still on the way. One is expected to arrive around 5 hours late and the other
seven hours late. The ETA of the latter is about 30 minutes before the
scheduled
departure time for the return. A nice day out for those on a day return to
Amsterdam.

My dil and accompanying grandchild got in at 0930 at Exeter from
Jersey. I imagine that's the return flight of the one from Exeter
Derek is talking about. I woke at about 4am today and the wind had
gone completely by contrast to what was here before which was simply
hellish. We're among the lucky ones whose family is now together for
Christmas. I hope any others delayed by weather are as lucky. We've
had a few branches down and some glass damage to greenhouses but worst
of all, one person fell through a commercial greenhouse roof while
trying to repair a boiler chimney taken away by the storm. Visit to
hospital ensued, stitches, head scan etc. and mercifully, no more
serious damage to the person concerned. Blood pouring from two wounds
that needed stitching, along with the accompanying fear and worry
didn't make for a peaceful start to Christmas but frankly, the
alternative is so awful and was so close to being real, that we're
verging on relieved tonight!
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon