discussion Weather

[colin m]

some of the tropical storms in the far east

Singapore harbour. I once watched, at night, these 'cotton wool' clouds float past with lightning inside them. It was like someone switching a huge light bulb on and off. The lightning never left the clouds. Oddly, some were blue, others a light pink. Quite magical.

 

[Jim R]

Just seen the flooding in Devon on the news. Old lady of 96 scared to death as the mud and water poured in downstairs. Luckily she had great neighbours. Also showed roads, gardens etc - totally trashed.
The power of nature can be frightening. When we lived on the Outer Hebrides we often had winter gales, 80/90mph winds. Scared the s**t out of us.
I hope you're all safe.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just seen the flooding in Devon on the news. Old lady of 96 scared to death as the mud and water poured in downstairs. Luckily she had great neighbours. Also showed roads, gardens etc - totally trashed.
The power of nature can be frightening. When we lived on the Outer Hebrides we often had winter gales, 80/90mph winds. Scared the s**t out of us.
I hope you're all safe.

They were just talking to the guy that rescued her on five live. The water got up to about two and a half feet in no time, and the bottom six inches was liquid mud. Apparently people from all over the village are helping those affected. Those that can shovel mud are shovelling mud, those that can carry possessions are carrying possessions, and those that can’t do either are bringing tea and sandwiches. What a magnificent response. They should be proud of themselves :thumb2:

 

[Jim R]

They should be proud of themselves :thumb2:

They should indeed.