Martin Rowley wrote:
... it's not a daft question this: the problem will be to pick out the
*significant* development from the 'runners' (the ones that don't cross
to the cold side of the jet and develop sharply). The situation this
morning still looks a mess
( see: http://www.weather.org.uk/charts/UKCpf000.gif .. all those
'wiggly bits' south of Newfoundland - which one is the 'fat lady'?)

snip a little

For those that don't know, you can keep an eye on the Buoy data at the
following link (click on the appropriate sub-map for either the UK or
French sectors)

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/

Martin.



Thankyou Martin! Its going to be an interesting time ahead. Its making
me realise how much goes into forecasting. I love the buoy data - I
hadnt seen that before, it will be fun watching them. Im going to tidy
the garden this afternoon just in case - Im at the top end of Hampshire.

Sarah H