.... heavy rain (+RA) for past 5 mins (as at 0912Z), but still only
the odd muffled rumble of thunder.

... moderate or heavy rain in equal measure until 0935Z (accompanied
by thunder with a frequency of about a discharge per 2 to 3 mins),
then settled into a steady (current) moderate, with thunder at
decreased frequency. Total rainfall in past hour 13.1mm. Thunder
'cells' appear to be drifting south-to-north, developing / decaying
fairly quickly. A distinctly gloomy day - some streetlights on.

.... rain ceased abruptly 1025Z (11.25 am), and sky lightening markedly
now (1035Z); total rainfall for the 'event' since 09Z 13.7mm. Thunder
still rumbling about to the east/NE, but on the way out (I think!)

Martin.


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Martin Rowley: data via -
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Bracknell (Wooden Hill/Tawfield), Berkshire
NGR: SU 854 667 Elev: 80m
Lat: 51DEG23MIN30SEC(N): Long: 00DEG46MIN28SEC(W)