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Old November 26th 07, 11:08 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
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"Richard Dixon" wrote in message
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On 26 Nov, 11:47, "Martin Rowley"
wrote:

... strictly, his 'phase III' hasn't finished yet (ends 28th
November), but I can't see any signs of .... " and storm with
destructive hurricane force winds at times. Thunder, with tornado
type
events (especially the Midlands and the South). Very heavy sea
swell
and floods likely eg Severn Estuary and South coast. Widespread
damage
of trees, roofs, buildings, high sided vehicles. Travel chaos to
air
sea and road. Exposed buildings in towns near South Coast in danger
... (etc.) "


I suppose he was only *80%* certain...



.... actually, his '80%' refers to the track / areas affected. The
actual forecast (both that put out in the press presentation and on
the detailed forecast that I was lucky (!) enough to see, carries NO
probability marking; it implies that the event WILL happen!

Martin.


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