On 04/03/2012 12:03, Martin Rowley wrote:
... (04/0930Z) Rain began here in the early hours, and we were up to 5
mm by 06Z, then solid moderate intensity (brief heavy intensity)
thereafter brought the total to 11.1 mm in standard gauge at 0900GMT.
Still raining - mostly moderate, though we've just had a very brief
heavy spell - another 1.5 mm: some signs of embedded line convection
looking at the radarnet.
... (04/1200Z): continuous rain, moderate at least/isolated heavy, since
above: total rain for 'event' (i.e., since early hours) now stands at 23
mm (electronic gauge). Ground not taking water well - little puddles
everywhere. Of more interest, the temperature has been creeping down
since 0930Z, when the surface front wandered through ... now 4.5°C (from
9.0°C at 0915Z).

.... (04/1340Z): rain ceased about 10 mins ago: sun coming out in fitful
bursts. Total rain (electronic gauge/since early hours) = 22.6 mm but I
fancy it'll be more than that when I go out and do a check gauge measure
later on.

Martin.



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