Final situation: highest (record) gust of 65kts (75mph) recorded at 08:10Z
this morning. Reports of much (generally minor damag) in the locality with
roof tiles, gutters removed etc and sheds, greehhouses being blown over.

Steve Graham

"Steve Graham" wrote in message
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Record gust now broken again. Just recorded a gust of 64kts (73mph) at
07:35Z. Situation is rapidly changing !!

Steve Graham


"Steve Graham" wrote in message
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Swathe of gale force winds now affecting Lancashire 'roaring' outside
with the odd 'clatter' and roof tiles shifting. Full marks to UKMO for
predicting the rapidly developing low responsible for this. Currently
(07:20Z) mean speed for the WSW'ly is 32kts, gusting to 51kts. Around
06:00Z we had a mean speed of 35kts and a gust of 59kts (68mph). This is
the highest gust I've recorded (anemometer installed July 2000).



Take care out there in Lancashire currently. The situation should ease
slightly by late morning.



Steve Graham



Rossendale

Lancs

950' AMSL