We are currently experiencing the windiest weather of 2011
so far but still short of the elusive gale.

Plenty of rain, with 17.7mm falling since 1600Z; moderate,
occasionally heavy from 1730Z.

SYNOP 12/2250Z (current ob)
03/// 41330 82025 10110 20105 49882 57083 76566 8672/
333 86708 88530 91038 90710 91144=

METAR
EG// 122250Z 20025G38KT 3000 +RA BKN008 OVC030
11/11 Q//// YLO1=

Details:
wind... SSW, force 6, touching 7 at times.
visibility... 3000m.
weather... continuous rain; heavy.
clouds... 6/8 St 800ft, 8/8 Ns 3000ft.
dry bulb... +11.0C.
dewpoint... +10.5C.
RH... 97%.
sea level pressure... 988.2mb (falling rapidly at 8.3mb/3hr).
rainfall last hour... 4.8mm.
5 hour rainfall (1800-2300Z)... 15.7mm.

beaufort letters (2150-2250Z)... cr,cR.

Nigel (Romsey, Hampshire)
40m amsl