BBC weather

Jimbob · 25 May 2005, 16:05

Hi all

I used to use the BBC quite a bit to look at what was expected. I really liked the pressure maps as i got a good feel for what was happening and what was expected, i just found it visually very good (i did also look at the shipping stuff). Now its changed and whilst the info is there it just does not do it for me,

Where else gives good visuals?

Louise · 25 May 2005, 16:11

We use the medium range forecasts available here.

Simon Hawkins · 25 May 2005, 16:13

Have you looked at the Met Office website as all the information you need to know is their.You have synoptic charts together with the shipping and inshore waters forecast.

DGR · 25 May 2005, 16:22

A couple of suggestions:

www.metoffice.co.uk

Inshore Waters Forecast, shipping forecast and synoptic charts for the next 48 - 60 hours (depending when you look at it!!)

theyr.net

Wind strengths, rain, cloud, and temperature predictions in hourly steps from now through the next 4 days.

http://www.ecmwf.int/products/foreca...msl_uv850_z500

Medium Range pressure charts with wind-speed prediction - looking ahead from 72 hours to 168 hours in 24 hour steps (updated at 00:00UTC and 12:00UTC)

I usually use all of these to get an idea of whats happening - the Bank Holiday looks like it could be good...

D...

Graham Woolrich · 25 May 2005, 16:49

Hi Louise,
I had a look at the forecast you recommended, It looks a good site but their 4 week predictions did not look favorable, it reads:
"There is no suggestion of any particularly warm conditions, although temperatures may be above average in the north for a time. Indeed, a colder than average June is indicated for the southern half of England and Wales." Hope they are wrong as I will be down on the Solent next week!
Regards,
Graham

Louise · 25 May 2005, 18:35

Hey Graham, you can't hold me responsible for the British weather!

I'm sure you'll have a good time though - whatever the weather!

jwalker · 25 May 2005, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbob

I used to use the BBC... I really liked the pressure maps as i got a good feel for what was happening and what was expected,...

Yes, I agree. The Atlantic pressure chart was very useful and clear to understand.

Tell them you don't like the new pressure charts, I have and so have others. There's a feedback option for you to contact them.

If you choose World at the side, then Europe and look at the pressure, you get a reasonable idea of what's going on.

hannah · 25 May 2005, 18:38

yh i use met office too , it is recommended on one of the weather channels , but i dont think you can rely on any weather report 100% !! haha

DGR · 26 May 2005, 08:23

The girls in the office look at the weather on the BBC website, and then look at Yahoo... and pick whichever one is best.........

Matt · 26 May 2005, 08:48

http://www.metcheck.com
I find it to be the most reliable, IMHO.

jwalker · 26 May 2005, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMat

http://www.metcheck.com
I find it to be the most reliable, IMHO.

Just been there. It says f2-3 this afternoon. Wrong!

MeMe · 26 May 2005, 12:53

..have my preffered links to various national, global and local weather sites. However, the best I've ever come across, by far has to be - for long range forescasting, I look out of the window before I go to bed and for short range forecasts, I look out of the window right now.

Lets face it, professional weather forecasters are a bloody joke. How they hold their heads up in public let alone in their own offices, astounds me

If I made as many errors, got it wrong as many times and spoke such utter cr*p (well maybe you've got me on that one) I'd be out of a job before you knew it.
I'd rather trust the old bag who brings me my tea once a day and reads the leafs thereafter

Jimbob · 26 May 2005, 13:21

Whilst the forecaster may be out, i have to say that everytime i go out i take a marine call forcast and chart (from the marina), really as reference for my logbook, however i have to say in the last year, they have been as close as you could expect.

I learned a good lesson about using the forecast properly, one day the forcast said F6 so i decided to poke my nose out of chicester, seemd OK so off i went to Brighton, just over half way i was F6>> waves everywhere (we were in a nelson not a rib), one second nose right in next props out of the water,,, i really was not happy, but it was my own fault.

For what its worth

jwalker · 16 June 2005, 18:17

There is now a link to the Atlantic pressure chart from the UK pressure chart page. You only have to ask...good one BBC.

jwalker · 18 June 2005, 19:23

You Solenteers probably know this, but, just incase....http://www.rya.org.uk/Cruising/defau...tentID=4010144

The Jackeens · 18 June 2005, 21:14

Cheers Jeff

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