Severe Storms Sweep Across Scotland

**creagdhubh** · 5th December 13, 08:13 AM

Greetings,

I'm quite sure that many of you have already heard about the severe storms that have swept across much of Scotland and have caused hurricane-force winds (gales upwards of 142 mph in some places), flooding, and heavy rain. One person was killed (a lorry driver) when his HGV was blown over onto nearby vehicles by the gale-force winds. I have spoken with friends and family in Scotland and they are doing fine, despite being rather shaken up by the sheer magnitude and power of the wind that this storm has produced. I hope all of our fellow members located throughout Scotland are safe and sound!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-25233598

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-25225810

Yours aye,

**Laird_M** · 5th December 13, 08:29 AM

This seems to be the week for bad happening...
Thoughts with all those affected.

**Tobus** · 5th December 13, 09:01 AM

Yikes, no, I hadn't heard about this. The US has its own storms sweeping through this week that have been getting all the attention.

Looking at the photo of that lorry that blew over onto two other vehicles, it's surprising that the driver of one of the cars wasn't killed too.

**creagdhubh** · 5th December 13, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Yikes, no, I hadn't heard about this. The US has its own storms sweeping through this week that have been getting all the attention.

Looking at the photo of that lorry that blew over onto two other vehicles, it's surprising that the driver of one of the cars wasn't killed too.

Exactly, Tobus. We are bracing for a severe winter storm slated to arrive later this evening and into the overnight, as well as much of the day on Friday. We've had high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s F, but are expected to drop 30-40 degrees by tomorrow and into the weekend/week ahead. Crazy weather for early December!

**EagleJCS** · 5th December 13, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Exactly, Tobus. We are bracing for a severe winter storm slated to arrive later this evening and into the overnight, as well as much of the day on Friday. We've had high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s F, but are expected to drop 30-40 degrees by tomorrow and into the weekend/week ahead. Crazy weather for early December!

I'll be at work when the bottom drops out tonight. (I work in a warehouse picking/shipping orders.) Thankfully, I'm taking tomorrow night off.

It was about 73 F yesterday when I went to work. I've heard we're getting freezing rain turning into snow overnight tomight, with accumulation anywhere from 1 to 5 inches (depending on where you are in the viewing area). They're expecting the high temp to be about 30 F Saturday. I'll be out piping in that with other members of the Louisville Pipe Band (paid gig).

In regards to the OP, prayers for those affected.

**creagdhubh** · 5th December 13, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by EagleJCS

I'll be at work when the bottom drops out tonight. (I work in a warehouse picking/shipping orders.) Thankfully, I'm taking tomorrow night off.

It was about 73 F yesterday when I went to work. I've heard we're getting freezing rain turning into snow overnight tomight, with accumulation anywhere from 1 to 5 inches (depending on where you are in the viewing area). They're expecting the high temp to be about 30 F Saturday. I'll be out piping in that with other members of the Louisville Pipe Band (paid gig).

In regards to the OP, prayers for those affected.

Stay safe, John!

**Lime** · 5th December 13, 09:11 AM

Aye - it is a bit draughty; but the Met Office have only put it out as an "Amber" warning which most people just ignore as it is "be prepared" rather than "take action". I suppose that most people can't convince their employers that "be prepared" means that they should work from home rather than take the risk travelling to work.

**creagdhubh** · 5th December 13, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Lime

Aye - it is a bit draughty; but the Met Office have only put it out as an "Amber" warning which most people just ignore as it is "be prepared" rather than "take action". I suppose that most people can't convince their employers that "be prepared" means that they should work from home rather than take the risk travelling to work.

Excellent point, Lime. Since we are expected to get our first "real" snowfall accumulation tomorrow due to the fast approaching storm, and along with all of the rain we've had today that will surely freeze tonight, more than likely I will be working from home on Friday. Even if my employer keeps our office open for business, I'm staying home if the weather is complete crap. There's no bloody point in risky your neck in the ice and snow, not to mention trying to keep away from all of the idiotic drivers that think they are invincible with their 4-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes. Both of which are completely useless when it comes to ice! No thank you. I think I'll stay home and watch the snowfall from my window, whilst enjoying a good book and a wee dram or two.

**Phil** · 5th December 13, 10:05 AM

Yes it has been a bit breezy today with bridges closed and trains cancelled. A couple of fatalities but otherwise not too bad. They seem more worried about the low-lying parts of England.

**Pleater** · 5th December 13, 01:44 PM

My sister in South Yorkshire tells me that their roof is damaged, so she has been trying to sort out the insurance all day - a long job as they were one amongst many.

The East coast is expecting a storm surge - the one which happened in the early 50s was bad - hopefully with the warnings going out this time it will not have such an impact, even if the water rises higher.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: