cracking flags mon.....

 

if this is global warming,will do for me....

 

im of to the beach.

 

ill keep an eye out swimming policemen.

1 hour ago, jmjhb said:

Could be some action brewing in a couple of hours

Wife out with the hound and says she can hear thunder.

Lightning maps doesn't seem to be updating properly again but there has been activity in Cheshire.

Pissing down at the Etihad.

Looked like a monster at one point, but seems like it's died out, probably just be the rain from 9-10pm

Edited June 17, 20205 yr by jmjhb

I drove back from Birmingham a couple of hours ago and it was filthy all the way back. Some magnificent lightning displays around Stoke

Started looking at lightning map at around 5.00 this evening at it was mostly centred around th’east midlands; Derby and Nottingham area. It’s taken a while to make it up here.

I see we're getting yesterday's rainfall again right now

Heatwave next week

Sat outside having a nice burn up, tee shirt and shorts with a quality brew or two

Checked weather, 77% chance of rain incoming

Better start moving stuff

11 hours ago, Casino said:

Sat outside having a nice burn up, tee shirt and shorts with a quality brew or two

Checked weather, 77% chance of rain incoming

Better start moving stuff

Kinell, you're going to melt the ice caps.

Could well have a few lumps that aren't easy to split if you want some.

Heatwave this week high twenties 

A reading of 100 degrees F was recorded for the first time ever in the arctic circle today.

Best get cracking with the Ark.

10 minutes ago, Spider said:

A reading of 100 degrees F was recorded for the first time ever in the arctic circle today.

 

I find that hard to believe. I don't think we've had 100 ever in this country (check)

Edited June 21, 20205 yr by boltondiver

1 minute ago, boltondiver said:

I find that hard to believe. I don't we've had 100 ever in this country (check)

It'll be the Russians setting fire to that diesel spill.

3 hours ago, boltondiver said:

I find that hard to believe. I don't think we've had 100 ever in this country (check)

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8444319/Arctic-records-hottest-temperature-mercury-hits-100F-town-Verkhoyansk-Siberia.html

Itll prob be on conservative woman tomorrow

In fact, it probably wont 

46 minutes ago, Casino said:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8444319/Arctic-records-hottest-temperature-mercury-hits-100F-town-Verkhoyansk-Siberia.html

Itll prob be on conservative woman tomorrow

In fact, it probably wont 

It’s 30 degrees Celsius above normal.

38, rather than 8.

Thing is, it’s not just a one day flash in the pan, the whole region is way higher than it should be and has been for a while.

Could just be one of those cycles that rolls around every few thousand years. I’m no expert. But we could do without the ice caps melting, that’s obvious.

Traf'll be along in a minute with all inclusive deals to sunny Siberia 😎

Flip flops, early finishes and ice lollies it is this week then

4 minutes ago, Mr Grey said:

Flagging cracks the rest of the week, I'm gonna fry me fucking bones!

happy days, sunny days 🌞

Started off shite today this way slowly got warmer, fucking smoking weds onwards 

As some bright spark (prob Spider) predicted in March (I think)

Life, as we know it, has changed so much since the Covid-19 outbreak and with many more of us at home we have seen a big increase in the demand for water across the North West.

 

Thankfully we’ve enjoyed some wonderful weather recently which is a good thing during these difficult times. Last month was the driest May on record in England and the sunniest start to the Spring since records began in 1929. However, the hot dry weather combined with the increased demand for water due to Covid-19 means that our reservoirs are now much lower than we’d like for this time of year.

 

Although we’ve had some heavy downpours over the last week, which have been sudden and resulted in flash flooding in some parts of the North West, we’ve not had enough rain to make much of a difference as we’re still using water quicker than the reservoirs can fill up. And with this week’s forecast promising some very hot days ahead, we expect demand for water to increase once again.

 

To meet the extra demand we have put an additional 7 billion litres of water into the network of pipes so far to ensure taps keep flowing.

 

The longer-term outlook also suggests average rainfall with warmer temperatures and with many more of us likely to stay at home for holidays this year, we’re now asking for your help to save water where you can so we have enough to see us through the summer.

 

This is where we need your help. Making simple changes to how you use water in the home and garden can make a big difference to our reservoir levels and help to keep the water flowing this summer:

• Turning off the tap every time you brush your teeth saves around six litres a minute.
• Spend just a minute less in the shower or have a shower instead of a bath, which can also save up to 50 litres every time. 
• Avoid using sprinklers and hosepipes which can save an incredible 1,000 litres an hour!
• Only use the dishwasher when its full – we are all at home creating more dishes so turning the dishwasher on only when its full can make a huge difference. 

Please help us now 

 

Our reservoir levels across the North West are getting to the point when we may need to take additional steps to protect our remaining water supplies. We know every drop counts so we’ve got extra teams spotting and repairing leaks across the region too.

 

We’re grateful for your continued support in reporting leaks and are doing everything we can to avoid having to introduce any water restrictions. If we can all do our bit, small actions can make a huge difference and we can make sure there is enough for all our communities to enjoy this summer while we all also fight the virus.

 

We’ve lots more advice and information on our website and some great water saving freebies. To get yours visit www.unitedutilities.com/savewater.

 

If you’re home-schooling, we have some great resources for children to find out about the water cycle. There is also lots of support for customers who may be struggling financially as well as a free Priority Service scheme to provide additional support for customers due to age, disability or illness. Please have a look and do get in touch if you think you, or a loved one, could benefit from the support that is available.

 

Following the Government advice on hand-washing to help stop the spread of Covid-19 is important to us all so finding other ways to save water where we can around the home or outdoors will mean we can keep the water flowing and the toilets flushing this summer for everyone in the North West.

 

If it's yellow, let it mellow.

If it's brown, flush it down.

I hope it starts raining and never stops.

9 minutes ago, Mr Grey said:

Where is that current fucking bun? 

Cmon ya cunt, stop fucking about behined those clouds!

Saying 5 ish here

Then nice for 2 days

cracking the flags down here in the shire, currently about 26C and not a cloud in the sky

On 21/05/2020 at 22:14, Tonge moor green jacket said:

She's just looked at long range weather forecast for next two weeks in Bolton.

Rain overnight, then nothing. Temperature in late teens to 20 degrees everyday.

I've got a shrub that's dried up in a customer's garden and a tree adjacent to it (in their neighbour's) going the same way.

Also saw an oak and hazel tree both with lower branches with crisped up leaves.

Himalayan balsam all over wilting away together with some knotweed (no bad thing).

From a plant's perspective, were already entering a bit of a drought.

Rumworth lodge relatively low considering it's still spring.

Another hot summer, and restrictions are almost a cert.

Buy a water butt.

 

42 minutes ago, boltondiver said:

As some bright spark (prob Spider) predicted in March (I think)

Life, as we know it, has changed so much since the Covid-19 outbreak and with many more of us at home we have seen a big increase in the demand for water across the North West.

 

Thankfully we’ve enjoyed some wonderful weather recently which is a good thing during these difficult times. Last month was the driest May on record in England and the sunniest start to the Spring since records began in 1929. However, the hot dry weather combined with the increased demand for water due to Covid-19 means that our reservoirs are now much lower than we’d like for this time of year.

 

Although we’ve had some heavy downpours over the last week, which have been sudden and resulted in flash flooding in some parts of the North West, we’ve not had enough rain to make much of a difference as we’re still using water quicker than the reservoirs can fill up. And with this week’s forecast promising some very hot days ahead, we expect demand for water to increase once again.

 

To meet the extra demand we have put an additional 7 billion litres of water into the network of pipes so far to ensure taps keep flowing.

 

The longer-term outlook also suggests average rainfall with warmer temperatures and with many more of us likely to stay at home for holidays this year, we’re now asking for your help to save water where you can so we have enough to see us through the summer.

 

This is where we need your help. Making simple changes to how you use water in the home and garden can make a big difference to our reservoir levels and help to keep the water flowing this summer:

• Turning off the tap every time you brush your teeth saves around six litres a minute.
• Spend just a minute less in the shower or have a shower instead of a bath, which can also save up to 50 litres every time. 
• Avoid using sprinklers and hosepipes which can save an incredible 1,000 litres an hour!
• Only use the dishwasher when its full – we are all at home creating more dishes so turning the dishwasher on only when its full can make a huge difference. 

Please help us now 

 

Our reservoir levels across the North West are getting to the point when we may need to take additional steps to protect our remaining water supplies. We know every drop counts so we’ve got extra teams spotting and repairing leaks across the region too.

 

We’re grateful for your continued support in reporting leaks and are doing everything we can to avoid having to introduce any water restrictions. If we can all do our bit, small actions can make a huge difference and we can make sure there is enough for all our communities to enjoy this summer while we all also fight the virus.

 

We’ve lots more advice and information on our website and some great water saving freebies. To get yours visit www.unitedutilities.com/savewater.

 

If you’re home-schooling, we have some great resources for children to find out about the water cycle. There is also lots of support for customers who may be struggling financially as well as a free Priority Service scheme to provide additional support for customers due to age, disability or illness. Please have a look and do get in touch if you think you, or a loved one, could benefit from the support that is available.

 

Following the Government advice on hand-washing to help stop the spread of Covid-19 is important to us all so finding other ways to save water where we can around the home or outdoors will mean we can keep the water flowing and the toilets flushing this summer for everyone in the North West.

 

Inevitable.

Just been to do a lawn and came away. Not grown in 2 weeks, despite a few deluges. Trees nicking all the water.

More thunderstorms Friday/Saturday might help a bit.

Mines growing like mad.

also a load of toadstools, which apparently is a good sign

can't say I like em

35 minutes ago, Casino said:

Mines growing like mad.

also a load of toadstools, which apparently is a good sign

can't say I like em

Bit early for toadstools from my experience. August/September after the summer usually, when the rain starts.

Probably because we've had a dry spell then a wet few days which has activated spores.

Just cut some down at the in-laws place, near you, so you're not alone though.

1 hour ago, Casino said:

Mines growing like mad.

also a load of toadstools, which apparently is a good sign

can't say I like em

They’re magic mushrooms, get em eaten