Severe Storms Sweep Across Scotland

**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!

**brewerpaul** · 5th December 13, 03:41 PM

Good thoughts and meditations to all affected by the winds and storms in Scotland and all of the UK.
May you be safe,
May you be healthy,
May you be happy,
May you be at ease.

As many have said in the states we are getting a bit of frost from Texas north to Canada. Keep yourself safe especially if the icy stuff hits. Fortuante for me I only have a mile to the hospital I work at, this being my weekend of call also. The good thing was I got to break out my Inverness Cape I made last year and wear it walking to work. A bit blustery for the kilt but my East German military wook knickers were quite warm and the cape kept any breeze from bothering me. This morning was 22 F with 18mph winds and 6 F chill factor. Was quite a nice stroll indeed.

**Father Bill** · 5th December 13, 04:20 PM

Prayers for all buffeted by storms in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and anywhere in the world.

**Laird_M** · 6th December 13, 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by brewerpaul

Good thoughts and meditations to all affected by the winds and storms in Scotland and all of the UK.
May you be safe,
May you be healthy,
May you be happy,
May you be at ease.

Almost sounds like a Buddhist chant, and couldn't have put it better myself.

**Laird_M** · 6th December 13, 06:53 AM

And the weather in the South East is now in the news...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25253080

**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.