2 hours ago, Christopher Low said:

I was at my parents' flat in London when that storm hit in October 1987. I remember the wind howling overnight, and then suddenly it stopped. I looked out of the window to see the Moon in the sky, and a couple of small clouds drifting slowly by. Soon after that, the strong winds returned. Probably the only time that I have ever witnessed a definitive "eye" in a storm.

 

I think Michael Fish was treated pretty badly. Not his fault that the mechanisms in place weren't as sophisticated as they are today. 

Well, I was born there but it doesn’t count for much as far as the states are concerned 

15 hours ago, Reader said:

Setting aside ludicrous conspiracy theories like "coerced to by govts",

The U.S. govt. reluctantly admitted that they coerced, by various means, social media in the USA.  There is also ample evidence and testimony that the CIA has been influencing the U.S. media since the 1940s.

If it's happening here, then I can guarantee that other "democracies" are doing the same thing.

Dave

18 hours ago, martin-w said:

Meanwhile, property is damaged and lives are lost in storms. So I for one am glad the authorities are warning us to stay at home and are making preparations for the investable property damage and injuries. 

Where did I say that the authorities shouldn't warn the public about dangerous weather conditions?  I'm talking about the hype that the media engages in with statements like "unprecedented", "worst on record", etc.

Of course it is prudent to forewarn people so that they can prepare.

Dave

 

1 hour ago, dave2013 said:

I'm talking about the hype that the media engages in with statements like "unprecedented", "worst on record", etc.

 

So was I, I addressed it.

 

Now can we please stick to the topic and not get another thread locked by talking about government and media hype and if they are coerced.

Edited November 1, 20232 yr by martin-w

Looks like we won't be getting much sleep. Storm is kicking off from 9pm and building throughout the night.

Rare, threat to life alert has been given. 

https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2023-11-01/when-will-storm-ciaran-hit-the-channel-islands-and-how-bad-will-it-be

Of course, human nature has been manifest and despite warnings not to panick buy, some of the supermarket shelves are empty. Reminds me of the pandemic toilet roll saga. 

 

A red alert is the highest alert available to forecasters. It warns that flying debris poses a danger to life, damage to buildings and homes is likely, roofs could be blown off, power lines brought down and the uprooting of trees is probable.

 

The Channel Islands are likely to one of the areas worst affected by Storm Ciarán, hit by winds of around 100mph.

 

Edited November 1, 20232 yr by martin-w

Stay safe, Martin.

I see EGJB is expecting a 60kt crosswind, very sporty, there'll be no papers in the morning.

Batten the hatches and put some reefs in your sails, Martin!  Hope you got that paddle for your canoe!

1 hour ago, jon b said:

I see EGJB is expecting a 60kt crosswind, very sporty, there'll be no papers in the morning.

 

Jersey and Guernsey airports closed hours ago.

According to the Met Office 85mph forecast in the morning, in town, coinciding with high tide. That's Marks and Spencer flooded then if the marina overflows.

There's some hefty gusts hitting our knackered old sash windows already. 

Edited November 1, 20232 yr by martin-w

I love that feeling in a strange way, being on an Island that's now completely cut off.

I get the same feeling here high up in the Peak district when the winter snow closes all the roads into my Valley.

As long as it doesn't last for too long, a little isolation is good for the soul I think.

In Guernsey this morning quite a few trees down, some flooding and some roofs damaged.

Jersey got off far worse though, with 40  people evacuated and some people in hospital. Jersey even had a tornado.

Baby monitor captured this ladies window blow in. 

https://news.sky.com/video/storm-ciaran-baby-monitor-camera-captures-moment-window-is-blown-in-12998590

Me and my daughter suffered some heavy gusts this morning but luckily we're surrounded by buildings so somewhat shielded from the worst. 

I'd swear my daughter could sleep through anything. She slept through all of it last night and the battering we received this morning. 🙄 

 

Wind 104mph in Jersey.

 

 

 

Edited November 2, 20232 yr by martin-w

Oh dear , poor Jersey , I hope Bergerac and his vintage triumph motorcar are unscathed. 

21 hours ago, jon b said:

Well, I was born there but it doesn’t count for much as far as the states are concerned 

 

I'm not sure how that would work to be honest if you were born here. Do they ignore the fact you were born here? 

You'd have to buy or rent on the open market. Or if working age get a work permit then. 

Edited November 2, 20232 yr by martin-w

Yes, last time I checked the birth certificate doesn’t count for anything.

I still have in the back of my mind doing a couple of years with Aurigny before retiring but that’ll probably just remain a pipe dream.