A Few Ramblings…

If you're off to bed – take advantage of the extra hour. It might be harder to sleep on Sunday night as the weather turns wild. Nick M

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 26, 2013

Some fierce winds as heavy showers pile into SW England. A gust of 67mph has recently been reported at Culdrose in Cornwall. Nick M

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

As Monday's #ukstorm approaches there will be further tweaks to the forecast throughout the day so stay tuned! Nick M

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

As it stands, there are no changes to the current warning areas. Area highlighted: Gusts 70-80mph tomorrow morning pic.twitter.com/RalxGNDhlX

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

Police say the public must not clog up 999 lines with non-emergencies during the impending storm http://t.co/d3zG1djWNK

— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) October 27, 2013

Storm coming? Amber alert in place for south east http://t.co/00tAFsVCdV

— MaidenheadAdvertiser (@MaidenheadAds) October 27, 2013

Latest forecast has the strongest winds pushing across S.Eng into E.Anglia through the early hours and during first half of rush hour. MT

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

As the UK braces for stormy weather, migrating birds may have to take shelter, changing their #migration patterns across land and sea.

— BBC Springwatch (@BBCSpringwatch) October 27, 2013

Met Office says hurricane-force winds will hit at 'the worst possible time' http://t.co/SDu6VcxWux

— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) October 27, 2013

Watching the leaves bid final farewells to the trees.

— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) October 27, 2013

I've just chaired a call with various Govt depts & agencies to hear about all the plans to ensure people are protected from tonight's storm.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) October 27, 2013

The chronology of a storm that could bring hurricane-strength winds to the UK http://t.co/rjNArUUjrO

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 27, 2013

Amber weather warnings for wind have been updated, see here for more: http://t.co/ve48acodJX Advice for severe winds: http://t.co/yZe8oLeIbq

— Met Office (@metoffice) October 27, 2013

Sitting in the car by the beach in Barton On Sea. Wind is crazy. Gonna be double this tonight. Hard to imagine. Time for tea and scones

— Chris Evans (@achrisevans) October 27, 2013

For storm enthusiasts like me today feels like Christmas Eve.

— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) October 27, 2013

Latest graphic showing the track of the storm for Monday #weatheraware pic.twitter.com/nCRJ0BPPdO

— Met Office (@metoffice) October 27, 2013

Be prepared for the #storm coming! We are, with our gangs out today clearing all the debris so the #rivers run freely pic.twitter.com/KhLoo57wn2

— Barry Russell (@BarryRussellEA) October 27, 2013

Due to high winds a number of our places may be forced to batten down the hatches. Please call ahead before visiting http://t.co/QCOPtw7Rzt

— National Trust (@nationaltrust) October 27, 2013

Monday's #ukstorm is still developing. It's under the cloud circled on the lunchtime satellite pic. Matt pic.twitter.com/L8KHfhg4Vm

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

Reinstalled weather station for The Great Storm. Hoping I don't have to collect it from next door's garden tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/2dKDRFLnhH

— Paul Baker (@maidbloke) October 27, 2013

Power to 1,000 homes cut in Berkshire amid high winds http://t.co/52hUF6Ifje

— BBC Berkshire (@BBCBerkshire) October 27, 2013

Train services will be disrupted as hurricane-force winds and heavy rain are set to batter southern England http://t.co/nYqMVWpK84

— BBC Berkshire (@BBCBerkshire) October 27, 2013

Winds already gusting over 50 mph along coasts of southern Eng & Wales. Set to strengthen later this evening starting in the south-west.

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) October 27, 2013

Yes, I'm looking forward to some more photos of chairs being blown over.

— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) October 27, 2013

We will be updating our news pages from 6am tomorrow morning. Please send us your #ukstorm stories and pictures if safe to do so.

— BBC Berkshire (@BBCBerkshire) October 27, 2013

Train companies warn of delays, cut back timetables and speed limits when 80mph storm hits Britain tomorrow morning http://t.co/4KeT00VlAW

— Telegraph News (@TelegraphNews) October 27, 2013

Greater Anglia suspending services on all Greater Anglia routes until 09:00 due to high winds forecast – Statement

— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) October 27, 2013

Our teams have been out acoss the South East preparing for the #ukstorm. Lots of leaf litter due to windy weather! http://t.co/JKdbRL1PiT

— Environment AgencySE (@EnvAgencySE) October 27, 2013

Cancelled trains, uprooted trees, flood warnings – latest news ahead of #UKstorm: http://t.co/Uk1o7zhARg pic.twitter.com/BQsBX655Z1

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) October 27, 2013

Government departments and @metoffice @highwaysagency @nationalrailenq will keep you posted on tonight's storm and its impact.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) October 27, 2013

Storm warning: tweet us & send photos about any trees down blocking roads, flooding & other disruption. Stay safe

— MaidenheadAdvertiser (@MaidenheadAds) October 27, 2013

Heavy rain now in #Maidenhead ahead of #ukstorm. No sign of wind as yet.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 27, 2013

Weather news – we cannot predict road conditions, but we plan to operate all services tomorrow. Disruptions will be Tweeted.

— First Berkshire (@firstberkshire) October 27, 2013

The gutter is shipping water like there's no tomorrow! #ukstorm

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 27, 2013

#UKstorm update: Winds across S Cornwall and SW Devon now averaging 35-45mph, gusting 55-60mph. Pouring with rain across S Eng. Mike S

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

Stong winds, up to 20mph gusts, earlier this afternoon. Died down now. Just heavy rain. #maidenhead pic.twitter.com/KHuzRyQF4r

— Paul Baker (@maidbloke) October 27, 2013

Winds picking up in SW England. Recent wind gusts 63 mph at Culdrose and 61 mph at Mount Batten, Plymouth

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) October 27, 2013

Storm centre is currently about 20 miles due north of Falmouth, moving NE at about 45mph, and deepening all the while. #ukstorm. Mike S

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

Rain rates in the S typically 5-10mm per hour at the moment. Heaviest rain moving NE through tonight. Localised #flooding likely. Mike S

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 27, 2013

Current maximum wind gust recorded at 0000 is 83mph at Needles Old Battery – Isle of Wight. ^TLH

— Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2013

Heathrow Airport cancels at least 60 flights ahead of the storm; travelers warned to expect more disruptions – @AP http://t.co/pVTaw4sekk

— Breaking News Storm (@breakingstorm) October 28, 2013

Spooky howls of wind / Rain lashes against the glass / storms bearing closer @PhilBray #UKStorm

— Sam Underhill (@s_underscore) October 28, 2013

Storm alarm just went off. Perhaps #ukstorm is finally on the way?

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 28, 2013

Current maximum wind gust recorded at 0100 is 92mph at Needles Old Battery – Isle of Wight.

— Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2013

Winds inland in S Eng now increasing. Gusts of around 40mph recently reported. On the south coast, gusts to 65mph. #ukstorm. Mike S

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 28, 2013

To bed. Lulled to the Land of Nod by persistent patter of raindrops. Light wind. #ukstorm

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 28, 2013

Now seeing gusts to around 45-50mph inland in southern England, to the south and southwest of London. #ukstorm. Mike S

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 28, 2013

Reports of trees down in Sussex, Hampshire, Devon and Cornwall, and no doubt in other southern counties too. #ukstorm. Mike S

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 28, 2013

Current maximum wind gust recorded at 5am is 99mph at Needles Old Battery – Isle of Wight. ^TLH

— Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2013

#ukstorm survived. Awaken to an anti-climax. Gutter still dripping. Barely a breeze in the leaves. Shrubs still standing.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 28, 2013

Heathrow Airport says it's cancelled 130 outgoing & incoming flights because of the threat posed by the #storm http://t.co/DHxI7A9cFd

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) October 28, 2013

Strong winds reaching SE England – recent wind gust 69 mph at Manston in Kent.

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) October 28, 2013

#ukstorm wind gusts at 6am: Needles (Isle of Wight) 99mph, Odiham 78mph, Southampton 77mph, Thorney Island 76mph, Lyneham 75mph. LG

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 28, 2013

Weather conditions better than expected. Some alteratons still apply. Check http://t.co/FXSdlHLctd before travelling #StormFGW

— First Great Western (@FGW) October 28, 2013

#ukstorm Heathrow Airport reported a gust of 59mph at 6.20am. LG

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 28, 2013

http://t.co/XsTibPaM4l max wind 33mph gust at 05:13. #ukstorm

— Paul Baker (@maidbloke) October 28, 2013

#Maidenhead appears intact. Unscathed by #ukstorm. Cars passing. Barely a breeze blowing the branches.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 28, 2013

PC Bowden: A404M tree down from Maidenhead roundabout to High Wycombe. Both north bound lanes & 1 south bound blocked. (0704) #traffic

— TVP Windsor (@TVP_Windsor) October 28, 2013

Port of Dover closed due to stormy conditions – @BBCSimonJones

— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) October 28, 2013

Was in DC for Hurricane Sandy, now in London with St Jude. Like cars, sodas and skyscrapers they do things bigger there #dampsquib

— Jon Sopel (@BBCJonSopel) October 28, 2013

No trains expected in southeast England until at least 9am due to stormy conditions – @SkyNewsBreak

— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) October 28, 2013

40,000 homes without power across London, south-east & east of England after overnight #ukstorm http://t.co/LN83qkPjDB

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) October 28, 2013

As the winds seem to pass the crane from downing St that crashed into cabinet office and bits fell into Rd pic.twitter.com/K6SWQQtT6t

— Political Pictures (@PoliticalPics) October 28, 2013

@PhilBray Unscathed apart from the tree blocking the westbound A4 at Oldfield Road you mean…

— Simon Earle (@Simon_Earle) October 28, 2013

#ukstorm damage in #maidenhead this morning pic.twitter.com/6iwMGG9akd

— Paul Baker (@maidbloke) October 28, 2013

Severe weather – waste collections delayed in borough today (Mon). Back to normal as soon as the roads are clear. Reports of 30 trees down.

— RBWM (@RBWM) October 28, 2013

Dozens of trees have fallen on rail lines across England; many services suspended – @NetworkRailPR; more: http://t.co/09ydbYplVg

— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) October 28, 2013

Breeze easing. Sun shining. #ukstorm already just a memory.

— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) October 28, 2013

Storm update: the cover was blown off our BBQ overnight.

— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) October 28, 2013

Due to adverse weather, our formal gardens are closed until this afternoon, our woodlands are closed all day.

— Cliveden NT (@ClivedenNT) October 28, 2013

After my flippant wheelie bin tweet earlier, I went round the back to check on my car #ukstorm ;-( Argh! pic.twitter.com/gGJn6OXttD

— Paul Baker (@maidbloke) October 28, 2013

220,000 homes without power across the UK following severe weather – @SkyNewsBreak; more: http://t.co/09ydbYplVg

— Breaking News UK (@BreakingNewsUK) October 28, 2013