Yet again, down on last years figures:- three tornadoes and three probable, eight funnel clouds and two probable, three waterspouts and one probable and one land devil. Conversely last year's July saw seven tornadoes and two probable, one waterspout, eleven funnel clouds and four probable.
LATE EVENTS FROM JUNE
FC 30th June Oxford. Sent Courtesy of UK.Sci.Weather. A funnel cloud was viewed almost overhead. Ragged scud could be seen to rotate very fast a the bottom of the vortex. Some gusty wind and lightning were associated with the event.
TN 30th June 1845 BST Long Stratton. Cambridgeshire. Witness saw dirt and grass thrown into the air.
TN 30th June 1900 BST Pulham Market. Cambridgeshire. A three piece suite left out for disposal was thrown some 200m. This tornado appeared very dark and narrow. Eyewitness details are recorded. Photo of mesocyclone.
JULY WHIRLWIND EVENTS
FC 1st July Newport, S. Wales. Nigel Bolton
FC 1st July N. Kent. Nigel Bolton fc 1st July. Oxford. Nigel Bolton.
FC 2nd July. 1550 BST Bournemouth Airport. Dorset. Courtesy of UK. Weatherworld
2 WS 4th July. Christchurch, Dorset. Matt Capper
LD 16th July. Courtesy Newspaper Statford on Avon.Warwickshire.
fc 17th July. Norfolk. Sam Jowett. 2 tn 21st July. Leeds. W. York. Paul Knightley
ws? 22nd July. Courtesy Jersey Evening News. TN 26th July. Scone nr Perth. Scotland. Courtesy of UK Weatherworld
WS 26th July. Largs. Scotland. Derek Elsom.
2 FC 26th July. Aberdeen. Scotland. Eyewitness TORRO member Mark Beverage.
3 tn? 30th July. Fakenham. Norfolk. Under investigation by TORRO site investigator Chris WArner.
FC 30th July. Colchester. Essex. Courtesy net-weather forum.
FC 30th July. n. Manchester. Eyewitness TORRO executive Mark Humpage.
FC 30th July.1420 BST Mildenhall. Suffolk. David Chaplin
JULY SEVRX AD/W/WARNINGS
AN OFFICIAL TORNAD ADVISORY WAS ISSUED FOR THE UK for the 25th July AN OFFICIAL TORNADO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ADVISORY WAS ISSUED FOR THE UK 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th July. AN OFFICIAL SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH WAS ISSUED 19th July.
FORECASTER:-executive (meteorologist) Paul Knightley.
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
July, well a bit more interesting than of late with several thunderstorms effecting various regions. Many members were able to stock up with new photo's for their albums. Though it should be noted that whilst we are grateful for the reports that more basic detail is still required. Hence many of the above listings are either lower case or have a question mark by them. Please can members also give the county and approx time of event. There is a wealth of information to be found via the internet news links. The link can be posted to the mailing list for all to view. Thankyou to Harry McPhillimy and others who have helped in this way. If an incident has occurred in your location please feel free to investigate and post back your findings. Remember to print off the Investigation form within the TORRO website firstly.
MAILING LIST
We are pleased to announce that the mailing list continues to become more busy and interactive with atleast one new member joining per day. We are currently attempting to re establish another message board for severe weather reporting, forecasting and other important TORRO issues only, such as dealing with press or on going site investigations. This will greatly help with disseminating information.
WEB SITE
Those members of staff still to add a section of information to the web site, just a reminder that your efforts will be much appreciated.
REQUEST FOR HELP
TORRO would like to make an application to the Lottery Fund for a grant to help us with our work. TORRO is a voluntary organisation and such funds would greatly facilitate our future progress for the good of the organisation and the public. If anyone has any knowledge in this field of work or would like to help, your offer would be much appreciated.
AUTUMN MEETING
Please remember the Autumn meeting will be 20th September Oxford Brookes University. This is an important day for TORRO and your attendance will be much appreciated. This is also a good time to meet others with similar interests and to learn by others experiences. Details are now on the TORRO web site
TORRO FORECASTING
Compliments to executive and meteorologist Paul Knightley with his efforts and good progress with the official Adv/Watch/Warn forecasting. The postings now include a map with a risk zone!
STORMFEST
Firstly to thank Bob Tarling and Zoe Morris who have volunteered to assist Ray Peverall with membership issues membership@torro.org.uk . Bob and Zoe are both arranging a storm chase festival to take place over the bank Aug holiday weekend (exact date not finalised) This meeting will hopefully take place central to the UK in Leicestershire. A barbi, quiz, and videos will be order of the day. All are invited (kids too) so please keep an eye on the updated postings. Zoesilverstorm2001@lycos.co.uk
This photo was taken by my father 3rd July 2003. Top of his boat right hand bottom corner. Looking north from Yarmouth Isle of Wight during thunderstorm. Two waterspouts were reported in at this location. Shows a stunning cloud base!
**PHOTO HERE SHORTLY**
Best Wishes Tony Gilbert (Executive to The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation)