Peterborough could be postponed again!

[Giraffe]

Nicole?

Truely top marks. Made me laugh very loudly.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Nicole?

 

[Gav1901]

it will be on cant be off again surely

 

[Papa Lazarou]

The forecasts are now for heavy rain Monday and early Tuesday... it all depends on how well the new drainage copes and when on Tuesday the rain stops... the only complication is the fact that there might be some snow on the bacjk edge of the front as the low pushes off South East!!

 

[Taybha]

ile get me ticket then

 

[Frutos]

Truely top marks. Made me laugh very loudly.

Was starting to wonder if people had missed what I was getting at.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTdMe4AF2I

countryfile forecast talks of floods in the south.

 

[murraymints4brighton]

according to weather.com it will be snowing on saturday the 14th, the day we play carlisle.

 

[Taybha]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTdMe4AF2I

countryfile forecast talks of floods in the south.

Tuesday looks good kyn el im going back to using proper lightbulbs,this global warmings a loada tosh ffs

 

[Mendoza]

This morning after all the overnight rain, there is a steady stream of water flowing from the South Stand ticket booths right down to London Road under the railway arch. Great conditions for a POOHSTICK race.

The pitch is looking terrible too

 

[withdeanwombat]

That's it!

I'm building a boat.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

This morning after all the overnight rain, there is a steady stream of water flowing from the South Stand ticket booths right down to London Road under the railway arch. Great conditions for a POOHSTICK race.

The pitch is looking terrible too

The latest forecasts seem to be suggesting that the heaviest rain is going to our north, but we can still expect in excess of an inch of rain today. The possible saving grace is that the heaviest stuff should be out of the way by tomorrow morning, so perhaps there is time for it to drain away.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

3 inches of rain in 24 hours always makes Withdean unplayable.

I'm just questioning whether there is a real likelihood of this happening. On the basis of the information source that I've found to be very reliable over the past ten days, I see no reason at this stage to be seriously expecting that amount of rain.

But as you say, things change.

This is the latest from my favourite reliable source:-

Flash warnings of severe or extreme weather

London & South East England:

Brighton + Hove
E Sussex
Hampshire
Isle of Wight
Kent
Medway
Portsmouth
Southampton
W Sussex

Heavy Rain 1100 Mon 9 February - 2100 Mon 9 February

Rain will become prolonged and at times heavy during today, with 20 to 30mm falling in many areas and up to 40mm falling in hilly areas. This warning is likely to be updated and extended this evening. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the latest Environment Agency Floodline and 'Flood Warnings in Force', and also to the 'Highways Agency' for further advice on traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.

Issued at: 0826 Mon 9 Feb

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Early warnings of severe or extreme weather

These are issued when the Met Office has 60% or greater confidence that severe weather is expected in the next few days.

London & South East England:
60% Bracknell Forest
60% Brighton + Hove
60% E Sussex
60% Gtr London
60% Hampshire
60% Isle of Wight
60% Kent
60% Medway
60% Portsmouth
60% Reading
60% Slough
60% Southampton
60% Surrey
60% W Berkshire
60% W Sussex
60% Windsor + Maidenhead
60% Wokingham

Heavy Rain 1500 Mon 9 February - 2359 Mon 9 February

Outbreaks of rain will be persistent and at times heavy. Accumulations of 25 to 35mm are expected. Combining this with melting snow, this may lead to localised flooding.

Issued at: 1225 Sun 8 Feb

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London & South East England:

60% Bracknell Forest
60% Brighton + Hove
60% E Sussex
60% Gtr London
60% Hampshire
60% Isle of Wight
60% Kent
60% Medway
60% Portsmouth
60% Reading
60% Southampton
60% Surrey
60% W Berkshire
60% W Sussex
60% Windsor + Maidenhead
60% Wokingham

Heavy Rain 0000 Tue 10 February - 1200 Tue 10 February

Outbreaks of rain will be persistent and at times heavy. Accumulations of 25 to 35mm are expected. Combining this with melting snow, this may lead to localised flooding.

Issued at: 1238 Sun

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I read that as a 60 per cent chance of an inch of rain falling today and the same chance of it happening again tomorrow.

The game could be wet, but looks likely to go ahead.

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Does the Club Shop sell inflatable armbands?

 

[Mendoza]

Albion groundsman optimistic
10:02am Monday 9th February 2009

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By Andy Naylor »

Albion groundsman Steve Winterburn is hopeful the Seagulls can avoid a hat-trick of postponements.

He is optimistic tomorrow night's re-arranged clash against Peterborough at Withdean will survive the weather.

"At the moment the forecast is for rain and sleet," said Winterburn. "If that stays as it is then I don't think there will be any problems.

"The pitch is draining well, even after the rainfall this morning.

"You never know, the weather could turn at any time, but hopefully we will get the game in before it freezes up."

The Peterborough match was snowed off last Tuesday and Albion's scheduled visit to Hereford on Saturday suffered the same fate.

 

[house your seagull]

papa looks a bit like el pres.

 

[chimneys]

Doesnt seem to have hit as hard as they have indicated it might as yet!! (Tempts fate!).

 

[chidgull]

if nothing better to do , watch the progress of the rain here:
Met Office: British Isles: Rainfall radar

 

[Mendoza]

The floodlights have turned on at Withdean, and the pitch is UNCOVERED, the penalty area closest to the family stand is submerged under water, and the running track by A block is also under a massive puddle

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

The floodlights have turned on at Withdean, and the pitch is UNCOVERED, the penalty area closest to the family stand is submerged under water, and the running track by A block is also under a massive puddle

Guaranteed the ground underfoot at the turnstiles will be about six inches deep already and that there will be a veritable TORRENT of water running through the railway tunnel.

May as well consider it called off.