Hail in May
By craftyemma
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Yesterday was forecast cloudy with no rain, certainly no pea-sized hail showers! It came down so hard it would probably have hurt! It was bouncing off the shed in a way that reminded me of a popcorn maker… I was sensible and stayed indoors whilst taking the following photos :D
It stayed on the seat for a few hours afterwards! I dashed outside when it had stopped to check none of my precious plants had been broken, everything seems ok. There was another hail shower about an hour later but not as bad as this first one. Who’d have thought it was May? I really hope it starts warming up soon, my tomato plants are only about two inches tall!
16 May, 2012
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Amazing photos !
This week, many parts of the UK have had hail.
Roll on warm, sunny, summer days !
16 May, 2012
I think at this rate I'll be buying more jumpers and putting my summer clothes in the attic!
16 May, 2012
We had hail yesterday but today although a bit on the chilly side has stayed fine and sunny, so hoping we are on the right track...
16 May, 2012
I think we all hope it warms up soon. Had enough of the cold now!!
16 May, 2012
I was at a garden centre when the hail started, being a man who thinks nothing can harm him i stayed outside for a little while looking at pots. Then it started hurting my bald patch on my head, so rather than running and looking weak i calmly walked up the ramp and into shelter. My head is still sore now..lol..
Glad non of your delicate plants were damaged...
16 May, 2012
lol Bill! We had same hailstpnes here..crazy mnetal weather...good pics tho :)
16 May, 2012
It doesn't seem to be warming up as it should :o( I hope the hailstones didn't damage any of your plants. We haven't had any here, but it's very windy and chilly ..... I hope it warms up soon.
17 May, 2012
All plants seem ok thank goodness. Poor Bill! I hope your bald patch is feeling better now lol :) We're off on a walking holiday in the Lake District soon so fingers crossed for better weather (we all know the Lake District's reputation for bad weather!).
On the upside, two newcomers from the fabulous Morrisons garden centre; Acer Katsura (£3) and a lovely golden conifer, can't remember it's name and too cold and drizzly to go outside to find out! The conifer was £3.50, such good prices! Our new Range store is building a garden centre on the side so I'll soon be in heaven :D
17 May, 2012
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We had exactly th same this afternoon. Crazy weather!
16 May, 2012