Storm Forecast
Valid: Fri 27 Jan 2012 06:00 to Sat 28 Jan 2012 06:00 UTC
Issued: Thu 26 Jan 2012 19:42
Forecaster: TUSCHY

SYNOPSIS and DISCUSSION

A deep cyclonic vortex over Scotland moves atop the North Sea with a slow-down in forward speed. At the same time, further amplification of the trough occurs towards France. Also, geopotential heights start to decrease over N-Algeria. A strengthening high pressure area over Russia precludes DMC over E/NE Europe.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms occur over NW-Europe with sleet and strong wind gust the main risk. The activity gradually diminishes after sunset.

Also, scattered thunderstorms are forecast over the SW-Mediterranean. Very slow storm motion may yield an augmented heavy rainfall risk. Otherwise no severe risk is anticipated. Peak thunderstorm activity will occur offshore.