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Title: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 04, 2013, 20:39:56 PM
(http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/p3/26244.jpg?2030)

AEMET have issued a yellow Calima warning.
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 04, 2013, 21:29:03 PM
Wasn't that bad by all accounts fi,certainly not as bad as that one last year but respect for warning everyone.... :-*
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Captain Sensible on February 04, 2013, 22:00:22 PM
The forecasters must have been late picking it up, as there was no warning at midday today.

It's going to be around tomorrow, and then cloud forecast for Wednesday.
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 04, 2013, 22:43:12 PM
The photo was taken at 2.45pm today Captain. Canarias 7 said that visibility will be reduced to just 3 kilometres and the warning is in place until tomorrow afternoon like you said.

I love the NASA satellite photo:)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 05, 2013, 05:43:36 AM
Agree with ya on the NASA picture fi,fascinating..... :)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Ronnietheblue on February 05, 2013, 09:15:25 AM
great photo Fi, snowing again here
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Can the Man on February 05, 2013, 10:23:46 AM
Snow in Ireland today
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Captain Sensible on February 05, 2013, 10:44:17 AM
In today's Island Connections:
Dust cloud to ease today
The dust cloud from the Sahara which has been hovering over many parts of the Canaries since early yesterday is expected to ease late this afternoon, says the Met Office.

The 'calima' has affected mainly eastern areas (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura) but its presence has also been felt in parts of Gran Canaria and, to a lesser extent, south Tenerife. The usual recommendations have been issued advising people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed. The arrival of a colder front from the north-west will push the cloud back towards Africa by tonight.


It's not really too bad in Caleta this morning. I can see central Caleta from my house :D

http://www.canaryuk.com/caleta_live_webcam.php (http://www.canaryuk.com/caleta_live_webcam.php)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 05, 2013, 11:57:39 AM
Snow in Dublin today too. I would swap with you any day Captain. :)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Ronnietheblue on February 05, 2013, 12:17:02 PM
Me too, dont know how lucky you are Steve, its just a bit of sand ;) ;)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 05, 2013, 17:10:06 PM
Good shout Jon....
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Ronnietheblue on February 05, 2013, 19:36:23 PM
Had to be said Paddy, think Steves getting soft in his old age ::)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 05, 2013, 20:38:35 PM
yup
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Captain Sensible on February 05, 2013, 21:35:36 PM
Don't worry lads, it doesn't affect me, apart from the sweeping up of sand and dust ;D
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Captain Sensible on February 05, 2013, 21:36:35 PM
Clear and sunny this afternoon - it's gone ;)

Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: falkirkdan on February 05, 2013, 22:10:27 PM
Email from Calletillas it was 27c in Cotillo this afternoon.

Trying to make me sick ???
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Ronnietheblue on February 05, 2013, 22:24:27 PM
Think they exaggerate a lot Dan ::) ::) ;D
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 06, 2013, 05:36:40 AM
Think i could put up with it if i lived over there too Steve... ::)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Spike On Q on February 06, 2013, 10:44:57 AM
Just sweeping up the sand today! I wonder if a snow blower would work???
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 06, 2013, 13:48:08 PM
Can anyone else still see the NASA picture that was on this thread.


Has it disappeared?


I cant see it any more. :)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Ronnietheblue on February 06, 2013, 13:54:42 PM
Nope Fi it's gone, disappeared, hope you've not upset NASA.

P.S. Afternoon Fi :-*
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 06, 2013, 14:07:57 PM
Greetings from sunny Dublin Ronnie :D

Maybe Admin took it off. Must ask out of curiosity. ???
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: duncolm on February 06, 2013, 14:19:18 PM
I can see the picture. Maybe there was a hiccup at the Canarias web server.
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Ronnietheblue on February 06, 2013, 14:26:04 PM
Nope still missing at this end, same thing happened with Paddys avatar a couple of days ago. Just gonna check Fifi's little puppies are still there :(
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 06, 2013, 14:27:57 PM
Gosh....thats strange.


Well at least NASA didnt steal it back. :D
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: duncolm on February 06, 2013, 14:29:45 PM
The original was at
http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/p3/26244.jpg?2030 (http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/p3/26244.jpg?2030)
and you're right, it's gone again....
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 06, 2013, 14:59:02 PM
Quote from: ronniethebull on February 06, 2013, 14:26:04 PM
Nope still missing at this end, same thing happened with Paddys avatar a couple of days ago. Just gonna check Fifi's little puppies are still there :(


My Puppies are still there for all to enjoy. ;)   :D
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 06, 2013, 18:00:19 PM
Get a decent laptop Jon for Christ's sake..... ;)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Ronnietheblue on February 06, 2013, 22:46:53 PM
I'm a yorkshireman Paddy, not squandering mi brass whilst it still sort of works
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 07, 2013, 05:14:45 AM
LOL
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Can the Man on February 07, 2013, 12:28:05 PM
Quote from: duncolm on February 06, 2013, 14:29:45 PM
The original was at
http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/p3/26244.jpg?2030 (http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/p3/26244.jpg?2030)
and you're right, it's gone again....

I have had this before with other pics put up from the internet, if the website changes access, then you picture is no longer viewable. I have found it best to save the picture to photobucket and them upload it from there.

Hope this is of some use.
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: fifi on February 07, 2013, 13:46:59 PM
So thats what happened.......I see they are apologising for the inconvenience when you now click on the link. :D

http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/p3/26244.jpg?2030 (http://www.canarias7.es/fotos/p3/26244.jpg?2030)

"Le rogamos disculpe las molestias." What a nice polite Spanish newspaper. ;)
Title: Re: Calima weather warning
Post by: Paddster on February 08, 2013, 05:33:23 AM
thanks for the info...