So first post in a while is a doom and gloom one; London and the rest of the South East is bracing itself for some very bad weather this coming Monday.

The Met Office, as well as BBC Weather, is reporting that up to 80mph winds and some very heavy rain will be the result of an exceptionally low pressure system trundling over us.

The Met Office’s official warning goes as follows:

The Met Office is expecting an intense low pressure system to move east across the UK during Monday 10 March, bringing severe gales and potentially damaging gusts across some areas. Southerly winds are expected to strengthen during the first part of Monday but then turn westerly later. Gusts of 60 to 70mph are expected but there is a possibility of 80mph gusts over exposed coasts and hills. Much depends on the exact track of the low centre but at this stage, parts of Wales and the southern half of England are considered at greatest risk. Disruption could occur to transport and power supply networks and there may be damage to buildings. This warning will be updated around 1030 on Saturday 8 March 2008.

Considering I live on one of the highest residential points in London and my bedroom is in the attic and my window rattles on the best of days, I’m somewhat worried!

I wonder if I’ll be able to get into work on time on Monday morning…?