A few years ago on GEM flight Liverpool to IOM.
During taxi out Pilot:
Thanks for flying etc.
Today we are expecting severe thunderstorms and as a result there will be no cabin service.
But it is xxxx's birthday so I would like everyone to congratulate her, please stand up xxxx so everyone can see you.
Now please fasten your seat belts firmly as it may get a bit bumpy.
and later
Sorry we've tried to avoid the worst thunderstorm by going towards Dublin but we can't so everyone please strap in firmly we are going to have to go through it.
Which we did and after 15 mins we arrived shaken but not stirred.
