Severe Weather - Page 47

Radii · 06-28-2023, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

So the Air Quality Index for my area is now in Purple status. I think that means a terrorist attack is imminent or something.

Thanks Canada.

I had to go out for an errand today, didn't leave my car, but it didn't matter, I could really feel it by the time I got home, and everything has a hazy look. Fun.

miami_fan · 06-29-2023, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ntndeacon

Not the normal type of Severe Weather talked about, but we are in the midst of the massive heat wave running through the south right now. We have at least 3 days where the heat index is supposed to be in the mid 110s

6 AM | It's already feeling like almost 100F in Tampa this morning. Yikes! Take it easy today. #flwx pic.twitter.com/T2aFyAyHnc
— Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) June 29, 2023

For a bit of context, it felt like 104 degrees at 1:50pm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Ksyrup · 07-10-2023, 05:43 PM

Kentucky has had a weird weather year. Extremely mild winter, and we had less than 5 inches of snow total, and now we're having a really mild summer. Last year at this time, we had 18 90+ degree days. This year, we've had 3 days (although we should get to 4 on Wednesday). If/when the normal temps return, it's gonna suck. I'm about to go mow and it's 84 with low humidity (about 50%).

Edward64 · 07-11-2023, 12:46 PM

Yikes on Vermont flooding.

In addition to the rain, the dam is at risk. I'd be holed up in a dry Marriott somewhere.

Vermont braces for catastrophic flooding disaster as dam near to capital Montpelier could FAIL | Daily Mail Online

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Montpelier is on the brink of disaster as police warn heavy downpours have raised the threat of reservoir water spilling into the already deluged city.

Officials in the rain-ravaged Vermont capital said Wrightsville Dam was six feet away from failure on Monday, and by midday Tuesday this had worsened to just one foot.

Kodos · 07-11-2023, 01:45 PM

Yikes. Glad we aren't getting that in Connecticut.

Thomkal · 07-15-2023, 01:51 PM

So yesterday, Myrtle Beach was predicted to get a lot of storms and rain. But we ended up getting nothing, not even thunder in the distance. A half hour away in the western part of the county wasn't so lucky:

https://twitter.com/EdPiotrowski/sta...106369/photo/1

Galaril · 07-16-2023, 01:06 PM

Wow so this flooding in Pennsylvania was crazy. They had 7 inches of rain drop 8n under an hour locally. That is where the people are now missing. Yes totally not climate change related.

miami_fan · 07-16-2023, 09:48 PM

One of my all time favorite places to go is to the beach. I have not made it to a beach as of yet this year and it does not look I will be going anytime soon. 90+ degrees water at the beach is crazy. For who? For what?

SirFozzie · 07-16-2023, 09:59 PM

Yeah, we had more than a couple inches of rain here in MA. Dog hates it. I prefer it to the mugginess we've had the last week.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-21-2023, 03:08 PM

Good news is that no damage has been found but damn last night was a bit too close for my taste.

At least two trees down on my property, or part of trees. In this case "part" is about a quarter of a VERY large (taller than my house by a good story) tree that missed hitting the house best I can tell by no more than a foot. Part of it now sits atop a wrought iron table on my back patio, if I opened the batcave window I'd be able to touch it.

And had it gone the other direction we'd be short one vehicle.

Sounded like a small war when I went to check what the noise was, could hear multiple tree falls in the vacant lot next door.

Kodos · 07-21-2023, 03:14 PM

Yikes. Glad you're okay and avoided major damage.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-21-2023, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Yikes. Glad you're okay and avoided major damage.

Thanks. It was a bit unnerving, made worse by the fact I was dozing when it happened (hey 630p is a perfectly suitable nap time) & woke up to the loud noise not real clear on wth was going on.

My confusion was enough that I thought Will was in the car in the driveway ... when in reality he'd been home for an hour+ and was sound asleep upstairs.

Been a long while since I'd been startled awake by anything & been THAT out of it.

Edward64 · 07-21-2023, 03:30 PM

We heard the sirens come on last night. Very strong wind gusts for like 10 mins

No trees down, just a bunch of branches and leaves.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-21-2023, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

We heard the sirens come on last night. Very strong wind gusts for like 10 mins No trees down, just a bunch of branches and leaves.

It made a mess in Pickens, Cherokee, Gilmer, Forsyth. My parents still don't have power back yet, I'm seeing quite a few reports of that among my social media contacts in multiple counties as well as roads that are still blocked.

And a new severe TS watch posted until 10p for those same areas now.
(which my kid just happens to be driving through later this evening, having done an errand up near Chattanooga)

GrantDawg · 07-21-2023, 05:25 PM

The wind was crazy, but then we hardly got any rain. I was working Madison/Eatonton today and everyone said the same.

Edward64 · 07-30-2023, 07:31 AM

Guess I shouldn't be complaining about being in the 90's this past week and next.

Kodos · 07-30-2023, 09:57 AM

Arizona is gonna be unlivable soon.

Lathum · 07-30-2023, 11:03 AM

But it's a dry heat...

flere-imsaho · 07-30-2023, 05:42 PM

Those temperatures reminded me of an article that explained how past a certain temperature, the human body can't cool itself on its own, so I went and found it:

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Our studies on young healthy men and women show that this upper environmental limit is even lower than the theorized 35 C. It’s more like a wet-bulb temperature of 31 C (88 F). That would equal 31 C at 100% humidity or 38 C (100 F) at 60% humidity.

So, basically Phoenix is technically unlivable now.

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Keep in mind that these cutoffs are based solely on keeping your body temperature from rising excessively. Even lower temperatures and humidity can place stress on the heart and other body systems. And while eclipsing these limits does not necessarily present a worst-case scenario, prolonged exposure may become dire for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with chronic diseases.

Air conditioning, shade, cool drinks, shelter, etc... can allow humans to survive in these conditions, but....

JPhillips · 07-30-2023, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Arizona is gonna be unlivable soon.

Yeah. Ten months livable is actually not at all livable.

I saw a forecast that thinks the August heat dome is going to be more intense than July.

PilotMan · 07-30-2023, 06:41 PM

Yeah but this training that we're getting now will prepare us for our future life in Mars and future generations will write books about how smart and prescient we all were to do it. Because that's how history and the future works.

NobodyHere · 07-30-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Arizona is gonna be unlivable soon.

Like New Jersey?

CrimsonFox · 07-30-2023, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

Arizona is gonna be unlivable soon.

is this in addition to the fact that there are nothing but turquoise shops?

Lathum · 07-30-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Like New Jersey?

jersey is awesome. Don't you live in like, Texas?

GrantDawg · 07-31-2023, 08:09 AM

All my ex's live in Texas.

NobodyHere · 07-31-2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

jersey is awesome. Don't you live in like, Texas?

Oh God no.

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

All my ex's live in Texas.

I guess that rules me out of being one of GrantDawgs ex's.

Lathum · 07-31-2023, 08:56 AM

Ohio then? Also sucks there...

Edward64 · 07-31-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

is this in addition to the fact that there are nothing but turquoise shops?

... and New Age healing crystals, stones etc.

GrantDawg · 07-31-2023, 01:59 PM

Why I will never move to the Southwest reason number 1: turquoise is my least favorite color.

Ksyrup · 07-31-2023, 03:17 PM

It is a delightful 83 with low humidity today. We had oppressive/stifling humidity for the past week, so this is a welcome change. At least for a couple of days until the heat and humidity come back.

Edward64 · 08-05-2023, 10:37 PM

BBC has some pics of Typhoon Doksuri flooding in China & Philippines.

https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-66400905

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Storms bearing unusually torrential rain and ferocious winds this early in the north Pacific typhoon season have flooded large swathes of East Asia, with China among the countries worst hit.

In the capital of Beijing alone, the amount of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record.

People in Beijing and neighbouring Hebei province fled their homes on inflatable boats and lorries as Doksuri, a former super typhoon, drenched China's north-east.

At least 10 people have died and 18 are missing, and officials have evacuated millions of people.

Beijing

Philippines

Edward64 · 08-05-2023, 10:43 PM

The flooding made me wonder about my flood risk.

No idea how reputable the below link is but rated my address as

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Flood = 1-Minimal
Fire = 1-Minimal
Wind = 4-Moderate (67mph this year)
Heat = 5-Major (7 days over 102F this year)

Find Your Property's Climate Risks - Homepage | Risk Factor

Atocep · 08-05-2023, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

The flooding made me wonder about my flood risk.

No idea how reputable the below link is but rated my address as

Find Your Property's Climate Risks - Homepage | Risk Factor

We're 1, 1, 1, 3

However, if Mt Rainier ever goes we're possibly/probably fucked

CrimsonFox · 08-06-2023, 12:19 AM

This thread is a lie

Edward64 · 08-06-2023, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

We're 1, 1, 1, 3

However, if Mt Rainier ever goes we're possibly/probably fucked

Are you within 30 miles?

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How likely is Mt Rainier to erupt?

"Based on past history, there is good reason to believe the volcano will erupt again." It cites a 1987 estimate that in any one year there is a 1-in-1,000 chance of an eruption causing significant damage up to 30 miles from Mount Rainier, and a 1-in-10,000 chance of an eruption causing damage beyond that.

Lathum · 08-06-2023, 07:59 AM

oof

1-flood
1-fire
8- wind
7-heat

I am about 2 miles from the ocean in an area that got absolutely crushed by Sandy.

Ksyrup · 08-06-2023, 09:22 AM

1, 2, 2, 4

bob · 08-06-2023, 10:44 AM

1, 3, 4, 5, but I'm not sure how accurate this is. I don't remember any days over 101 degrees, but its saying we have had 7 already.

JPhillips · 08-06-2023, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bob

1, 3, 4, 5, but I'm not sure how accurate this is. I don't remember any days over 101 degrees, but its saying we have had 7 already.

Yeah. It got the temps wrong and was giving me flood and fire risk that has no bearing to the area I live in.

Atocep · 08-06-2023, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

Are you within 30 miles?

We're right at around 30 miles away on the edge of a valley that would be expected to be one of the mudslide zones.

Edward64 · 08-06-2023, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

We're right at around 30 miles away on the edge of a valley that would be expected to be one of the mudslide zones.

Good thing its a 1D1000 roll. Those are pretty good odds.

You must have access to some amazing views & nature.

Ghost Econ · 08-10-2023, 07:59 AM

I swear we don't have just rain anymore. It's either hot and sunny or a torrential downpour with wind and lightning.

Edward64 · 08-10-2023, 08:22 AM

36 dead in Maui wildfires.

I'm sure it was fast moving but you'd think there'd be more heads up by the authorities. Wonder where the breakdown was.

Ghost Econ · 08-10-2023, 08:43 AM

We had been looking at that part of Maui for Spring break this coming school year. May give it a year or two to give the people a chance to rebuild.

Galaril · 08-10-2023, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

We're 1, 1, 1, 3

However, if Mt Rainier ever goes we're possibly/probably fucked

We are a 1,10,2,1

QuikSand · 08-10-2023, 11:18 AM

My one trip to Hawai'i was to Maui, right near Lahaina and we spent time downtown, the area that got destroyed by fire. So awful.

Ksyrup · 08-10-2023, 05:02 PM

Reminds me a bit of what happened to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge about 6 or 7 years ago. The good thing is, they built back pretty quick.

Kodos · 08-10-2023, 06:54 PM

Maui is our dream retirement spot. Hate seeing the video of what’s happening there.

Edward64 · 08-11-2023, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

We are a 1,10,2,1

Crap, a 10 for Fire? Have you done anything to prepare if a fire gets close to you?

I'm going to assume you live around bottom half of CA where I always read about forest fires.

Edward64 · 08-11-2023, 09:45 AM

Up to 55 dead now in Maui.

Some "Celebrities that do good things"

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'Overwhelmed' Oprah Winfrey - who owns 2,000 acres on Maui - hands out food to shell-shocked families made homeless by wildfires - while boxer Floyd Mayweather pays for dozens to fly to safety

07-10-2023, 05:43 PM	#2303
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Kentucky has had a weird weather year. Extremely mild winter, and we had less than 5 inches of snow total, and now we're having a really mild summer. Last year at this time, we had 18 90+ degree days. This year, we've had 3 days (although we should get to 4 on Wednesday). If/when the normal temps return, it's gonna suck. I'm about to go mow and it's 84 with low humidity (about 50%). __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-15-2023, 01:51 PM	#2306
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	So yesterday, Myrtle Beach was predicted to get a lot of storms and rain. But we ended up getting nothing, not even thunder in the distance. A half hour away in the western part of the county wasn't so lucky: https://twitter.com/EdPiotrowski/sta...106369/photo/1 __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

07-16-2023, 09:48 PM	#2308
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	One of my all time favorite places to go is to the beach. I have not made it to a beach as of yet this year and it does not look I will be going anytime soon. 90+ degrees water at the beach is crazy. For who? For what? __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

07-16-2023, 09:59 PM	#2309
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Yeah, we had more than a couple inches of rain here in MA. Dog hates it. I prefer it to the mugginess we've had the last week. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-21-2023, 03:08 PM	#2310
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Good news is that no damage has been found but damn last night was a bit too close for my taste. At least two trees down on my property, or part of trees. In this case "part" is about a quarter of a VERY large (taller than my house by a good story) tree that missed hitting the house best I can tell by no more than a foot. Part of it now sits atop a wrought iron table on my back patio, if I opened the batcave window I'd be able to touch it. And had it gone the other direction we'd be short one vehicle. Sounded like a small war when I went to check what the noise was, could hear multiple tree falls in the vacant lot next door. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

07-11-2023, 01:45 PM	#2305
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Yikes. Glad we aren't getting that in Connecticut.

07-16-2023, 01:06 PM	#2307
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Wow so this flooding in Pennsylvania was crazy. They had 7 inches of rain drop 8n under an hour locally. That is where the people are now missing. Yes totally not climate change related.

07-21-2023, 03:14 PM	#2311
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Yikes. Glad you're okay and avoided major damage.

07-21-2023, 03:30 PM	#2313
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	We heard the sirens come on last night. Very strong wind gusts for like 10 mins No trees down, just a bunch of branches and leaves.

07-21-2023, 05:25 PM	#2315
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	The wind was crazy, but then we hardly got any rain. I was working Madison/Eatonton today and everyone said the same.

07-30-2023, 07:31 AM	#2316
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Guess I shouldn't be complaining about being in the 90's this past week and next.

07-30-2023, 09:57 AM	#2317
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Arizona is gonna be unlivable soon. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-30-2023, 11:03 AM	#2318
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	But it's a dry heat...

07-30-2023, 06:41 PM	#2321
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Yeah but this training that we're getting now will prepare us for our future life in Mars and future generations will write books about how smart and prescient we all were to do it. Because that's how history and the future works. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-31-2023, 08:09 AM	#2325
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	All my ex's live in Texas.

07-31-2023, 08:56 AM	#2327
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Ohio then? Also sucks there...

07-31-2023, 01:59 PM	#2329
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Why I will never move to the Southwest reason number 1: turquoise is my least favorite color.

07-31-2023, 03:17 PM	#2330
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	It is a delightful 83 with low humidity today. We had oppressive/stifling humidity for the past week, so this is a welcome change. At least for a couple of days until the heat and humidity come back. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-06-2023, 12:19 AM	#2334
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	This thread is a lie

08-06-2023, 07:59 AM	#2336
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	oof 1-flood 1-fire 8- wind 7-heat I am about 2 miles from the ocean in an area that got absolutely crushed by Sandy.

08-06-2023, 09:22 AM	#2337
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	1, 2, 2, 4 __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-06-2023, 10:44 AM	#2338
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	1, 3, 4, 5, but I'm not sure how accurate this is. I don't remember any days over 101 degrees, but its saying we have had 7 already.

08-10-2023, 07:59 AM	#2342
Ghost Econ College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2020	I swear we don't have just rain anymore. It's either hot and sunny or a torrential downpour with wind and lightning.

08-10-2023, 08:22 AM	#2343
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	36 dead in Maui wildfires. I'm sure it was fast moving but you'd think there'd be more heads up by the authorities. Wonder where the breakdown was. Last edited by Edward64 : 08-10-2023 at 08:24 AM.

08-10-2023, 08:43 AM	#2344
Ghost Econ College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2020	We had been looking at that part of Maui for Spring break this coming school year. May give it a year or two to give the people a chance to rebuild.

08-10-2023, 11:18 AM	#2346
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	My one trip to Hawai'i was to Maui, right near Lahaina and we spent time downtown, the area that got destroyed by fire. So awful.

08-10-2023, 05:02 PM	#2347
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Reminds me a bit of what happened to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge about 6 or 7 years ago. The good thing is, they built back pretty quick. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 08-10-2023 at 05:03 PM.

08-10-2023, 06:54 PM	#2348
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Maui is our dream retirement spot. Hate seeing the video of what’s happening there. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

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