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While I have studied the weather a lot, there are many even here that will forget more than I'll ever know. One thing about my weather passion is I used to keep very detailed records to supplement my memory of significant weather events dating back to the early 1970s. That, and having a good knowledge of my local climate based on many years of watching, observing and remembering how events unfold enables me to do okay. If you want sound meteo answers to questions we have @MAG5035 who is an outstanding met. We also have some very good amateur "mets" to help you out. If you have general weather questions relating to weather events from the past or looking for some insight on what MIGHT happen - I and others will be happy to engage in discussion.

Welcome to the forum! Storms down in WV already look nasty and they have a ways to go before they reach us... Jon! Stop this nonsense - it's not going to rain again until tomorrow night.

Areas of showers have developed over the LSV (it's currently raining here) although the sky has brightened considerably. What impact, if any will this area of showers moving through now have on later storm development? Sun is now visible here.

Pretty good lightning and thunder here around 4:45am.

That was the event that drove my fear of severe weather to a whole new level. I was 19 at the time and at the point where I, like most at 19, feel invincible. I started seeing images coming out of western PA that evening and suddenly realized that I wasn't in control. That was the day that every severe event in PA was and is measured against.

Thanks...sounds like an ominous setup. I don't feel any better knowing that our Texas guy is playing this up.

Is the primary threat tomorrow from a squall line, discreet supercells or a combination?

I gained so much respect for that guy back during the big tornado that went right through Tuscaloosa several years ago. That whole area is blessed to have him.

I hate wind. That is all. Happy Easter everyone!

The wind is HOWLING again...

Thank you, much appreciated! I had approximately 5 minutes of +SN

You're not kidding! Huge area in slight risk with a large area in the middle under a moderate risk. Horst is already playing up the severe possibility here for Monday.

Anyone have a radar loop from last evening's "event?" I was in bed watching the Sopranos when that thing went through...I wasn't paying attention to the weather at all, when I went to bed it was clear with light winds.

I don't know...for a few minutes I was legitimately concerned. The winds kept getting stronger...stronger...my entire house was shaking last night for at least 10 minutes. I had about 5 minutes of rain and then it quickly flipped to a whiteout of snow. It was a weird combination of awe, excitement and fear, lol. That was something to remember...

I might have been wrong all the way around...it might not be a Turkey Hill cow. I guess you would know since you're there.

Correct, thanks for clarifying!

Umm...that cow is one of ours...

Wind Advisory expires at 6pm, so hopefully not much longer.

About 10 minutes before round #1 hit I had a guy on my roof measuring for a replacement - I hollered up and told him he better get wrapped up soon because I didn't want to see him land down on the next block...

That was very impressive here...near zero visibility with heavy rain and strong winds. It was very reminiscent of a snow squall...without the snow.

She's getting windy...

No offense Blizz - but I couldn't agree with Steve more with this. All of my plants and veggies are running a few weeks early and I say let them grow! There's something reassuring about seeing things in bloom right now despite the doom and gloom all around us.

Meh - we have a cooler pattern upcoming for sure, but it's not going to be THAT bad. During our "cold snap" last week, as soon as the sun came out it felt really good despite the temperature being only around 50. A 50 degree day in mid April feels nothing like a 50 degree day in January... Now when it's raining and 50 - that might be a little depressing.

I've already missed 2 games in Baltimore. I miss baseball like crazy.

The ONLY good thing about snow at this point would be the novelty of it - "hey, do you remember back in 2020 during the Covid 19 pandemic when it actually snowed on April 16th?" Like you said, it's spring. It's my least favorite season of the year by far being the cold weather guy that I am, but snow holds no appeal in the middle of April. I'm counting down the days to the solstice and the slow descent back towards winter...