Solak Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hate coming here and reading about the storm problems many of you have had recently. We only lost one tree, a 70' pine, but it was way back in the woods and destined to fall at any time, since it had been dead for 3 years already. Ended up with 2.31" for May, and sit at 14.69" YTD. Love the way you can grab that info quickly off the CoCoRaHS.org website! I'm not a fan of these early season heat waves, but at least this year, we did manage to have some more normal (ie:closer to average) springtime temps rather than crazy extremes. I'd go out and take a picture of the hanging humidity/haze, but I think most of you can look outside and see it, too. We have a friend from Maine visiting us for a couple weeks, and this 90s stuff is not enhancing her visit at all. On the bright side, she's loving the rapid flush of lightning bugs in the evening, having never seen them before (she's from the UK, originally). Here's hoping y'all can get your weather fixes again soon, without having to personally endure anything too extreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandymanColumbusGA Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I grew up on the west coast of Florida and moved to Columbus, GA in October so this is my first summer in the "Deep South" and I must it's been warm, but not overly humid.... It was 93/94 on Saturday and I was walking around without sweating... That's unheard of in Florida, or the eastern Carolinas it seems. It's been HOT here for a while now... We have tied or broken 7 high temperatures, with another record likely to fall today! That would mean a quarter of the month saw record highs! Add in the fact we saw a record low maximum temperature just two weeks ago of 71 and we would have 9 records set for the month of May. I'm still trying to find records for which year has the most record highs, but this seems like it is right up there with 1953 (since that is the year that keeps popping up for record highs). Also, since May 20, we have only had TWO days below 93 and looking at the GFS... this ridge isn't going to go anywhere anytime soon. It looks to weaken just a little bit to allow for some air-mass type thunderstorms to pop up by Friday/Saturday. At this point, that seems to be our only hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 today and tomorrow both are hot everywhere in the Southeast, but the models show temps aloft going to +22 and23 in spots over GA and eastern Alabama tomorrow afternoon during prime heating, and with the next weak front just north of there, the winds may line perfectly for a strong downslope flow, a heat burst, aimed right at Atlanta region. I know they're going for mid 90's but I won't be surprised to see it hotter than that, I'm pretty sure some areas south of town likely will hit 100. This type of flow and height pattern made models blow heat waves here numerous times, but the downslope seems more aimed at Ga region tomorrow for the worst. A lot also depends on soil conditions, Either way pure hot and miserable . Atleast there's a chance at late days storms tomorrow and Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion_NC_WX Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 90 degrees and it's 11:15 am...now that's off to a hot start. Sure would like to see something blow up along the escarpment this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion_NC_WX Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 meh, I guess humidity doesnt bother me so much, I just go float in the water or find a pool. 9 times out of 10 its cooler here right at the beach than inland in the summer. I'll take my chances. Being around water increases your likelihood of finding something to cool off in. Beach life is an art form down this way... lol...sounds like you got the art form perfected. I think its all in how adapted you are to the conditions around you. While at the pool yesterday my sister was asking me...Why does it get so hot in May? And I basically told her that it's just the first really hot day of the season and that a week from now, it won't feel as bad even though the temp will be the same. Just a matter of getting used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 90 degrees and it's 11:15 am...now that's off to a hot start. Sure would like to see something blow up along the escarpment this afternoon. Perfect downslope flow for our area today. Tomorrow that aims more toward GA. Atleast we have some damp grounds to help absorb the firey winds, otherwise I think we'd be near 100 for a high..probably going to just miss that. The models are bringing a decent wave of Tstorms through the Carolinas late tomorrow, but who knows exactly where that hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 today and tomorrow both are hot everywhere in the Southeast, but the models show temps aloft going to +22 and23 in spots over GA and eastern Alabama tomorrow afternoon during prime heating, and with the next weak front just north of there, the winds may line perfectly for a strong downslope flow, a heat burst, aimed right at Atlanta region. I know they're going for mid 90's but I won't be surprised to see it hotter than that, I'm pretty sure some areas south of town likely will hit 100. This type of flow and height pattern made models blow heat waves here numerous times, but the downslope seems more aimed at Ga region tomorrow for the worst. A lot also depends on soil conditions, Either way pure hot and miserable . Atleast there's a chance at late days storms tomorrow and Thursday. ugh, not what I wanted to hear...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandymanColumbusGA Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 today and tomorrow both are hot everywhere in the Southeast, but the models show temps aloft going to +22 and23 in spots over GA and eastern Alabama tomorrow afternoon during prime heating, and with the next weak front just north of there, the winds may line perfectly for a strong downslope flow, a heat burst, aimed right at Atlanta region. I know they're going for mid 90's but I won't be surprised to see it hotter than that, I'm pretty sure some areas south of town likely will hit 100. This type of flow and height pattern made models blow heat waves here numerous times, but the downslope seems more aimed at Ga region tomorrow for the worst. A lot also depends on soil conditions, Either way pure hot and miserable . Atleast there's a chance at late days storms tomorrow and Thursday. Foothills, could you possibly explain what a heat burst is, and how to look forecast for it? This is my thinking... The winds over the spine of the Apps allows the air to warm dry adiabatically, so it could potentially get to 97+F. Or does it have to deal with the height fields being stretched? I'm sort of confused... I'm just curious for future reference and also because I have never had to deal with such scenarios before. Yes, I'm a youngen so I'm just attempting to learn more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I think its all in how adapted you are to the conditions around you. While at the pool yesterday my sister was asking me...Why does it get so hot in May? And I basically told her that it's just the first really hot day of the season and that a week from now, it won't feel as bad even though the temp will be the same. Just a matter of getting used to it. Yep, I was just saying this yesterday. Those first really hot days have a stronger bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrips27 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Foothills, could you possibly explain what a heat burst is, and how to look forecast for it? This is my thinking... The winds over the spine of the Apps allows the air to warm dry adiabatically, so it could potentially get to 97+F. Or does it have to deal with the height fields being stretched? I'm sort of confused... I'm just curious for future reference and also because I have never had to deal with such scenarios before. Yes, I'm a youngen so I'm just attempting to learn more. I would also love to learn more about what a heat burst is. I don't believe I've ever heard of it. Either way it sounds just plain miserable tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Perfect downslope flow for our area today. Tomorrow that aims more toward GA. Atleast we have some damp grounds to help absorb the firey winds, otherwise I think we'd be near 100 for a high..probably going to just miss that. The models are bringing a decent wave of Tstorms through the Carolinas late tomorrow, but who knows exactly where that hits. And we don't have damp grounds here. The ground is dry as a bone.. That could enhance the heat tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 And we don't have damp grounds here. The ground is dry as a bone.. That could enhance the heat tomorrow :gun_bandana: You have received more rainfall than mby has had to date, and the soil in mby has more moisture this year than the past 3yrs combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I may have received more rainfall than you to date, but that's mainly because I had a foot of rain in March. As you can see on that map, I'm less than 30 miles from being in a severe drought. I'm pretty sure if my yard had any moisture the grass would not be dead and the trees would not be dying. I'm guessing you had a good bit of rain in April and May. I ended up with close to 1" for May, which is about 3 or 4" below normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I may have received more rainfall than you to date, but that's mainly because I had a foot of rain in March. As you can see on that map, I'm less than 30 miles from being in a severe drought. I'm pretty sure if my yard had any moisture the grass would not be dead and the trees would not be dying. The map on the left is the soil moisture....your trees are not dying.....how old are you anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I may have received more rainfall than you to date, but that's mainly because I had a foot of rain in March. As you can see on that map, I'm less than 30 miles from being in a severe drought. I'm pretty sure if my yard had any moisture the grass would not be dead and the trees would not be dying. I'm guessing you had a good bit of rain in April and May. I ended up with close to 1" for May, which is about 3 or 4" below normal. What city do you live in? I was under the impression you were near the AL border near I-20. If that's the case you are much much farther than 30 miles from the extreme drought section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What city do you live in? I was under the impression you were near the AL border near I-20. If that's the case you are much much farther than 30 miles from the extreme drought section. Yeah, I'm more than 30 miles from the extreme drought section, but if you notice the orange represents a severe drought and I'm not far from that. The D2 Drought-Severe goes as far north as about Newnan and it keeps creeping northward every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Foothills, could you possibly explain what a heat burst is, and how to look forecast for it? This is my thinking... The winds over the spine of the Apps allows the air to warm dry adiabatically, so it could potentially get to 97+F. I would also love to learn more about what a heat burst is. I don't believe I've ever heard of it. Either way it sounds just plain miserable tomorrow! sorry I just made that name up, Its basically what you stated, warming winds compressionally due to downsloping during the heat of the day. The winds also get enhanced just ahead of a developing weak front dropping east of the Apps in NC at the surface. Its nothing new or technical, just my lingo Its just glorified downsloping, this time aimed about due south or s/se that then rolls southwest toward eastern Alabama...probably just a little hotter than surrounding regions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrips27 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 sorry I just made that name up, Its basically what you stated, warming winds compressionally due to downsloping during the heat of the day. The winds also get enhanced just ahead of a developing weak front dropping east of the Apps in NC at the surface. Its nothing new or technical, just my lingo Its just glorified downsloping, this time aimed about due south or s/se that then rolls southwest toward eastern Alabama...probably just a little hotter than surrounding regions. ahhh, Got it! Thanks for explaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 148:8 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 sorry I just made that name up, Its basically what you stated, warming winds compressionally due to downsloping during the heat of the day. The winds also get enhanced just ahead of a developing weak front dropping east of the Apps in NC at the surface. Its nothing new or technical, just my lingo Its just glorified downsloping, this time aimed about due south or s/se that then rolls southwest toward eastern Alabama...probably just a little hotter than surrounding regions. GAG! Is what I call it....awful! Thanks goodness no where to go tomorrow except to get a hair cut!....bleh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonGA Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I may have received more rainfall than you to date, but that's mainly because I had a foot of rain in March. As you can see on that map, I'm less than 30 miles from being in a severe drought. I'm pretty sure if my yard had any moisture the grass would not be dead and the trees would not be dying. I'm guessing you had a good bit of rain in April and May. I ended up with close to 1" for May, which is about 3 or 4" below normal. Dude, your trees are not even close to dying. The creeks and rivers are running just fine despite the lack of rain. If this keeps up for another month or two then we will be in trouble. Droughts don't happen overnight. We've had 2 good years of rainfall so it will take awhile to build. Lookout is going to kick you to the curb if you keep this up and I don't think a lot of us will mind. Sorry to be mean but I'm tired of you sensationalizing everything. Sometimes I wonder if you are Kush or some other troll in disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Dude, your trees are not even close to dying. The creeks and rivers are running just fine despite the lack of rain. If this keeps up for another month or two then we will be in trouble. Droughts don't happen overnight. We've had 2 good years of rainfall so it will take awhile to build. Lookout is going to kick you to the curb if you keep this up and I don't think a lot of us will mind. Sorry to be mean but I'm tired of you sensationalizing everything. Sometimes I wonder if you are Kush or some other troll in disguise. Ok, droughts don't happen overnight yet that map shows a severe drought over much of Georgia. Can you explain that ? I went from having close to a foot of rain in March to being on the cusp of a severe drought, so i'm not sure your theory about a drought not happening overnight is accurate, unless that map is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ok, droughts don't happen overnight yet that map shows a severe drought over much of Georgia. Can you explain that ? I went from having close to a foot of rain in March to being on the cusp of a severe drought, so i'm not sure your theory about a drought not happening overnight is accurate, unless that map is wrong. you must be trolling, it's not funny anymore, you are really starting to disrupt this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonGA Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ok, droughts don't happen overnight yet that map shows a severe drought over much of Georgia. Can you explain that ? I went from having close to a foot of rain in March to being on the cusp of a severe drought, so i'm not sure your theory about a drought not happening overnight is accurate, unless that map is wrong. Go dig a well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just hit 97° at KJNX. Thank goodness the dewpoint is 'only' 64°, (sarcasm) Got a feeling it's going to feel rather sultry overnight tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Dude, your trees are not even close to dying. The creeks and rivers are running just fine despite the lack of rain. If this keeps up for another month or two then we will be in trouble. Droughts don't happen overnight. We've had 2 good years of rainfall so it will take awhile to build. Lookout is going to kick you to the curb if you keep this up and I don't think a lot of us will mind. Sorry to be mean but I'm tired of you sensationalizing everything. Sometimes I wonder if you are Kush or some other troll in disguise. K*** is ALOT smarter than he is I have done my best to ignore the troll (everything but put him on ignore), but enough is enough He has been warned already, and if he wants to continue to post stupidity, fine......this should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Fayette-nam in with a toasty 98 deg at 4PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrips27 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 K*** is ALOT smarter than he is I have done my best to ignore the troll (everything but put him on ignore), but enough is enough He has been warned already, and if he wants to continue to post stupidity, fine......this should be fun Kush can actually be quite amusing at times, but this guy is just annoying! I can't take his whining anymore and I hope Lookout ends this soon. On topic now, a steamy 91 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 KAVL ties a record from 1991 @ 90 today. Not as hot as you other guys but sure doesn't feel like the Mnts. today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just hit 97° at KJNX. Thank goodness the dewpoint is 'only' 64°, (sarcasm) Got a feeling it's going to feel rather sultry overnight tonight. I saw 100 it looked like Dunn, NC, a couple hours ago. Its just miserable to go outside...can't even enjoy a drink outside in the shade. And forget about morning coffee. I made 93 today, yet seemed so much hotter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 At least the dp's aren't too high here. 92 degrees but a dp of 65 is a lot more tolerable than it was most of last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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