Thundersnow12 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 was actually quite warm today, tomorrow should feel alot nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Now that we're entering late August I'm starting to look forward to the first cold snap. Won't be long before we start to see 40s visit northern Illinois on a regular basis. It's been kind of a downer this season for storms here. First time in as long as I can remember we didn't get at least one storm to produce winds over 45mph. Not that I want damage or anything lol, but it's always nice to see a good storm blow through. Glad I got to see some nice storms out chasing earlier this season. Sorry for the rambling, just kind of bored with this current weather pattern lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 First time in as long as I can remember we didn't get at least one storm to produce winds over 45mph. Not that I want damage or anything lol, but it's always nice to see a good storm blow through. Wow, that is hard to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Now that we're entering late August I'm starting to look forward to the first cold snap. Won't be long before we start to see 40s visit northern Illinois on a regular basis. It's been kind of a downer this season for storms here. First time in as long as I can remember we didn't get at least one storm to produce winds over 45mph. Not that I want damage or anything lol, but it's always nice to see a good storm blow through. Glad I got to see some nice storms out chasing earlier this season. Sorry for the rambling, just kind of bored with this current weather pattern lol. Ditto for me, I'm getting excited right now over the prospects of a half inch of rain that has been advertised by the NAM and the GFS over the last day or two. If a half inch of rain is exciting, it illustrates the pattern we have been in during the month so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Wow, that is hard to believe. Haha yes it is. I think putting my weather station online live was bad luck lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Ditto for me, I'm getting excited right now over the prospects of a half inch of rain that has been advertised by the NAM and the GFS over the last day or two. If a half inch of rain is exciting, it illustrates the pattern we have been in during the month so far. and we get cocked over again.. at least I can hear the good thunder to the south cya's in fall if it ever comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 and we get cocked over again.. at least I can hear the good thunder to the south cya's in fall if it ever comes. Haha, can rely on you to show up for some pessimism. I was just happy to get some rain. We still got at least a quarter inch per LOT's radar estimates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Still no update on the DTW temperatures on August 16th. It really makes you consider the validity of our historical records and how often wrong temperatures get put into the climate histories. Might as well put a +1/-1 margin of error on monthly temperatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Haha, can rely on you to show up for some pessimism. I was just happy to get some rain. We still got at least a quarter inch per LOT's radar estimates. Not even close to a quarter inch. Be lucky if the airport got a tenth. Poor turtle is back to the desert of Madison while there is a TS/Cane to track back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Picked up 2.31" of rain with the line of storm here this morning. ORD picked up 1.11" Summer 2011 is now the 5th wettest on record at ORD/Chicago, with 18.39" 1. 23.48" - 1987 2. 20.28" - 1957 3. 20.15" - 1993 4. 18.92" - 1885 5. 18.39" - 2011 6. 18.38" - 1924 7. 17.82" - 2001 8. 17.45" - 1950 9. 16.81" - 2010 10. 16.22" - 1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Not even close to a quarter inch. Be lucky if the airport got a tenth. Poor turtle is back to the desert of Madison while there is a TS/Cane to track back home. Agree totally with this point. We have been like a desert the last month or two, especially considering Chicago just to our south is getting the brunt of every storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Not even close to a quarter inch. Be lucky if the airport got a tenth. Poor turtle is back to the desert of Madison while there is a TS/Cane to track back home. Only because they measure incorrectly. I find it hard to believe we've picked up less than 4 tenths of an inch this month when estimates have shown 1-2 inches these past few weeks across most of the SE part of the state. Even Madison recorded several tenths of an inch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastFromTheEast Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Agree totally with this point. We have been like a desert the last month or two, especially considering Chicago just to our south is getting the brunt of every storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 [/b] Enjoy your last few days in Chi-Town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastFromTheEast Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Enjoy your last few days in Chi-Town! Hopefully we can get the fantasy 'canes to help out though in the coming weeks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Picked up 2.31" of rain with the line of storm here this morning. Damn, impressive. Was on the southern fringe of the heaviest rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hopefully we can get the fantasy 'canes to help out though in the coming weeks.. Yeah, we might need a miracle to get this next tropical cyclone to come through, but there are some signs it might take a further southwest track than the models currently project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Only because they measure incorrectly. I find it hard to believe we've picked up less than 4 tenths of an inch this month when estimates have shown 1-2 inches these past few weeks across most of the SE part of the state. Even Madison recorded several tenths of an inch more. It drizzled or very light rain for 45 mins...same ole same ole this month hence the low total at the airport this month. you very well could have had much more but not at this rain hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 It drizzled or very light rain for 45 mins...same ole same ole this month hence the low total at the airport this month. you very well could have had much more but not at this rain hole. I don't think heavy rain is in your vocabulary, is it? I mean, I would call it a moderate rain, yet you call it very light or drizzle. I don't really want to argue, but I think you understate everything. There would be no truly exciting weather event in your mind, would there. I'll leave it at that, I don't want to derail this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 18z GFS has 850mb temps pushing 25 degrees C on weds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Saturday, August 20th: Hi: 79F Lo: 66F Overall Sky Conditions: Mostly Cloudy Max Wind Gust: 25MPH Rainfall: 2.31" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Picked up 0.01" of rain early this morning as the storms blew up just east of us yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Still time left but it's not looking good as far as the tropical system. It's not gonna matter what kind of pattern is in place a week from now if we get that early turn into Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 0.33" here with an overnight thunderstorm. Gets the August total (3.71") to above the normal monthly rainfall at LAF...summer total now stands at 13.57". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 This summer seems like a continuation of the winter here. The general pattern seems favorable for active weather, but time and time again, the action finds a way to miss us in every which direction. Ah well, time to turn the page...only 10 days left of met. summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 This summer seems like a continuation of the winter here. The general pattern seems favorable for active weather, but time and time again, the action finds a way to miss us in every which direction. Ah well, time to turn the page...only 10 days left of met. summer Good to see you check in from time to time. I assume that you are going to be in the Toronto area again this winter. I know that you spoke of perhaps moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Good to see you check in from time to time. I assume that you are going to be in the Toronto area again this winter. I know that you spoke of perhaps moving. Yes, unfortunately. Moving is predicated on finding a job and so far I've been unable to. Crappy degree + crappy economy is not a great combo. I'm hoping for some new winter scenery by 2012-13 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 This summer seems like a continuation of the winter here. The general pattern seems favorable for active weather, but time and time again, the action finds a way to miss us in every which direction. Ah well, time to turn the page...only 10 days left of met. summer Not to sound like my negative nellie self but, that's why I'm not the least bit excited yet about this winter until something changes. Take away the Freak Blizzard and the last two winters would have been even worse than a Detroit style nickel and dime winter with a couple 6-7" storms thrown in. Maybe an active cane season can fook with the pattern and switch things up a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sunday, August 21st: Hi: 79F Lo: 61F Overall Sky Conditions: Partly Cloudy Max Wind Gust: 15MPH Rainfall: 0.01" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizardMafia Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 0.33" here with an overnight thunderstorm. Gets the August total (3.71") to above the normal monthly rainfall at LAF...summer total now stands at 13.57". LAF keeps just cashing in on the rain. Had a couple of brief showers for about .10". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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