Chicago WX Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yes, I've made that same mistake before. Is there a reason it is LOT, and not the airport code? Just curious. LOT is in Romeoville, not at O'Hare. Starting with yesterday, 0.81" storm total through 6PM at LAF. More to follow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersnow12 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yes, I've made that same mistake before. Is there a reason it is LOT, and not the airport code? Just curious. The office is right next to the Lewis Lockport Airport (LOT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 2011/10/19 22:53 KMBS 192253Z 03027G39KT 10SM OVC014 09/06 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND 03049/2201 SLP016 T00890061 A 56 mph gust in Saginaw last hour. I think more than a wind advisory might be necessary this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Should crack the 1.5 inch mark very soon...like mins. By the looks we may get another .50 -.75 more. And thats a low ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 This storm has overachieved here thus far. We're just about at 1 inch of rain, with more likely to come. A couple days ago, this looked like primarily a Mid-Atlantic and Eastern Great Lakes storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Winds are starting to get going. What a good Fall storm. Classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowstormcanuck Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Honestly, the dryslot hasn't been as pronounced as I thought. I was thinking there'd be a much more focused band of rain, with an intrusive dryslot following once that band moved through, save for those lucky enough to be under the pivot point. But in reality, the rain sheild has been a much more expansive. Once the slot finally comes through, a lot of places are already going to have 2"+ down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Honestly, the dryslot hasn't been as pronounced as I thought. I was thinking there'd be a much more focused band of rain, with an intrusive dryslot following once that band moved through, save for those lucky enough to be under the pivot point. But in reality, the rain sheild has been a much more expansive. Once the slot finally comes through, a lot of places are already going to have 2"+ down. It's not really a dry slot, but it seems all of the rain has pivoted around Chicago. If any city is going to bust on the intensity of rainfall, it might be them. However, there is so much rain back in Michigan that shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I know, I just lol when people start coming in and complaining that it's not as bad as it was suppose to be...and I already had a few people say that. By the way, it's LOT not ORD. Latest runs look like they may have backed off a tad in terms of wind potential for the metro area (not really seeing 60 kts at 900 mb anymore) but it's still going to be very windy in the favored locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Picked up .41" in Wloo, no idea what is going on been stuck in the basement at work, rain has stopped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Boy what a storm. Nice to have the warmer lake waters enhancing the gusts. TWC live shot looked pretty cool with such angry seas. http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/show_plot.php?station=chii2&meas=wgst&uom=E&time_diff=-5&time_label=CDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hope it wasn't posted already, but a couple of waterspouts spotted this morning too. PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI 953 AM CDT WED OCT 19 2011 ..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON... ..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE.... ..REMARKS.. 0927 AM WATER SPOUT 3 E SHEBOYGAN 43.75N 87.66W 10/19/2011 LMZ643 WI PUBLIC WATERSPOUT OBSERVED OFFSHORE EAST OF SHEBOYGAN. 0920 AM WATER SPOUT 5 ENE OOSTBURG 43.65N 87.71W 10/19/2011 LMZ643 WI PUBLIC PUBLIC REPORT OF WATERSPOUT OFF THE COAST BETWEEN OOSTBURG AND SHEBOYGAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 And IND just hoisted a wind advisory for the entire CWA...for gusts to 45MPH, strongest early tomorrow morning through the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hope it wasn't posted already, but a couple of waterspouts spotted this morning too. I knew about the one off the coast in Sheboygan, did not know there were two though. Highest wind gust in the area was over 50 mph near Sheboygan as well. Nvm, MKX just posted a 54 mph gust near Kenosha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuanis Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 It's not really a dry slot, but it seems all of the rain has pivoted around Chicago. If any city is going to bust on the intensity of rainfall, it might be them. However, there is so much rain back in Michigan that shouldn't be a problem. The radar's down. It's been an on/off light rain much of the day today. Midway has measured about a half inch the past several hours. Nasty stuff... gonna build the season's first fire tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern_IN_Wx Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 What a waste of an amazing storm track for us in north-central IN. Ugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisconsinwx Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The radar's down. It's been an on/off light rain much of the day today. Midway has measured about a half inch the past several hours. Nasty stuff... gonna build the season's first fire tonight. Is it the other radars that are picking up the rain on the fringes of the LOT CWA? I figured since it was only a portion of the CWA that was in a dry area on radar, it didn't have to do with the radar being down. Even TWC's radar shows the dry area; I thought TWC had their own radar and didn't necessarily use the ones of the respective NWS offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizardMafia Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 What a waste of an amazing storm track for us in north-central IN. Ugh... I'm hoping it a sign of things to come this winter season.. But yes would be a great storm if it was a month or so later.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I thought TWC had their own radar and didn't necessarily use the ones of the respective NWS offices. Incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyOn Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Pouring is an understatement! Sheets of fat wind driven rain. Been a while since I've seen a rain event like this. Maybe back in April but it seems this has eclipsed that. Signs are swaying and the traffic lights are dancing. Do we make a run at 2.5inches!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Pouring is an understatement! Sheets of fat wind driven rain. Been a while since I've seen a rain event like this. Maybe back in April but it seems this has eclipsed that. Signs are swaying and the traffic lights are dancing. Do we make a run at 2.5inches!!!! We are probably close to 2 1/2" here. I had .42" as of 7 AM, I checked the gauge at 4PM and my CoCoRaHS inner gauge was full (1") and quite a bit in the outer tube. It has been raining constantly since then. By the way, I enjoy you're posts. You seem quite knowledgeable, but your avatar is...uh...distracting. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hamilton International just gusted to 48mph, highest of the night so far. Max wind gust in Kitchener is 30mph so far. SPECI CYHM 200022Z 05030G42KT 1 1/2SM -SHRA BR OVC006 RMK FG2SF6 VIS VRB 1 - 2 CIG RAG= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Pouring is an understatement! Sheets of fat wind driven rain. Been a while since I've seen a rain event like this. Maybe back in April but it seems this has eclipsed that. Signs are swaying and the traffic lights are dancing. Do we make a run at 2.5inches!!!! It is awesome outside right now. 20-30 mph winds with Heavy Rain temps in the 40's. I cant ask for a better mid October evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Definitely one of those nights to light some Fall scented candles and just stay in watching TV. The rain thrashing at the window, a very stormy October night out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LizardMafia Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Definitely one of those nights to light some Fall scented candles and just stay in watching TV. The rain thrashing at the window, a very stormy October night out there! No doubt.. Glad my wife makes candles.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 No doubt.. Glad my wife makes candles.. Its good night to sit in the garage smoking a cigar and drinking some ginger ales and watch the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 No doubt.. Glad my wife makes candles.. Nice. But I bet she doesnt make "spiced pumpkin", "autumn wreath" or "macintosh" like Yankee does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Its good night to sit in the garage smoking a cigar and drinking some ginger ales and watch the storm. Too cold in the garage and dont smoke, but I have to say LOVE the avatar! Watching a rainstorm just does NOT come in the same universe of excitement as a snowstorm does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indystorm Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Easily have 1.5 inches here. Read that South Bend Water personnel are saying that stormwater drains are running at 50 to 75% capacity at present where usually they are at 25%. Warning of flooding to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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