Voyager Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Boy do I know how to kill a thread or what???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Graupel, hail, whatever it was that just rolled through Maytown was at least pea sized. Pretty impressive! yeah, and stung like hell when it was pounding off my face. What a game yesterday, Rain to snow. Sun to rain. Hail to Sun, back to rain. Oh, i forgot wind, Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 looks like some showers popping up on radar just north of Harrisburg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billabong Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Anyone have any knowledge/experience/stories on the Parker Dam Tornado that ripped through the state park in May of 1985 (link)? I am filming a feature (will air on CNET Channel 7 in late May/early June) and am still digging around for more info. By the way, Euro & GFS suggesting at least 80°F coming up for Sun/Mon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Photo I took driving toward that graupel burst on I-81 just south of town. Thanks for sharing that. There were some spectacular skies yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG5035 Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Anyone have any knowledge/experience/stories on the Parker Dam Tornado that ripped through the state park in May of 1985 (link)? I am filming a feature (will air on CNET Channel 7 in late May/early June) and am still digging around for more info. By the way, Euro & GFS suggesting at least 80°F coming up for Sun/Mon! I wish there were more accounts and aftermath pictures from this tornado floating around, unfortunately (fortunately for people) this thing ripped through one of the most rural regions in Pennsylvania. My mothers hometown just happens to be Renovo, PA.. which was roughly about 10 miles north of the tornado path. I would say the town was extremely lucky, cuz I can't imagine if that tornado would've snuck a bit more latitude and rolled right along the river valley. With the damage path being a mile and a half wide in places.. that's wider than the valley is where Renovo sits. My mom was there that day, and she does remember the storm. Specifically I remember her mentioning how weird the sky got and the strong wind creating the look of the West Branch reversing it's direction. Certainly makes sense, a rough extrapolation of that radar image Henry M and Jesse from Accuwx made would've put the strong inflow region over the town. Speaking of which, that radar image is amazing in itself given this was before WSR-88D NEXRAD. Here's a couple pictures I took back in 2010 from PA 144 looking south toward where the tornado path was. You can see what I'm pretty sure is a still strafed mountaintop in the background. It at least illustrates the very rugged terrain this tornado moved through. Second pic is a zoomed in shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 MAG, have you ever hiked around the blowdown area at Parker Dam? It's pretty remarkable: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/parkerdam/ Tornado Alley Trail: 0.5 mile, yellow blazes, easiest hiking This logging road connects Sullivan Ridge Trail with the cabin area. It offers a panoramic view of the tornado damage in Abbot Hollow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Anyone have any knowledge/experience/stories on the Parker Dam Tornado that ripped through the state park in May of 1985 (link)? I am filming a feature (will air on CNET Channel 7 in late May/early June) and am still digging around for more info. By the way, Euro & GFS suggesting at least 80°F coming up for Sun/Mon! Have you gone to Parker Dam State Park to film that area? You might also be able to set up an interview with a park ranger there; they are pretty knowledgeable about what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billabong Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Have you gone to Parker Dam State Park to film that area? You might also be able to set up an interview with a park ranger there; they are pretty knowledgeable about what happened. Not yet... i'm currently planning a trip in a few weeks. I am working with one of the staff there and am in the process of contacting some boy scouts that were staying in a cabin that day for an interview to tell their story. The cabin was pretty heavily damaged, all of them inside were okay. The park staff have been very helpful, reserving the same cabin for me to interview/film in. I wish there were more accounts and aftermath pictures from this tornado floating around, unfortunately (fortunately for people) this thing ripped through one of the most rural regions in Pennsylvania. My mothers hometown just happens to be Renovo, PA.. which was roughly about 10 miles north of the tornado path. I would say the town was extremely lucky, cuz I can't imagine if that tornado would've snuck a bit more latitude and rolled right along the river valley. With the damage path being a mile and a half wide in places.. that's wider than the valley is where Renovo sits. My mom was there that day, and she does remember the storm. Specifically I remember her mentioning how weird the sky got and the strong wind creating the look of the West Branch reversing it's direction. Certainly makes sense, a rough extrapolation of that radar image Henry M and Jesse from Accuwx made would've put the strong inflow region over the town. Speaking of which, that radar image is amazing in itself given this was before WSR-88D NEXRAD. Here's a couple pictures I took back in 2010 from PA 144 looking south toward where the tornado path was. You can see what I'm pretty sure is a still strafed mountaintop in the background. It at least illustrates the very rugged terrain this tornado moved through. Second pic is a zoomed in shot. Thanks. I'll try to make my way to the trail to get some good views. Accuwx's enhanced radar image looks better than the black and white version I have, but it's from the WSR-77 at PSU. Pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001kx Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I wish there were more accounts and aftermath pictures from this tornado floating around, unfortunately (fortunately for people) this thing ripped through one of the most rural regions in Pennsylvania. My mothers hometown just happens to be Renovo, PA.. which was roughly about 10 miles north of the tornado path. I would say the town was extremely lucky, cuz I can't imagine if that tornado would've snuck a bit more latitude and rolled right along the river valley. With the damage path being a mile and a half wide in places.. that's wider than the valley is where Renovo sits. My mom was there that day, and she does remember the storm. Specifically I remember her mentioning how weird the sky got and the strong wind creating the look of the West Branch reversing it's direction. Certainly makes sense, a rough extrapolation of that radar image Henry M and Jesse from Accuwx made would've put the strong inflow region over the town. Speaking of which, that radar image is amazing in itself given this was before WSR-88D NEXRAD. Here's a couple pictures I took back in 2010 from PA 144 looking south toward where the tornado path was. You can see what I'm pretty sure is a still strafed mountaintop in the background. It at least illustrates the very rugged terrain this tornado moved through. Second pic is a zoomed in shot. i remember this storm...i was just a kid and was scared to death. i think thats why i hate tornadoes to this day. i lived in frenchville at the time and the radio said it was heading right for us..lucky for us it didnt our place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PottercountyWXobserver Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I <3 <3 <3 the 12Z GFS... 5"+ YESSSS plzzz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I <3 <3 <3 the 12Z GFS... 5"+ YESSSS plzzz! Backed off a bit on it but all models are consistent on a pretty significant cold shot for this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Much shorter than I was expecting but we got a torch today/tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Was going to rip out my side yard next week (till up, yank out) and plant groundcover and a wide assortment of other plants. Then get mulch delivered and spread. Have reserved tiller, ordered plants, arranged mulch delivery. Looks like a complete wash out next weekend, both days, though. F! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PottercountyWXobserver Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Backed off a bit on it but all models are consistent on a pretty significant cold shot for this time of year. Yep, def backed off, but the threat for a decent amount of snow accumulation is still there I think. The storm is still on all the runs, just depends on who gets the backside edge snow. Eastern OH, NW PA, and Western NY still need to keep their eyes open I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Yep, def backed off, but the threat for a decent amount of snow accumulation is still there I think. The storm is still on all the runs, just depends on who gets the backside edge snow. Eastern OH, NW PA, and Western NY still need to keep their eyes open I think 12Z GFS brought it back....this is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PottercountyWXobserver Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 12Z GFS brought it back....this is interesting. Still a little ways to go with many more model runs, but the models have been fairly consistent with showing a storm around sunday-tuesday timeframe. In away, I wouldn't be surprised to see a decent snowstorm so late in the season after this type of winter. Interesting indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG5035 Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 12Z GFS brought it back....this is interesting. Hahhh lock that baby in. We'd need a monster deepening low for any potential threat of widespread snowfall (ala 4-16-2007 nor'easter). It looks like at least a pretty chilly storm with perhaps a chance of seeing some more flakes in the nw flow regime behind. Hopefully there's a sizeable area-wide rainstorm that comes out of this system being progged, we could certainly use one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Hahhh lock that baby in. We'd need a monster deepening low for any potential threat of widespread snowfall (ala 4-16-2007 nor'easter). It looks like at least a pretty chilly storm with perhaps a chance of seeing some more flakes in the nw flow regime behind. Hopefully there's a sizeable area-wide rainstorm that comes out of this system being progged, we could certainly use one. Yeah, no kidding. We really do need rain. 0Z GFS did the monster deepening thing. Hit us too. PotterWx probably had to change underwear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Who in their right mind would want snow this late in the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Up to 73...going to be a scorcher today (Under April standards at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Who in their right mind would want snow this late in the season? I guess to me it would be for the interest in something out of the ordinary. But I'd rather not have the cold-hardy stuff in my garden take it on the chin. Even a few inches of wet snow on them would be bad news. Up to 73...going to be a scorcher today (Under April standards at least) Record-breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PottercountyWXobserver Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yeah, no kidding. We really do need rain. 0Z GFS did the monster deepening thing. Hit us too. PotterWx probably had to change underwear Who in their right mind would want snow this late in the season? THIS GUY!! heck, if it snowed in July I would love it. Lets just say, I wish for a year without a summer every year Ohhhhhh it was a nice hit for sure! I'l wait until the 00Z run tonight, before I start getting too excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Lets just say, I wish for a year without a summer every year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PottercountyWXobserver Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 ohhhh by the way, that chick you posted on another topic is SEXY......I'd do bad things, bad things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 86 degrees in downtown Harrisburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PottercountyWXobserver Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Today sucked monkey cajones, reminded me of how much I hate summer I don't mind 60s and low 70s, but once it touches 80, fooogetabotit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeffsvilleWx Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Today sucked monkey cajones, reminded me of how much I hate summer I don't mind 60s and low 70s, but once it touches 80, fooogetabotit. I completely agree with you, on both the jeep chick and the weather. I compensated for 124 degrees in Iraq by keeping my room at 60. I hate the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckyplayer8 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 87 today....this has got to be a bad joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 So many warm weather haters on here...Holy ****! I have never seen such hate for the heat anywhere, you guys obviously don't go to the beach much. Hot and Sun is a necessity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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