FrederickWX Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Right-- and that's why the majority of the population don't get all into weather boards in the first place. But for the people who do post regularly on one, there's obviously going to be a lean towards something the general public doesn't appreciate as much... Severe weather, snowstorms, hurricanes, etc. For me, last week through the weekend was about as perfect Spring weather as you could get... comfortable whenever the sun came out with short sleeves and jeans; light jacket when it was cloudy. Completely agree that last week was great spring weather, but as we get closer to Memorial Day, people (myself included) are thinking about heading down to the water. An easterly/northeasterly flow off the cold Atlantic, under an air mass that is only supporting highs in the 60s inland, isn't ideal, for obvious reasons. And like most here, I also lean towards interesting weather events. However, drizzle and chilly like it was yesterday doesn't really tally for me as an interesting weather event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It's raining pretty hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Woken up by loud thunder this morning. Shook the whole house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensrule Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 We are going to get wet today, I cannot believe it will not be 75 and sunny today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 We are going to get wet today, I cannot believe it will not be 75 and sunny today. Since there's no sun it's only a 9. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Woken up by loud thunder this morning. Shook the whole house. This is a real wet pattern for the east slopes of the mountains. The upper low and deep easterly component can cause significant rains in the warm season. That's why the nws has a watch for much of southwest Va. As much rain as you might get with this storm, it's a good thing it's not late June as the pattern isn't too different from June 23, 1995 except that in late June the PWs are higher so there is more moisture to work with. The June 23 event had an earthen dam fail. It's one of those events that is etched into my brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 This is a real wet pattern for the east slopes of the mountains. The upper low and deep easterly component can cause significant rains in the warm season. That's why the nws has a watch for much of southwest Va. As much rain as you might get with this storm, it's a good thing it's not late June as the pattern isn't too different from June 23, 1995 except that in late June the PWs are higher so there is more moisture to work with. The June 23 event had an earthen dam fail. It's one of those events that is etched into my brain. It's a great low level flow direction for my area as well. Precip on this trajectory rarely comes up short out here. I guess its a general upslope flow and the blue ridge isn't high enough to dampen it this far north. I'm expecting big rain totals from this if it is as slow to move out of here as it is forecast to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 All I know is that it is pouring outside! No clue how much has fallen as I am at work...wait...yeah the weatherbug site just down the road from me at work has 0.50 now and a .36/hour rate. We may have bigger water issues than we currently have if this keeps up. Usedtobe- my S-I-L lives just down the road from where that event took place in June 1995, if I remember right a firefighter lost his life when the wall of water from that dambreak crossed 460 and wiped several cars off road and carried them downstream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 All I know is that it is pouring outside! No clue how much has fallen as I am at work...wait...yeah the weatherbug site just down the road from me at work has 0.50 now and a .36/hour rate. We may have bigger water issues than we currently have if this keeps up. Usedtobe- my S-I-L lives just down the road from where that event took place in June 1995, if I remember right a firefighter lost his life when the wall of water from that dambreak crossed 460 and wiped several cars off road and carried them downstream. I think there were 3 deaths but I could be wrong. I remember seeing pictures of the damage. I think there were two flash floods that month, one with the dam break and the other was the madison county flood which had west coast type of mud slides. I remember hearing that a guy lost his wife and daughter in the Madison County flood when his house was destroyed by a mudslide. His church bought him another home and he lost it during Fran. Talk about bad luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It's not like its a great day but not sure what people expect in spring. Our most consistent 70s are usually in fall. Spring tends to bounce around a lot. The previous 5 days were superb but there were still "oh I wish it was 5 degrees warmer or less windy" comments. Why can't someone make a comment about wanting it to be more perfect than nearly perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Why can't someone make a comment about wanting it to be more perfect than nearly perfect?People can comment however they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 People can comment however they want. Ok, I think the weather the past two days has sucked and didn't like the weather much last week when we were in the drizzle period. Yeah, that happens in spring but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Makes golfing and fishing messy and cold at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Today is a perfect day to sit inside and drink expensive whisky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederickWX Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Ok, I think the weather the past two days has sucked and didn't like the weather much last week when we were in the drizzle period. Yeah, that happens in spring but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Makes golfing and fishing messy and cold at best. Heavier rain, and some thunder - that would make it more interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 This rain is doing wonders for my garden. Beets, onions and radishes are taking off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Ok, I think the weather the past two days has sucked and didn't like the weather much last week when we were in the drizzle period. Yeah, that happens in spring but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Makes golfing and fishing messy and cold at best. I feel like now that Wes has said this I can duck out from cover and say...I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Ok, I think the weather the past two days has sucked and didn't like the weather much last week when we were in the drizzle period. Yeah, that happens in spring but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Makes golfing and fishing messy and cold at best. I feel like now that Wes has said this I can duck out from cover and say...I agree. Bellyachers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It would be snowing today if it was Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederickWX Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I feel like now that Wes has said this I can duck out from cover and say...I agree. I was complaining about it before Wes made it fashionable to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It would be snowing today if it was Feb 42 and rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.J Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I usually do not mind the rainy days. But I really had a hard time getting up this morning. Still having a problem staying awake. Steady rain now but a bit ago got a decent downpour. 0.41" since this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It would be snowing today if it was Feb **** your snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I feel like now that Wes has said this I can duck out from cover and say...I agree. I was complaining about it before Wes made it fashionable to do so. Most people like Wes more than you, so it's more acceptable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederickWX Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Most people like Wes more than you, so it's more acceptable Ouch! That hurts... but Wes is a weather god, so I'm OK with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Pouring here. As for opinions, it is absolutely correct that a person gets to like what they want. As for me? I'll take absolutely any weather, anything, over 95 degree heat. Nothing, in my opinion, is worse than heat. Nothing. So, in conclusion, our weather this spring has been perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 .65" so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Nearing an inch here today. Looks like thunderstorms starting to pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 42 and rain. It would probably be like March 6 th all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtobe Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Ouch! That hurts... but Wes is a weather god, so I'm OK with it. After March 6th I think you mean false god or Loki the trickster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 This is a real wet pattern for the east slopes of the mountains. The upper low and deep easterly component can cause significant rains in the warm season. That's why the nws has a watch for much of southwest Va. As much rain as you might get with this storm, it's a good thing it's not late June as the pattern isn't too different from June 23, 1995 except that in late June the PWs are higher so there is more moisture to work with. The June 23 event had an earthen dam fail. It's one of those events that is etched into my brain. I didn't get nearly as much IMBY compared to a lot of the reports in the surrounding area. This stuff seems to be dependent on location and the typical upslope enhanced areas always win in a SE/E flow. I ended up with 1.70" for my storm total.. Still may see some more from these showers and thunderstorms that have been blossoming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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