ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I've got clear skies ahead!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm in the totality zone in MO near Tarkio on 29......90 second line....this is exciting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdgwx Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, ice1972 said: On the move out of NE....headed for central MO or further SE....will be totality path soon though when I cross into MO GOOD LUCK ALL!!!! The convection allowing model runs last night showed a lot of promise especially the closer you get to St. Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 51 minutes ago, bdgwx said: The convection allowing model runs last night showed a lot of promise especially the closer you get to St. Louis. I'm passing through St Joseph now.....clear as a bell....and no traffic or people really.....I mean this is ground zero....crowd hype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 29 minutes ago, ice1972 said: I'm passing through St Joseph now.....clear as a bell....and no traffic or people really.....I mean this is ground zero....crowd hype? We are headed for FELIX VALLE HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE in SE Missouri in case you want to join us. 443-789-9680 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, winterymix said: We are headed for FELIX VALLE HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE in SE Missouri in case you want to join us. 443-789-9680 Cool... that's near my original target but am seriously contemplating a move into KY. Odds seem at least slightly better there. Gonna have to decide very soon. Waiting for early visible satellite images... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdgwx Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 One thing to watch for in southeast MO and southern IL is moisture convergence initiating storms. The GFS, HRRR, and to a lesser extent the Euro show this. We are still targeting southeast of St. Louis and will probably head down I-55 and possibly cross the Mississippi at Chester, IL. Morning rush hour traffic on I-55 is north towards downtown STL...obviously so I'm hoping I-55 southbound will be clear. I-270 southbound is sometimes slow in the mornings, but it usually flows pretty well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 24 minutes ago, winterymix said: We are headed for FELIX VALLE HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE in SE Missouri in case you want to join us. 443-789-9680 Thanks man but I think that's pushing it time wise.....Fayette is my target and I'm hoping it works out....95 miles left.... Also....the sun just came up....yay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 May just stop at Booneville....right on centerline.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 made it to Festus, near CL Got my shortwave for WWV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Man am I happy I bailed on Nebraska....sun just came out from behind a cloud deck extending north....just has to hold on for a few more hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Just peeked outside the hotel window-nice day! Heading to Gallatin after a shower and coffee-hopefully will meet up with wxniss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Diverting to Ashland....still 3.5 hrs until it begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxeyeNH Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 So frickin happy for my fellow AMWXers that are going to see this. You don't know the treat your in for!! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 An important eclipse warning for Oregon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Damn-not a cloud in the sky at this moment. Feeling lucky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Stopped at a gas station in Ashley, IL... tiny town and there was literally 25 people in line to use the bathroom. Almost totally clear skies as I drive south. Looking at maybe Goreville, IL so I don't have to go all the way to KY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm done searching.....hot a spot in Columbia MO at Marriot.....there's some groups set up with some pretty sweet gear.....maybe I'll try to talk to them.....very faint high altitude cirrus but so far it's not a problem..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Brick Tamland said: An important eclipse warning for Oregon! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdgwx Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We are in Chester IL. The town is active but the sky is clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Triple Creek Park giving out free eclipse glasses in Gallatin. Huge venue so it doesn't seem that crowded. Made a good choice. Mainly clear still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Here we go......sun is bright but there's a faint haze but im pleased with where I got to from Nebraska and reading the visible..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hey question, I didn't get any eclipse glasses but I have solar filters, I can use them instead right? I have a 102mm and a 70mm solar filter I use with my telescopes and cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Flirting with cu field here.....yikes....45 minutes to total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, weathafella said: Triple Creek Park giving out free eclipse glasses in Gallatin. Huge venue so it doesn't seem that crowded. Made a good choice. Mainly clear still Impressed, want to know of Gallatin was skill or luck. Ste Geneviere, mo getting dim out and some cumulus, hopefully they disipaite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Cumulus rolling through-in and out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 minute ago, weathafella said: Cumulus rolling through-in and out now. Same here.....**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Do we think now the CU field may get suppressed? As the sun is getting dimmer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathafella Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Full sun-about 30% eclipse now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 About 55% eclipse maybe 60%.....might get a clear opening in the clouds when this thing goes total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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