LVLion77 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The Philly region has been doing much better than the Lehigh Valley with rain. I only got 0.18 this am, and the airport, a bit further north, only got a few hundredths of an inch. The northern LV in general has seen very little rain, even earlier in the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTA66 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 First time this year I went to bed with a window open. Heard the thunder approaching from a distance, always love that sound in the middle of the night. First time this year I had to get out of bed to close said window. About .65" so far, 62F. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Some storm totals with the frontal passage overnight across the area. Atglen 1.10" /KMQS 0.67"/ Chester Springs 0.35" / East Nantmeal 0.54" / Glenmoore 0.43"/ Warwick Twp. 0.54"/ Devault 0.32"/ Kennett Square 0.88"/ West Chester 0.76". Behind the front, today will be almost 10 degrees cooler than yesterday and another 10 degrees cooler this morning. By tomorrow we will be a few degrees below normal with high temperatures in the low to mid 50's. Shower chances ramp up again toward tomorrow morning and again by Sunday PM. We turn much colder to well below normal temperatures through much of next week with below freezing mornings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVblizzard Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Slept like a baby last night, didn’t wake up once. The storms must have missed the Lehigh Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 59 minutes ago, LVblizzard said: Slept like a baby last night, didn’t wake up once. The storms must have missed the Lehigh Valley. Half awake I did the five count thing and several strikes were 1.25-1.50 miles away. .40" 2.90" on the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 66F with sun Last spring feeling day for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 2 hours ago, RedSky said: Half awake I did the five count thing and several strikes were 1.25-1.50 miles away. .40" 2.90" on the week Thought of Poltergeist immediately and so did this guy who says he has a better method (30 X 30) on counting distance. Not sure if it's accurate? (Saw Poltergeist in the theater, 1982, Village Mall, Horsham ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, Birds~69 said: Thought of Poltergeist immediately and so did this guy who says he has a better method (30 X 30) on counting distance. Not sure if it's accurate? (Saw Poltergeist in the theater, 1982, Village Mall, Horsham ) Yeah I knew what thunder was from what flashes this isn't amateur hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, RedSky said: Yeah I knew what thunder was from what flashes this isn't amateur hour Call me old, I think I would have screwed it up. Lightning was flashing quite a bit... at least around here. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Reilly Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 On 4/3/2025 at 4:06 PM, Birds~69 said: 76F/DP 64F Somewhat muggy. Hopefully something develops and takes the roof off the house or blows the trash cans into another state... Funny you said this because that’s exactly what happened here in Media at 4:45 am this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwors2 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 4/3/2025 at 4:06 PM, Birds~69 said: …Hopefully something develops and takes the roof off the house or blows the trash cans into another state... You’re scaring me now‼️… ...NWS Damage Survey for 04/04/25 Downburst Event......Media/Nether Providence Township Downburst...Estimated Peak Wind: 95-105 mphPath Length /statute/: 0.66 milesPath Width /maximum/: 1800 yardsFatalities: 0Injuries: 0Start Date: 04/04/2025Start Time: 04:48 AM EDTStart Location: Media / Delaware County / PAStart Lat/Lon: 39.9135 / -75.3827End Date: 04/04/2025End Time: 04:48 AM EDTEnd Location: 1 ENE Media / Delaware County / PAEnd Lat/Lon: 39.9194 / -75.3729Survey Summary:A strong downburst of winds from a severe thunderstorm producedsignificant damage early Friday morning. The most significantdamage occurred in the borough of Media and Nether ProvidenceTownship in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. In Media, the most concentrated damage occurred to the northeast of downtown between east State and 4th Streets. Several trees weresnapped at their trunks or uprooted. A building at the corner of Jasper and Monroe Streets lost a significant amount of its roof covering. The damage in this area was unidirectional with downed trees and roof coverings pushed to the northeast. In Nether Providence Township, the most significant damage occurred between Providence Road and I-476, south of East Baltimore Pike. Several more trees were uprooted and snapped in this area, falling unidirectional towards the east-southeast. Additional sporadic tree damage was noted between the two concentrated areas of damage. The overall diverging, unidirectional pattern of the damage is consistent with a downburst event. The damage to multiple roofs aswell as snapping of trees along their trunks leads to an estimated maximum wind speed of 95-105 mph.The National Weather Service would like to thank Delaware County Emergency Management and Mr. Lou Ruh for their valuable assistancewith this damage survey, along with residents who reported these impacts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Agnes Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Before round 2 comes through, I did pick up 0.41" from the thunder-boomers this morning. Had a low of 61 so far this evening and made it up to 71 for a non-diurnal high just after midnight. Currently 62 with dp 41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 No injuries or fatalities...all in good fun. That peak wind was impressive, 95-105mph. Surprised there hasn't been more damage/fires from lightning because the last two events were light shows galore. Continuous strikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, Kevin Reilly said: Funny you said this because that’s exactly what happened here in Media at 4:45 am this morning. I slept through it (in my defense I'm working through hopefully the end of a flu, lol). Didn't get the wind here so much, but we did get another 0.92" of rain. Also lost power briefly, apparently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albedoman Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 well, I am clearly disappointed that we missed out on all the significant rain again this morning. The fronts hanging up over the mid south and to the NW of our area just will not allow any GOA moisture to get up here. Light rain showers are not going to cut it for ending this drought. Sundays t-storms rains chances with heavy rain are dying as I write. The dry cold winds also return with a vengeance. We are screwed from Monday on with Tuesday feeling like winter and the heater on full blast. Would not be surprised to see flurries/graupel in the LV. I am tired of being teased. Incredible how the Memphis TN area nearly gets a foot of rain and we cannot even squeeze out a popcorn fart of decent precip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTA66 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 And he’s back!! 53F with some light junk coming down. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhiEaglesfan712 Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 We've been doing well with rainfall the last month (6 events of 0.5+ inch, 3 events of 1+ inch): 2025-03-05 62 49 55.5 15.3 9 0 1.54 2025-03-16 70 50 60.0 16.6 5 0 0.53 0.0 0 2025-03-17 62 36 49.0 5.3 16 0 0.89 0.0 0 2025-03-20 72 45 58.5 13.8 6 0 0.58 2025-03-24 54 40 47.0 1.0 18 0 0.51 2025-03-31 82 50 66.0 17.4 0 1 1.27 2025-04-04 71 60 65.5 15.4 0 1 0.88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I was asked to do an analysis of the drought conditions here in East Nantmeal, With the 0.08" of rain so far today here in East Nantmeal we have now recorded measurable rain for 6 straight days with 2.34" total during that time. We are starting to put a dent into the earlier drought conditions. From April 2024 thru today we have received 42.42" of rain with normal rain over this little over 1 year period being 51.39". So we are at 83% of normal rain with a rain deficit of 8.97" since April 1, 2024. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 53F/light rain, drizzle, mist Looking hours ahead, Phils 4pm game may have some issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChescoWx Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Cloudy and much chillier today with temperatures struggling to get to the mid 50's. Normal high temperatures this time of the year are within a couple degrees of 60 here in Chester County. We will fall to well below those levels following a strong cold front passage on Monday. Highs Monday through Wednesday will remain in the chilly 40's before we moderate to near normal by the end of the week. We should see sub-freezing low temperatures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning. Our average date of the last freeze here in Chester County is April 18th in the higher elevation spots and April 25th in valley spots. Rain chances will continue through Monday although the Phillies should have no issues with getting in today's game at 4pm. The best chance of heavier rain Sunday night into Monday morning. We could see an additional 0.50" to 1.00" of rain by Monday's AM commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Long range wants to drop another deep trough into the east after next week. Looks like we do a shitty spring 2020 style. 2020 flipped from near record early spring warmth too nasty cold around this time in April *actually next week looks colder than 2020. Hope it doesn't snow in May again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVLion77 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 well, I am clearly disappointed that we missed out on all the significant rain again this morning. The fronts hanging up over the mid south and to the NW of our area just will not allow any GOA moisture to get up here. Light rain showers are not going to cut it for ending this drought. Sundays t-storms rains chances with heavy rain are dying as I write. The dry cold winds also return with a vengeance. We are screwed from Monday on with Tuesday feeling like winter and the heater on full blast. Would not be surprised to see flurries/graupel in the LV. I am tired of being teased. Incredible how the Memphis TN area nearly gets a foot of rain and we cannot even squeeze out a popcorn fart of decent precip.It has been frustrating lately. I think it’s a combo of that stable easterly flow off the cold Atlantic ruining our precip dynamics on days like today and bad luck where the lines setup when the flow turns around to the southwest.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 3" for the week and a wet day tomorrow I wish it would stop raining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albedoman Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I am hoping for a t- shower later tonight. Radar down sw near MD looks promising right now but the stable air will most likely kill any good chance of instability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albedoman Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 10 minutes ago, RedSky said: 3" for the week and a wet day tomorrow I wish it would stop raining click bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 17 minutes ago, Albedoman said: click bait. Rain tomorrow, Monday then Thursday, Friday Saturday Sunday from a cutoff low that wants to sit and spin like the Milky Way forever going to need damn anti depressants 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Or stronger vodka cause what I'm drinking ain't helping for shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albedoman Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 32 minutes ago, RedSky said: Or stronger vodka cause what I'm drinking ain't helping for shit Lagavulin. Neat. Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets.” The story goes that when coming up with characters for his hit sitcom 'Parks and Recreation', creator Michael Schur snuck in one autobiographical detail into the grouchy but loveable protagonist, Ron Swanson – his love of Lagavulin whisky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 6 minutes ago, Albedoman said: Lagavulin. Neat. Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets.” The story goes that when coming up with characters for his hit sitcom 'Parks and Recreation', creator Michael Schur snuck in one autobiographical detail into the grouchy but loveable protagonist, Ron Swanson – his love of Lagavulin whisky. Ron Swanson my hero Oh look here comes a red blob on radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVblizzard Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 0z HRRR gets frozen precip down to the Lehigh Valley tomorrow night… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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