More Stinking Storms Tonight!!!!!

[12voltman59]

Many parts of the central US--ranging from as far south as Louisiana--now heading on east towards Pennslyvania, as far north as Michigan and Wisconsin----we are having a huge line of storms--around 7 pm local time--we had a huge supercell storm form right over the area I lived--we had a tornado warning--the sirens were blaring and the wind was howling--but we didn't seem to have one---we did have wind damage with trees down, power out and the wildest thing--some major hail fell----it was not that bad right over my house--but not far from me--they had footage on the early news---it looked like snow--with the hail as big as baseballs-- that is verified because someone used one along side the hail stones he collected and provided the pic to one of the local TV stations--here is a pic I took of one of the bigger ones I picked up---five to ten minutes after the bulk of it stopped falling and things calmed down---they were melting fast since it was at least 80 degree Fahrenheit--http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/mpgarr/DSC_4323.jpg

We are set for a series of these lines of storms until tomorrow---I do hope that with all the people threatened by them----folks will emerge unscathed--even though that seems to not be the case--we have now had the most fatalities from tornadoes since 1953!! the year that they began to forecast such storms regularly and they sure did not have Doppler and NEXRAD radar, satellites, 24/7 TV local stations with their weather teams and fancy forecasting gear.

This is sure all something----it feels like many of us are living in one of those cheesy Hollywood disaster flicks----that just never ends!!

[Long Duck Dong]

my heart goes out to the US..... cos storms are something you can do sweet fuck all about other than hope like hell there is not a tornado touching down near you any time soon......

[sammie19]

I've watched the telly reports quite horrified at just how destructive the weather is in parts of the US. My heart goes out to everyone who is affected especially those who have lost loved ones. We had severe storms earlier in the week with winds of 80 mph and up. I could hardly stand up far less walk our dogs. The scale of the winds in the US are quite something else and makes what we put up with seem like a balmy summers day.

As an aside, I watched the BBC weather forecast last night. There is to be a change in the weather in Britain says the man. The weather is to break down today and the sunny spell is to end with more rain and grey skies forecast over the (English) bank holiday weekend. I find this very funny since for the last two weeks or so we have lurched from grey skies and rain to greyer skies and heavy rain with strong sometimes storm force winds and the sun has been conspicuous by its absence. On the rare occasions when it has shown its face it isnt a hat it has on but a sou' wester. It has been nice in the south I believe and I am very pleased for them. But I do wish sometimes the BBC and Met Office forecasters would remember that not everyone lives in the South of England.

[Hephaestion]

I've watched the telly reports quite horrified at just how destructive the weather is in parts of the US. My heart goes out to everyone who is affected especially those who have lost loved ones. We had severe storms earlier in the week with winds of 80 mph and up. I could hardly stand up far less walk our dogs. The scale of the winds in the US are quite something else and makes what we put up with seem like a balmy summers day.

As an aside, I watched the BBC weather forecast last night. There is to be a change in the weather in Britain says the man. The weather is to break down today and the sunny spell is to end with more rain and grey skies forecast over the (English) bank holiday weekend. I find this very funny since for the last two weeks or so we have lurched from grey skies and rain to greyer skies and heavy rain with strong sometimes storm force winds and the sun has been conspicuous by its absence. On the rare occasions when it has shown its face it isnt a hat it has on but a sou' wester. It has been nice in the south I believe and I am very pleased for them. But I do wish sometimes the BBC and Met Office forecasters would remember that not everyone lives in the South of England.

If it's any consolation Sammie, many of us down south are fed up with this Australian weather of eternal sunshine and sunburn. We are after all, Brits, largely adjusted to grey skies and drizzle.

As the water industry is now privatised and functions on the local shop level, we are most likely to face water shortages. Crops are already compromised by the drought. Whereas, likely yours up north are swamped. Food reserves are measured in days. Along with the volcanoes in Iceland, perhaps it will dawn on the politicians that we cannot go on relying on imports in the face of an increasing population density. Costs are set to rise.

Another aspect is that as the pound is stuffed, we are again facing a shortage of wood, even chipboard, as we are outcompeted.

Good luck Voltie

[sammie19]

If it's any consolation Sammie, many of us down south are fed up with this Australian weather of eternal sunshine and sunburn. We are after all, Brits, largely adjusted to grey skies and drizzle.

As the water industry is now privatised and functions on the local shop level, we are most likely to face water shortages. Crops are already compromised by the drought. Whereas, likely yours up north are swamped. Food reserves are measured in days. Along with the volcanoes in Iceland, perhaps it will dawn on the politicians that we cannot go on relying on imports in the face of an increasing population density. Costs are set to rise.

Another aspect is that as the pound is stuffed, we are again facing a shortage of wood, even chipboard, as we are outcompeted.

Good luck Voltie

My partner is in the south right now. Lucky bitch. She was meant to be away at most two nights. It has now stretched to four. If she says to me once more "Its lovely here and I'm roasted", if she finally gets home tomorrow, she will be spit roasted!

[Darkside2009]

Are you sure that's a hail-stone, Voltie? It looks more like a jelly fish. I don't think I've ever seen a hailstone that large. Better wear your steel helmet or stay indoors, one of those things could knock you senseless.

Good-luck to you and everyone else in the affected areas.

[Hephaestion]

Spoke too soon. We had a noisy cloudburst today. Must be coming up to a Bank Holiday.

Mmmm - being spit-roasted!

[maxtor]

we had like 15" in about 2 or 3 days her while back here in Missouri...i have never seen it rain so hard in my life!! and i am 59...sideways rain too...:cool:



Many parts of the central US--ranging from as far south as Louisiana--now heading on east towards Pennslyvania, as far north as Michigan and Wisconsin----we are having a huge line of storms--around 7 pm local time--we had a huge supercell storm form right over the area I lived--we had a tornado warning--the sirens were blaring and the wind was howling--but we didn't seem to have one---we did have wind damage with trees down, power out and the wildest thing--some major hail fell----it was not that bad right over my house--but not far from me--they had footage on the early news---it looked like snow--with the hail as big as baseballs-- that is verified because someone used one along side the hail stones he collected and provided the pic to one of the local TV stations--here is a pic I took of one of the bigger ones I picked up---five to ten minutes after the bulk of it stopped falling and things calmed down---they were melting fast since it was at least 80 degree Fahrenheit--http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/mpgarr/DSC_4323.jpg

We are set for a series of these lines of storms until tomorrow---I do hope that with all the people threatened by them----folks will emerge unscathed--even though that seems to not be the case--we have now had the most fatalities from tornadoes since 1953!! the year that they began to forecast such storms regularly and they sure did not have Doppler and NEXRAD radar, satellites, 24/7 TV local stations with their weather teams and fancy forecasting gear.

This is sure all something----it feels like many of us are living in one of those cheesy Hollywood disaster flicks----that just never ends!!

[Cherokee_Mountaincat]

This is all so sad and scary, The town my Mom gre up in, Joplin Mo. Is all but gone. I am watching closely places in Oklahoma where I have folks, and back on the Rez in Ark, too. One of my friends was teasing me about how the Govt. was testing out their weather control and how it got out of control. If thats the case,I wish ta fuck they'd Stop!
Please, M'loves..all of you be very safe out there. I worry about everyone that is in harms way in those states. Sound off and let know that you're alright..please?
Not much scares me in the world except heights, and stuff happening to my kids and Grand kids...but Tornado's scare the Hell out of me...:(
Scardy Cat

[ohbimale]

I live in north east Ohio, south of Cleveland. This afternoon I drove into a downpour on the highway and my windshield wipers quit working. I was able to limp home safely, but I have to get them fixed in morning for a business trip to Michigan today - Friday. I do wish the rain would stop for about 5 to 7 days so I could get some outdoor work done, plus the farmers might be able to actually plant their crops. Come August we might actually be wishing for rain so I am reluctant to complain about it. Just glad to have gotten home in one piece.

[Darkside2009]

Are you sure it was 15'' Maxtor, you know how men exaggerate? ;)