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Hardwick/Barre cell wrapping up a bit

No but the storm drains on the runway are blowing up like old faithful.

Pounding at BDL

Mesoscale Discussion 1722 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1125 AM CDT Fri Aug 26 2022 Areas affected...far eastern New York into parts of New England Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 261625Z - 261830Z Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent SUMMARY...Scattered strong storms will develop after 17Z, moving from eastern New York into parts of New England. A few damaging gusts are most likely, and a weak/brief tornado cannot be ruled out. DISCUSSION...Surface analysis shows a low developing over far eastern NY, and just south of an early-day cluster of thunderstorms which stretches into VT. Meanwhile, a diffuse warm front extends eastward toward far southern ME, though mixing may lead to a northward repositioning later today. Heating and advection of mid to upper 60s F dewpoints has led to an uncapped and unstable air mass, with CAPE presently in the 1000-2000 J/kg range. The strongest instability currently exists over southern New England where dewpoints are higher. Further, GPS PWAT sensors show a marked increase in overall moisture values through a deeper layer, approaching 1.50" near coastal CT. Convergence near the developing surface low and trailing surface trough and continued heating will lead to increasing storm coverage throughout the afternoon, progressing eastward. Deep-layer shear averaging near 35 kt, as well as veering winds with height suggest a several storms may be severe, producing a combination of damaging gusts and isolated hail. Steepening low-level lapse rates, and moist boundary layer, and weak SRH values could support a brief/weak tornado with the stronger isolated cells. ..Jewell/Thompson.. 08/26/2022

not sure where you are exactly but that cell will move well north of Springfield. That said basically every new nexrad scan is showing new cells forming. I'm supposed to fly out of BDL at 3, not sure if that's happening.

that was a pretty nice run you had I don't know if there's any real truth to it, but my anecdotal experience with a few people is that the allergic reactions seem to get worse with subsequent stings over time.

a few stray little cells popped out ahead. I doubt much will come of them right now, but as the heating gets stronger and the line encroaches a cell popping out ahead would be worth monitoring.

seems like you practically have to beg bumblebees to sting you, sort of like that the guy in the video above with the Asian hornet. Could there be a less aggressive animal on the planet?

everything is more truculent in eastern mass I guess. Better let em have it

if the wasps/hornets aren't aggressive, just let em be. We have some fearsome looking mf'ers around but they mind their business and we mind ours.

The answer should have been 4/1/97 (in Lexington) but I dozed off briefly and missed 30". Still regret it

not sure if this was in regards to the Rehoboth post, but per Nocera that's just since 7AM today. 2day total 8.25" and not done.

(4:23 PM) nws-frank.nocera: NWS employee just reported 6.89 inches in Rehoboth, MA. Over three inches in the last hour!

Little core that moved N of Tolland, now into Stafford Springs has been persistent. Probably some enhanced rainfall there if nothing else.

Definite rotation near Bondsville /Ware Swift River bridge area

Nice. Core held together with no new core forming so far.

No shortage of lightning that's for sure

starting to see moisture surge N out ahead. My guess is that the rotation core that has been moving along 202 through Granby gets cut off, with a new rotation area to watch forming SSE here as the main line starts to interact with the developing echoes. Probably like Palmer/Three Rivers... tbd I guess.

SVR issued out here

decent look... with standard storm scale rotation but nothing jumping off the screen on velocity

storm looks pretty good. Looks to go a little north of downtown Springfield, worst seemingly between Chicopee and Holyoke.

Apparantly there is a stand at the Hardwick Farmers market on Sundays that will have pawpaws starting next week.

appears that this event will likely be #2 all time at DFW for 24hr rainfall

last hour update... now 8.4" (passes 2018) for the month now 9.36" and goes to #2 all time (1915)

From NWS chat below (for KDFW)... earlier they said that 3pm yesterday to 3pm today will be the period to watch: (10:17 AM) nws-bianca.garcia: Yes, it looks like we are at #4 for the greatest 24 hour period precip totals. For the top 3 stats: The all time highest is 9.57" (September 4-5, 1932), #2 is 8.81" (April 24-25, 1922), and #3 is 8.11" (Sept 21-22, 2018).