jm1220 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Photo album of the major flooding in the Austin area today: http://www.statesman.com/gallery/weather/heavy-rains-hit-central-texas-103015/gCXpF/#8330631 The airport is still closed-it's estimated that 14" of rain fell there. (Edit: Officially 14.53" at AUS today, 22" for the month counting last week's rain. A week ago there was zero rain for the month!!! And we're not done-more is expected overnight with the incoming trough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 AUS has an event total of 16.27" after more storms overnight. For the month, they're up to almost TWO FEET (23.82"), their wettest month on record. This rain entirely fell between this past rain event and the one last weekend related to Patricia. I think this now makes 2015 the wettest year on record at the airport. My backyard ended up with 9.77" and a monthly total of 16.3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 AUS has an event total of 16.27" after more storms overnight. For the month, they're up to almost TWO FEET (23.82"), their wettest month on record. This rain entirely fell between this past rain event and the one last weekend related to Patricia. I think this now makes 2015 the wettest year on record at the airport. My backyard ended up with 9.77" and a monthly total of 16.3". If your monthly total had reached 17" I'd be impressed...I can't back that up, that's some month down there, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewave Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 AUS has an event total of 16.27" after more storms overnight. For the month, they're up to almost TWO FEET (23.82"), their wettest month on record. This rain entirely fell between this past rain event and the one last weekend related to Patricia. I think this now makes 2015 the wettest year on record at the airport. My backyard ended up with 9.77" and a monthly total of 16.3". Texas will probably get the award for most dramatic swings between drought and flash flood this year. Just click on the start of year animation and turn up the speed. http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/MapsAndData/Animations/DynamicAnimations.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 This is one of the guys that got swept up in the flash flood and had to get rescued from a tree. https://twitter.com/KVUE/status/660124087205892096 And gave the interview still in the tree https://youtu.be/0skAEQb07jw?t=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1220 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 If your monthly total had reached 17" I'd be impressed...I can't back that up, that's some month down there, wow. I use this site for rain totals. It's run by the Lower Colorado River Authority, so it's not a bunch of weenies posting totals. http://kxan.com/weather/austin-area-rainfall-totals/ The closest one to me is 9.77" for the event and it had 6.55" from last weekend-it's around the corner from where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I use this site for rain totals. It's run by the Lower Colorado River Authority, so it's not a bunch of weenies posting totals. http://kxan.com/weather/austin-area-rainfall-totals/ The closest one to me is 9.77" for the event and it had 6.55" from last weekend-it's around the corner from where I live. Good call on using that site. I believe the heavier the rainfall the more the weenie totals get out of control on the higher side as the weenie weather stations lose accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherFeen2000 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Any big nor'easter on the long range models that could change this boring warm pattern? Don't get me wrong it's nice weather but I want snow already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Any big nor'easter on the long range models that could change this boring warm pattern? Don't get me wrong it's nice weather but I want snow already? NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncat Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 While rainfall was close to normal the past two months, have only had measurable rain on 18 days since Aug 1st, so a lot of nice days in between the rain events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 While rainfall was close to normal the past two months, have only had measurable rain on 18 days since Aug 1st, so a lot of nice days in between the rain events. From a weather enthusiasts point of view, the last six months have been nothing short of atrocious. The only somewhat exciting time was when it looked like Joaquin might impact the area, and we all know how that ended up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 From a weather enthusiasts point of view, the last six months have been nothing short of atrocious. The only somewhat exciting time was when it looked like Joaquin might impact the area, and we all know how that ended up. Nice new profile pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nice new profile pic. Thanks. That was from my engagement photo shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewave Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 While rainfall was close to normal the past two months, have only had measurable rain on 18 days since Aug 1st, so a lot of nice days in between the rain events. A whole lot of blocking overhead from May through September kept us on the dry side. Things were better in October as the block shifted west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 i have not willfully read anything JB has posted online since 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncat Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 From a weather enthusiasts point of view, the last six months have been nothing short of atrocious. The only somewhat exciting time was when it looked like Joaquin might impact the area, and we all know how that ended up.No doubt it has been rather dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantHiatus Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 i have not willfully read anything JB has posted online since 2001 As usual, you are on the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewave Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Flowering deserts are pretty cool. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/watch-chiles-atacama-desert-bloom-with-color-in-rare-event_56323edfe4b0c66bae5b4ba2?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067 The intensity of the blooms this year has no precedent, the fact that it has happened twice in a same year has never been recorded in the country's history," he added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Flowering deserts are pretty cool. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/watch-chiles-atacama-desert-bloom-with-color-in-rare-event_56323edfe4b0c66bae5b4ba2?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067 The intensity of the blooms this year has no precedent, the fact that it has happened twice in a same year has never been recorded in the country's history," he added. That's cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 i have not willfully read anything JB has posted online since 2001 Now you've got me curious about the unwillful times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jims Videos Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Gary Szatkowski brilliantly just destroyed philly mag on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 We're probably about a month or so away from our first real shot at significant snow for the area. I consider the real snow season here to be from about December 20th to February 20th, or about a 60 day period. Essentially from Christmas week to Presidents Day. Obviously it can snow before then and after then, but it becomes harder and harder, especially late in the season with the increasing sun angle and the first signs of a transition towards Spring. I bring this up because even though it's November 3rd, I've already heard several radio commercials talking about Christmas, and it reminded me that we really are only a few weeks away from the start of the holiday season, even though it seems like Labor Day was only yesterday. Before you know it the snow season will be upon us, and then almost as quickly, the prime of the season will be done and over with, and we start to turn the corner towards Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 We're probably about a month or so away from our first real shot at significant snow for the area. I consider the real snow season here to be from about December 20th to February 20th, or about a 60 day period. Essentially from Christmas week to Presidents Day. Obviously it can snow before then and after then, but it becomes harder and harder, especially late in the season with the increasing sun angle and the first signs of a transition towards Spring. I bring this up because even though it's November 3rd, I've already heard several radio commercials talking about Christmas, and it reminded me that we really are only a few weeks away from the start of the holiday season, even though it seems like Labor Day was only yesterday. Before you know it the snow season will be upon us, and then almost as quickly, the prime of the season will be done and over with, and we start to turn the corner towards Spring. Judging from your avatar Spring and Summer will probably be the rule for your furure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Judging from your avatar Spring and Summer will probably be the rule for your furure. What makes you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rclab Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 What makes you say that? With a wonderful partnership(judging from the photo) it could only be Spring and Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncat Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Just wanted to post a little something about the passing of my dad today, just shy of his 101st birthday. My dad helped me with my love of weather when I was young by buying me the equipment I wanted. I remember him cutting out an ad in the back of popular mechanics for an anemometer which I got for Christmas probably 40 years ago. My dad would help me install things by going on the roof. He loved to do woodworking and he built be several stands for my rain gages and a very professional temperature shelter that I still use today. Thanks for everything dad...love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmillz25 Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Just wanted to post a little something about the passing of my dad today, just shy of his 101st birthday. My dad helped me with my love of weather when I was young by buying me the equipment I wanted. I remember him cutting out an ad in the back of popular mechanics for an anemometer which I got for Christmas probably 40 years ago. My dad would help me install things by going on the roof. He loved to do woodworking and he built be several stands for my rain gages and a very professional temperature shelter that I still use today. Thanks for everything dad...love you. My condolences doncat. He lived a long life. Prayers for your family and you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Just wanted to post a little something about the passing of my dad today, just shy of his 101st birthday. My dad helped me with my love of weather when I was young by buying me the equipment I wanted. I remember him cutting out an ad in the back of popular mechanics for an anemometer which I got for Christmas probably 40 years ago. My dad would help me install things by going on the roof. He loved to do woodworking and he built be several stands for my rain gages and a very professional temperature shelter that I still use today. Thanks for everything dad...love you. Sorry to hear. Glad you have great memories with him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 With a wonderful partnership(judging from the photo) it could only be Spring and Summer. Thanks! Yes, we're very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Just wanted to post a little something about the passing of my dad today, just shy of his 101st birthday. My dad helped me with my love of weather when I was young by buying me the equipment I wanted. I remember him cutting out an ad in the back of popular mechanics for an anemometer which I got for Christmas probably 40 years ago. My dad would help me install things by going on the roof. He loved to do woodworking and he built be several stands for my rain gages and a very professional temperature shelter that I still use today. Thanks for everything dad...love you. Sorry to here about your Dad's passing. 100 is one hell of a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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