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Post by Chris Higgins on Jun 14, 2020 10:17:06 GMT -6
Hey guys,
As I mentioned earlier today in the last thread I am going offline (mostly) for a couple of weeks. But before I leave I thought this would make a great topic for a new thread to energize some fresh discussion while the weather settles down for a while. Kevin Deitsch, the new Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS St. Louis posted this link on twitter and I think this group is uniquely qualified to weigh-in because of the variety of backgrounds and overall interest and knowledge of weather. The National Weather Service is taking comments on a proposed plan to do a massive overhaul of the Watch, Warning, Advisory (WWA) system. This overhaul includes to elimination of "Advisories" along with some other changes. His tweet is below. Follow the link to read up about the proposal and take the survey. Your responses will help guide the NWS as they chart a new way forward!
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Post by Labrat-O'Fallon IL on Jun 14, 2020 13:38:47 GMT -6
Done!
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Post by WEAXWATCHER on Jun 14, 2020 20:31:16 GMT -6
Dale Earnhardt #3
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Post by unclesam6 on Jun 14, 2020 21:55:02 GMT -6
Done.
This cutoff low can stick around all summer if it wants.
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Post by cardsnweather on Jun 15, 2020 6:54:58 GMT -6
Low humidity has been incredible. I can deal with 3-5 hours of strong heat in the day with DPs in the 50s and the amazing mornings and nights.
Yard is very thirsty though. Dry air and no rain for 3 weeks doesn’t help.
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Post by REB on Jun 15, 2020 7:35:33 GMT -6
Happy Birthday BRTNWXMAN. Enjoy a very nice day!
Did the survey yesterday!
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Post by mosue56 on Jun 15, 2020 8:17:00 GMT -6
Happy Birthday BRTN!!!!
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Jun 15, 2020 8:57:44 GMT -6
Idc about no rain right now. I can water. It’s just nice to not have a swamp and to actually be able to enjoy the river.
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ilnois
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Columbia, IL
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Post by ilnois on Jun 15, 2020 9:31:59 GMT -6
Farmers could really use rain right now. Give me the heat and humidity in the summer - mid-50 dews do not bring much needed moisture.
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Post by Spaz(Wrestlerdude) on Jun 15, 2020 10:20:46 GMT -6
I seem to be watering constantly and it’s still not enough in the front were it’s full sun all day every day
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Post by Snowman99 on Jun 15, 2020 11:33:41 GMT -6
Lol
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Post by STGOutdoors on Jun 15, 2020 11:54:58 GMT -6
Things look to get more active starting this weekend and possibly through next week. I'm not a fan of the dry stuff.
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Post by BRTNWXMAN on Jun 15, 2020 13:10:01 GMT -6
Amazing how quickly the wet pattern reversed itself locally...micro-drought conditions are setting in with cracking ground and small pond levels starting to drop.
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Jun 15, 2020 17:02:12 GMT -6
Unclesam has been hogging all the rain out in central Mo this month  |
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Post by unclesam6 on Jun 15, 2020 17:11:37 GMT -6
Unclesam has been hogging all the rain out in central Mo this month outside of cristobal it's been bone dry. Also starting to see cracks in the soil... looking dried out. |
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Post by bellevillewxguy on Jun 15, 2020 22:15:32 GMT -6
Nice 'micro' drought over the metro-east almost centered on it into most of southern Illinois. Probably going to see a D0 issued for the next drought monitor (abnormally dry) if we get no rain between now and Thursday which seems quite likely.
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Post by guyatacomputer - NE St. Peters on Jun 16, 2020 2:08:45 GMT -6
I hope we start getting some rain soon. Our hottest summers have been with low humidity. And drought feeds drought.
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Post by WEAXWATCHER on Jun 16, 2020 6:45:15 GMT -6
The cracks in my yard are about 3/4 of an inch wide. It doesntbhelp that I have many bald spots due to my dogs. There are many cracks just like these under the grass too.  |
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Post by unclesam6 on Jun 16, 2020 9:02:57 GMT -6
The cracks in my yard are about 3/4 of an inch wide. It doesntbhelp that I have many bald spots due to my dogs. There are many cracks just like these under the grass too. May I use this photo for a social media post? |
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Post by STGOutdoors on Jun 16, 2020 10:28:10 GMT -6
GFS continues to indicate that the NW flow will keep us from scorching anytime in the foreseeable future. Also still showing good precip chances starting this weekend. We are at the time of the year where I'm thankful for any day that isn't miserably hot. Typically though when we see this in June and early July, it flips to furnace mode for Mid July through early Sep.
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Post by WEAXWATCHER on Jun 16, 2020 11:08:52 GMT -6
The cracks in my yard are about 3/4 of an inch wide. It doesntbhelp that I have many bald spots due to my dogs. There are many cracks just like these under the grass too. May I use this photo for a social media post? Absolutely |
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Jun 16, 2020 11:31:19 GMT -6
GFS continues to indicate that the NW flow will keep us from scorching anytime in the foreseeable future. Also still showing good precip chances starting this weekend. We are at the time of the year where I'm thankful for any day that isn't miserably hot. Typically though when we see this in June and early July, it flips to furnace mode for Mid July through early Sep. Jet stream looks to get active around here starting this weekend. Have to wonder about severe weather chances |
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Post by unclesam6 on Jun 17, 2020 19:09:42 GMT -6
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Post by Spaz(Wrestlerdude) on Jun 17, 2020 23:54:26 GMT -6
This dry air is destroying my lawn. I can’t keep enough water on the front where it’s in 9am till sunset.
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Jun 18, 2020 6:26:10 GMT -6
Yes we could use some rain but it’s been so nice to be dry.
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Post by BRTNWXMAN on Jun 18, 2020 8:11:42 GMT -6
This weekend into next week is looking fairly active and eventually cooler with the NW flow building in thanks to a developing REX block across central Canada...good news for the farmers with the late planted crop still being in it's early stages.
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Post by bellevillewxguy on Jun 18, 2020 14:17:04 GMT -6
There it is... A micro D0 Drought Hazard indicated on the weekly drought monitor for Metro St. Louis.
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Post by jeffcobeeman on Jun 18, 2020 20:33:25 GMT -6
This weekend into next week is looking fairly active and eventually cooler with the NW flow building in thanks to a developing REX block across central Canada...good news for the farmers with the late planted crop still being in it's early stages. A good soaking rain would be nice, but we don't need 3 to 4 inches at a time. Ok.. I'm at Tablerock lake for a few days. Daytime Temps are in the low to mid 80's. Back there, Temps are pushing the 90s. Its further south and west here, so I'd expect warmer temperatures, yet they are cooler. What causes that? |
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Post by birddog on Jun 19, 2020 6:45:54 GMT -6
Just checked the Davis and my rainfall total for June is a minuscule .19". Hopefully a little rain this weekend? Not holding my breath!
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Post by STGOutdoors on Jun 19, 2020 8:03:02 GMT -6
Rain chances begin to increase late tonight and into the weekend. Definitely looks like some heavy rain/thunderstorms are likely Sunday night through Monday.
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