Thank goodness the big storm bypassed

[MineralMan]

St. Paul. It could get nasty, people. Big hail and pretty strong wings.

If you're not in Minnesota, though, this won't probably be of any interest to you. There may be a few people in Minnesota reading this thread though, so I posted it so they wouldn't have to listen to the local news or look out the window to find out there's weather on the way.

[FSogol]

1. It got cloudy here for a minute... oh wait, the sun came back out.

Nevermind.

[MineralMan]

2. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the state

of the sky where you are. On my planet it's a pale blue color, with some white clouds and some dark grey clouds.

[siligut]

3. There is a tornado watch in Missouri

MSNBC says the next three hours are of concern.

[maddezmom]

4. And again in Central Oklahoma the weather is looking bad again.

[MineralMan]

6. Yup. There are some real weather concerns today.

I'm listening to the radio for any warnings.

[siligut]

11. There is some concern for TX too

Later on, but it didn't look like Houston is in the path. I am just watching Martin Bashir on MSNBC and they gave a short weather report. I do go to the wind map, it gives some idea of areas with more severe weather. http://hint.fm/wind/

I live in the PNW.

[maddezmom]

13. The only concern in my area right now is it is hot as hades

[siligut]

14. Apparently the high in NYC was 99 degrees and humid 36%

Houston went up to 95 degrees but with 66% humidity. Sticky?

[maddezmom]

20. I took a 2 mile walk earlier and felt like I was going to melt.

I usually do 3-5 but that was in the winter and spring. I am going to have to use the gym equipment in my house from here until Sept.

[siligut]

21. We don't even have an air-conditioner here

We use overhead fans maybe a couple times each summer. I spent some time in TX, every building you go into has air-conditioning.

[maddezmom]

29. I keep mine about 80 -82 during the day in the summer and it still can't keep up

And then turn it down to 78 for about an hour right before I go to bed. I have ceiling fans in all the rooms I use and it really does help. But most of the summer I am in either a bathing suit or a tank top and shorts because even a t-shirt is too hot.

[rl6214]

15. Sunny and 96 in far West Texas today.

[zappaman]

16. Make sure to drink water.

Apparently it helps with dehydration or something...

[rl6214]

17. I've heard that before

I ll try it. Supposed to hit 100 by this weekend.

[zappaman]

18. Supposed to hit 100 here in Los Angeles as well...

Might have to investigate this whole water thingie...

[rl6214]

19. I might just try floating in the water

And drinking a beer.


Stay safe

[siligut]

23. Not so much humidity away from the gulf?

It's the humidity that is oppressive.

[rl6214]

25. You are absolutely tight there.

It's pretty dry here.

[MineralMan]

5. I'd tune into your local radio station. We have some weather here, too,

and I have WCCO 830 up and running. They'll let me know right away if I need to be concerned. We also have sirens. It may be, though, that in some more primitive parts of the country, down near the border, they don't have such things as radio stations that broadcast important news about fires and storms. I don't know. I live in a big city, and we have all of those modern conveniences.

Keep your eye on the sky and your ear on the radio.

[siligut]

12. I live in the PNW, if there is an earthquake and tsunami, I will be on the alert

I just hope those that live in the areas that are experiencing severe weather now are safe.

[zappaman]

7. Whew!

I come to DU General Discussion for all weather alerts!
Thanks for keeping us posted even though I've never been to St Paul and likely never will, this is important!

[MineralMan]

8. Everyone comes to the Twin Cities sometime.

Watch this space for the latest information on hazards.

[zappaman]

9. Just in case I change my plans this weekend and fly in...

how's the traffic right now?

[MineralMan]

10. Well, there's some serious construction on I-35 that could

cause some problems, you know. And the weather...well...it can be tough driving in them thunderstorms. I wouldn't come here right now. Word to the wise-ass.

[petronius]

26. I saw a burning van by the side of the road

Completely engulfed in flames, NB 101, near Oxnard.

Of course, that was a couple of days ago so it's probably cleared away by now, but even so - if your travels take you down that way you'd best check here for updates...

[zappaman]

27. No plans on going soon, but...

isn't Oxnard known for strawberries?
Were any strawberries harmed?

[petronius]

28. No. It turns out that strawberries are immune to fire, according to my research... (nt)

[zappaman]

30. You sure?

[FSogol]

33. They are not immune to being added to my sangria.

[Kali]

22. it's hot and dry here

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
930 AM MST FRI MAY 31 2013

.SYNOPSIS...HIGH PRESSURE ALOFT WILL BRING DRY CONDITIONS WITH WELL
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

&&

.DISCUSSION...THE SHALLOW MOISTURE THAT WAS AROUND YESTERDAY MORNING
MADE A RETURN LAST NIGHT INTO THIS MORNING...WITH SURFACE DEWPOINTS
HIGHER THEN YESTERDAY. ALMOST MONSOON LIKE FROM TUCSON WEST. THIS
MOISTURE ALSO BROUGHT A HAZY SKY TO THE AREA THIS MORNING ALONG WITH
WARMER OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURES.

THE MAIN FORECAST CHALLENGE OF THE DAY SURROUNDS THE THIRD ATTEMPT
THIS MONTH FOR HITTING 100 DEGREES AT THE TUCSON AIRPORT FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN 2013. 850-700 MB THICKNESS VALUES ON THE MORNING
SOUNDING WERE UP VERSUS YESTERDAY AND IF YOU ADD THAT INCREASE TO
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON 850-700 MB TKNS VALUE...99 IS PRETTY CERTAIN
WITH AN OUTSIDE CHANCE FOR 100. BASED ON 850-700 MB THICKNESS VALUES
FOR THIS AFTERNOON 12Z NAM/12Z GFS GOING 98 OR 99...00Z ECMWF/12Z
UKMET/12Z CANADIAN INDICATING 100. 14Z HRRR/15Z RAP GOING WITH 99.
HOW MUCH OF THIS SHALLOW MOISTURE MIXES OUT WILL ALSO BE A KEY
TODAY. OTHERWISE ACROSS SE AZ...HIGHS WILL BE 1-4 DEGREES ABOVE
NORMAL. MAY SEE SOME FLAT CU AROUND THIS AFTERNOON ESPECIALLY EAST
OF TUCSON AND UP IN THE WHITES.

&&

.AVIATION...SKC THRU SATURDAY MORNING OR 01/15Z. SURFACE WIND
THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY THIS EVENING WLY/NWLY 10-18 KTS WITH GUSTS
OF 20-25 KTS... STRONGEST WIND EAST OF KTUS. OTHERWISE...SURFACE
WIND LESS THAN 10 KTS. AVIATION DISCUSSION NOT UPDATED FOR TAF
AMENDMENTS.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...DRY CONDITIONS WITH WELL ABOVE NORMAL DAYTIME
TEMPERATURES WILL PREVAIL INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. DAYTIME
MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL GENERALLY BE IN THE SINGLE DIGITS
TO LOWER TEENS WITH FAIR TO POOR OVERNIGHT RECOVERIES. NORMAL
DIURNAL WIND TRENDS WILL OCCUR...WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS DURING THE
AFTERNOON HOURS DUE TO STRONG DAYTIME HEATING.

&&

.TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...NONE.

hosts, juries, and concerned alerters: this is from http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=TWC&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1





oh wait, was I supposed to start a new OP?

[zappaman]

24. Stay safe and keep hydrated Kali!

And yes, this deserves it's own OP...

[maddezmom]

31. When I lived in Scottsdale my car had no AC

So I would stop and get a giant Ice tea from the local filling station and would be gone by the time I made my 10 mile trip to work. Did the same on my way home. And I know this will probably disturb serious beer drinkers but I used to add ice to my beer to keep hydrated.

[FSogol]

34. Heresy!

[maddezmom]

35. Well at least I don't add ice cubes to my wine

Like some people I know.

[FSogol]

36. Oops. n/t

[MineralMan]

32. Dry hot air can be an issue for many people.

Nosebleeds are common.

[panader0]

37. Gorgeous here--about 92, dry, soft breeze.

4600' elevation in So Az.