Random Thoughts 15: Crystal Clear 2021 Edition

[cmjh10]

KCRG said maybe derecho type storms. It was nice knowing you all.

 

[BCClone]

KCRG said maybe derecho type storms. It was nice knowing you all.

For today? Is KCRG TV or radio in our area?

 

[cmjh10]

For today? Is KCRG TV or radio in our area?

This afternoon. They are out of Cedar Rapids, so not in the area, but they are covering it.

 

[ScottyP]

Yeah all ours here have stamped concrete bordering what is typically a built up greenspace/landscaped area in the middle

in my area, they build up the middle with grass/greanspace so it forces you to look to your left if any vehicles are coming.

 

[cmjh10]

For today? Is KCRG TV or radio in our area?

And we are in the bullseye for expected worse weather

 

[BCClone]

This afternoon. They are out of Cedar Rapids, so not in the area, but they are covering it.

Accuweather has wind gusts not exceeding 16 mph for my farm area.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Accuweather has wind gusts not exceeding 16 mph for my farm area.

Judging by the radar, the storm that just passed north of Omaha seems to be picking up some steam.

 

[BCClone]

Judging by the radar, the storm that just passed north of Omaha seems to be picking up some steam.View attachment 88527

Accu has it kinda petering out, I hope they are right. No need for a derecho in my area.

 

[wxman1]

The second line up in the Dakota's is what will be the strongest.

 

[BCClone]

The second line up in the Dakota's is what will be the strongest.

That looks to be heading north it appears.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

The second line up in the Dakota's is what will be the strongest.

 

[wxman1]

That looks to be heading north it appears.

As it progresses east it will likely extend to the south.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Checked the SPC camera to see if it was raining in Ames yet. Someone moved the camera a little more towards the north east so you can just see the front coming in

 

[wxman1]

This is the High Resolution Rapid Refresh Model (HRRR) for 6PM.

 

[BCClone]

This is the High Resolution Rapid Refresh Model (HRRR) for 6PM.

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Yuck.

 

[cmjh10]

This is the High Resolution Rapid Refresh Model (HRRR) for 6PM.

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RIP

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

This is the High Resolution Rapid Refresh Model (HRRR) for 6PM.

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So is it time to start claiming BC's stuff?

 

[VeloClone]

So is it time to start claiming BC's stuff?

I want that Iowa State rock in his avatar. Mrs. Velo has been wanting something to put in our rock garden in the front yard.

Besides, that is probably one of the few things that he owns that won't blow away in this month's storm of the century.

 

[BCClone]

I want that Iowa State rock in his avatar. Mrs. Velo has been wanting something to put in our rock garden in the front yard.

Besides, that is probably one of the few things that he owns that won't blow away in this month's storm of the century.

Kids Ubills won’t blow away.

 

[VeloClone]

Kids Ubills won’t blow away.

Do not want.