February 17, 20179 yr What winter? We've had spring peepers chorusing, daffodils sprouting, magnolias blooming. ... and golf balls in the woods.
February 17, 20179 yr If anybody wants to join me in chasing storms this spring you're more than welcome. :banana:
February 17, 20179 yr If anybody wants to join me in chasing storms this spring you're more than welcome. :banana:Come down to the lake. I'll tie you to the front of the houseboat like DiCaprio and we can let one come to you
February 17, 20179 yr What does this mild winter mean for ticks, flies and mosquitos this coming spring/summer?
February 17, 20179 yr One reason for my concern for severe storms this upcoming spring is that the La Nina that has been affected our weather has for all intensive purposes has ended. So looking back at the history of weather could give us a clue. Weather runs in cycles and we been in a relatively quiet tornado period over the last 5 years. Three of the historic tornado outbreaks have come on the heels of a La Nina ending. Historic tornado outbreaks of April 27, 2011; April 1974; and 1932. 1932 March 21-22 330 fatalities (One of the most intense tornado outbreaks in US history) 1974 April 3-4 319 fatalities (The second largest and most violent outbreak ever documented) 2011 April 27 324 fatalities (The largest, costliest and one of the deadliest outbreaks ever recorded) Now this is not a forecast or anything of that kind. Just information I've been looking at. Please don't take this as saying we will see anything like those mentioned but I'm just posting for informational purposes only. In the near future in conjunction with NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation we will be posting information as we approach the spring severe weather season.
February 17, 20179 yr If anybody wants to join me in chasing storms this spring you're more than welcome. :banana: Do you really chase storms as in storm chasers doing that?
February 17, 20179 yr Not sure if it is over or not...but I'll be standing by a grill anywhere from 2-3 times this weekend in shorts drinking a cold beverage and cooking up some good eats! :wave:
February 17, 20179 yr This is how we covered the tornado outbreak back in April 27,2011. It was a multi-day event but the worst was on the 27th. http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/severe-weather-outlook-218690.html http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/tornado-watch-4-218698.html http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/not-over-yet-218712.html http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/tornado-watch-for-218721.html http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/wait-a-sec-218736.html
February 18, 20179 yr Do you really chase storms as in storm chasers doing that? Storm chasers are professionals (well, most of them). So in that regard, no I don't. But I have been known to go out and track strong storms when I can do so safely.
February 18, 20179 yr To answer the question from my perspective, it won't hurt my feelings one bit if it is. Storm chances aside, I'm not at all opposed to it.
February 19, 20179 yr What does this mild winter mean for ticks, flies and mosquitos this coming spring/summer? Our vet says with this warm winter the ticks, fleas will be more numerous this season.
February 19, 20179 yr If I remember correctly the tornado outbreak on March 2, 2012 came after a very mild winter...
February 19, 20179 yr If I remember correctly the tornado outbreak on March 2, 2012 came after a very mild winter...I believe you are correct.
February 19, 20179 yr From March 2,2012 http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/very-serious-weather-232152.html
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