August 2021 Forecasts And Discussions

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Re: August 2021 Forecasts And Discussions

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Bonovox wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:57 am Better than nothing.
Definitely better for the southern interior. Not yet close to a fire killer though.
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Could be worse. That's what this summer has come down to.
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No smella da smoke today . :thumbup:
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The trough on the EPS is further west and digs deeper throughout 240 hours. I'm getting optimistic again the rain might over perform especially if the trend continues.
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PortKells wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 1:25 pm The trough on the EPS is further west and digs deeper throughout 240 hours. I'm getting optimistic again the rain might over perform especially if the trend continues.
Two overperforming rain events in just over a week in summer. I thought that was impossible. 8-)
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:bravo:

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I'm liking what the 18Z GFS is trying to put down. :shock:
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Typeing3 wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:11 pm Two overperforming rain events in just over a week in summer. I thought that was impossible. 8-)
Let's not count our chickens yet..
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PortKells wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 5:47 pm Let's not count our chickens yet..
l don't have any can l borrow yours to count Kells. :lol:
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Monty wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:06 am I remember you asked about gold pan park in the canyon awhile ago. My informants tell me that it was not damaged by the Lytton fire. A little pick me up for you this morning
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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:03 am The “where” part is trivially obvious. East of the Rockies. As always.
I thought someone was saying a weak vortex doesn't favour us usually.
Come to think of it nothing else does either. :?
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So the smoke wasn't so bad after all
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This is not Heat warning criteria now, may as well issue cold wave warning at 5c.
People die outside from exposure to that temp just as well.
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VanCitySouth wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:34 pm So the smoke wasn't so bad after all
Nice shot were's that taken Van man?
It's improving in the central valley now as well.
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SouthSardiswx wrote: Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:36 pm This is not Heat warning criteria now, may as well issue cold wave warning at 5c.
People die outside from exposure to that temp just as well.
Yes it's annoying and just like crying wolf, who will pay attention when they leave it up because "Threat: Overnight lows near 16 to 18 degrees celsius." Like really?!?
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