Dr. Jeff Masters' WunderBlog

Quoting washingtonian115:
I was going to a convention at the Gaylord hotel or as it is known as the natinaol harbor.On a normal day parking is already a disaster.Just imagine if snow was added into the mix.Then they would probably have to cancell the convention or delay it until another time.Most of the eateries would probably be closed as well.

Ouch. What is the convention on? :-)

Quoting AussieStorm:
This is at my parents place 820metres ASL, it was -10c overnight and as you can see, everything was coated in a thick layer of frost.

-10 C? brrr.....a bit too cold for me. :-) (I use F and C)

Quoting KEEPEROFTHEGATE:

Tell me... Ice Pellets. Is that just a winter term? What about those severe thunderstorms over the GOM moving towards N Fla. they have 0.5"-1.5" hail signatures. Is it still called hail or ice pellets? Is it ice pellets in winter hail in summer?

Quoting WunderGirl12:


Ouch. What is the convention on? :-)

Well knowing that I'am still a nerd at heart and so is my daughter...we are going to a comic/cartoon convention.My inner kid is calling!.

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN FLORIDA...

APALACHICOLA RIVER NEAR BLOUNTSTOWN AFFECTING CALHOUN...FRANKLIN...GULF AND
LIBERTY COUNTIES

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

ALL PERSONS WITH INTEREST ALONG THE RIVER SHOULD MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS...
AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY. DO
NOT DRIVE CARS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS. IF YOU SEE FLOOD WATERS...REMEMBER TO TURN
AROUND AND DO NOT DROWN.

Quoting washingtonian115:
Well knowing that I'am still a nerd at heart and so is my daughter...we are going to a comic/cartoon convention.My inner kid is calling!.

Nice! I like those types of conventions. (I've only been to one, though, but I had A LOT of fun)

A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EST...

FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS...
WATERS FROM TARPON SPRINGS TO SUWANNEE RIVER FL OUT 20 TO 60 NM...
COASTAL WATERS FROM TARPON SPRINGS TO SUWANNEE RIVER FL OUT 20 NM...
INCLUDING ANCLOTE KEY...BAYPORT...CEDAR KEY...OZELLO...SUWANNEE RIVER
AND YANKEETOWN...

AT 914 AM EST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A LINE OF THUNDERSTORMS...PRODUCING STRONG WINDS 34 KNOTS OR
GREATER FROM 37 NM SOUTHWEST OF CEDAR KEY TO 77 NM WEST OF ANCLOTE
KEY...MOVING EAST AT 25 KNOTS.

So, now it looks like no snow or severe weather in GA for the next 2 weeks... I might cry.

And for the past month and a half, high temps have averaged Hi 50-70/Lo 30-50, and on the one day I go to run a 5k, its going to be 24 that morning, high 47 and windy.

I knew mother nature hated me, but I had no idea it was this bad.

Quoting GeorgiaStormz:
So, now it looks like no snow or severe weather in GA for the next 2 weeks... I might cry.

And for the past month and a half, high temps have averaged Hi 50-70/Lo 30-50, and on the one day I go to run a 5k, its going to be 24 that morning, high 47 and windy.

I knew mother nature hated me, but I had no idea it was this bad.

Hahaha. Poor you GA. Hope you do well for the 5k

wonder if Bethesda will get any snow .............

Quoting AussieStorm:

Tell me... Ice Pellets. Is that just a winter term? What about those severe thunderstorms over the GOM moving towards N Fla. they have 0.5"-1.5" hail signatures. Is it still called hail or ice pellets? Is it ice pellets in winter hail in summer?

hail in thunderstorms hail keeps rising and falling in ts until its to heavy then lands at the surface

ice pellets is rain that freezes into ice as it reaches surface where temps are at or below freezing
and freezing rain is rain that freezes once it lands on the surface thats at or below freezing

Quoting WunderGirl12:


Nice! I like those types of conventions. (I've only been to one, though, but I had A LOT of fun)

Most of the people are fun and weird.But they're weird in a good way and friendly.Not to mention the work they put into the costumes.

wow a week from today.....................

Quoting GeorgiaStormz:
So, now it looks like no snow or severe weather in GA for the next 2 weeks... I might cry.

And for the past month and a half, high temps have averaged Hi 50-70/Lo 30-50, and on the one day I go to run a 5k, its going to be 24 that morning, high 47 and windy.

I knew mother nature hated me, but I had no idea it was this bad.

Average for my area.
February minimum temperature:
average this month: -2.0°F
Average Temp: 61.7°F

February maximum temperature:
average this month -3.1°F
Average Temp: 79.2°F

50% chance today...................

Quoting GeorgiaStormz:
So, now it looks like no snow or severe weather in GA for the next 2 weeks... I might cry.

And for the past month and a half, high temps have averaged Hi 50-70/Lo 30-50, and on the one day I go to run a 5k, its going to be 24 that morning, high 47 and windy.

I knew mother nature hated me, but I had no idea it was this bad.

I walk 5km a day. Rain, Windy, Hail, Cold, Hot.

day isnt over yet GS..................

Year To Date
highest temperature: 113.9F (Jan 18)

lowest temperature 54.0F (Jan 15)

Currently
62.2F
02:30

And Goodnight. Stay warm and dry.

I don't like these 50's for February.I want 20's and 30's.

Quoting washingtonian115:
I was going to a convention at the Gaylord hotel or as it is known as the natinaol harbor.On a normal day parking is already a disaster.Just imagine if snow was added into the mix.Then they would probably have to cancell the convention or delay it until another time.Most of the eateries would probably be closed as well.

Is this the Gaylord near Oxen Hill, right across the Potomac from Alexandria? I stayed there for a business trip a couple of years ago, it's a very nice place :) We went in early fall so the weather was nice and we walked around to all the shops and had drinks at a little Mexican place down the street- don't tell your daughter, but they make killer margaritas!

Quoting goosegirl1:


Is this the Gaylord near Oxen Hill, right across the Potomac from Alexandria? I stayed there for a business trip a couple of years ago, it's a very nice place :) We went in early fall so the weather was nice and we walked around to all the shops and had drinks at a little Mexican place down the street- don't tell your daughter, but they make killer margaritas!

Actually the Gaylord hotel is located near Bowlings air force base and is 8 miles outside of D.C.It is located near Suitland M.D.I went to the little Mexicanplace there and I would agree.That tropical one with the citrus food was delicious.But I have a underage child with me and I'll be the only one driving.Hubby will be at home so I can see a disaster already.

Quoting AussieStorm:

I walk 5km a day. Rain, Windy, Hail, Cold, Hot.

I walk 4-6 miles a day as part of my commute (from the train station to the office and back). Forces me to get exercise, saves money and gas versus driving.

Quoting KEEPEROFTHEGATE:
hail in thunderstorms hail keeps rising and falling in ts until its to heavy then lands at the surface

ice pellets is rain that freezes into ice as it reaches surface where temps are at or below freezing
and freezing rain is rain that freezes once it lands on the surface thats at or below freezing

Very good KEEPER... In fact hail is pretty much like telling the age of trees by the rings..If a hailstone can be cut in half a person could actually tell how many time it had been thrown back up only to fall again. Each time makes another ring. Large hailstones may be throw back up many, many times due to strong turbulence caused by the thundersorm.... Ok, That's all my brain can handle at one sitting, How did I do??

Im planing on taking my girlfriend to the Florida state fain around 3PM for her birthday. I was wondering if the little squall line should be thorough the area by then, so at least it would not rain and ruin our plans. Thanks

Quoting tampahurricane:
Im planing on taking my girlfriend to the Florida state fain around 3PM for her birthday. I was wondering if the little squall line should be thorough the area by then, so at least it would not rain and ruin our plans. Thanks

tampa...And when might her birthday be? (spell check)

Quoting washingtonian115:
Actually the Gaylord hotel is located near Bowlings air force base and is 8 miles outside of D.C.It is located near Suitland M.D.I went to the little Mexicanplace there and I would agree.That tropical one with the citrus food was delicious.But I have a underage child with me and I'll be the only one driving.Hubby will be at home so I can see a disaster already.

I haven't been to that one, but it's likely a lot the same. Have fun! Hopefully the weather cooperates. When we went out, we were all walking, so all we had to worry about was finding our way back :)) I can see your worry with leaving the hubs at home... they just can't see all those dirty dishes, can they?

Quoting AussieStorm:

How are the aquifers fairing? I know there is a massive aquifer system under Florida

They are polluted, and getting worse every day. Florida has more first magnitude springs than anywhere else in America. Almost all of them are suffering from reduced flow, and nitrogen pollution.

746 LargoFl: The Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination facility is a drought-proof, alternative water supply that provides up to 25 million gallons per day of drinking water to the region.

After drinking and cooking, that's about enough to let each person flush the toilet once per day... maybe 3times with the highest efficiency units.