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You've done pretty well as has @OttumwaSnomow and this mornings rain is just adding to that theme today. I fully anticipate this pattern to persist well into MAY which could be too much of a good thing? Hope it doesn't get TOO wet for the planting season.

It appears that the majority of the U.S. Cornbelt region will be blessed with a lot of moisture as we close out April. @Clinton you should finally fill up that watering hole of yours! After looking at the overnight radar loops, our KC peeps did fairly well I'd say...#trainingstorms https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/current/mcview.phtml?prod=ictrad&java=script&mode=archive&frames=75&interval=10&year=2024&month=4&day=17&hour=22&minute=5

ENH Risk smack dab where the Eclipse tracked over S IL...actually, it more or less has a Slight risk right along the Totality Path...interesting, huh?

Interesting article from AccuWx regarding how much of an economical tragedy this winter was for the Northern U.S...BUT....there are Signs of Hope for Next Winter... https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/wickedly-warm-winter-cost-businesses-8-billion-in-losses-in-the-northern-plains/1642115

You've had quiet the wx magnet in the great state of Iowa...from all the heavy snow in JAN and now the severe wx. I'm sure this won't be the last. Some wind gusts reports...

As I thought would happen out here in the "Valley of the Sun", the temps are steadily being increased in the 10-day and I wouldn't be surprised if we hit our 1st 100F by early next week...maybe on Passover?? Yesterday's highs in the upper 70's were fantastic and it was a perfect day laying out Poolside. Going to enjoy the last day of 80's for a little bit as we Torch midweek into next week!

That Eclipse over Egypt would be such a wonderful experience next to the pyramids! You got me thinking about it...it will be the longest total eclipse in 87 years (6 min and 23 sec)... https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-travel/luxor-2027/

Looks like some bonafide Spring weather heading for Chitown this weekend into next week...I see a string of 70's??? Although, that pesky "Pneumonia Front" is lurking for Sunday afternoon...I dreaded those Spring days where its soo nice outside for the 1st half of the day and in a matter of an hour you have to put your jacket on! In the summer, however, it's a great reprieve from the humidity and HEAT. Happy Friday Folks! Oh ya, PHX hit 94F late in the afternoon...last year's 99F record was close...hope that it ain't a repeat summer this year. My gut feeling is that the SW ridge will be close but not right overhead and more or less east into NM and W TX. "Ring of Fire" pattern is gonna be a HOT HOT Theme in the summer months ahead.

That would be neat to meet some new folks out here in FH...

Time to close this Thread? Looks like the late season rally helped MSP take the cake for this abysmal winter.

All indications are leaning towards real warm Spring weather and temps holding in the low 90's for an extended period starting next week. It was just a matter of time...Summer weather for sure.

My cousin in Dallas sent me this video and telescope pic… MOV_0542.mov

We had 64% coverage and I noticed it got a tad cooler. We also had a celebration for the new Dark Sky Community and an Indian blessing. Pretty awesome.

Good luck and I pray the weather turns our just right...

I just spoke to my nephew who turned 10 years old today and they just arrived into Indy...I believe the race track...what a memory he will have for the rest of his life. Enjoy the show!