Tom

That twister was just on TV and it looked like a scene from the movie “twister”…such a powerful, yet beautiful part of nature. So much emotion seeing this on the news. Very sad to see all the destruction. There is also the beauty I see in it from afar. Glad ya’ ll are safe out there. Still a day or two more to go.

LNK getting rocked…should be heading towards @gabel23??

Here is a map of last year's fire season up north...

As we quickly approach the last month of Met Spring, what will Mother Nature bring? Hopefully not any May SNOW showers! During one of the signature periods of the LRC, we saw that West-Based Greenland Block and it is starting to show up Big time in the modeling. Could this be a theme for May and into the summer months ahead? I'm pretty confident that it will be and the pattern up in Canada suggests that wild fires will start early and often. Unfortunately, they have been plagued with fires especially up across the Southern and Eastern parts of the country last year, iirc. My gut says the same areas in parts of Eastern and Southern Canada are going to get the worst of it. Bullseye near Ontario??? Man, I sure hope not. "Hazy Summer Skies"...will be something to keep an eye on this summer season. South of the border, what does May look like? The CFSv2 has been gun-ho on a remarkably active pattern across the heartland and dry across the GL's. Due to the blocking pattern across the N & E parts of North America, I think its right. There will be some happy folks on here and nasso happy peeps near the Lakes/OHV. Nearly every LR model is showing a cool to COLD open to the month of May....May snow? Well, the GFS says it will Snow...heck no! Let's discuss as I believe this will be quite and active and fairly interesting month ahead.

Regarding the bolded, the blocking HP's in the Spring time that deliver easterly Flow off the cold lakes....oh ya, I definitely remember how that can be dreadful. Meantime, enjoy the warm weekend and I'm pretty certain you'll do good...or...will @OttumwaSnomow steal your storms??? My gut says your both going to end up doing well.

Smack Dab in the grow zone regions of the Heartland of our Great Nation...perfect!

It's interesting to see that some of the outlets are even suggesting...dare I say, "Global Cooling"...although, this eruption isn't as big as some in the past but you never know what the future may present. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/climate/indonesia-volcano-eruption-weather-impact/index.html

The diff in temp up there can be as high as 30F compared to the valley in the summer...and yes...its quite enjoyable up there in the summer with the smell of the fresh pine!

Yes, it sure does...the avg 100F+ degree days are between 100-110 days if I remember correctly. This will be my 1st official summer here in the PHX valley, however, I may be doing some traveling so maybe I won't spend as much time in the valley during the peak Heat season.

PHX torched yesterday and it sure did feel HOT...it hit 102F at 2:04pm...I was at the pool earlier in the day around Noon and it felt like a day in late May or early June. some ppl were complaining but I embraced it and didn't mind the Heat at all. Looking forward to the cool down coming later this week into the weekend.

We just barely hit 100F late yesterday afternoon (4:43pm) ...1st Hundo of the year...avg is May 2nd, iirc. Carbon copy today. Happy freaking Monday!

@Clinton the storm pattern targeting the West this week and then into the Plains really reminds me of the LRC's most noteworthy system (s). The 0z GFS from last night showed a run what has resembled a "Fujiwhara Effect" as there are multiple troughs digging into the SW region/Cali. I remember vividly these troughs delivering tremendous mountain Snows & Rain across Cali and the 4 corners. As you opined, a big ticket Multi-day Severe Wx is certainly on deck...I foresee this continuing well into MAY and even early JUN.

Happy Sunday all! Not much going on here in the Valley of the Sun, albeit, we are certainly living up to it's famed name! Nothing but sunshine and pristine blue skies. It's both remarkable and admiring how nature can deliver days upon days of clear skies out here. I'm looking out my patio deck window as the sun has just risen here (5:50am) and the winds are calm along with a very comfy 64F temp. Could we hit 100F today? It'll be a close one...after this mini Heat Wave, temps are to head BN for later in the week/weekend. Not a bad Spring 10-day forecast.

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