July 2020 Observations and Discussion

[gabel23]

Awesome! Glad to hear all went well and your garden got a good drink. BTW, how is your garden coming along??

Coming along real well! Should be picking cucumbers here in the next couple weeks, my potatoes are flowering like crazy, and tomato plants are coming along nicely! I was a little worried earlier in June; we had lots of windy days and my tomatoes really took a beating. Fortunately it looks like they’re gonna be just fine.

[Tom]

Coming along real well! Should be picking cucumbers here in the next couple weeks, my potatoes are flowering like crazy, and tomato plants are coming along nicely! I was a little worried earlier in June; we had lots of windy days and my tomatoes really took a beating. Fortunately it looks like they’re gonna be just fine.

Can't wait to taste some of my family members tomatoes and cucumbers!  My raspberries are so sweet and delicious!  Great time of year.

 

Long Range HRRR paints some training storms in your area and into the KC region...that would be fun to track back to back MCS's...

 

  

[Niko]

Looks like some active weather nearby my area as a potent CF approaches. Widespread t'stms occurring.

 

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI930 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2020MIZ047>049-053>055-060>063-068>070-075-076-082-083-110930-Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-930 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2020This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan..DAY ONE...Today and TonightNumerous thunderstorms around today through this evening producingheavy rainfall, with most locations receiving over 1 inch of rain.Localized amounts in excess of 2 inches will lead to urban and lowlying flooding. In addition, isolated thunderstorms producing wetmicro-bursts winds of 50-60 mph will also be around, especiallyacross the Detroit Metro Area this afternoon. Storm motion looks tobe northeast between 20-25 mph.

[Niko]

Currently at 88F w a dew of 75F. It is sultry out there, but very conducive for t'stm development.

[Niko]

This just in......

 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm WarningMIC099-125-101830-/O.NEW.KDTX.SV.W.0047.200710T1723Z-200710T1830Z/BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI123 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2020The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...  Eastern Oakland County in southeastern Michigan...  Macomb County in southeastern Michigan...* Until 230 PM EDT.* At 122 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rochester, or  near Troy, moving northeast at 35 mph.  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.  SOURCE...Radar indicated.  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.* This severe thunderstorm will be near...  Macomb Township around 135 PM EDT.  Romeo around 145 PM EDT.  Armada around 150 PM EDT.  Richmond around 155 PM EDT.  Memphis around 205 PM EDT.Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include KeegoHarbor, Waterford, Orchard Lake, Roseville, Shelby Township, RayCenter, Utica, Washington, Auburn Hills and Lake Angelus.

[james1976]

I picked up 0.60" yesterday. A few limbs came down.

Waterloo had a lot of tree damage and some power outtages.

[snowstorm83]

Portions of Northeast NE and west IA have been “upgraded” to D1 drought. Most of SE NE has been fortunate to be in the path of storms at least. I’m also visiting my parents back in MS at the moment, so it’s always nice to get a reminder that it can get much worse than Nebraska humidity - lmao.

[Stormy]

I would probably be in a abnormally dry category (D0) by now but it won’t be shown on a map since it’s such a small area. Shouldn’t really wish for a lot of rain since many parts of eastern Iowa are kind of wet with above average rainfall this summer and it’s unlikely it would hit just the small dry areas!

[Tom]

Heads up @CentralNeb! I’m sure your already hearing that massive severe warned cell heading right toward ya!

[Minny_Weather]

 

This just in......

 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MIC099-125-101830-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SV.W.0047.200710T1723Z-200710T1830Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
123 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2020

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Eastern Oakland County in southeastern Michigan...
  Macomb County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

* At 122 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rochester, or
  near Troy, moving northeast at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
  Macomb Township around 135 PM EDT.
  Romeo around 145 PM EDT.
  Armada around 150 PM EDT.
  Richmond around 155 PM EDT.
  Memphis around 205 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Keego
Harbor, Waterford, Orchard Lake, Roseville, Shelby Township, Ray
Center, Utica, Washington, Auburn Hills and Lake Angelus.

Congrats!

[Tom]

ORD topped out at 86F yesterday ending the streak of 90's and the longest heat wave of the season.  In fact, we tied for 2nd place the longest streak of 89F or better which stands at 11 days.  Heading up to the upper 80's today with DP's in the low/mid 60's.  Models suggest we may get clipped by some storms later this evening so we shall see.

[Tom]

The last few HRRR runs show some decent rains across S MN/E IA into IL...

 

[CentralNebWeather]

Heads up @CentralNeb! I’m sure your already hearing that massive severe warned cell heading right toward ya!

It went just to my East. I got nothing except an outflow boundary that dropped the temp 20 degrees in a few minutes and made it feel like late September for a short time.

[Bryan1117]

Another bust in Omaha, surprise surprise. How about seeing another 80% chance of rain and storms and we get nothing again... it’s just getting comical now. This time the line of storms split right as it approached the Omaha metro, heavy rain and storms both north and southwest of the city - maybe this “dome” thing has some legs LOL.

 

Chance of drought conditions worsening in this area... 100%.

[Niko]

It is beautiful outside as I am enjoying my morning Greek coffee. Strong breezes w sunny skies, although, it is still humid w dew at 67F along w temps at 73F. Winds are gusty at 22, sustained 15. Visibility is excellent at 10 miles. There is no H.I to speak of, thankfully. It feels awesome outside.

[Niko]

Congrats!

Picked up more than 2" of rainfall.

 

My Sprinklers can go on a hiatus for now, since they were on full-time recently.

[Niko]

Next week 90s return btw.

 

Wonder if my area will break the record for July, being in the 90s 17x or more for the month itself.

[Stormy]

A severe thunderstorm watch has just been issued for parts of eastern Iowa. I'm still not sure if that severe cell will hit C.R. but it could maybe expand a bit further west per the watch.

[BMT]

Barely got clipped here on the N side of Marion. Got a great shot of a shelf cloud that moved past. Hardly rained, but got some good wind.

[westMJim]

We are now 10 days into July 2020 and here at Grand Rapids it has been hot and wet. While the first 10 days were dry the last 3 have been very wet. For the month Grand Rapids mean is now at 79.2 that is a departure of +6.9. The high for the month so far is 94 and the low is 64. There has been 3.28” of ran (3.26 of that in the last 3 days) here at my house I have recorded 3.24” of rain in the same time. At Muskegon they have a mean of 79.1 that that is good for a departure of +8.4. the high there for the month so far is 92 and the low so far is 64. Muskegon only recorded 0.56” of rain so far. At Kalamazoo the mean is 79.5 that is +7.1 their high is 95 and the low so far is 61 There they have recorded only 0.71” of rain fall. To the east at Lansing the mean is 79.1 that is +7.5. The highest so far 95 and the lowest 63 they have had 1.48” of rain fall.

[Minny_Weather]

A county over from me.

 

 

 

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
107 PM CDT Sat Jul 11 2020

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Eastern Clay County in northwestern Minnesota...
Northwestern Otter Tail County in west central Minnesota...
Southwestern Becker County in northwestern Minnesota...

* Until 145 PM CDT.

* At 107 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Cormorant, or
14 miles southwest of Detroit Lakes, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.

* The tornado will be near...
Cormorant around 115 PM CDT.
Dunvilla around 135 PM CDT.
Pelican Rapids around 140 PM CDT.
Northwestern Lake Lida around 145 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

[Hawkeye]

A new severe watch has been issued for north-central Iowa.  It'll be interesting to see how the storms interact with the outflow boundary that is stalled to my sw.

 

Barely got clipped here on the N side of Marion. Got a great shot of a shelf cloud that moved past. Hardly rained, but got some good wind.

 

I was planting some plants this morning when the storm passed by just to the east.  The outflow was pretty gusty and cool.

[Niko]

Attm, its mostly sunny w a temp of 82F and dew at 62F, which makes it feel much drier than this morning.

[Niko]

Gotta say, nothing like fresh mint from your garden. I decided to make me a delicious omelet w fresh mint from outside and man it gives a phenomenal taste.  Some blueberries and blackberries on the side as well w a cold lemonade. I guess you can call that a "Brunch."

 

Btw: I like my omelet spicy!

[Stormy]

A new severe watch has been issued for north-central Iowa. It'll be interesting to see how the storms interact with the outflow boundary that is stalled to my sw.

 

 

 

I was planting some plants this morning when the storm passed by just to the east. The outflow was pretty gusty and cool.

Yeah the outflow stalled right over me after the storm quickly weakened. A brief moderate ene. outflow wind shifted back to the wsw. after awhile. My station currently shows 91°/75° with a h.i. of 103°! More storms apoppin. We badly NEED rain!

[Stormy]

I had six consecutive days of 90° or higher till yesterday when I had 88°. Tomorrow should be another reprieve from the heat. (Had two 90° days in June as well.) It seems my new wx station shows a bit higher dew point than my previous one did. A bit to high IMO. That’s how stations can vary a bit, unfortunately. I notice it on weather maps as well, like IEM’s Mesoplot etc.

[Minny_Weather]

I saw 2 rain shafts within a mile of me yet I didn't get a single drop here. Hope for something better on Monday.

 

Edit: Okay, I did receive a brief shower. Just barely enough to wet the sidewalks.

[Hawkeye]

There are lot of cells clustering to my nw, up through James' area.  I'll certainly have a decent chance to get something.

[bud2380]

Storms popping up every where. Sure hope one comes this way

[Hawkeye]

A new severe watch has just been issued for east-central/southeast Iowa into Illinois.

[Stormy]

I’m afraid most of the storms will pass just north of me since they have a more easterly component than that morning storm.

[Hawkeye]

I’m afraid most of the storms will pass just north of me since they have a more easterly component than that morning storm.

 

There's a line sweeping down through central Iowa.  All of our area has a decent shot.

[james1976]

Of course I'm up in St Paul when my area is getting good storms.

[Hawkeye]

Golfball hail from the cell just west of Cedar Rapids, will pass sw of me.

[Stormy]

There's a line sweeping down through central Iowa. All of our area has a decent shot.

Yeah I noticed and was about to comment on that. Storms are plenty scattered and I can just see some passing sw. of me. Waterloo area got nailed again! Some huge hail reports. Hopefully we don’t get damaging winds. My sister’s place around 7 miles se. saw some wind damage from the storm a few days ago. They thought it was awfully windy with my brother estimating 70 mph that time, but I figure that’s guessing to high. They got a horizontal rain of around 0.70” while I had 0.08” and a nice breeze.

[Stormy]

Just now I hear the severe storm siren going in the burg 2 miles north of here. No worries with that one as it will probably miss north unless it veers south.

 

Edit: I can already see a gap in the storms aiming for me.lol

[Hawkeye]

Baseball size hail just reported in Walford, sw of Cedar Rapids.

[Stormy]

My, it’s calm and sultry with a constant low rumbling to the north and a slight greenish hue. Don’t need the huge hail!

[Stormy]

Looks like I’m going to get screwed as usual unless something can strengthen between two nearby storms.

[BMT]

Lots of trees down around Marion.