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The rain shafts over the Grand Canyon were beautiful… 519E2379-8FA2-43EC-84F8-A3C6894A6107.mp4   filtered-458E595E-A960-43EA-B981-3CDC2493DE49.mp4   2A144F9A-FD29-4883

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I had over 6 inches of rain yesterday, which is over 200% of what August averages for me

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I had 2.75” in my gauge this morning. My brother in Marion said he had 3.1”. Gonna be a soggy morning in the golf course. 

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I started a September discussion. 

The official H/L yesterday at Grand Rapids was 85/69 There was a trace of rainfall the highest wind gust was just 22 MPH out of the W. The sun was out 24% of the possible time. For today the average H/L is 79/59 the record high of 97 was set in 1953 the coldest high of 65 was set in 1915 and 1903 the record low of 43 was set in 1915 and 1967 the warmest low of 74 was set in 1998. The most rainfall of 1.02” fell in 1975

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Near normal temperatures both today and tomorrow before a sharp turn to well below normal temps for the 1st week of September. Best chances for rain will be late tonight with the cold front with a lesser chance tomorrow with the secondary reinforcing front.
Chester County Records for today: High 103 degrees at Phoenixville (1953) / Low 37 degrees at Phoenixville (1986) / Rain 4.37" at West Chester (1911)
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Climate Alarmists love to say"there is consensus on climate" While Climate Realists ask "is it true?" Science is of course never about consensus. I will always question the science and provide rigorous data analytics using only the actual climate data. All historical weather data analytics posted by me is specifically for the unique climate specific to Chester County PA.  All data includes only the actual raw non-adjusted NWS certified Coop/AWOS/MADIS climate data for Chester County.  Unlike the data you will find at NOAA/NCEI sites, there have been no post observation computer adjustments made to massage the data .

Snow Totals 2023/24 = 24.5" -  11/28 (0.3") / 12/7 (0.8") / 12/11 (0.8") / 1/6 (2.0") / 1/16 (2.8") / 1/19 (4.5") / 2/13 (10.5") / 2/17 (2.8")

Average Chester County PA Snow at elevations over 660 FT ASL (1983-Present) = 35.9" Snow totals by season: 2022/23 (2.7") /2021/22 (20.5")  2020/21 snow  (52.2") /  2019/20 snow (5.8" )/ 2018/19 snow (35.1" )/ 2017/18 snow (58.5") / 2016/17 snow (24.0")/ 2015/16 snow (40.8")/ 2014/15 snow = (55.3") /2013/14 snow (80.0").

Check out the historical Chester County PA website at https://www.chescowx.com.  Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/ChescoWx and join us at the #1 social media source for all things Chester County weather on the Chester County Weather Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/chescowx or on Instagram just follow us at chescoweather

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As today is the last day of the final full summer month it appears like we will fail to see any of the Chester County stations touch the 100 degree mark for the summer for the 5th straight summer. Our last 100 degree day temperature was at Phoenixville (big surprise) on July 21, 2019. The next highest temperature that day was the 95.6 at West Bradford Twp. This is the longest stretch between a century reading since the 5 years between 1996 through 2000. The longest non-100 degree stretch was the 9 straight summers between 1902 through 1910.

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Climate Alarmists love to say"there is consensus on climate" While Climate Realists ask "is it true?" Science is of course never about consensus. I will always question the science and provide rigorous data analytics using only the actual climate data. All historical weather data analytics posted by me is specifically for the unique climate specific to Chester County PA.  All data includes only the actual raw non-adjusted NWS certified Coop/AWOS/MADIS climate data for Chester County.  Unlike the data you will find at NOAA/NCEI sites, there have been no post observation computer adjustments made to massage the data .

Snow Totals 2023/24 = 24.5" -  11/28 (0.3") / 12/7 (0.8") / 12/11 (0.8") / 1/6 (2.0") / 1/16 (2.8") / 1/19 (4.5") / 2/13 (10.5") / 2/17 (2.8")

Average Chester County PA Snow at elevations over 660 FT ASL (1983-Present) = 35.9" Snow totals by season: 2022/23 (2.7") /2021/22 (20.5")  2020/21 snow  (52.2") /  2019/20 snow (5.8" )/ 2018/19 snow (35.1" )/ 2017/18 snow (58.5") / 2016/17 snow (24.0")/ 2015/16 snow (40.8")/ 2014/15 snow = (55.3") /2013/14 snow (80.0").

Check out the historical Chester County PA website at https://www.chescowx.com.  Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/ChescoWx and join us at the #1 social media source for all things Chester County weather on the Chester County Weather Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/chescowx or on Instagram just follow us at chescoweather

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I keep forgetting to post, but the heavy storms yesterday mostly missed us to the west, north, and east. We received only 0.48 inches of rain here, but at least it was a decent amount. This brings my total for August to 3.34 inches and 32.50 inches so far this year.

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39 minutes ago, Stormy said:

I keep forgetting to post, but the heavy storms yesterday mostly missed us to the west, north, and east. We received only 0.48 inches of rain here, but at least it was a decent amount. This brings my total for August to 3.34 inches and 32.50 inches so far this year.

@Stormy I had .36" early am friday. My yearly total is 33.21" which is top 40 of over 300 sites in Iowa.  So a wet year, but I started the growing season 2024 in top 6 wettest.  Interesting note is that OTM (ottumwa airport) continues way under my data as usual year after year, OTM has 27.97" which is significally less than your location and mine. In fact only one event all summer did OTM  have slightly higher daily rain total than mby about 6 miles nnw. I still firmly believe that gage is inaccurate. I have 3 gages 2 of which are cocorahs and nws coop observer equipment.

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Yesterday, we had some phenomenal cloud formations, colors, lightning along with a comfy cooler breeze coming down from the mountain monsoon storms.  I was so thankful that I went down to the lake and took a walk to capture some beautiful videos and photos.  These were some of the best monsoon pics/vids I've taken...hope you enjoy them!

 

 

As the sun was setting, the reflection of the light on the clouds along with rain shafts was real neat to see...not to mention, but I've seen more rainbows this year than I can ever remember...

 

This was the best moment...as they say, in photography, it's all about Timing!  

This vid was in 4K so it may or may not load quickly or clearly for some...

Then, this happened...

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After that last heatwave, August should have still ended warm, but at least it shouldn't be a top tier month. Another cooldown is on the way, I'd like September to bring in a change. 

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'23-'24 Winter

Snowfall - 5.50"
First freeze: 11/1 (32)
Minimum: 2 on 1/17
Measurable snows: 4
Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19)

Thunders: 52
1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15
3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, 5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/7
5/8, 5/15, 5/21, 5/22, 5/26, 5/27, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/17
6/18, 6/23, 6/25, 6/29, 7/3, 7/4, 7/5, 7/14, 7/16, 7/30
8/1, 8/2, 8/8, 8/16, 8/17, 8/29, 8/30, 8/31, 9/6, 9/21
9/24, 9/27, 

Severe storms: 4
Max High: 98 (feels like 106 on Aug 30)

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National Weather Service Chicago IL
1017 AM CDT Sun Sep 1 2024 /1117 AM EDT Sun Sep 1 2024/

...A Look Back at the Climate for the Month of August 2024 for
Chicago and Rockford...

At Chicago, the average high temperature was 83.8 degrees, which
is 1.3 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was
65.9 degrees, which is 0.8 degrees above normal. The average
temperature for the month was 74.8 degrees, which is 1.0 degrees
above normal. 2.60 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded,
which is 1.65 inches below normal.

The following daily records were set for Chicago this past
August:
* Tied High Minimum Temperature of 74 degrees on 25th.
* Record High Minimum Temperature of 79 degrees on 26th.
* Record High Temperature of 99 degrees on 27th.

No top ten monthly records were set for Chicago during this past
August.


At Rockford, the average high temperature was 82.9 degrees, which
is 0.9 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was
61.2 degrees, which is 0.6 degrees below normal. The average
temperature for the month was 72.1 degrees, which is 0.2 degrees
above normal. 2.22 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded,
which is 1.97 inches below normal.

The following daily records were set for Rockford this past
August:
* Record High Temperature of 98 degrees on 27th.

No top ten monthly records were set for Rockford during this past
August.
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August finished with below normal temperatures at all 18 stations across Chester County. The average county temperature was 72.6 degrees this was the 62nd coolest August across 132 years of records. The coolest average temperature was at East Nantmeal at 71.1 degrees with the warmest reading at the KOQN West Chester Airport at 74.6 degrees. We had well above normal rainfall at most locations across the county with an average rain total of 7.25" across all stations. This was the 13th wettest average rain total for August on record with 1955 having the greatest average rainfall at 16.00" in the county. The hottest temperature recorded in the county in August was the 97 degrees in Phoenixville on August 1st and the coldest reading was the 45.8 degrees in Warwick Township on August 21. The wettest station was the West Chester MADIS station with 13.16" of rain during the month.image.thumb.png.6b051a416277fcbaee0489b9c4e9dfdd.png

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Climate Alarmists love to say"there is consensus on climate" While Climate Realists ask "is it true?" Science is of course never about consensus. I will always question the science and provide rigorous data analytics using only the actual climate data. All historical weather data analytics posted by me is specifically for the unique climate specific to Chester County PA.  All data includes only the actual raw non-adjusted NWS certified Coop/AWOS/MADIS climate data for Chester County.  Unlike the data you will find at NOAA/NCEI sites, there have been no post observation computer adjustments made to massage the data .

Snow Totals 2023/24 = 24.5" -  11/28 (0.3") / 12/7 (0.8") / 12/11 (0.8") / 1/6 (2.0") / 1/16 (2.8") / 1/19 (4.5") / 2/13 (10.5") / 2/17 (2.8")

Average Chester County PA Snow at elevations over 660 FT ASL (1983-Present) = 35.9" Snow totals by season: 2022/23 (2.7") /2021/22 (20.5")  2020/21 snow  (52.2") /  2019/20 snow (5.8" )/ 2018/19 snow (35.1" )/ 2017/18 snow (58.5") / 2016/17 snow (24.0")/ 2015/16 snow (40.8")/ 2014/15 snow = (55.3") /2013/14 snow (80.0").

Check out the historical Chester County PA website at https://www.chescowx.com.  Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/ChescoWx and join us at the #1 social media source for all things Chester County weather on the Chester County Weather Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/chescowx or on Instagram just follow us at chescoweather

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Went to Mackinac Island late Friday and came back today. Had a great time and will share pics. @jaster220when I was cruising on by Gaylord, I yelled out your name out the window, but I don't think you heard me.😉 My wife was like who's name are you calling out??? I explained to her this cool guy from the Weather Forum that moved up north from Detroit and etc.

Anyways, had some really great food there and the ferry boat ride was a little bumpy, but fun. There was only one company running boats and taking everyone from Macinaw City to Mackinaw Island, so the lines were quite long. We also took The Mackinaw bridge to Ignace. A lotta people there there, I mean it was very packed. Rode bikes there and etc. Car ride usually takes me 4hrs.

Hope everyone is having a great Labor Day Weekend!

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Snowfall for Winter 2024 -25 for Metro Detroit Area 

 

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After a hot day it’s 88* at 7:30 and some light rain in the area. 
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Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes.

2018 Record Rainfall - 62.65"   Record High Temp. 120.0*F
Record Low Temp. - 8.4*F

 

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17 hours ago, Clinton said:

August here finished cooler and drier than average.  I had 1.62 inches of rain for the month as amounts really varied around the area.

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Did KC hit 100F at all this summer?  Or was it more of a humid season this year due to all the moisture.   From afar, it looked like most of the MW and heartland had a good amount of rain that kept temps from sky rocketing.  There were one or two periods that the Plains of NE/KS baked and hit 100F+.  

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5 hours ago, Tom said:

Did KC hit 100F at all this summer?  Or was it more of a humid season this year due to all the moisture.   From afar, it looked like most of the MW and heartland had a good amount of rain that kept temps from sky rocketing.  There were one or two periods that the Plains of NE/KS baked and hit 100F+.  

KCI I believe didn't make it to 100.  At my house I had 4 days at 100+ with my highest reading being 101.

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18 hours ago, Clinton said:

KCI I believe didn't make it to 100.  At my house I had 4 days at 100+ with my highest reading being 101.

Did you go to the Ozarks for the holiday weekend?  Or did you get a chance to do any fishing?

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