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May 2024 Observations and Discussion
Here is some information on Torch Lake. Geography and Hydrography Torch Lake has a length of 19 miles (31 kilometers), which means it’s the longest inland lake in Michigan. It also has a surface area of 18,770 acres (76 square kilometers), which means it’s the largest inland lake in the state as well. When it comes to width, it’s 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) wide, and it has an average depth of 111 feet (34 meters), which makes it the deepest inland lake in Michigan and the largest by volume. You’ll find this gem 17 miles (27 kilometers) northwest of Traverse City and it’s separated by narrow strips of land. If it wasn’t for these narrow strips of land, it would be a part of Lake Michigan. Torch Lake is part of the Chain of Lakes, which runs for 75 miles (120 kilometers). The Chain of Lakes begins with Six Mile Lake, which is located in northern Antrim County. This lake is connected with Lake Bellaire, from which the Grass River flows into Clam Lake, which drains into Torch Lake through the Clam River. Torch River flows into Lake Skegemog and it opens into Elk Lake, and this is the river that drains Torch Lake. Elk Lake then flows into the Grand Traverse Bay on its east side and 60% of the surface water in this bay comes from the Chain of Lakes. One interesting thing about Torch Lake is that it remains cold during the summer, but that’s because it’s so deep. Shallow areas that are close to the shore will be warmer, of course, so that’s something to note. Even though the waters are cold all year round, Torch Lake doesn’t freeze during winter, which means you can visit at any time of the year. Here is the whole article https://www.lakepedia.com/lake/torch.html -
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May 2024 Observations and Discussion
Looks like @Hawkeye got hit pretty good last night with a couple rounds of storms...- 1
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May 2024 Observations and Discussion
Great weather to start the week as long as allergies are not a problem! We should see temps well into the 70's today and 80's tomorrow. Next shot at showers looks to be around Thursday. Chester County wide records for today: High 98 degrees at West Chester (1962) / Low 32 degrees also at West Chester (2002) / Rain 4.89" at Coatesville 1SW (1894) -
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May 2024 Observations and Discussion
The official H/L yesterday at Grand Rapids was 85/56 there was no rainfall the sun was out 91% of the time. The highest wind gust was 21 MPH out of the W. For today the average H/L is 71/50 the record high of 92 was set in 1977 and the record low of 30 was set in 2002. The most rainfall of 3.39” fell in 1996 last year the H/L was 67/46. The overnight low here in MBY was 52 and at the current time it is cloudy and 56.- 2
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May 2024 Pacific Northwest Weather
This tornado video is fuckin wild. Near miss but inflow winds (and subsequent RFD) are impressive.
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