Weird weather
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We're supposed to get rain and snow tomorrow, but looking at my Facebook memories reminds me that it's not all that unusual for this time of year.
So. It appears that in the mountains to the north, east, and southeast of us, the woodlands and vegetation are on fire.
The Mountain, Coldwater, Woodbury and Bylas fires are all essentially in the mountains to the north and east and southeast of the Phoenix Valley. (The Mountain and Coldwater fires are separate, but are rather close to each other.)
A friend of mine who lives in Gold Canyon, located in the foothills of the Superstition Mountains, says she can see the fires of the Woodbury fire from her home.
The Bylas fire is a little uncomfortably close to some other friends of mine in the Ray and Kearney areas.
The Mountain, Coldwater, Woodbury and Bylas fires are all essentially in the mountains to the north and east and southeast of the Phoenix Valley. (The Mountain and Coldwater fires are separate, but are rather close to each other.)
A friend of mine who lives in Gold Canyon, located in the foothills of the Superstition Mountains, says she can see the fires of the Woodbury fire from her home.
The Bylas fire is a little uncomfortably close to some other friends of mine in the Ray and Kearney areas.
The Woodbury fire that I mentioned before is 25% contained - but...
Yesterday as wife and I were out and about, we saw some clouds to the northeast. We haven't had rain in the forecast for months. It took us a while to realize we were not only seeing the smoke from the Woodbury fire, but that we were witnessing what appeared to be the after-effects of something exploding in the fire's path - from a distance of about 25-30 miles away.
The fire is spreading to the east, where the vegetation is sparser (and thankfully it isn't populated, either). However, the fire has closed a handful of the various recreational areas that many in the Valley go to for summer getaways (read: lake time to beat the heat).
I'm not worried about the fire turning our way; there is still that big hunk of rock in the way before it would start to really affect the East Valley. There are canyons on the south side of the Superstitions where the fire had made some inroads, though (which I also had the pleasure to see on Friday).
Yesterday as wife and I were out and about, we saw some clouds to the northeast. We haven't had rain in the forecast for months. It took us a while to realize we were not only seeing the smoke from the Woodbury fire, but that we were witnessing what appeared to be the after-effects of something exploding in the fire's path - from a distance of about 25-30 miles away.
The fire is spreading to the east, where the vegetation is sparser (and thankfully it isn't populated, either). However, the fire has closed a handful of the various recreational areas that many in the Valley go to for summer getaways (read: lake time to beat the heat).
I'm not worried about the fire turning our way; there is still that big hunk of rock in the way before it would start to really affect the East Valley. There are canyons on the south side of the Superstitions where the fire had made some inroads, though (which I also had the pleasure to see on Friday).
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
The wind will be blowing
and people are going
to Costco for tp & beer!
It's the most wonderful time Of the Yeeear!
The wind will be blowing
and people are going
to Costco for tp & beer!
It's the most wonderful time Of the Yeeear!
Honestly, we've been very lucky. I hope it stays that way.
*waves from SW Kentucky* - They're predicting the rain of that to come my way on Monday-Tuesday.
Would love to do so if at all possible.
They've moved the cone more to the east, so Texas is pretty much out of it now. Initial forecast had it coming less than 60 miles from where I live.@Cajungal -- looks like you've got a system to keep an eye on. (Possibly something for the East Texas folks as well.)
The last three nights have been weird weather. The morning low has been cooler than the thermostat setting. The low got down to 62 degrees, when the normal now is 78-80.
GasBandit
Staff member
So, Iowa has had an interesting year, you say...
Minnesota actually saw the biggest swings.
GasBandit
Staff member
Hrm, I wonder where he's getting his data... Weather Underground says the hottest Litchfield has gotten this year is 92 degrees, and the lowest is -56 (which granted is still goddamn cold) but that's 148 degree swing.
Oh wait, they're doing the "feels like." I guess that could be it.
Oh wait, they're doing the "feels like." I guess that could be it.
Dave
Staff member
You're leaving out heat index and wind chill.
Yep. Crossing my fingers they shut down the school on Tuesday. Have 3 exams in a row next week. Lucked out a little bit too. Originally had the storm getting here Sunday, which would have screwed up Jun's flight to China. She should make it out of Tampa on Sunday now without any problems. A little concerned that it's still supposed to be at least a CAT 2/3 when it runs through the state, but I guess we'll get a better picture of what's going on in a couple days.
Can't wait to be without power for a week again.
