Drive Into the Storm...

Discussion in 'Weather' started by xcel, Jun 4, 2016.

  1. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

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  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Rapt Presence Staff Member

    You gotta go through it.
     
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  3. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    As a friend of mine crosses the Great Plaines today, I suspect he would love to run into a storm that looks like this.

    The contrast of gently swaying golden wheat and the ominous dark gray/black sky is awe inspiring.

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    #efficient #long #distance #traveler #CleanMPG
     
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  4. phoebeisis

    phoebeisis Well-Known Member

    Wow
    Those pictures are so pretty they look fake.
    We crossed the TX panhandle many times-it is a bit like the midwest plains
    But it has depopulated areas-and towns that used to have many more people-deserted farm houses
    My point is it is so odd for a place that is so dry-so little rain-to have such BAD weather.
    Heavy winds rain driven parallel stunning thunder and lightning and of course tornados
    The panhandle might have 15-20 inches of precipitation per year-but terrible weather
    Great photos of course
     
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  5. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Last month just outside of Stillwater, OK...

    Wayne

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  6. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Rapt Presence Staff Member

    Oy vey.
     
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  7. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    How about driving into the twilight zone instead? ;)

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  8. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    A quick end to your road trip in this one.

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  9. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

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  10. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Driving into or out of?

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  11. wxman

    wxman Well-Known Member

    Mammatus clouds!
     
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  12. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Or fly into it? ;)

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  13. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Ummm, no.

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  14. JonNC

    JonNC Driving Smarter Since 06/07/2011

    Not driving, but after mowing the yard.
    Impeccable timing, if I do say so myself.

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  15. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi Jon:

    Perfect! :D

    Wayne
     
  16. BillLin

    BillLin PV solar, geothermal HVAC, hybrids and electrics

    I don't know... that looks pretty benign. What was it like 5 minutes later? :)
     
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  17. BillLin

    BillLin PV solar, geothermal HVAC, hybrids and electrics

    You've heard of shock and awe... my lawn's mostly in shock, but we never planted grass after the geothermal pipes went into the bore holes and everything filled back in, so not bad, considering. I'm too ashamed to share a picture. :eek:
     
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  18. brick

    brick Answers to "that guy."

    I installed a new window today...just in time for torrential rain and marble-size hail. That was probably the worst storm I've seen in the 6 years we've been here. Also, I learned that un-cured caulk is water-soluble! Guess I'll be back up a ladder in the morning., but it could have been a lot worse.
     
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  19. BillLin

    BillLin PV solar, geothermal HVAC, hybrids and electrics

    Bummer.
     
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  20. xcel

    xcel PZEV, there's nothing like it :) Staff Member

    Hi All:

    Not again! ;)

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