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[mlooney 3,417]

21 hours ago, Don Edwards said:

So the front gives you trouble, and so does the back?

/me adds a star.

mlooney, yeah I get trouble with the front coming and going out if it hangs around for while.  Less than thrilling.

[mlooney 3,417]

Storm front rolling in.  Actually looks like thunder with in the hour.  Body aches.  This, in general, suck.

[Pharaoh RutinTutin 1,586]

Current conditions at

Sarasota / Bradenton, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ)

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

 Fair

91°F / 33°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	1 Jul 11:53 am EDT

 

And it is only getting hotter 

[Don Edwards 548]

8 hours ago, mlooney said:

Storm front rolling in.  Actually looks like thunder with in the hour.  Body aches.  This, in general, suck.

You'd "love" it here. Yesterday we looked out at bright sunlight while hearing thunder - then the clouds and rain rolled in - then they rolled out again and we had bright sunlight for the rest of the afternoon - then just before sunset we had another thunderstorm rolling in...

[Pharaoh RutinTutin 1,586]

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
326 AM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

FLZ043-050-052-056-057-061-139-142-148-149-151-155-160-162-165-
239-242-248-249-251-255-260-262-265-042300-
/O.NEW.KTBW.HT.Y.0002.230704T1500Z-230704T2300Z/
Including the cities of Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee, Bushnell,
The Villages, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Lakeland,
Winter Haven, Wauchula, Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs, Sebring,
Avon Park, Placid Lakes, Arcadia, Cedar Key, Yankeetown,
Crystal River, Homosassa, Hernando Beach, Bayport, Port Richey,
Hudson, Tampa, Apollo Beach, Westchase, Bradenton,
Anna Maria Island, Venice, Sarasota, Englewood, Port Charlotte,
Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Captiva, Sanibel, Chiefland, Bronson,
Williston, Inverness, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Dade City,
Zephyrhills, Brandon, Plant City, Sun City Center, Parrish,
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, North Port, Babcock Ranch,
Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres
326 AM EDT Tue Jul 4 2023

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/tampa

[Darth Fluffy 302]

Been in the 90s here for a couple of weeks. Had a couple of overcast cooler days thrown in, low 80s. Walking needs to be done before full sunrise.

[mlooney 3,417]

46 minutes ago, Darth Fluffy said:

Been in the 90s here for a couple of weeks. Had a couple of overcast cooler days thrown in, low 80s. Walking needs to be done before full sunrise.

Same here.  My A/C is working a little better than it was last year, thankfully.

[mlooney 3,417]

I have a headache and leg cramps.  There is a front rolling in, but the rain isn't expected until 4ish this afternoon.  Not really happy about this and I'm going to lay down and read stuff (maybe including Discord) and hope that the analgesics kick in.

[The Old Hack 2,448]

Ron de Santis has just outlawed all discussion of the weather on account of this being a potentially woke activity. All posters are requested to not show this thread to citizens of Florida as this might implicate them and possibly get them subjected to the death sentence.

[Darth Fluffy 302]

38 minutes ago, The Old Hack said:

Ron de Santis has just outlawed all discussion of the weather on account of this being a potentially woke activity. All posters are requested to not show this thread to citizens of Florida as this might implicate them and possibly get them subjected to the death sentence.

The opposite of 'woke' is 'asleep' . . .

[The Old Hack 2,448]

14 hours ago, Darth Fluffy said:

The opposite of 'woke' is 'asleep' . . .

Indeed, the entire point of the original employment of the term. I am sure the irony completely escapes the right wingers.

[Darth Fluffy 302]

1 hour ago, The Old Hack said:

. . . I am sure the irony completely escapes the right wingers.

It would seem it does not need to, it can merely walk away.

[mlooney 3,417]

Thunder storms. Body aches. Related data. I am less than gruntled by this turn of events

[Darth Fluffy 302]

Fixing the AC

[Pharaoh RutinTutin 1,586]

 

The forecast for Idalia is so helpful 

The entire west coast of Florida could be hit 

Not sure what to think 

By the way, because Atlantic Storm names are rotated every 6 years unless retired, Idalia is in the same alphabetical position as Irma from 2017 & Irene from 2011 

The I storms are always Interesting and often retired

Ian          2022
Ida          2021
Iota          2020
Irma          2017
Ingrid          2013
Irene       2011
Igor          2010
Ike          2008
Ivan          2004
Isabel          2003
Isidore          2002
Iris       2001
Inez          1966
Ione       1955

 

[Darth Fluffy 302]

What, no Imogene?

[Pharaoh RutinTutin 1,586]

On 8/28/2023 at 2:38 PM, Darth Fluffy said:

What, no Imogene?

Imogen (no final E) is on the Australian Cyclone List.

Edited August 30, 2023 by Pharaoh RutinTutin
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[mlooney 3,417]

4 hours ago, Pharaoh RutinTutin said:

Igor          2010

Did this one have a hump?

[The Old Hack 2,448]

Anyone in Florida please take care. I know that forecast has it arrive as a category 1 or 2. But I worry that it might pick up more strength on its way.

[mlooney 3,417]

Even a category 1 can cause damage.  Do take care y'all.

[Pharaoh RutinTutin 1,586]

 

Idalia is a massively destructive storm. Made landfall as a Category 3 

It missed my home by a good margin, but it hit one of the few places in Florida that had no historical record of being hit by a large hurricane 
There aren't many towns in that part of the Sunshine State, but those towns are getting hit hard 

Meanwhile in the land of the Manatee, many businesses and services shut down in advance of what could have been.  Now these places will remain closed until tomorrow at least when the only effects we are experiencing currently are drizzle, deep puddles, and a strong breeze 

 

Edited August 30, 2023 by Pharaoh RutinTutin
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[mlooney 3,417]

So what is the Waffle House rating where you are?

[Pharaoh RutinTutin 1,586]

 

All in my area remained open.

I understand 5 across the state closed.

 

[mlooney 3,417]

Waffle Houses being closed are A Bad Thing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_House_Index

[Pharaoh RutinTutin 1,586]

 

An open Waffle House is not necessarily all that great, either