WEATHER / CLIMATE
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Global Warming Poll 1 2
by enigma99- 1 follower
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Please, no comments on the topic of Global Warming! I do not want this to be debated here and is simply a poll. There are a lot of debate for global warming in the forum, so I thought it would be fun to see an unscientific survey.
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California calling for drought State of Emergency 1 2
by Mauna Kea Cloudforest- 1 follower
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Scary facts about the looming drought: below normal rainfall to persist into March 2014 2013 driest year for Central and Northern California by a long shot since recorded weather history State of emergency for California being requested veggie prices will go through the roof fruit prices will go through the roof Abnormally high rainfall in Southeastern California (Riverside hills are green in December?) See references below California 2014 drought could send waves through US commodity markets http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Suppliers2/California-2014-drought-could-send-waves-through-US-commodity-markets Lawmakers including U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Congressm…
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What's the most tropical place? 1 2
by Xenon- 57 replies
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What is the most tropical place just based on temperature?
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What are your winter predictions? 1 2
by RyManUtah- 56 replies
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I’m hoping for a mild winter... seems the first freeze is coming a little early, though. Usually after thanksgiving, not before Halloween. How has autumn been for everyone?
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First Arctic blast 1 2
by NC_Palms- 1 follower
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Next week is going to be brutal for the Southeast. It will feel more like January than November here in Eastern North Carolina.
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Where does it start looking tropical for you? 1 2
by philinsydney- 56 replies
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We are lucky on the east coast because we have tropical-looking vegetation at least as far as 35S. the Illawarra district south of Sydney has fertile soils and a high rainfall, meaning there are large figs, bangalow palms and fan palms, flame trees and stinging trees growing wild. But when I am travelling north the landscape doesn't really resemble the tropics until I reach Grafton and the Clarence valley. Here all of a sudden there are sugarcane plantations on the river flats overlooked by timber houses on stilts, and some enormous Moreton Bay figs in the paddocks. There is nothing quite like this south of Coffs Harbour. Where do the pseudo-tropics start for you?
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FROST IN SO. CAL. 1 2
by roosty sado- 56 replies
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WELL, IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN THE SANTA ANAS CAN GET EXTREMELY DRY AND COLD.NOT A GOOD COMBO FOR MARGINAL PALMS.TONIGHT MIGHT BE A BAD ONE SO GET OUT THE HOT WATER MISTERS OR SOMETHING.GOOD LUCK ! ESPECIALLY IN H.B.
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Earliest snowfall in Houston's history 1 2
by _Keith- 56 replies
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Today will go down as the earliest snowfall in Houston's history. Most school districts remain open, but HISD canceled after-school and weekend activities.
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Miami Beach Microclimate 1 2
by cocopalm90- 1 follower
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Hello everyone! I'm brand new here and new to plants. I have a question for you weather/climate experts. I know about large bodies of water (oceans especially) helping to moderate temperatures. I also am familiar with urban heat islands. With all of this in mind, where in Miami Beach would theoretically have the warmest/most moderated microclimate? On the map below, I would guess that the very slightly north of the dot labeled "Miami Beach - North" would be the most moderated because of the land being so thin. What would you all say? Is there even a difference? Thanks everyone! Glad to be here and hoping to learn a lot and contribute when I can.
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October Weather Thread 1 2
by LA PALM BOY- 56 replies
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A bit warmer than average here (temps. in the low 80's) but pretty much business as usual for So. Cal. Doug
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***California Freeze Warning - NWS*** 1 2
by gavilan1- 56 replies
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This was received today - it was also issued for Kern Co. desert area with temps. into the low 20s: ...FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED FOR THE ANTELOPE VALLEY THANKSGIVING MORNING... .A COLD AND DRY AIR MASS PUSHING IN FROM THE GREAT BASIN WILL BRING WINDY CONDITIONS TO THE LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS TODAY... AND FREEZING TEMPERATURES TO THE ANTELOPE VALLEY LATER TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. ... FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY... A FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM PST THURSDAY. SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED IN THE ANTELOPE VALLEY LATER TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING. TEMPERATURES WILL LIKELY …
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Holy Carp Batman, Look out Florida 1 2
by _Keith- 1 follower
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Forecast here has been lowered to 27,23,27 for next 3 nights. Usually our weather hits Florida with a one-day delay. Good luck folks. Keith
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Rainy season 1 2
by ruskinPalms- 2 followers
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Let the rains begin!
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Definition of "tropical"? 1 2
by spockvr6- 55 replies
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Regarding different geographic locales around the globe, one is often left to wonder "is that place "tropical" or not"? Is it purely by latitude (i.e. if one is between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn then the location is by default, regardless of climate, considered in the "tropics")? Or, does one take a less strict approach and look at climate data and use certain rules of thumb (such as if the difference between daily highs and lows is more than the difference between highs in summer and winter, then the location is "tropical")? How do you define tropical?
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St. Valentine's Day Massacre.. 1 2
by BobbyinNY- 55 replies
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This looks like a monster is about to hit us... Snow, Rain, & Ice with 50mph wind-gusts..... I am SOOOOOOOOOO Not happy right now and S@#TTing my pants as I write this.... I can deal with the cold & the snow, but if we get an Ice storm and the power goes out, I'm gonna be one miserable palm guy
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MAY THREAD 1 2
by BobbyinNY- 55 replies
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Ok, May is starting out somewhat average for us here in NY.. 70/50f today, and mid-high 60's/day next few days/ high 40's/night
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Miami And The Tropic Of Cancer 1 2
by Rick Santos- 1 follower
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I realize the Tropic of Cancer is an important area on the earth. What makes the sun appear directly overhead on the summer solstice? I know the tilt of the earth has something to do with it but : *Is the curve of the earth steeper or different in that part of the world and that also contributes? It appears so when you look at Miami and the tropics ( from the side ) of a Google Earth download * Is it necessary to go somewhat below the Tropic of Cancer to get tropical level sunlight intensity, vegetation etc. or is Miami close enough to the tropic line to get those benefits most of the year? *If you had to compare latitude 25 N to the true official tr…
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2017-2018 Winter Continental U.S. 1 2
by Matthew92- 55 replies
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Wondering what this winter is going to be like. I just noticed on the forecast some significant cold coming in to my area, and it's just not one night. It's coming! Everyone- feel free to use this thread for 17'-18' winter reports/data/discussion.
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For the benefit of the growing number of (primarily) Southern Californians who have property here in Leilani Estates, but spend a good amount of time on the U.S. Mainland, I'll post some rainfall updates every now and then to keep you informed of the situation here. Last 24 hours: 0.06 inches Last 72 hours: 0.06 inches Last 7 days: 0.14 inches June 2006: 4.55 inches (June 2005: 14.67 inches) May 2006: 21.07 inches (May 2005: 3.32 inches) 01 Jan-30 Jun 2006: 77.47 inches (01 Jan-30 Jun 2005: 68.25 inches). Any questions, or if you want more specific info, let me know. Bo
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Hello Dolly 1 2
by steve 9atx- 1 follower
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Tad et al in the Valley What are your preparations for Wednesday re: ?
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Brace for it Phoenix! 1 2
by Randy- 1 follower
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The news is grim, but preparation is key. Tomorrow night from about 9PM to 9am, 28d F and possibly lower in our colder valley locations(like mine). Then down to 30d F the next day, and 31d F after that. My afternoons the next three says will be protecting the palms, plumeria, and hibiscus all over my yard! And the banana and pineapple. The last prolonged below freezing temps here wiped out a ton of ficus trees and burnt a lot of green vegetation into the ground. More to come...
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The Ice Age Cometh 1 2
by Ed in Houston- 54 replies
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Scientists warn the sun will 'go to sleep' in 2030 and could cause temperatures to plummet "A new study claims to have cracked predicting solar cycles - and says that between 2020 and 2030 solar cycles will cancel each other out." "This, they say, will lead to a phenomenon known as the 'Maunder minimum' - which has previously been known as a mini ice age when it hit between 1646 and 1715, even causing London's River Thames to freeze over. " "During Cycle 26, which covers the decade from 2030-2040, the two waves will become exactly out of synch and this will cause a significant reduction in solar activity." "'Over the cycle, the waves fluctuate between the northe…
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Northern CA freeze 1 2
by ghar41- 54 replies
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Ive seen forcasts for my area of anywhere between 27F and 33F for tommorow night, Saturday the 19th. After a rain like this, it can be a real mess with lots of leaf burn and worse. ....just when I start to look towards March... Anyone in Nor Cal have any info about this upcoming freeze?
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1-3-2008 lows, FL and S.E. 1 2
by Eric in Orlando- 53 replies
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Dropped to 31F here at Leu Gardens and is back to 34 now at 7:15. The cable connecting our weather station to my computer failed yesterday so I can't tell how long it was at 31F until I hook the new one up. Tender foliage on the drive in looked mostly alright, a few bananas burnt but not all the way wilted. The bananas and heliconias in my yard weren't black and wilted and the coconut still looked green.
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How My Latitude Compares To Some Places Around The World 1 2
by PalmTreeDude- 53 replies
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So I found this pretty neat website where you can click on an exact point on the map and it draws a line in the Northern and Southern hemispheres of where that latitude is. This is pretty crazy because a lot of the places that share my latitude (and many others here) are capable of growing palms that can't grow here (and that are many zones less cold hardy than here) due to those few cold snaps we can get. Here is the site, what areas around the world share your latitude? http://mapfrappe.com/appisoll.html
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