WEATHER / CLIMATE
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Jan 2 Cold Snap 1 2 3 4
by _Keith- 134 replies
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Gonna get chilly down here, lows of 31, 27, 33 respectively. At least this is a holiday weekend, so I have plenty of time to prepare. I am bringing quite a few plants in that I would normally leave out. I will hit a few with a good burst of liquid fertilizer which might boost the salts in the leaves just a bit and yes, I know I should have done this at least a couple of days ago. I may throw an old sheet over a couple of things, but probably not bother with a light. So, what are you doing to prepare your plants for a brush with death?
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February treat 1 2 3 4
by Exotic Life- 134 replies
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HI ... How is your weather ? Here after the mildest Januari ever, start also Februari very mild ... It's here again right at this moment above the 10C/50F and it's sunny .... this must be the worse winter month ... but so far it looks like a cold spring month Robbin
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June 2008 Weather Thread 1 2 3 4
by Daryl- 131 replies
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We have had a wet start to June here. 140mm (5 1/2 ") over the last couple of days. Good for the garden, and enjoying the warm night temperatures. I just hope we don't go straight into a clear cold dry spell when it finishes. Daryl
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October 2008 Weather Thread 1 2 3 4
by _Keith- 130 replies
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This should be a month of changes North and South. October is traditionally a very warm month here in Louisiana, but we have a cold front due in tonight and a cool start to the month with a low of 61 tonight and 56 tomorrow night. After a long hot summer, I have to say it feels good.
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Cold Front 2015 - Surprise! 1 2 3 4
by gsytch- 129 replies
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Forecasts are trending downwards for Thur/Fri as that piece of arctic air is set to intrude upon our beautiful weather. Hard to believe there will be freeze warnings in north Tampa Bay, as today was 83F with a dewpoint of 70F, just like yesterday. Tomorrow is suppose to be the same. Hinting at a freeze for inland Pasco/NE Hillsborough possible. Up and down, up and down.
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avoiding frost by planting canopy trees 1 2 3 4
by Josh-O- 2 followers
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Hi Everybody Does anyone have any good suggestions for planting cool looking fast growing trees that would provide canopy in a few years to avoid frost and radiational freezes. I'm trying to build a micro climate for my Vista property. ALL SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED below are some trees that I've done a bit of research on myself some tree species I have researched: Tipu trees (fast grower) Australian bottle tree (fast grower) Ice cream bean tree (fast grower) Chinese elm tree (fast grower) Rainbow eucalyptus tree (fast grower) schizolobium parahyba (fast grower) fast growing palms I've researched: Brahea clara roystonea bor…
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Highest Winter Temperatures-08/09 1 2 3 4
by bubba- 125 replies
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With all the dire predictions of Global Cooling and new Ice Ages and Great Freezes,it only seems practical to look empirically at the Highest Highs and the Highest Lows experienced in the Continental US.Perhaps this can calm us down,cancel suicide hotlines and generally ease our collective conciousness as we hurtle towards the abyss. Last year Florida won going away with Texas a close second. One observation regarding Texas is just how hot it can get. 90's pop up numerous times.California and Arizona were suprisingly cool. We may be seeing a flip/flop this year as the West has been quite warm compared to Texas and Florida. Will it hold up? Dec.1,2008-MH-Riverside,C…
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Aug 2008 weather 1 2 3 4
by Tyrone- 125 replies
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I thought I'd start an Aug 08 weather thread as no one has done it yet. It's cool but sunny here in West Oz. It's meant to be sunny nearly every day right up until at least mid Aug. Not bad for winter, but I could do with spring right now. Best regards Tyrone
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New Climate Normals (1991-2020) 1 2 3 4
by JLM- 3 followers
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New climate normals coming right after the new year.
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Hurricane Matt - could it hit Florida ??? 1 2 3 4
by trioderob- 1 follower
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looks like there is a chance Florida could get hit hard. check National Hurricane center for details (that mo-fo is taking a super low track with a dramatic swing to the north - if it moves just alittle to the west of the spaghetti models - worse case it could transverse south to north the entire state....jast sayin
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CURRENT COOLDOWN 1 2 3 4
by gsytch- 122 replies
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The cold snap coming is expected to last thru the weekend, with frost and freezes expected, though not record cold. It appears that all forecasts are targeting inland, rural areas as calm, cold conditions exist - but I am seeing another cold shot next week. Anyone see longer range? My data only goes out 7 days. It appears like Thurs and Sat mornings will feature freezes for inland Tampa Bay/Orlando with watches up for inland South Florida. Then, next week more cold? Watcha thinking?
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Southern Hemisphere Spring!!! 1 2 3 4
by NApalm- 121 replies
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Well someone had to do it so here we go. Spring has CERTAINLY sprung here. 30+ every other day and rain on it's way tomorrow! Boy is it needed. Getting very dry...
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Possible Florida Freeze - December 2017 1 2 3 4
by RedRabbit- 121 replies
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Some of Florida may experience a freeze on December 10th:
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February Freeze? 1 2 3
by gsytch- 119 replies
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The long range for Feb is below normal in the eastern 2/3 except for the far upper midwest/rockies where above normal is expected. Precip is to be above normal. Here in Tampa Bay it is CHILLY yet again, today. In the 50's, overcast (el nino overcast) and breezy, so it is COLD~ The rains of the past week have largely missed me, thankfully, and about an inch fell total while some areas to my north got 3"+. In freeze recovery, heavy rains are not a good idea. While no arctic banger is to be expected, consistenly chilly air is. I hope some warm air gets by in between. I've been here well over 20 years and I have never seen back to back winters like these! Freeze damage is eve…
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Aussie Autumn 09 1 2 3
by Walter John- 117 replies
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Just look at this ideal weather forecast. Looks great for the annual palm/cycad show this weekend. Forecast for Friday 13th March, 2009 A few brief showers. Mostly moderate SE to E winds. Precis: Few showers City: Max 27 Bayside: Max 27 UV Alert: 8:20 am to 3:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme] Saturday 14th Mar Mostly fine Min 20 Max 29 Sunday Afternoon shower. Min 20 Max 30 Monday Afternoon shower or storm. Min 20 Max 30 Tuesday Afternoon shower or storm. Min 21 Max 29 Wednesday Showe…
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Hurricane season is fast approaching! Now is the time to prepare! This hurricane season could be a big one, Colorado State is releasing an official outlook this week, Thursday, April 2nd 2020. I will post more information about current storms basin-wide. The first name is Arthur! Hurricane season starts in 60 days!
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UK Worst Freeze Since 2010 1 2 3
by Foxpalms- 3 followers
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The Polar vortex is sending freezing air towards the UK creating a cold setup quite possibly worse than the 2010 freeze. All the air from the arctic is being funneled down onto us. We are under clear skies all night tonight the temperature in London is slowly dropping whilst the countryside and the outskirts are plummeting in temperature. This freeze has practically appeared out of nowhere after a long hot summer and warm autumn/fall. It was supposed to be just above freezing however the last week the forecast got worse and worse until we ended up with this, an arctic air mass and clear skies at night. This is the worst possible scenario whilst snow might also be bad the…
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Harvey - Texas 1 2 3
by IHB1979- 2 followers
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I can imagine the Texas folks on the forum are starting preparations for the storm. The intensity isn't really dialed in yet, but you sure look to get a lot of rain...measured in feet! Stay safe!
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Southern hemisphere summer 1 2 3
by Tyrone- 116 replies
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I thought I'd get the ball rolling. Here in the west of Oz, the start of summer has been a cool one with no need for any air conditioning yet. Nights have been dry and blowy from the east and due to the lack of moisture cool to cold. But that's soon to change. At the moment it's blowing a gale from the east and the mins are in the mid teens celcius. Today we're going for 32C, but when the heat trough forms and moves inland the humidity should rise for a short time and the wind will blow from the west and we'll be getting mins in the high teens to low twenties. Next week we don't really drop below 30C during the day. We're still in our first phase of summer. Th…
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April Weather Thread 1 2 3
by ruskinPalms- 115 replies
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...hemispheres that is... Anyway, what is going on where you are? California? Australia? England? South Africa? New Zealand? Anyone? A summertime pattern of daytime heat and humidty followed by evening thunderstorms is in place right now. Last day of March and first 2 days of April have seen widespread showers and thunderstorms across the southern 2/3 of FL. Actually kinda' strange to have this pattern so early. Could the weather be forshadowing a nasty hurricane season ??? Palms are loving this spring so far and I like this weather as long as it lasts but I am sure we will have an extended dry spell coming before the real summer rain pattern sets in.
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200,000 people affected by flooding in Australia 1 2 3
by joe_OC- 1 follower
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Thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the flooding in Australia...Hope it has not affected any of our palm friends there.
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Countdown to disaster part 2 1 2 3
by STEVE IN SO CAL- 115 replies
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Well, time for another fitfull night. NWS has offered up this little tidbit to make us all feel better: MINIMUM TEMPERATURES TONIGHT ARE EXPECTED TO FALL TO THE LOW TO MID 20S WITH A FEW UPPER TEENS POSSIBLE AT THE COLDER LOCATIONS. TEMPERATURES AT THE COLDER LOCATIONS COULD FALL BELOW 32 DEGREES SOON AFTER SUNSET WITH THE LOWEST TEMPERATURES OCCURRING AROUND SUNRISE. DURATIONS OF TEMPERATURES OF 32 DEGREES OR LOWER COULD BE AS MUCH AS 12 TO 13 HOURS. Adding to all this BS, my fireplace insert(which I heat my house with) is belching smoke into the house everytime I open the door. Must be some kind of inversion going on...
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DRY DRY DRY 1 2 3
by gsytch- 114 replies
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After a HUGE soaking May 2nd, nothing measurable since but sunny skies. We missed the rains from the last cold front (.02 doesnt count) so its been 3 weeks and counting since a decent rainfall. The hose it getting a workout! Feels like California with highs in the 80's lows near 60F and RH below 50%. No rain forecast for another week YET temps near 90F......
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Very cold air mass this week in SoCal 1 2 3
by KMartin- 113 replies
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Really there is so much to say I have to just add this link - http://www.examiner.com/weather-in-los-angeles/arctic-air-mass-finalized-to-hit-southern-california-hard This is an amazing event where wind chills will actually be dangerous from the santa ana winds are well. I'm all set for the event in my yard! You should be too if you havent. Kevin
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Future USDA Map 1 2 3
by TexasColdHardyPalms- 2 followers
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Unfortunately my computer crashed last year and it looks like I have lost a few things. I had a USDA map of 2012 and a (NOAA I think) simulation of what the map was predicted to look like in 2035 or 2040. I scoured the internet tonight trying to find it but I came up empty. Does anyone happen to have this map or a link to where it is found? Thanks
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