WEATHER / CLIMATE

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   Where Do You Measure Your Temperature?

   January 4, 2008 by Kathryn

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   Everyone is posting about the low temperatures in their yard versus local weather stations. Where in your yard to you measure your temperatures? How many thermometers do you have? What were your various reading? I have one min/max thermometer just outside my bedroom about 1 foot from my house and 1 foot from the ground. This one had a low of 34ºF Thursday morning. I have many smaller palms in this location - including a potted Chamaedorea oblongata that did just fine. I have another min/max thermometer in the same area, but it is 6 feet from my house and six feet from the ground. This one had a low of 27ºF Thursday morning. I’m not sure how cold the rest of my yard …

   

   Last reply by sonoranfans, January 7, 2008
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   Perfect Palm growing weather

   January 4, 2008 by Walter John

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   I got spears in my ears, she's a nigh on perfect weather here for palm growing presently, and whilst xmas is over for presentlies, she's a still seasons greetings here ladies and germs.

   

   Last reply by Walter John, February 12, 2008
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   Why I HATE Rain

   January 4, 2008 by Wai`anae Steve

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   Why can't it just rain up in the mountains, re-fill the aquifer and let me put water where I want it????? Anyway here are the totals for 2007. It's been drier this year, YEA!!!! Rain at my hale. Here is a link to the results of 10" of rain and no time to maintain it for about a month. Why I HATE rain. If you want to look at the whole Kong Hill story check it out here: Kong's Hill Story

   

   Last reply by MattyB, January 4, 2008
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   Royal got nailed last night,what do I do now?

   January 3, 2008 by lpandroc

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   Hi all..my 15ft Royal got hit nice last night...all fronds are turning a dark brown with a touch of green here and there...Im sure it will pull thru but what can I do or expect to happen in the days to follow?...Just let it heal itself, water??...cut off the fronds?...Thanks Lance Palm Harbor, FL

   

   Last reply by spockvr6, January 3, 2008
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   1-3-2008 lows, FL and S.E. 1 2

   January 3, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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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.

   

   Last reply by kinzyjr, January 21, 2021
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   What is a dewpoint?

   January 3, 2008 by www.dadluvsu.com

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   I just did a search and got alot of good information defining a dewpoint... Unfortunately, it was info overload and just made my eyes swim and my head spin... Can anyone tell me what a dewpoint is without making my head do loopdeloops?

   

   Last reply by Neofolis, January 6, 2008
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   Counting it down 1 2

   January 3, 2008 by _Keith

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   7:05PM, 36 degrees, So. Louisiana

   

   Last reply by John in Andalucia, October 9, 2008
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   Upcoming Strong Pacific Storms

   January 3, 2008 by Palmy

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   I’m sure most of California is aware of this but we are expected to have some very strong storms roll on through here producing hurricane force winds and heavy rain all along the coast of California. It would appear that central California is going to get the brunt of the storm. Models indicate that we could see 3-5 inches of rain in the lowland and up to 6- 8 inches on the bay area hill tops. It also looks like we are going to have very windy conditions. It looks like the temps will fall too later in the week. Would the palm experts recommend tying down some of the tall palm trees? I’m on a hill crest and the last thing I want are hurricane forced gusts. NOAA SF…

   

   Last reply by Palmy, January 8, 2008
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    How'd you make out in the FL Cold Snap? 1 2

    January 2, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: I note that last night we were all yakking about how cold it was going to get, as I felt the temps at Ken Johnson's place here south of Miami fall and fall and fall. But, no evident cold damage, though more cold weather is expected for this evening/morning. But . . . Tampa, Orlando, JAX, Tallahassee, YIKE, it got cold there. So, how'd you all fare? Sounds like you were getting prepared . . . . Our joint crying towel is out and ready. dave

    

    Last reply by Alan_Tampa, January 4, 2008
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    The Beauty of Winter

    January 1, 2008 by _Keith

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    I guess it was Wal's reply to an eariler email that sparked this thought. As I was out just a little while ago picking up tender plants and covering the one palm I was worried about, I again remembered the beauty of winter. Here in Louisiana winter is a time of clear vision. For one thing it is clear physically and virtually with visibility for miles. No haze, just clear blue skies and even clearer air near the ground. The angles of the sun give the water an entirely different look too. Being a fisherman, I alway remember marsh fishing at this time of year being great. I guess my memories also remember the sun angles on the water, because no matter where I am when…

    

    Last reply by amazondk, January 18, 2008
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    Cold Protection Help

    January 1, 2008 by NBTX11

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    Well, we started out with a low of 27 tonight. Now, weather underground is saying 23-24, which means it could get as low as 20F. Weather.com still says 27, so who knows, maybe it won't get that cold. I wasn't worried until they kept revising the temps, now I am worried about the attached queen palm. Last year it got down to around 23F and it burned about 40-50%, but recovered in spring fairly fast. It is now very established and strong despite how young it is, so I doubt 23-24 will harm it at all, but I am worried about the what if temp of 20. Palm is about 8 ft tall or so. Would you protect this palm, if so how. All my other stuff is hardy and doesn't nee…

    

    Last reply by pdleft, January 21, 2009
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    January Weather Thread 1 2 3

    January 1, 2008 by ruskinPalms

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    I thought a January weather thread was already started, but I can't find it. Of course the main thing on my mind is the expected hard freeze on the night of Jan 2. I have protected my most exposed landscape bed in the front of the house, but it seems that most of my palms are just too big for me to realistically protect unless I want to erect several "palmscrapers". The rest is just going to have to ride it out. My forcast lows for Jan 2 at the time of this post (zip 33570): NOAA/NWS: 28F Accuweather: 29F TWC: 29F Wunderground: 35F ??? Pic of the front protection:

    

    Last reply by elHoagie, February 3, 2008
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    Cooling/Heating Degree Days for selcted locations

    January 1, 2008 by bubba

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    Update on this method of Climatic Observation.My earlier post explains the methodology,which identifies areas and their corresponding heating/cooling requirements.specifically,it identifies hot and cold spots. Texas- Brownsville-Cooling-127 hours;Heating-86 hours Harligen-Cooling-133 hours;Heating-106 hours Florida- Marathon-Cooling-355 hours;Heating-0 hours Miami-Cooling-318 hours;Heating-0 hours Ft.Lauderdale-Cooling-307 hours;Heating-0 hours Naples-Cooling-224 hours;Heating-16 hours West Palm-Cooling-239 hours;Heating-14 hours California- Los Angeles-Cooling-0 hours;Heating-207 hours Palm Springs-Cooling-0 hours;Heating-361 hours Arizona- …

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 1, 2008
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    Is winter over yet

    January 1, 2008 by NBTX11

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    Cheer up the average temperatures start going back up in January. At least here in TX, and in FL, they bottom out around now and start going back in the right direction. CA, probably not yet. In another couple months cold weather will be a distant memory.

    

    Last reply by steve 9atx, January 1, 2008
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    Jan 2 Cold Snap 1 2 3 4

    December 31, 2007 by _Keith

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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?

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 6, 2008
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    Cold spell coming to socal

    December 31, 2007 by ellidro

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    The news and accuweather are calling for cold air to move in at the end of the week. Snow levels will drop to 3500 feet and coastal temps will be near freezing. Accuweather is calling for 34 degrees in Encinitas which would be the same low temp I had last year during the freeze. Good Luck and don't be a fool cover your tool, I mean palm!

    

    Last reply by tropicalb, January 2, 2008
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    2007 weather review

    December 31, 2007 by Scott Mcintosh

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    Looking at history fom my weather station for 2007: Low temp. 32.6f/0.3c on 2/17/07,high temp 10.1f/38.4c on 7/10/07, avg temp 72.5f/22.5c for the year. Rainfall for the year 38.69 ". Aug. was the wettest month 8.33" Sept.6.83",July 5.92", June 4.52",Oct. 4.27. Nov. wins as the dry month .05". Overall it was not bad at my location for rainfall. I fee lucky, other Tampa area locations got a lot less. No frost or freeze in 2007.

    

    Last reply by jonnymac, January 11, 2008
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    Growth markers for 2008

    December 30, 2007 by PalmGuyWC

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    Every year on Jan 1st I mark the palms that I want to check for frond growth for the coming year. I use the plastic ties that have an insert on one end. They are used for tieing up vines, etc. If it's a large palm I use two or three ties to make a ring. I then put it over the newest emerging sphere, usually a few inches long, and then at the end of the year it's easy to count the fronds that have grown into the ring. This way there is no gessing how fast your palm grew in a year. If I want to check how fast the emerging sphere is growing, rather than just put a mark with a waterproof felt tip pin where the sphere is emerging from a sheth, I stick a bamboo stake in the…

    

    Last reply by PalmGuyWC, December 30, 2007
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    Strong Freeze For North Florida

    December 28, 2007 by tank

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    They're calling a low of 21F for Thursday Morning here in Gainesville. Its still a long way off but considering it should get to around 81F today with a low around 60F tonight it appears we are in for a dramatic change. Big bummer.

    

    Last reply by tank, January 3, 2008
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    Weather Stations

    December 28, 2007 by LJG

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    Does anyone have a recommendation for an advanced Weather Station? Something that can use wireless technology to talk to maybe 5 - 10 output sensors? The key thing is one that will connect to your PC so you can download data and track it, graph it, etc.

    

    Last reply by Dypsisdean, January 11, 2008
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    Queensland weather

    December 27, 2007 by Cycadcenter

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    Looks as though the central and southern Queensland coast are in for a bit of a blow in the next few days with a possibility of a cyclone forming of the Mackay area. I saw one prediction that it was shaping up like '74. Just saw thai posted on a weather blog................ All this scepticism about this cyclone remind me of the floods of 1886 .. I remember saying to the wife that the emus were roosting in the old gum tree again which usually meant rain. Well she wouldnt have a barr of it..Luckily we lived on a high ridge and after 40 days of cloudburst rain (the nights were fine though) the entire surrounding area was flooded to the sea to a depth of around 50 …

    

    Last reply by Cycadcenter, January 1, 2008
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    Phoenix area freezing again.

    December 27, 2007 by Randy

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    OK, It was a hard freeze last night (30°) and we're headed for at least two more back to back - tonight and tomorrow night. I will do whatever is necessary to protect my palms, but we deserve a break this year and a mild winter! Tonight Dec 26 Mostly Clear Low 31° Thu Dec 27 Sunny Low 28° Fri Dec 28 Mostly Sunny Low 33° Sat Dec 29 Partly Cloudy Low 34°

    

    Last reply by Exotic Life, December 27, 2007
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    out of town last night-was it very cold???

    December 26, 2007 by Patrick

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    Hey guys, I went up to visit my dad in reno for christmas and when I came home tonight I was horrified when I checked the low temp. on my digital thermometer- 20.4 degrees F!!!! OUCH! Nothing was protected so I'm worrying (sort of) and asking you guys if you can confirm this?? I took a quick look tonight when I got home and nothing looked immediately horrible- but I know things might show up later.. So, I'm asking you guys in the east bay and beyond what your lows were last night so I can know whether or not to get a new thermometer and throw this old broken one (hopefully) out, or start mixing up the Daconil! Thanks. Pat

    

    Last reply by Patrick, December 27, 2007
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    Southern Hemisphere Summer 1 2 3 4 6

    December 26, 2007 by Tyrone

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    Well, It looks like this summer is going to be a scorcher. Yesterday, Xmas day was 41C, the hottest Xmas reading since 1968, but today it has just reached 43.4C which is a record here for December. Even Garden Island, a few km's off shore has reached 43C, which must be a record. It's hard keeping humidity up in this situation. So how hot have others got this southern summer? regards Tyrone

    

    Last reply by eastern.nurseries, April 6, 2008
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    Weather guessers

    December 24, 2007 by galveston1602

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    The earlier threads got me wondering if theres some sort of conspiracy amongst weathermen to make global warming in fact be true. so far every "cold" night weve had the weather men have called for 40-42 and every time without fail weve been 3-5 degrees cooler. It meay not be a big deal at 40-37 but 30-27 is a big deal, at least to me. anyway, I know its not my location as for the past few winters its been spot on, never more than a degree or 2 max. Oh well, I guess I just remember reading a few threads earlier this year from FL with similar happenings and thought id vent considering they were predicting 43 last night and i hit 36.9 Maybe I shouldnt pick on the wea…

    

    Last reply by surgeon83, December 28, 2007