FWIW NOAA has a new data format they are testing. You can pick localities from the “Select Zoom Area” menu.
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/wso/
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/wso/
Potential winter storm this week.
- Thread starter jake wells
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Well regarding my post #31. in this thread.
Im sure the people in my community with their whole house generators will be disappointed yet again. Storm is now officially a non-event here except for rain which is extreme Southeast North Carolina.
Last time generators were of use was 2018 way before we moved here.
Even though we elected not to get one when we moved here in 2023 we were a little excited for a storm (I love storms as long as the house doesn't get damaged) We kind of got excited as we have a gas fireplace (with blower) that can easily keep the house a decent temperature. Also have small propane lights and we got an old style coffee percolator for our gas cooktop just a day ago.
But its a no go, I saw a neighbor who bought in 2024 outside yesterday making sure his whole house system was ready... Im sure he will be disappointed too.
Nothing against generators, we even thought and we still think about it.... however having moved from Long Island to the south 20 years ago now, we never lost power for more than 4 hours in 20 years. Since 2023 we are now on the coast, and re-think it yet again. SOME Fresh new people from the north which is pretty much my entire community, even towns where I grew up. Being its the south everyone thinks tornado's and hurricanes are common, many spend 15k or more on systems, others just a big ass portable that plugs into the service panel. Well, no, as we found out but now we are new to the coast... so who knows. Thing is maintaining these things for a decade or more before you REALLY need one, seems more hassle then actually needing one. That is just here, I can certainly see other places in the US wanting them. Maybe I will regret it or maybe one day just a small one ...
Im sure the people in my community with their whole house generators will be disappointed yet again. Storm is now officially a non-event here except for rain which is extreme Southeast North Carolina.
Last time generators were of use was 2018 way before we moved here.
Even though we elected not to get one when we moved here in 2023 we were a little excited for a storm (I love storms as long as the house doesn't get damaged) We kind of got excited as we have a gas fireplace (with blower) that can easily keep the house a decent temperature. Also have small propane lights and we got an old style coffee percolator for our gas cooktop just a day ago.
But its a no go, I saw a neighbor who bought in 2024 outside yesterday making sure his whole house system was ready... Im sure he will be disappointed too.
Nothing against generators, we even thought and we still think about it.... however having moved from Long Island to the south 20 years ago now, we never lost power for more than 4 hours in 20 years. Since 2023 we are now on the coast, and re-think it yet again. SOME Fresh new people from the north which is pretty much my entire community, even towns where I grew up. Being its the south everyone thinks tornado's and hurricanes are common, many spend 15k or more on systems, others just a big ass portable that plugs into the service panel. Well, no, as we found out but now we are new to the coast... so who knows. Thing is maintaining these things for a decade or more before you REALLY need one, seems more hassle then actually needing one. That is just here, I can certainly see other places in the US wanting them. Maybe I will regret it or maybe one day just a small one ...
This is great! For decades I used NOAA but never saw this. Actually according to this my son and family in their new home is going to get hammered with ICE - Spartanburg SC area. I see someone else in this thread is also in the Greenville SC area, same deal. (Looking into it more... they arent calling for an ice storm (yet) more of a sleet/snow mix)
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Growing up in the NE we've always had snow. I just find if funny how much drama always comes with it, more so in areas that don't get snow. I get the hype/tv ratings and drama, but the way people act about it so crazy to me. At most you're stuck inside for a few hours to maybe a day and people act like they're going to die. So pathetic lol.
Yeah, not much snow but far worse ... using the link provided by @Ranger83 it looks like you may get hammered with ICE. My son lives up there too. Hope it works out for all of you up there.
The purple is ICE (edit after checking the forecast much of it will be in the form of sleet vs freezing rain, IF, big If they are correct, good luck)
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Yup, it's a phenomenon on Long Island, people go crazy and wipe out the supermarkets because under the worse of worst conditions every couple decades they may not be able to drive for 24 hours. Been that way for over 50 years. *LOL* Now it's called a tradition by a local newspaper ... run to the stores for the couple times every decade for a forecast 8 to 20 inch snow.
About 45 years ago there was a really bad ice storm, people lost power for days... anyway, these are the time frames we are talking about.
Full disclosure, I do miss the storms. You would think here on the coast of NC we would have more, nope. WIth that said it's ok, dont want the house damaged.
Winter storms are free content for news outlets, improving their ratings.
I'm terrified, up to 18+ inches of snow, high winds, close to 0 degees wth out the wind, and a walk behind blower that's not running right. Wish us luck
Long Island is unique with the must food shop before a storm. I'll do happy hour tonight instead of food shopping shockingly my wife agrees. Sadly I need to do snow removal at my job that's never fun but I usually knock it out in 6 hours
I made the mistake of going to Home Depot in Valley Stream this morning. Between Walmart and BJ's being near Home Depot it was worse than Black Friday with people loading up on food. My wife warned me and said go to the Elmont HD instead, she was right. Happy hour sounds like a good idea tonight...........
Yeah, that is a fun part of Long Island, it's the "event" such as the excitement, and going out, Happy Hour or venturing out and about.
@Ranger83
Uh oh ...
Looks like you and my son might be ground zero for this storm in the upstate SC area - Greenville SC, Spartanburg SC through Charlotte NC. Time will tell. I never saw a forecast (at least in a VERY long time) with the potential of 3/4 inch of ice. That would wreck the electric grid up there I think
Uh oh ...
Looks like you and my son might be ground zero for this storm in the upstate SC area - Greenville SC, Spartanburg SC through Charlotte NC. Time will tell. I never saw a forecast (at least in a VERY long time) with the potential of 3/4 inch of ice. That would wreck the electric grid up there I think
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We're supposed to get 8"-12" snow followed by freezing rain and single digit temps.
Prepped by topping of gas can with no-ethanol gas, bought eggs, onions, oranges and wine. Plenty of coffee in the cabinet. We're set.
Prepped by topping of gas can with no-ethanol gas, bought eggs, onions, oranges and wine. Plenty of coffee in the cabinet. We're set.
I’m not concerned. Got almost 3 month food supply SAE countless “storms”. Wonder what folks did before this modern era. My village liquor store and grocery store is nuts. I hit Milkhouse meats for resupply as they were slow.
When I lived in Charlotte we got close to 1/2 inch. It shut everything down but overall it wasn't much of a problem. When Hurricane Hugo went through in 98 it wiped out the power lines and they put the majority underground. So we never lost power. Some places in the city did - places where burrying the power lines was too expensive or too hard.
Not sure about the upstate - where you there in 05? https://www.weather.gov/gsp/15dec2005icestorm
I didn't realize that harbor freight had 5 day return policy on returned generators that they sell at a discount. I missed out on a bunch of reasonably priced smaller inverter generators over the past few years.
I don't know if people are panic buying up here, but I'm definitely going to be checking for returned units in the next few weeks!
I don't know if people are panic buying up here, but I'm definitely going to be checking for returned units in the next few weeks!
Yes, the upstate is much more rural. My son lost power for five days a couple years ago with Helene or what was left of her swept through Spartanburg
We didn’t move down until 2006 in the lake Murray area
When Helene hit, we lost power for 9 days. FEMA was in our rural community as we had collectively 500+ trees down on property/structures. I was able to cut the trees off my RV shelter and after day 3, we headed to Myrtle Beach State Park to camp. After this weather situation, I purchased a tri-fuel 50-amp generator with a panel interlock. I also installed a natural gas quick connect. I'm all wired up and ready to go when the need arises.
This storm, due to the extreme cold, has the potential to be very deadly. As long as we don't lose natural gas, we will be fine.
Helene:
My neighborhood: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JScjGrewK2Nz4HSE9
My backyard: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rE91yUStpDnDe3C46
The 1/2 inch of ice in 2002 caused days without power. The 1989 Hurricane Hugo did as well including almost every mature tree in my backyard. I hoped that I could get by without another historical storm event. At least now that I’m retired I’m not required to report to work…43 years Municipal Fleet and Asset responsibilities. My mantra during the last 10 years of working was: “if I can’t safely walk on it, I ain’t driving on it”… I recall telling the department director (asking why I’m not at work after a major ice-snow event) to send someone to pick me up at home. He was a genius: he said, “We can’t get there”. See, genius I say!
Don’t forget the TP!
