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Post by FrostyTurnip on Apr 28, 2024 0:41:49 GMT -6
As I was pulling up poplar tree roots strangling some mature cedar trees, it hit me. All these dead trees I’m cleaning up are from intermittent but persistent drought. What rain we do get is dried up from the winds.
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Post by heavyhitterokra on Apr 28, 2024 19:05:18 GMT -6
We got some much-needed rain here in Tahlequah for most of the day Friday, April 26th. That was wonderful for our farmers, our gardeners, and our ranchers, but not good at all for those who worked so diligently, preparing for Spring events such as the Red Fern Festival in Tahlequah or for the Renaissance Fair in Muskogee.
Those poor people who worked so hard putting those Festivals together really had it rough their entire opening day; as anyone who has ever tried to keep a canopy in one piece during a thunderstorm can relate.
The rains around Tahlequah subsided by Saturday morning, but then following the downpours we had 30-35 mph winds from the South that would have blown Frosty Turnip and her clothesline halfway to Kansas by noon.
My wife and I were planning on setting up a booth at the Red Fern Festival Saturday, so we could hand out brochures because she's running for Oklahoma State Senate, District 3, but the high winds put a stop to any thoughts like that really quick, as most of the brochures that we might have handed out Saturday would have soon become literal 'FLYERS'.
Because of the high winds, we decided to walk along Muskogee Avenue, shaking hands with people that we met along the way instead. We enjoyed touring the vendor's booths and displays way more than we would have enjoyed trying to keep a canopy from flying away.
It was a good day all in all, but I think I got enough dirt blown in my eyes to plant potatoes while walking down Muskogee Avenue.
We had a good day in Tahlequah, but that wasn't true across parts of the State, as I read today that 4 people were killed Saturday night by Oklahoma tornadoes. The town of Sulphur for one, was hit hard. Holdenville, about 70 miles from there was hit hard too. I read of 3 tornadoes that touched down just 30 miles or so South of Teddy's house, apparently there were many others along that path as well. I hope those who survived are finding the help they need.
Please report if otherwise.
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Post by woodeye on Apr 28, 2024 20:05:26 GMT -6
Tornado warnings for my area two days in a row. Both times the twisters were south & east of me, but on both occasions I was in the path of the tornadoes when I first got the emergency warnings on my cell phone. I was ready to run to the cellar both times but as it turned out I did not have to get in it. My power stayed on throughout the ordeal.
I was happy that I got 1.50" rainfall and very little wind. Anyway, all is safe and sound here on the hill... 🌪️🚫🌪️
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Post by Tucson Grower on May 3, 2024 13:39:25 GMT -6
It's 100F outside, right now.
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Post by heavyhitterokra on May 3, 2024 20:34:59 GMT -6
Wow! Tucson!
That's Hot! If I was you, I'd send that 100° stuff packin' but not this direction, please.
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Post by heavyhitterokra on May 5, 2024 18:33:49 GMT -6
Yesterday was so humid that the fairly temperate temperature of 80° felt sweltering at times, due to the nature of my chores. I was busy most of the day with mowing and weed eating, then digging divots to plant plugs of Bermuda grass where none will grow in front of our house.
After sweating through the afternoon, I spent the early evening hours washing, drying, and folding last week's laundry, noting how many flannel shirts were in there. It seemed odd that just a week ago I had been wearing a flannel shirt, a windbreaker, and apparently at one point, a pair of long johns to keep warm.
A quick look through past entries on this thread reminded me that Blackberry Winter had visited us as recently as April 20th. However, at the time, with the temperature inside the house being as warm as it was outside, it seemed like it was time to turn on the air conditioner and pack away the Winter clothes to make way for Summer.
So, I got busy rearranging the closet, moving flannel and woolen shirts to the far right or left, while re-stocking the center area with short-sleeved cotton shirts.
This morning, as luck would have it I found myself digging through the closet, looking for a heavy flannel shirt to wear to Church, as the high today was only in the low sixties.
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Post by FrostyTurnip on May 6, 2024 0:02:45 GMT -6
Humidity aside, it has been absolutely GORGEOUS this spring. We actually have a “spring” before it gets too hot.
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Post by FrostyTurnip on May 6, 2024 18:44:09 GMT -6
Hanging on with woodeye, we’re in for a rough flight tonight.
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Post by woodeye on May 6, 2024 19:06:32 GMT -6
I'm doing my best to keep both eyes open and watch for bad storms during the next few hours, FrostyTurnip. Hang in there!
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Post by FrostyTurnip on May 6, 2024 21:43:14 GMT -6
Flood warning. We’re getting hammered but no twisters in our area. They hit elsewhere, I hear.
Ryan Hall Ya’ll Live
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Post by woodeye on May 6, 2024 23:56:15 GMT -6
Whew! I lived to tell about it. Trouble is, it's too dark and rainy to go check the rain gauge or look for wind damage. I don't think I suffered any wind damage, will know for sure come daylight.
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Post by FrostyTurnip on May 7, 2024 0:12:12 GMT -6
woodeye glad you’re okay. Was thinking bout you. Bulk of the storm was up your way.
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Post by woodeye on May 7, 2024 9:17:40 GMT -6
Boy I got a late start today, it took me forever to unwind from the elongated storm watch last night. I just now went outside to check for damage, it is amazing that I somehow managed to remain unscathed. My power even stayed on, although it flickered a time or two. I got 1-1/4" rainfall, so all is good. That makes 3 tornado warnings for me this year so far. Very unusual...
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Post by macmex on May 7, 2024 9:25:25 GMT -6
We had a very fitful rest last night due to the storm, but lo and behold, no damage!
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Post by rdback on May 7, 2024 9:38:21 GMT -6
Glad to hear you folks are alright. That looked like some really bad stuff out your way.
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