tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post7557119224487269394..comments2023-03-12T03:56:00.991-05:00Comments on Arkansas Weather Blog: It could be Worse. 1980 RememberedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-52322451624899052552012-07-25T15:25:19.628-05:002012-07-25T15:25:19.628-05:00The summer of 1980 I was in the fourth grade. We ...The summer of 1980 I was in the fourth grade. We did not have air conditioning in our school building, so school officials let school out after lunch until about the middle of September. Also, I was suppose to start push mowing the lawn that summer, but never really got the opportunity because it was so dry. Waited till next summer to learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-30899251136544798662012-07-23T10:26:35.976-05:002012-07-23T10:26:35.976-05:00To Anonymous...You will see a big change in my for...To Anonymous...You will see a big change in my forecasting from this Day forward...The main reason..I am wrong most of the time, because I try to spice things up..When I should really stay more conservative..I only do that to for fun.. I am not making excuses..maybe a little..LOL..I agree I have been wrong many times, but I have also been right many times... I will stay more conservative in the future, but..I may go out on more limbs than many others will do..I just like a little action now & then...If I was forecasting for a big-time TV Station or Radio Station..I would have to be more conservative for my reputation & for the saftey of the people..I tweet & do this Blog for fun....Side Note: If any of you out there would like me to change my ways to a more conservative way..Tweet me or Reply back to this Post.. I cant wait for this Winter..Maybe my Arctic Jail Break is running a year Behind..LOL..Yall have a Great Day & God Bless<br /><br />SnowbirdBobSnowbirdBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-31742151056965178922012-07-21T18:32:25.555-05:002012-07-21T18:32:25.555-05:00*Looks at the 7 day forecast*
Ughhhhhh, not again...*Looks at the 7 day forecast*<br /><br />Ughhhhhh, not again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-3631406723809683352012-07-21T10:49:59.819-05:002012-07-21T10:49:59.819-05:00They probably don't think much of it, since th...They probably don't think much of it, since they got used to it. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-16604925397213885872012-07-20T17:42:21.236-05:002012-07-20T17:42:21.236-05:00And to answer your question, Snowbirdbob, no. This...And to answer your question, Snowbirdbob, no. This anonymous weather geek does not know Weatherninja as well as you seem to claim.<br /><br />However, let us not digress. I'm simply stating that the last time I remember your forecasting to be remotely accurate was in December when 1 inch of snow fell from Little Rock to El Dorado, as you tweeted.<br /><br />Either you seemed to be excessively wish-casting, or you were hoping you'd get a lucky break because that arctic blast never came like you kept talking about.<br /><br />Just my 2 cents. I'm sure there are others who feel the same way. Have a nice evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-37497025491312600832012-07-19T22:58:42.542-05:002012-07-19T22:58:42.542-05:00Todd, I don't think I got my first bike until ...Todd, I don't think I got my first bike until 1981 so I was fortunate not to remember the Summer of 1980.<br /><br />This Summer is shaping up to be a two or three shot punch of heat waves. Right now, we are just beginning the second wave, but at least the high is somewhat dirty, allowing for daytime heating showers and storms. It appears the high is wobbling to our West a little more, which is a good thing and allowing a weak front to enter the state.<br /><br />I went with an outrageous number in the Summer Weather Contest, and it appears I'll fall short unless this second heat wave sustains and lasts for another 4 or 5 weeks straight for the entire state. Let's hope that doesn't happen.<br /><br />I'll be looking for a Major Hurricane to develop in the Gulf of Mexico around the middle of August. It's way too quiet and we all know how quickly the tropics can heat up. That will be our only shot of widespread rain and need a perfect track, so we'll have to keep an eye out for sure. If a Major Hurricane does develop,flooding will occur so it's best that we get the remnants of a weak Hurricane or Tropical Storm. Until then, I expect us to remain 100 or above for the next 3-4 weeks, especially since we just entered the Exceptional Drought category in Little Rock. This is not good. Vegetation is brittle out, and it won't take much for the wildfires to crank back up nor the temps to soar, especially at the airport. <br /><br />The last punch of triple digits will be brief later in August/early September, depending on what happens in the Tropics. I sure won't mind if the pattern completely flops in mid to late August and turns cooler and wetter, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm ready for temps in the 80's for highs and football. We will be there before you know it! Until then, have a great rest of the Summer everyone and stay cool.<br /><br />Michael Bodiak<br />WeatherFanaticThe Weather Fanaticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-18049236658905573382012-07-19T22:22:20.041-05:002012-07-19T22:22:20.041-05:00Yes, I did give that tweet on July 12th..But, All ...Yes, I did give that tweet on July 12th..But, All the Long-Range Models..GFS,EURO,CANADIAN, & Many of the Ensembles were showing no signs of it..In fact most were showing big dips in the Jet Stream over the Central & Eastern US, The models stayed that way for Days..So, No..I still dont think we will see 105+ Temps & We do have chances of rain..The Ridge is not that strong..But,in any case the models did change there Tune just days after the July 12th Tweet..This happens at all times of the year not just in the Winter..& One more thing..The reason I get picked on so much, is that I am the only one..Besides NOAA, ACCWEATHER, & Joe B that will take a shot at Long-Range forecasting..To keep a good reputation..I know how to do that..Dont go out more than 4 days with detailed forecast..To me its no fun in that..& Not challenging at ALL!! Except in the Winter..Trust Me..If more of us went out 1,2,3 Weeks..we would all lose our reputation quickly..I just dont care..I love following the weather & predicting it..If I am wrong oh well.It only makes me smarter in future forecast...So, If I mess up in the future & I know I will..I am sorry..lol..Everyone have a great day.<br /><br />SnowbirdBob AKA Bob ReadSnowbirdBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16914987.post-44593542331321868242012-07-19T09:43:58.553-05:002012-07-19T09:43:58.553-05:00Well, the hot weather came right back just like I ...Well, the hot weather came right back just like I thought. Didn't Snowbirdbob tweet on July 12th "Good News no Extreme Heat in sight over the next 2 weeks..& Yes.. That will come with chances of Rain.."<br /><br />Hmm...and yet, not even 7 days later the heat came back. Interesting. I wonder what Todd or Michael have to say about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com