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The endless chatter of weather.

At home in Payson had a half inch of rain and then another storm with a quarter inch of rain the other day.

A few drops here in Eagar, but I think the higher peaks got more. Hopefully we will do all right with the next wave of moisture coming in, mainly on Saturday.

Lorena took a sharp left—which wasn't in the forecast models—and the subsequent flood watches, excessive rainfall, and tornadoes just never materialized.

No word if you can still get sandbags at the local fire station.

@chumley
You're probably too young, but for those of us who grew up in the 80s, "Lorena took a sharp left..." has potential for a good joke.

@Grimey Apparently not all of my attempts at mixing humor land. Interestingly, I learned recently that even the kids these days are aware of it. Some historical events live in infamy.

@chumley
Ah Ok then... how about:

"Lorena cut sharply from her expected path, leaving only a small reminder that she was there. For those affected, however, the scars will remain forever."

Just a first draft, could use some polishing for sure...

Yeah, depressing watching the 60-90% chance of rain to pretty much " maybe scattered thunderstorms" like any generic monsoon forecast.

@RedRoxx44
There is a 60-90% chance I can predict local weather more accurately by looking out of my windows.

@chumley
Let’s hope Tonto ending fire restrictions was not based on expected precip totals from Lorena.

Edit: This was a pretty good swing and miss for the weather guys, I think the last time we had this big of a dud was for another mythical desert hurricane if I remember.

Last seen bobbing out to sea.

In other news, the forecast for the Mogollon Rim is still accurate. Currently sitting in the camper reading The Emerald Mile while nature waters the plants and feeds the starving lakes.