Who else is experiencing bizarre weather?

[$teve]

Thanks for sharing that story ubermaben. Now that was one uber hailstorm! So many signs today and what's the world's response?







YAAAAAAAAAWN!

[waitin]

Yep, and it is supposed to be 88 degrees here on Monday, just in time for the Boston Marathon. Ought to be uncomfortable for the athletes.

I just heard on the national nightly news, lead story, that this is going to be a VERY severe weather weekend in the country's mid section,
with,( I just talked to my father in law, an un saved brilliant man, and he told me alla bout this too) tornados worse than what we've already
seen this year. Things are getting ugly quickly. Anyone have a generator? My husband just went to Lowes to check out whats out there.

God Bless

[IMSAVED]

WHOA! That hail was unreal.

[Carol]

wow!!! that is the strangest thing to see that much hail!! Thanks for the pictures...unreal and very "ODD" We are living in interesting times indeed....

[WVBORN56]

I'm in Iowa for my sons wedding and they are predicting tornado's and severe thunderstorms for this area tomorrow. I would appreciate your prayers. Thanks,

[waitin]

I'm in Iowa for my sons wedding and they are predicting tornado's and severe thunderstorms for this area tomorrow. I would appreciate your prayers. Thanks,

Just prayed for you, well want to hear your praise report!!

[IMSAVED]

I have said a prayer for you as well.

[OKC03Cobra]

I'm in Iowa for my sons wedding and they are predicting tornado's and severe thunderstorms for this area tomorrow. I would appreciate your prayers. Thanks,

A tornado touched down just north of us this afternoon and another storm system is due to hit us in about an hour. And then tomorrow evening the storms are predicted to be of historical if not biblical proportions.

[$teve]

A tornado touched down just north of us this afternoon and another storm system is due to hit us in about an hour. And then tomorrow evening the storms are predicted to be of historical if not biblical proportions.

Wow that sounds hectic. Drudge is referencing the following article:

Life-Threatening Tornado Outbreak This Weekend
By Bill Deger, Meteorologist
Apr 13, 2012; 6:11 PM ET

A life-threatening, large outbreak of tornadoes is forecast to unfold across the central and southern Plains this weekend.

According to AccuWeather.com Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams, "The risk is about as high as it gets."

Oklahoma City and Wichita lie in the heart of the tornado threat area that extends from near Wichita Falls, Texas, to near Omaha, Neb., late Saturday afternoon through Saturday night.

Despite a seemingly tranquil start to the day Saturday, the environment will be such that numerous damaging thunderstorms will form from 4:00 p.m. CDT on through much of the night. A number of these storms will produce tornadoes.

Given current trends, it appears as if the severe weather late Saturday will, at the very least, reach the level of an outbreak with the potential for dozens of tornadoes. Such events are typically seen only a handful of times each year.

Unfortunately, the worst-case scenario is also on the table. In this situation, there is the possibility of a large-scale outbreak of twisters. Some of the tornadoes could be very strong and remain on the ground for miles.

More at link: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weathe...-tornado/64003

[waitin]

Dangerous Heat Threatens Runners, Warning Issued
BAA Urges Runners To Rethink Marathon
POSTED: 9:46 pm EDT April 14, 2012
UPDATED: 9:53 pm EDT April 14, 2012


BOSTON -- With temperatures expected to rise into the high 80s during Monday's Boston Marathon, race organizers are advising inexperienced runners and those with medical conditions to sit this one out and warning those who do run to be extra careful with the heat.

"This is not a day for personal bests," said Pierre d'Hemecourt, one of the race's medical directors. "This is a time to slow down and not take any risks."

In a news conference to address concerns over forecasts calling for temperatures expected to rise to 88 degrees at the Back Bay finish line by afternoon, officials from the Boston Athletic Association offered a deferment for runners that would allow runners who registered this year to run next year instead.

"For many people, running the Boston Marathon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," B.A.A. executive director Tom Grilk said on Saturday. "We don't want people to feel they have to run, because perhaps it's not the wisest decision under these conditions."

Last year's race went off under perfect marathoning conditions — temperatures in the 50s and a significant tailwind — that helped Geoffrey Mutai shatter the course record with the fastest time ever run over 26.2 miles: 2 hours, 3 minutes, 2 seconds. But this year, the weather is expected to slow the leaders and cause havoc for the nearly 27,000 recreational athletes who see Boston as the culmination of a running dream.

d'Hemecourt said to runners with underlying medical issues, such as a cough or a cold or a recent stomach virus that left them dehydrated: "Please don't run the marathon on Monday."

Those who have only trained in a cooler climate or who haven't spent at least 10 days acclimating to the heat should also skip the race.

"This will be a day where you get hot and dehydrated and may have heat problems," d'Hemecourt said. "If you do run, run slow. This is not a personal best day. Take breaks to walk and recognize any heat problem symptoms."

Grilk said the course will be kept open for an extra hour — until 6 p.m. — to discourage runners from over-exerting themselves.

"It allows for an additional 2 minutes per mile to slow down and be sensible about it," he said. "Be part of what could be a well-remembered experience, but do it in a way that is careful. Ultimately it is an individual sport and individual decision, but we want to make sure we provide people with the comfort of knowing they can make the decision."

The B.A.A. last offered a deferment in 2010, when the Icelandic volcano eruption stalled air traffic in Europe and prevented about 300 runners from making getting to Boston.

Those who do run, race officials warned, should be alert to the symptoms of heat stroke: confusion, headaches, nausea, vomiting and excessive fatigue. d'Hemecourt said runners experiencing any of those should stop running and walk to the nearest aid station to be evaluated.

The B.A.A. medical staff also warned runners not to drink too much water, which can also be dangerous. They should drink when thirsty and take slightly more water than they normally do when they train.

"Personal responsibility has to happen on Monday," race director Dave McGillivray said.

The Boston Marathon last dealt with hot weather in 2004, when temperatures on the course reached 85 degrees. About 2,000 people from the field of 18,000 sought medical attention, half on the course and half at the finish line medical tent; 300 of those were foot injuries and most of the rest had heat-related problems.



Read more: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/spor...#ixzz1s4eAq0y0

[IMSAVED]

The midwest has had such unseasonable warm weather.Is that what these tornados are all about?

[Rei]

After weeks on weeks of unseasonably warm weather in Minnesota, we took a serious drop and today, snowflakes were falling out among all the green.

[SummerSailing81]

Here in the DC Metro area, we're going to be around 88 again today - about 20 degrees warmer than normal. The rest of the week it's supposed to be mostly in the 70s until Sunday when it goes back down to 61. Personally, I love warm weather so this is right up my alley. Of course, if it's near 90 now, I'm wondering what July and August will be like.

[Wally]

It worked.

Washed tractor and 3 vehicles = rain Saturday PM, a bit on Sunday too.

Not a lot, but alot of little bits are greatly appreciated. Thanks Lord!

[WVBORN56]

Just prayed for you, well want to hear your praise report!!

Thanks to you and all who prayed. God answered in amazing ways. The weather was perfect for the pictures and the wedding. Thunder storms hit after we were safely in the reception hall and no tornados near us. It was a beautiful Christ honoring ceremony and a wonderful uplifting blessing from the Lord in so many ways. It is amazing how you can meet people for the first time and in 3-4 days feel very connected to them. I think that is the Holy Spirit at work. Thanks again!

[SummerSailing81]

We're having a very comfortable day here in the DC Metro area. Partly cloudy with a nice breeze and 73 degrees right now. I love when I can open the windows and the breeze blows in. Thank you, Father, for this great day.

[icebear]

80 degrees here

[IMSAVED]

Thanks to you and all who prayed. God answered in amazing ways. The weather was perfect for the pictures and the wedding. Thunder storms hit after we were safely in the reception hall and no tornados near us. It was a beautiful Christ honoring ceremony and a wonderful uplifting blessing from the Lord in so many ways. It is amazing how you can meet people for the first time and in 3-4 days feel very connected to them. I think that is the Holy Spirit at work. Thanks again!

[$teve]

Hail and thunderstorms to hit Britain as April gets wetter

Britain will be hit by hail and thunderstorms today, as what could be one of the wettest Aprils on record continues to cause misery.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/we...ts-wetter.html

[Cindy S.]

Seems like a normal spring day today, it's rainy.
But the damage has been done, a very warm March caused the fruit trees to bloom and we've
had so many frost/freezes in April.