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Old 08-27-2012, 01:05 PM
 
Location: The canyon (with my pistols and knife)
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If Hurricane Isaac moves in the direction that it's forecast to, then parts of eastern and southeastern Missouri could have a significant reduction in the severity of the drought. According to the five-day precipitation forecast, anywhere from St. Louis south and Rolla east could get two or more inches of rain from the remnants of Isaac. If the storm goes a bit farther west of its projected track, then more of Missouri (and Arkansas) will benefit. If it tracks farther east, though, then Missouri could get screwed out of rain. Regardless of what it does, the drought is about to get quenched somewhere, whether it's Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois or Indiana.
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Old 08-27-2012, 02:37 PM
 
Location: MO
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Yeah it looks like no matter which way the storm moves as of now, the bootheel will at least get some rain.
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Old 08-29-2012, 06:20 AM
 
Location: SW Missouri
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Now that Isaac has come ashore, forecasts have moved the rain farther west, which has increased Missouri's chances tremendously. Yesterday's forecast had Springfield receiving about 1/4 - 1/2". Today's forecast has it closer to 2-1/2" in Springfield, with a lot more in Southeast Missouri.

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We will probably talking flash floods on Friday but let's hope it fills up some of these empty farm ponds first.

Also I hope this storm, which looks like it will bring us some much needed rain, doesn't come at a serious cost to our southern neighbors. Stay safe!
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Old 08-29-2012, 08:28 AM
 
Location: 32°19'03.7"N 106°43'55.9"W
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This is undoubtedly very good news. I have been used to living in a desert the last several years, so I sometimes assume that this dry spell is day to day life, then I begin to read stories online of boats protruding out of the Missouri River, and hearing on NPR how boat commerce in the Mississippi River is being impacted due to the low levels of water. I wonder how many inches of rain will the area need to relieve the drought conditions? I hear in Plaquemines Parish Louisiana, there have been reports of 2-3 inches an hour, which is almost unprecedented.
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Old 08-29-2012, 08:46 AM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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^I believe the KC area is still almost 10 inches below normal. Isaac will be a huge help, though many Labor Day plans will be washed out. I am feeling very glad that we didn't plan our wedding for this weekend!
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Old 08-29-2012, 09:17 AM
 
Location: 32°19'03.7"N 106°43'55.9"W
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^I believe the KC area is still almost 10 inches below normal. Isaac will be a huge help, though many Labor Day plans will be washed out. I am feeling very glad that we didn't plan our wedding for this weekend!
But rain on your wedding day is considered good luck, 'per Hindu tradition'! on this website:

Wedding Traditions & Superstitions: 50 Wedding Facts & Trivia - Wedding Planning - Wedding Customs

Also, increased fertility!

Then again, I am partial to the scientific explanation:

Is rain on your wedding day good or bad luck

"Rain on your wedding day means the atmosphere was sufficiently unstable to support enough rising air and consequently, precipitation. Your wedding day was someone else's funeral, another person's graduation, another person's car accident, and just another day for another 60 million people who experienced rain that day. "
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Old 08-29-2012, 10:26 AM
 
Location: Tower Grove East, St. Louis, MO
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But rain on your wedding day is considered good luck, 'per Hindu tradition'! on this website:

Wedding Traditions & Superstitions: 50 Wedding Facts & Trivia - Wedding Planning - Wedding Customs

Also, increased fertility!

Then again, I am partial to the scientific explanation:

Is rain on your wedding day good or bad luck

"Rain on your wedding day means the atmosphere was sufficiently unstable to support enough rising air and consequently, precipitation. Your wedding day was someone else's funeral, another person's graduation, another person's car accident, and just another day for another 60 million people who experienced rain that day. "
This made me lol.

And wedding day rain might in fact be good luck for those marrying in a church, but for those of us outside around a gazebo it's a little worrisome! (we do have a back up of course!)
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Old 08-29-2012, 03:52 PM
 
Location: SW Missouri
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For those of you who looked at the link I posted this morning above, look at it again. Most area forecasts just doubled.
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Old 08-29-2012, 04:35 PM
 
Location: MO
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Looks like it moved farther west like I thought it would. Calling for about 3 inches over here.

Almost feels like we are talkin about snow lol. Looks like Rolla is gonna get almost 9 inches of rain!
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Old 08-30-2012, 06:46 PM
 
Location: CasaMo
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Just a year ago, we were talking about flooding on the Mississippi. What a change a year makes.
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