Vegas Weather
July 8th, 2015 at 11:13:17 AM
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Currently 91. A cooler 98 degrees forecast for today (as opposed to 113-115 last week), BUT unusually humid for us, which I don't appreciate.
With this humid weather coming up from Mexico, I am thinking we need to secure the border better. :) (please...not a political thread)
With this humid weather coming up from Mexico, I am thinking we need to secure the border better. :) (please...not a political thread)
July 8th, 2015 at 11:17:03 AM
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80 and sunny in Buffalo. It's why when I move to Vegas it will probably be for 7 months with 5 months still in Buffalo.....
July 8th, 2015 at 11:17:20 AM
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Quote: kewl...BUT unusually humid for us, which I don't appreciate.
10%? :-D
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July 8th, 2015 at 11:39:44 AM
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Quote: Ibeatyouraces10%? :-D
It's been in the 30-35% range. I know that doesn't sound like much to some, but we are used to 2-4%. lol.
July 8th, 2015 at 11:40:04 AM
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I heard there was some flooding in town over the weekend. I hope everyone is okay
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July 8th, 2015 at 11:43:02 AM
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Quote: kewljIt's been in the 30-35% range. I know that doesn't sound like much to some, but we are used to 2-4%. lol.
It was in the 5-9% range when I was there. Soon as you walked in a cold area, you started to sweat like a pig. I left a pool of it at the players club at Rampart.
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July 8th, 2015 at 11:45:59 AM
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Quote: Gabes22I heard there was some flooding in town over the weekend. I hope everyone is okay
Yeah, Sunday night there was major flash flooding. Been here 6 years now, and I continue to be amazed that a half inch of rain turns into such a major flooding event. Koval Road, running parallel to the strip is always a huge problem area. I learned on the news the other night that Koval Road was actually built in a way to serve as an intentional flood zone, diverting water away from the strip.
July 8th, 2015 at 11:48:49 AM
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It's amazing how different ecosystems work. Where I live, I could get 3 inches in a day and nothing would happen
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July 8th, 2015 at 11:53:18 AM
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Quote: Gabes22It's amazing how different ecosystems work. Where I live, I could get 3 inches in a day and nothing would happen
I think part of the problem is the ground is so dry and hard it acts like concrete and water doesn't soak in, it just runs off.
It takes a couple hours of rain to get the ground to soften up and we just never get that kind of prolonged rain. When it does rain, it is usually a half hour event.
July 8th, 2015 at 2:29:57 PM
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Quote: kewljCurrently 91. A cooler 98 degrees forecast for today (as opposed to 113-115 last week), BUT unusually humid for us, which I don't appreciate.
With this humid weather coming up from Mexico, I am thinking we need to secure the border better. :) (please...not a political thread)
We need to send them all back to mexico or wherever the hell they came from
I'm talking about the weather of course.
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July 8th, 2015 at 2:46:32 PM
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Quote: djatcWe need to send them all back to mexico or wherever the hell they came from
I'm talking about the weather of course.
But what would we do about the heat "Americans won't deal with". You know, the ones that are too hot to do because it's easier to sit in the AC and enjoy it.
July 8th, 2015 at 2:48:38 PM
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"Humidity" is a terrible measurement because it is highly dependent on the current temperature, 100% humidity at 80 degrees (dew point 80 degrees) is worse than 100% humidity at 70 degrees (dew point 70 degrees) because the warmer air can hold more moisture. It's better to look at the dew point, 70 degrees or so is where it starts to be stupid.
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July 8th, 2015 at 2:57:26 PM
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Quote: SOOPOO80 and sunny in Buffalo. It's why when I move to Vegas it will probably be for 7 months with 5 months still in Buffalo.....
I seem to recall being the victim of a lot of ribbing back in February. How's it feel now, turkeys? ;)
76* and sun. Bit of a gentle breeze, hearty, moist air full of the smells of life. My total energy bills, gas and electric, was about $50 this month.
And it's only rained twice! Of course, the first time was for 19 days and the second time was for 22, but still! ;)
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July 8th, 2015 at 3:33:50 PM
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I was in town for the 110+ days last week. My last night there there was a big thunderstorm that rolled thru at 3am, lots of flashes, and pouring rain. But by morning everything was already all dried out and you'd have never known it happened.
July 8th, 2015 at 4:40:21 PM
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Quote: BozBut what would we do about the heat "Americans won't deal with". You know, the ones that are too hot to do because it's easier to sit in the AC and enjoy it.
We the people need to dump this heat into the Boston Harbor and declare our independence.
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July 8th, 2015 at 4:54:32 PM
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Quote: djatcWe the people need to dump this heat into the Boston Harbor and declare our independence.
It hit 87 degrees in Boston today with humidity at 54%. Would you believe that there is still a big pile of snow left over from winter? It's at the Seaport where it was brought after the storms. I heard talk about a contest to guess when it will melt.
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July 8th, 2015 at 5:12:12 PM
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I just looked that up and saw the story from yesterday. Looks like it was small enough to melt perhaps today
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July 8th, 2015 at 5:20:34 PM
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Quote: djatcWe the people need to dump this heat into the Boston Harbor and declare our independence.
In Boston it's not a harbor its a hahber.
July 8th, 2015 at 5:32:40 PM
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Quote: 1BBIt hit 87 degrees in Boston today with humidity at 54%. Would you believe that there is still a big pile of snow left over from winter? It's at the Seaport where it was brought after the storms. I heard talk about a contest to guess when it will melt.
I hear California needs water. Sell it to them.
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July 8th, 2015 at 6:23:55 PM
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It is really not that bad at all today. Just completed a couple hours of playing Volleyball in the park with my brother and a group of other people and it is very tolerable. Themometer says 99 degrees and 9% humiditry which is down from where it's been past few days and there is a breeze blowing. Warm breeze but not that Hot hit you in the face breeze we sometimes get when it's 112+ degrees.
July 8th, 2015 at 7:34:39 PM
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A photo of the recent storm, taken by a passenger on a plane.
July 8th, 2015 at 8:47:30 PM
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That is one scary downdraft. No wonder they weren't trying to land; that's about as dangerous looking as it gets, that near to an airport. Any plane going into that on the final would've been smacked right down on the ground, I do believe. Look at the slant, and the upward curl of the edges of the clouds around the downpour with incredibly defined edges. Danger, Will Robinson!
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July 8th, 2015 at 9:00:44 PM
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Quote: RigondeauxA photo of the recent storm, taken by a passenger on a plane.
How the hell was that good of a picture taken from a plane? It makes me wonder if it looks real. But I saw this on facebook today, so the storm definitely makes sense.
July 8th, 2015 at 9:03:19 PM
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Quote: tringlomaneHow the hell was that good of a picture taken from a plane? It makes me wonder if it looks real. But I saw this on facebook today, so the storm definitely makes sense.
The plane picture looks photo shopped to me. The airport is flat but other buildings aren't.
Notice the double rainbow in this picture.
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July 8th, 2015 at 9:12:19 PM
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The plane body is what got me...that looks really fake imo.
July 8th, 2015 at 9:14:53 PM
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Quote: tringlomaneThe plane body is what got me...that looks really fake imo.
Also, I don't think it would take that flight path, take off or landing.
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July 8th, 2015 at 9:36:02 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesQuote: tringlomaneHow the hell was that good of a picture taken from a plane? It makes me wonder if it looks real. But I saw this on facebook today, so the storm definitely makes sense.
The plane picture looks photo shopped to me. The airport is flat but other buildings aren't.
Notice the double rainbow in this picture.
I'm not a photoshop expert. But there are very strict building codes near major airports for obstacle clearance and other reasons, and as a pilot and ATC that picture looks very correct to me as to perspective. JMO since I didn't take it. McCarran was placed out in the desert when it was first laid out (thinking mid-50's), so they had the advantage of bare ground that then grew up around it under some zoning control, rather than the reverse. So the buildings are going to be low, especially compared to the Strip condos and hotels.
The storm would have disrupted the usual flight paths, and the flight looks to be deviating almost over the top to avoid something (the turbulent area just NW of the field might not be the only storm cell) at maybe 1500'. So it's not too surprising they're there, probably on a really close downwind to runways 1R/L. Notice, too, there don't appear to be any aircraft moving on the surface (at least that I can make out - might be one exiting midfield near 1R); I'm guessing they held guys in the gates until the storm passed, because otherwise that's pretty unusual at an airport as busy as LAS.
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July 8th, 2015 at 9:38:58 PM
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Look at the airport terminals. They're 2D, not 3D. I'm certain the photo is faked.
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July 8th, 2015 at 10:36:36 PM
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Quote: tringlomane
wait a minute....the pot of gold is at Bally's? THAT is unlikely. lol.
July 8th, 2015 at 11:05:07 PM
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Quite possible it's fake. I got it from the RJ, so that has at least some level of credibility in my mind. But obviously they could be fooled too. Seems like a lot of work with no real purpose, but people do weird stuff.
July 9th, 2015 at 12:33:34 AM
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Were the shirts on or off this time?Quote: kewljIt is really not that bad at all today. Just completed a couple hours of playing Volleyball in the park with my brother and a group of other people and it is very tolerable. Themometer says 99 degrees and 9% humiditry which is down from where it's been past few days and there is a breeze blowing. Warm breeze but not that Hot hit you in the face breeze we sometimes get when it's 112+ degrees.
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July 9th, 2015 at 12:49:52 AM
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They can keep both the heat and the immigrants IMO.Quote: kewljCurrently 91. A cooler 98 degrees forecast for today (as opposed to 113-115 last week), BUT unusually humid for us, which I don't appreciate.
With this humid weather coming up from Mexico, I am thinking we need to secure the border better. :) (please...not a political thread)
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♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
July 9th, 2015 at 12:51:57 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfWere the shirts on or off this time?
Your funny. Mine was on. There were some people in the park that, not necessarily on the volleyball court, that need to reconsider going shirtless though.
Watching the local news tonight, next 2 days, highs are forecast to be 92 and 93 degrees, with some humidity about 20%. Those are low temperatures for this time of year. :)
July 9th, 2015 at 1:11:15 AM
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It's not that Americans wont do it. Some Mexicans are desperate enough to do it for significantly less. It's a bidding war mob scene just driving up to various locations.Quote: BozBut what would we do about the heat "Americans won't deal with". You know, the ones that are too hot to do because it's easier to sit in the AC and enjoy it.
In Vegas there's so many of them willing to do hard labor for very little. For as low as $150 they will use their truck, load up a 3 bedroom house and move you across town.
Or you can use Ben Dover's moving company. Their motto is: Don't worry, the only thing you will feel is the price.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
July 9th, 2015 at 1:25:54 PM
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Reed Timmer the storm chaser got clobbered
today by baseball sized hail in TX.
http://videowall.accuweather.com/detail/videos/trending-now/video/4345949606001/amazing:-reed-timmer-captures-intense-hail-footage-near-channing-texas?autoStart=true&page=1
today by baseball sized hail in TX.
http://videowall.accuweather.com/detail/videos/trending-now/video/4345949606001/amazing:-reed-timmer-captures-intense-hail-footage-near-channing-texas?autoStart=true&page=1
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July 9th, 2015 at 9:34:26 PM
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Since I do comment during some of the hotter periods, I feel compelled to say, today was absolutely wonderful, weather-wise in Vegas. A high of 92 degree, which is similar to an 80 degree day elsewhere. Pretty low humidity during the day, but it is building slightly since sunset but all in all a very comfortable day for July in Las Vegas. It was just very comfortable being outside today and absolutely beautiful sitting by the pool this evening. A very, very nice break and another similar day forecast for tomorrow.
July 9th, 2015 at 9:59:53 PM
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I can actually jog outside at these temps!
August 17th, 2015 at 2:21:52 PM
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Boy, it's a scorcher in the Valley today! I don't know if it is because it has been a relatively mild summer as far as heat goes or because I had to be standing out in the sun for a couple hours today (annual back to school/ school supply and backpack give-away) but I am just exhausted from the heat. Having just arrived home, my thermometer (in the shade) reads 110. We certainly have many worse days than this, but it just seems brutally hot. Too hot to even hit the backyard pool, until after the sun goes down. It's definitely a "stay inside in the AC and take a nap afternoon". :)
June 19th, 2016 at 3:13:49 PM
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117.3 and rising @ 3:15 p.m. in the shade.
June 19th, 2016 at 3:43:31 PM
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I was there two weeks ago in 110 and that was bad. Kinda wish they would just cover and AC the whole strip.
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