Quote: WizardHere is the weather for Waco up to April 4. It makes me nervous.
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That does not seem atypical for this time of year in Texas.
Quote: GenoDRPhSo make arrangements with someone with a car. keep and eye on the weather and be prepared to drive to where it's clear.
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I'll have a rental car. Driving the day of the eclipse is not a good idea.
Quote: Dieterhttps://www.newsweek.com/texas-official-warns-people-stock-food-ahead-solar-eclipse-1878477
Quote:A Texas official is recommending that residents in one county stock up on food and gas in advance of the total solar eclipse set to occur in a few weeks.
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My parents live near Toledo and they have been told the same thing!
Quote: ams288Quote: Dieterhttps://www.newsweek.com/texas-official-warns-people-stock-food-ahead-solar-eclipse-1878477
Quote:A Texas official is recommending that residents in one county stock up on food and gas in advance of the total solar eclipse set to occur in a few weeks.
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My parents live near Toledo and they have been told the same thing!
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Quote: WizardHere is the weather for Waco up to April 4. It makes me nervous.
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Hopefully it works out for you
Next one 2027 is pretty far away but you seem adventurous :-)
South America and Africa
Not sure if I'll be around for the next one in the US. 2044
You might want to position yourself at a place where the prevailing wind is descending a slope if you want your best chance of having good viewing conditions. But his won't help if it is generally overcast.
This is not looking good. Note the "PM showers." The eclipse will last from 12:20 TO 3:00.
I did not know this, but Waco will have the greatest time of totality anywhere, at 4:12. Weather issues not withstanding, it's the ideal location.
More information: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/waco?iso=20240408
I see that Baylor University is having a watch party. I'm tempted to go.
Now it's thunderstorms. At least they are in the AM.
Numerous electronic billboards have eclipse countdowns in the rotation.
Quote: DRichWizard, while in Waco will you be visiting the Branch Davidian Memorial?
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I didn't know there was one. I might go if there is nothing else to do. At the risk of making a political statement, I thought the fire was intentionally set from within. So, I can't feel too sorry for them.
In other news, the forecast is now "scattered thunderstorms" with 78% chance of rain. *sigh*