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    Pearl Jam

    Go get Dave A. back. 🙂
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    Pearl Jam

    Pearl Jam Drummer Matt Cameron Steps Down From Band https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/pearl-jam-drummer-matt-cameron-144535897.html
  3. TX Flood Update (Mon AM) Heavy rainfall and flash flooding remain possible today across central Texas and the Hill Country Persons including response personnel must remain aware of rapidly changing weather conditions and be prepared to take quick action Forecast: Mid level trough axis that has plagued central Texas since late last week continues over the region this morning situated with a tropical air mass with extremely high moisture levels. This pattern continues to support periodic episodes of heavy rainfall over central Texas and the Hill Country, but storm motions have been faster in the last day or so and organization of cells less compared to both Thursday and Friday nights when anchored and slow moving cells produce prodigious rainfall totals in short order. While guidance continues to suggest portions of this area could see additional heavy rainfall and extreme totals of up to 10 inches in a short period of time the exact location of any such occurrence is in question and low confidence. However, such totals would result in rapid onset flash flooding given background conditions over the area. Trough axis should finally begin to break down into Tuesday with lowering chances for heavy rainfall and flash flooding over this part of the state. Rivers: All rivers have passed recent flood flows downstream into receiving lakes that have and continue to hold inflows due to extremely low pool levels in this area from the ongoing longer term drought. There are no significant ongoing impacts along any of the rivers, although the following are running above base flow this morning: Guadalupe River San Gabriel River Upper San Saba River (Near Mason TX) Leon River Sandy Creek at Kingsland TX None of these rivers or creeks are currently at levels nor forecasted to rise to levels that would cause any significant impacts. Guadalupe River Flood Disaster: A USGS team was able to reach the Hunt, TX river gage over the weekend and was able to establish from the gage data and high water mark an elevation of 37.52 ft. While data evaluation is still ongoing…the preliminary information suggests this is a flood of record at Hunt, TX surpassing the flood of 1932 of 36.60 ft. The following table is a list of the top 5 all-time flood elevations for the Hunt, TX gage: 37.52 ft (July 4, 2025) 36.60 ft (July 2, 1932) 28.40 ft (July 17, 1987) 23.50 ft (August 2, 1978) 22.80 ft (October 19, 1985) It is interesting to note that the top 3 all-time floods at this site all occurred in the month of July. At Kerrville, TX a peak gage height of 34.29 ft was recorded making this event the 3rd highest on record for this location behind the July 1932 and July 1987 floods. The following table is a list of the top 5 all-time flood elevations for the Kerrville, TX gage: 39.0 ft (July 2, 1932) 37.72 ft (July 17, 1987) 34.29 ft (July 4, 2025) 17.93 ft (November 11, 2000) 17.73 ft (October 28, 1996) The Kerrville gage rose from 1.82 ft at 5:15 am to a peak of 34.29 ft at 6:45 am or 32.47 ft in 1.5 hrs. With the number of fatalities surpassing 80 on Sunday, this TX flood event appears to be the deadliest non-tropical flood event in American history since the 1979 Big Thompson Canyon Flood in Colorado which claimed 144 lives. Jeff Lindner Director Hydrologic Operations Division/Meteorologist Harris County Flood Control District
  4. Sorry that was radar from 7:30
  5. Oh man. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FyTSxxmGV/?mibextid=wwXIfr
  6. Yes. I’ll let him have the maths and leave the spelling to us. Dude is probably tired as shit too.
  7. I consider myself a believer, and I’m still in search of where I want to land so to speak. I’ve always believed that God lets things happen. It’s just how I’ve always thought. I believe mainly that prayer is for you and me to feel closer to God. I don’t know if I believe that prayer has ever prevented or helped an outcome.
  8. TX Flood Update (Sun PM) Heavy rainfall and flash flooding has redeveloped over portions of north Texas and recently over the Guadelupe River Additional heavy rainfall and flash flooding is possible tonight over the TX Hill Country Persons across central TX and the Hill Country need to remain informed on weather conditions that can change rapidly. Guadelupe River: Heavy rainfall has occurred in the last hour upstream of Kerrville in the Ingram and Hunt areas. Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches have been recorded and this is expected to result in a rise in the Guadelupe River to above flood stage in the next hour or so with peak near 12 ft around Hunt, TX. At these level slow water crossings are flooded and impassable with fast flowing water and flow reaches the bottom of the HWY 39 bridge crossing. Areas upstream of Hunt may become cut-off on both the south and north Forks of the Guadelupe River. Ongoing search and rescue operations have been suspended in this area due to the threat of flash flooding and any persons near the river need to seek higher ground. Note: TFR is in place for Kerr County due to private drone interference with rescue operations along with other SAR activities. Note: Traffic congestion in this region is extremely heavy due to search and rescue efforts and influx of various support teams. Those not needing to be in this area should refrain from travel to the impacted areas. NC TX: Heavy rainfall focused this morning and early afternoon northwest of Waco and southwest of Fort Worth with several areas of ongoing flash flooding. Rainfall in this area has weakened and is shifting southward into a more unstable air mass over the I-35 corridor into the TX Hill Country. Forecast: Guidance generally shows activity weakening this eveninginto the overnight hours only to redevelop over the I-35 corridor and Hill Country on Monday. As we have been dealing with the last several days…isolated instances of extreme rainfall will be possible with very high hourly rainfall rates which will lead to rapid flash flooding of normally dry creeks and rivers. The locations and amounts of any significant rainfall amounts remain in flux, but the general air mass remains capable of some significant totals. Persons must remain aware of changing weather conditions in this area into Monday. The current statewide death toll has risen to 70 which has surpassed Harvey’s 68. While data is still be looked at and collect and numbers are fluid, this is one of the most fatalities from a flash flood event in the state of Texas in modern times. Kerr County: 59 Travis County: 5 Burnet County: 3 Williamson County: 2 Tom Green County: 1 These numbers were as of 245pm today. Jeff Lindner Director Hydrologic Operations Division/Meteorologist Harris County Flood Control District
  9. Ugh https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Fsw55NHYP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
  10. Side note, CNN has been running non-stop coverage all day. Looks like the only channel that is.
  11. Man I hope all of this doesn’t converge in the same area.
  12. https://kerrcountylead.com/rescuers-find-2-girls-in-tree-30-feet-up-near-comfort/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLXsopleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiEyc33N9jt-FFFd2g7p5-gPy14QJnRwBWWox9-06WbYRB2NEbq314mb8lZD_aem_7GSJ3PHPTM49ZYMpP-Ji8Q
  13. Lindner latest - TLDR 7-6-25 845am Update on the weather and rivers over the Hill Country and central Texas. No new flash flooding overnight Weather pattern remains in place today into Monday for additional heavy rainfall and flash flooding Persons should continue to be mindful of the weather conditions while visiting, camping, and vacationing in this area through tomorrow. The good news is that thus far there has been no new heavy rainfall and flash flooding, but recent radar trends west of I-35 suggest an increase in activity including pockets of heavy rainfall. Guidance continues to indicate the potential for additional isolated areas of excessive rainfall today, tonight, and into Monday over portions of the Hill Country and central Texas as the slow moving/stalled mid level trough axis/weakness aloft remains over this area combined with tropical moisture. As mentioned before, the where, when, and how much are the key questions in this type of setup and we are at the limit of the science on these answers usually until the storms begin to evolve. Where the heavy rain falls can quickly result in flash flooding on normally dry creeks and rivers…in some cases the water can rise feet in minutes yielding little time for action. Persons in vulnerable locations along dry or low flowing creeks and rivers must keep abreast of water levels and conditions and be prepared to react quickly. Rivers: Floodwaves have terminated into the various lakes in central Texas (Lakes Travis, Buchannan, and Canyon). These lakes remain well below normal conservation pools due to the long term drought in this area and will be able to fully absorb these flood flows with no downstream impacts or flood gates releases. It should be noted that higher than normal flows are occurring at several points in the Highland Lakes chain and significant debris has been washed into the various lakes in the last 48 hours making boating and recreational use hazardous at times. Rainfall below the control structures yesterday will result in rises on the Colorado River at Bastrop and Smithville today and the Guadelupe River downstream through Victoria this week. Based on current flows and forecasts no flooding is expected, but flows along the river will be elevated and normally dry low land areas will be inundated. Local: Rain chances will begin to increase over our local area into early this week in association of an upper level low that will approach from the northeast Gulf. This will usher in more favorable conditions for afternoon showers and thunderstorms along the seabreeze. Heavy rainfall will be possible as is typical in such summer situations with some isolated instances of street flooding through mid week. High pressure will attempt to build into the region later this week and lower rain chances, but how fast this happens is in question and thus far this summer significant high pressure has been unable to gain a strong foothold over the state or region and completely shut off rain chances. Summer patterns are hard to break once they become established given generally weak flow in the atmosphere this time of year. e
  14. Jeff Lindner- 7-5-25 800pm Summary of ongoing flooding, Lake levels, and forecast Flash flooding continues over portions of the I-35 corridor. While rainfall has weakened early this evening there remains the potential for isolated excessive rainfall again tonight across the Hill Country and I-35 corridor. Ongoing river flooding will NOT impact any portions of southeast Texas. Rivers: South Fork of the San Gabriel River: The headwaters of the river received 16-20 inches of rainfall overnight generating a catastrophic floodwave that moved downstream through Georgetown today. The river has crested and falling quickly back within banks, but numerous locations along the river have suffered extensive damage including several homes, RV recreational locations, and roadways. Catastrophic flash flooding over southern Burnet, NW Travis, and western Williamson Counties have resulted in at least 6 fatalities overnight and several persons are still missing. San Saba River: Extremely high flows on the San Saba River into the town of San Saba has resulted in extensive flooding. The river is starting to fall while the downstream floodwave enters the Colorado River and Lake Buchanan. Lake Buchanan will be able to store the incoming flood flows and no releases are expected. Highland Lakes and Lake Travis: High inflows from the Llano River into Lake LBJ and Marble Falls has resulted in floodgate operation by LCRA to pass flood flows through these lakes and downstream to Lake Travis. Due to inflows from upstream as well as the 10-16 inches of rain that fell near the northeast end of Lake Travis this morning a significant rise of 17ft in the lake pool over the last 24 hours has occurred. However Lake Travis is still well below its conservation pool and will be able to completely store all the incoming run-off without any floodgate operations and releases downstream. Guadelupe River: Catastrophic flooding along the Guadelupe River from upstream of Hunt TX to downstream of Spring Branch TX has now fully terminated into Canyon Lake. Canyon Lake has risen 7.0ft from the inflows, but the lake remains 26 ft below its normal pool due to the long term drought in this area. As a result all flows will be contained in Canyon Lake and no floodgate operations or releases will be required. Search and rescue operations continue along the Guadelupe River. Damaged infrastructure is making some areas only accessible by aircraft or ATV’s. 43 fatalities (28 adults and 15 children) 850 persons rescued 8 injured The number of missing and unaccounted is fluid and fluctuating. This event is now the deadliest flash flood event along the upper Guadelupe River in modern times. Previously the July 1987 flood which swept a school bus of 43 campers off a low water crossing and resulted in 10 fatalities was the deadliest. Lower Guadelupe River: Heavy rains today below Cayon Lake/Dam resulted in a 12-15 ft rise in the river from below the dam to New Braunfels resulting in rapid evacuations of recreational areas in this region. Downstream rises at Gonzales, Cuero, and Victoria are expected this week, but levels are not forecasted to reach significant or damaging levels. Forecast: Mid level trough axis combined with tropical moisture from the remnants of Barry and Flossie (eastern Pacific) continues to produce isolated but incredibly intense rainfall bombs. LCRA gages last night were recording hourly rainfall rates of 6.0-7.0 inches near Lago Vista TX with 2-3 hours totals of 10-16 inches which rivals some of the most impressive Texas rainfall rates. While rainfall has weakened this evening, tropical moisture and subtle lift will once again prime the Hill Country and I-35 corridor for the potential for excessive rainfall tonight into early Sunday. Guidance is not showing as strong of a signal as the last few nights, but given the trends of the last 48 hours and a similar air mass the potential is still there. As always in these types of situations it is the where, how fast, and which river or creek. Using the more extreme high end solutions has worked best the last few days and this again tonight suggest isolated totals of 10-15 inches will be at least possible. While rainfall has worked deeper into SE TX today, no significant rainfall amounts or flash flooding is expected as our local area is removed from the best lift and on the eastern side of the best moisture feed.
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