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Post by scmhack on Aug 2, 2023 22:05:38 GMT -6
yep, been low rumbling thunder in south city for the last hour
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Post by amstilost on Aug 2, 2023 22:13:06 GMT -6
Low, rumbling my arsešš
I have not seen lightning like this in a long long time. I can't believe how close the lightning was hitting to the house. Must have had 15 to 20 strikes within 50 to 75 ft of the house. Power went out for about 1 second and came right back on. Can't believe we didn't lose power during that. Just checked the rain gauge I can add another 1.5". I must have had an obstruction in the pipe going under my driveway cuz that part of the storm Creek filled up and was overflowing across my driveway but thankfully it just went across the driveway into the grass and Into the Storm Creek on the other side. This runoff should have really helped our pond out.
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Post by scmhack on Aug 2, 2023 22:15:37 GMT -6
Low, rumbling my arsešš I have not seen lightning like this in a long long time. I can't believe how close the lightning was hitting to the house. Must have had 15 to 20 strikes within 50 to 75 ft of the house. Power went out for about 1 second and came right back on. Can't believe we didn't lose power during that. Just checked the rain gauge I can add another 1.5". I must have had an obstruction in the pipe going under my driveway cuz that part of the storm Creek filled up and was overflowing across my driveway but thankfully it just went across the driveway into the grass and Into the Storm Creek on the other side. This runoff should have really helped our pond out. i have a feeling my volume levels are about to change |
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Aug 2, 2023 22:19:24 GMT -6
Lost power about an hour ago. Still off. Storm rolled through and looked nasty to my south around potosi and Bonne Terre.
Lightning was insane. I agree itās been a long time since we had lightning like that striking so close back to back.
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Post by ComoEsJn on Aug 2, 2023 22:40:34 GMT -6
Doesn't look like much on radar, but its absolutely pouring on Hazelwood right now.
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Post by STGOutdoors on Aug 2, 2023 22:47:42 GMT -6
This is absolutely one of the strongest thunderstorms Iāve experienced in my 34 years. Unbelievable lightning, small hail, and winds pushing 60+. WOW.
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Post by STGOutdoors on Aug 2, 2023 23:05:38 GMT -6
Iām not sure Iāve seen constant strobe lightning like this outside of the 2006, 2017, and 2021 tornadic supercells either. Just crazy stuff.
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Post by perryville on Aug 2, 2023 23:10:36 GMT -6
No power 7 miles SW of Perryville. Iām guessing 60-70 mph winds came through, near Silver Lake.
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Post by STGOutdoors on Aug 2, 2023 23:20:49 GMT -6
No power 7 miles SW of Perryville. Iām guessing 60-70 mph winds came through, near Silver Lake. I can concur, 60-70 mph for sure. Somehow I held onto power here near town. |
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Post by Lovableweatherguy TROY,MO on Aug 2, 2023 23:40:02 GMT -6
2 areas of concern. I think the STL metro might be spared... I can't see me getting anything substantial here in Lincoln Co.  |
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Post by amstilost on Aug 3, 2023 4:26:22 GMT -6
I received an additional .75" overnight for a total, so far, of 2.25". That should go up with a severe storm heading in my direction. Stay safe everyone.
Edit: Wow, a nice 'shunt' to the south of the heavier core of this severe storm. Severe part looks to miss me but still raining pretty good.
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Post by sgdragons on Aug 3, 2023 4:43:02 GMT -6
Iām not sure Iāve seen constant strobe lightning like this outside of the 2006, 2017, and 2021 tornadic supercells either. Just crazy stuff. I got up around 11 and it looked like an early 2000ās night club walking around the house. Sat on the back porch facing southwest and enjoyed the show for awhile. Pretty impressive. |
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Post by amstilost on Aug 3, 2023 4:48:25 GMT -6
Iām not sure Iāve seen constant strobe lightning like this outside of the 2006, 2017, and 2021 tornadic supercells either. Just crazy stuff. I got up around 11 and it looked like an early 2000ās night club walking around the house. Sat on the back porch facing southwest and enjoyed the show for awhile. Pretty impressive. Hmmmm, you are showing your "youth"šš |
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Post by perryville on Aug 3, 2023 6:02:49 GMT -6
Living where no one lives has many advantages and wouldnāt trade it for the world. Losing power and hoping itās restored quickly after a widespread event is not one of them  . That being said, I canāt imagine repairing poles/transformers in the middle of heavy rain and lightning. Very grateful for our local coop (Citizens electric), and any help they received. They took a pretty big hit, and there are still quite a few without power down this way. |
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Post by bear1 on Aug 3, 2023 6:08:40 GMT -6
Got a total of 4.37" as of 7:07 a.m. Looks like more to come.
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Post by weatherj on Aug 3, 2023 6:25:39 GMT -6
It looks like the immediate metro definitely escaped the significant amounts of rain to the W/SW and far NE. I was on the SW fringe of the NE band and had almost 2.5" with much much more to my NE. Areas to my SW saw very little to virtually nothing.
Edit: Places on the N side of town are reporting over 3".
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Post by STGOutdoors on Aug 3, 2023 6:35:10 GMT -6
What an incredible 7 hours of lightning. Just crazy.
My garage does not have power, but the rest of the house does. I reset the breakers a couple times but no success. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Post by John G -west belleville on Aug 3, 2023 6:45:37 GMT -6
What an incredible 7 hours of lightning. Just crazy. My garage does not have power, but the rest of the house does. I reset the breakers a couple times but no success. Any advice would be appreciated! Check for voltage on the lugs of the breaker. |
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Post by BRTNWXMAN on Aug 3, 2023 6:54:50 GMT -6
0.1" overnight...unreal
MBY recieved about 10% of most models storm total output...if that!
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Post by ajd446 on Aug 3, 2023 7:01:22 GMT -6
Squeezed out 2.12 inches this week in St.Peters total. So not what was modeled but definately a soaking that was beneficial.
.77 came last night in 20 min.
However our northern folks from quincy to Litchfield are the worst of the drought now.
I saw quincy is running a 8 to 9 inch deficit this year.
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Post by sullivanjohn on Aug 3, 2023 8:45:41 GMT -6
What an incredible 7 hours of lightning. Just crazy. My garage does not have power, but the rest of the house does. I reset the breakers a couple times but no success. Any advice would be appreciated! Start hunting down the GFCI outlets. When you find it, press the reset button on it and see if you have juice again |
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Post by ndolan387 on Aug 3, 2023 9:15:41 GMT -6
0.1" overnight...unreal MBY recieved about 10% of most models storm total output...if that! I was afraid you weren't going to get any rain at all. You need it badly up in Brighton. |
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Post by ndolan387 on Aug 3, 2023 9:28:33 GMT -6
This system looked scary similar to the winter systems we follow (at least with the end result). Dry donut hole ish shape over the immediate STL metro. Thoughts go to all the southern counties, plus west, and out near and around Jefferson City, and lastly areas just east of Salem, IL where a dangerous amount of rain fell. According to this estimated map at least (from the NWS), looks like just ESE of Salem got the most rain (near a foot)! It will be interesting to see what rain gauges in the hardest hit areas record and how that compares to this map.  |
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Post by twocat on Aug 3, 2023 10:22:04 GMT -6
The Davis on the roof in North St. Pete is, once again, disappointed with his .50" from last night. "Storm" total 1.1" I know it's more than some received and I am grateful despite the whining.........
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Post by guyatacomputer - NE St. Peters on Aug 3, 2023 10:34:20 GMT -6
What an incredible 7 hours of lightning. Just crazy. My garage does not have power, but the rest of the house does. I reset the breakers a couple times but no success. Any advice would be appreciated! Lightning could have fried the breaker itself. Check for voltage on both sides of it or check the breaker for continuity. |
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Post by ajd446 on Aug 3, 2023 11:09:43 GMT -6
Rap is soggy in metro tonight
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Post by beaker - Dardenne Prairie, MO on Aug 3, 2023 12:00:16 GMT -6
I got up around 11 and it looked like an early 2000ās night club walking around the house. Sat on the back porch facing southwest and enjoyed the show for awhile. Pretty impressive. Hmmmm, you are showing your "youth"šš Im impressed that he has nightclubs walking around the house. |
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Post by amstilost on Aug 3, 2023 16:01:38 GMT -6
Another .25" was added since 6am for a total of 2.5" for the last 24 hrs. Looking back on my post that brings the total 2 day rainfall to 4.75" which is pretty close to the radar estimates of 5" around me, 7 miles west of De Soto. The pond is very close to spillway level looking from across the field.
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Post by WEAXWATCHER on Aug 3, 2023 16:39:46 GMT -6
.6" total here. I'm just happy the yard finally got some good water.
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Post by STGOutdoors on Aug 3, 2023 16:57:57 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice everyone. Thankfully it was as simple as could be, just had to reset the gfi in the garage.
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. That being said, I canāt imagine repairing poles/transformers in the middle of heavy rain and lightning. Very grateful for our local coop (Citizens electric), and any help they received. They took a pretty big hit, and there are still quite a few without power down this way. 
