Subj : Weather To : Daryl Stout From : Barry Martin Date : Fri Jul 10 2020 09:21:00 Hi Daryl! BM> Yours could have done the test accidentally: the storms-in-area BM> override didn't get done. Or maybe the thought was "let's do the BM> regular test and if the sirens need o go off for the storm people will BM> not think it's just the test, or at least wonder why there were two BM> tests". DS> But, so many in Sasnakra (Arkansas spelled backwards) are so DS> weather ignorant and illiterate, it's pathetic...yet, it's the DS> same everywhere. While I'm not expected folks to become DS> meteorologists, the information is out there via smartphone apps, DS> radar, and NOAA Weather Radio. So, ignorance of the data is at DS> their own peril. Sort of the same things I've experienced: one person wanted to use a zip cord (the lightweight power cords) for an extension to her window air conditioner. Never dawned on her about the size difference in the cords. Another one didn't realize her thermometer for heat and air conditioning required batteries -- her late husband always took care of that stuff. DS> That's what you get for fooling her (commercial of JoAnn Worley DS> and Chiffon Margarine comes to mind ). BM> We're showing our age! DS> And, we've earned every gray hair we have. I started getting gray hairs in 8th Grade. BM> Yup: good representation! I don't know for sure which one BM> is generally more accurate - does seem 'funny' the European one seems BM> to be more accurant than the US/North American ones: we're here, BM> they're over there, and they from the distance can guess more BM> accurately than us right here?! DS> It depends on the weather situation, and the time of year. DS> There is "the pirate model", the HRRR (High Resolution Rapid DS> Refresh), but it's only good out to maybe 18 hours...yet, it's DS> good for short term forecasts. Yet, folks want to know more than DS> just today and tonight...more likely the upcoming weekend, or DS> even further out...which we don't have the means or technology to DS> get specifics on. Part of the problem might be the people are given the extended data as if the details were available: one sees on the local news the six-, seven- or ten day forcast with very specific highs and lows. Not "lower 90's" for next Tuesday but "93”" -- of course I'm going to think that forecast is detailed and accurate. (At least on the station I usually watch the meteorologist will frequently state he or she's not sure about the trend, etc.) BM> I have no problem with the occasional problem -- lines will get cut BM> accidentally, software/hardware failures, etc., etc., just the BM> constantly the same problem not being correctly annoys me. DS> Well, a nightmare woke me early...but, with a threat of severe DS> weather and likely downtime later this morning and this DS> afternoon, I figured I had better do my BBS stuff now, then go DS> back to bed for awhile. I slept. :) BM> Wait long enough you might get the fan cheaper on clearance! DS> If it was a small one that'd run on AA batteries, I've got DS> plenty of them. Now you just need to figure out how to power those fans from USB and/or battery packs so will last all night (or whatever time you end up sleeping). BM> And the COVID-19 didn't help any. DS> Nope...I saw mention of another stimulus, but for folks with DS> incomes under $40,000. Congress is still on the July 4 DS> recess...but they'll only be in for 2-3 weeks, then go on their DS> August recess for campaigning (and subsequent lying to voters). I DS> swear, they got more recess time than I did back in elementary DS> school!! I've heard yes-no-maybe for the second stimulus check. Hopefully yes for the people working (or trying to). As for me, being retired I have an income but don't mind a little 'free money' to help pay the bills. - r - BarryMartin3@ r - @MyMetronet.NET r - r - (Humans know what r - to remove.) r .... Take the lemons and make lemonade!aTake the salmon and make salmonella! --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.47 þ wcECHO 4.2 ÷ ILink: The Safe BBS þ Bettendorf, IA --- QScan/PCB v1.20a / 01-0462 * Origin: ILink: CFBBS | cfbbs.no-ip.com | 856-933-7096 (454:1/1) .