Crikey it’s wet

[facthunter]

That could be nasty.  Nev

[old man emu]

I expect that if the weather is somewhat normal, the temperature will remain above 30 C until autumn where I am. It's 3:45 pm (2:45 sun time) and the temperature is 28 C. But a fairly firm wind has been blowing all day, so the windchill factor is keeping the apparent temperature below 25 C. The shade temperature can be in the mid-30s or above, but if there is a wind blowing, those temperatures seem bearable. Of course once the temperature gets to 37 C and above the direction of heat flow is from the atmosphere to the body - basic thermodynamics.

[facthunter]

Heat is more tolerable when the humidity is low... There's always a wind blowing when you are on a motorbike.    Nev

[Litespeed]

True, 

 

But on a hot 🔥 day the bitumen is 50 C or more and riding is like sitting Infront of a giant heat gun. Add heavy traffic in the concrete jungle and it's bloody hot and sucking hot exhaust fumes.

 

Add proper riding gear and it's easy to cook yourself. Big jap fours also tend to pump the heat onto the rider behind the fairing. Rider comfort seems a low priority for some makes.

 

The BMW bikes normally have vents to direct the air for comfort cooling or warming when needed.

 

At least on the water I get a nice cooling effect when the wind blows.

 

Having said this- any donations of European registered bikes will be greatly appreciated.

[old man emu]

YOu know that it's dry when you cop a dust storm in mid-Spring.

[facthunter]

It looks like the WET is starting in the North. Nev

[pmccarthy]

Where, Spain?

[Jerry_Atrick]

Must because it isn't here

[nomadpete]

48 minutes ago, Jerry_Atrick said:

Must because it isn't here

But you are in the south, aren't you?

[facthunter]

The term "the WET" applies to the top of Australia OME was talking about where HE lives.

 The event in Spain is in the South. (Valentia) and about 160 dead and many missing  caused by a  rare meteorological condition formed in the Mediterranean Sea . Nev

[nomadpete]

17 minutes ago, facthunter said:

The event in Spain is in the South.

No. Spain is definitely  north of us.

 

(Signed, Pedantic Pete)

 

 

Edited October 31 by nomadpete

[spacesailor]

BUT.

Didn't that " rain in Spain,  go mainly down the drain " .

spacesailor

[facthunter]

Fella's it's   a Tragic event and a life changing  situation  for many. NOT something to Joke about. .Nev

[spacesailor]

I didn't hear about it . So, I'll save my apologies for later .

I hope I don't upset too many .

spacesailor

PS. : I will check it out later .

[old man emu]

Latest modelling tips a fourth La Niña for Australia in five years before the end of 2024. For Australia, La Niña would increase the prospects of a wet spring and summer, and to a lesser degree, potentially subdue extreme summer heat. The ENSO Outlook is currently at La Niña Watch, meaning there remain some signs that a La Niña may form later in 2024. A La Niña Watch does not guarantee that a La Niña will develop. Additionally, the chance of a La Niña event developing in the coming months has decreased compared to recent outlooks. Around my way, it's looking like a 100 to 1 shot that La Niña will happen. 

 

However, every dark cloud has its silver lining. This year's winter crops are being harvested, and this year there doesn't seem to be the likelihood of thunderstorms or even general rain. At the moment I have 10/10 blue with a gentle breeze. Quite pleasant.

[red750]

2 hours ago, spacesailor said:

I didn't hear about it . So, I'll save my apologies for later .

A years rain in 8 hours. 158 dead (so far).

[spacesailor]

How do I answer that .

158 deaths.  That certainly is no laughing matter .

It's unbelievable,  & that amount of rain  ! .

sppacesailor

[Jerry_Atrick]

I hadn't heard about it until I was in the car driving home (my post was fro teh train). Absolutely awful.

[red750]

Here is a short video which will give you some idea.

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/2du1SqCYuBaq45nU/

[spacesailor]

400 mm of rain. What would it look like .

I know it comes down heavy in the tropics wet season .

I can't visualise 400 mm .

spacesailor

 

[willedoo]

In the January 1992 floods we had 33 inches in 24 hours. I was away up at Fraser Island so missed seeing it. The most I've personally seen here is 14 inches in a day. We had 14 inches one Sunday and another 14 inches the following Sunday. It cut the road to the coast for five weeks. The first 14 inches had a week to soak in and waterlog the soil so it took much longer than normal for the second lot to get away.

[Marty_d]

Climate change is getting real. This is the new normal.

[old man emu]

Right now I'd like 25mm falling steadily over 24 hours. 

[spacesailor]

400 mm rain ! .

How does it work . Per hour, day , or Total reordered. 

Spanish authorities said 8 hours . So do we have to divide that 400 by eight .

Not being funny or anything,  I haven't seen a 

" rain gauge " anywhere near that size , to record 400 mm .

Hopefully someone will have an answer. 

spacesailor

Edited November 2 by spacesailor
Changed word

[old man emu]

7 minutes ago, spacesailor said:

Hopefully someone will have an answer.

Me name's not Someone, but here's your answer.

The inner tube measures 100mm of rain. The outer housing collects excess rain up to 250mm in total until measured separately in the tube. When the measuring tube is full, additional rain overflows into the outer cylinder. So this one would record 350mm of rain. Normal practice is to read and empty the rain gauge at 9:00 am daily.