thermalwind, that's some gorgeous country! Our trip to the Smokies this summer made me realize I couldn't live in the mountains (too much anxiety up and down the steep, winding mountain roads), but I can sure appreciate their beauty.
I absolutely love it.
You remind me of a woman I met at the Twin Lakes Visitors Center, whos family took her over Independence Pass when I70 was closed. Its paved but so narrow in two spots there isnt a middle line and youre on the side of a mountain. Then when you get to my side, theres no guardrails so they can plow it.
She was shaking thirty minutes after.
Going to get out and do some extreme leaf peeping before the rain tomorrow.
Those types of roads were my dad's preference when we used to go out west for family vacations (including Independence Pass). Thankfully it was always in the summer, so we didn't really have to worry about snow on the road, although there was still plenty on the ground at the higher elevations. We're actually going to the Smokies ourselves here in a couple of weeks, hopefully it's not too early to see some color.
Post by Shibumi-Mandeville I-12/Hwy59 on Sept 27, 2021 18:20:45 GMT -6
Spent the weekend driving a 26-foot Uhaul to Colorado......ans just from one afternoon and night there (flew back this afternoon) my body has lost all of its moisture. The single thing I have an issue with going to the Rockies.
Once aspen color on the front range mountains now..shouldnstart seeing snow soon at elevation
2 NNW Fullerton [Vernon Co, LA] NWS EMPLOYEE reports FLASH FLOOD at 7:37 AM CDT -- REPORT OF EQUIPMENT STARTING TO FLOOD WITHIN A PORTION OF THE FT. POLK BASE.
Hammond, LA NWS COOP ID: 16-7425-08 CoCoRaHs ID: LA-TG-23
thermalwind, that's some gorgeous country! Our trip to the Smokies this summer made me realize I couldn't live in the mountains (too much anxiety up and down the steep, winding mountain roads), but I can sure appreciate their beauty.
I could live in The Smokies, but not on The Smokies!
“On Christ, the solid Rock I stand. Everything else is just sinking sand.”
Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 841 AM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Rapides Parish in central Louisiana... North Central Allen Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Northern Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana... Vernon Parish in west central Louisiana... Northern Newton County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 1145 AM CDT.
* At 841 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... De Ridder, Leesville, Newton, Rosepine, Glenmora, Merryville, Elizabeth, Fort Polk, Slagle, Sugartown, Pitkin, Toledo Bend Dam, Burkeville, Hineston, Grant, New Llano, Cravens, Fullerton, Burr Ferry and Junction.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
&&
Hammond, LA NWS COOP ID: 16-7425-08 CoCoRaHs ID: LA-TG-23
SKYSUMMIT President | Director of OperationsAdministrator
Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 943 AM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Iberia Parish in south central Louisiana...
* Until 1245 PM CDT.
* At 943 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Iberia, Jeanerette, Avery Island, Loreauville, Lydia and Lake Fausse Pointe.
Hammond, LA NWS COOP ID: 16-7425-08 CoCoRaHs ID: LA-TG-23
thermalwind, that's some gorgeous country! Our trip to the Smokies this summer made me realize I couldn't live in the mountains (too much anxiety up and down the steep, winding mountain roads), but I can sure appreciate their beauty.
I absolutely love it.
You remind me of a woman I met at the Twin Lakes Visitors Center, whos family took her over Independence Pass when I70 was closed. Its paved but so narrow in two spots there isnt a middle line and youre on the side of a mountain. Then when you get to my side, theres no guardrails so they can plow it.
She was shaking thirty minutes after.
Good heavens, I would have been passed out. There were guardrails in the Smokies (although not on the roads up to our cabin), and it was still about enough to do me in! I had no idea I had such anxiety over heights until we were there.
Lisa
SKYSUMMIT President | Director of OperationsAdministrator
Post by SKYSUMMIT on Sept 28, 2021 11:27:23 GMT -6
Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1226 PM CDT Tue Sep 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana... Central St. Landry Parish in central Louisiana... Northern Acadia Parish in southwestern Louisiana...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 1226 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Opelousas, Eunice, Ville Platte, Church Point, Mamou, Basile, Iota, Palmetto, Morrow, Port Barre, Washington, Chataignier, Prairie Ronde, Swords, Lawtell, Savoy, Grand Prairie, Richard, Reddell and Branch.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Hammond, LA NWS COOP ID: 16-7425-08 CoCoRaHs ID: LA-TG-23
