Jdub
07-28-2022, 10:13 AM
It's finally raining here today!
Having spent 40 some years in Houston between my times here, I find fascinating contrasts in the weather reporting and have decided to post this for anyone else new to the area or travelling to Houston.
Rain chances at 40%:
Oklahoma City: there is less than a 20% chance of rain somewhere in the state but we want you to keep watching. You may get a text from a friend in the panhandle about the event.
Houston: It is going to rain again today there is a 40% chance you will be under it.
Radar:
Oklahoma City: has Bazillion watt radar systems that will pick up fruit fly migrations.
Green reflections: indicate no rain (possibility of flies)
Yellow reflections: indicate 12 inch rains, 1 drop every twelve inches. (or multiple flies)
Red reflections: It's probably raining, Hurray!
Violet reflections: You may have to use the "High" wiper speed.
Black reflections: Your roof is about to be ruined by hail.
Houston: Radar only scans multiple county metro area because that's all that matters.
Green reflections: It's raining, of course it rains 1 out 4 days a year.
Yellow reflections: It's raining hard. Fun fact, Houston drivers will stop on freeways for hard rain but will not stop at rail crossings.
Red reflections: You will not be able to see the hood ornament on your car.
Violet reflections: You will not be able to see period. Interestingly some will advise not to drive into the high water, others will advise how to create a "bow wave" to get down the street. You may finally realize why trucks have 18in lift kits but never leave the pavement.
Black reflections: This is a fly on the green screen. It doesn't really hail in Houston.
Sever Weather:
Oklahoma City: There will be a fleet of vehicles, a few helicopters, and continuous live coverage. You will be able to watch the entire event and know exactly where the danger is minute by minute.
Houton: If there is Hurricane off the east coast of Georgia you will be constantly reminded to stay tuned because "Hurricanes are unpredictable". Should a hurricane make it into the gulf, all news crews will be parked behind the Galveston civic center. The reporters will take turns walking out past the corner of the building, where the shape of the building creates a wind tunnel effect. The reporter will struggle to stay upright in the shot while their camera operator smokes a cigarette.
In the rare event of an F-zero tornado taking out an awning, the multiple news helicopters will probably scatter as much debris as the storm.
You guys can take from here...
(Disclaimer: not to make light of the inherent dangers of severe weather, just to entertain on a rainy day...)
Having spent 40 some years in Houston between my times here, I find fascinating contrasts in the weather reporting and have decided to post this for anyone else new to the area or travelling to Houston.
Rain chances at 40%:
Oklahoma City: there is less than a 20% chance of rain somewhere in the state but we want you to keep watching. You may get a text from a friend in the panhandle about the event.
Houston: It is going to rain again today there is a 40% chance you will be under it.
Radar:
Oklahoma City: has Bazillion watt radar systems that will pick up fruit fly migrations.
Green reflections: indicate no rain (possibility of flies)
Yellow reflections: indicate 12 inch rains, 1 drop every twelve inches. (or multiple flies)
Red reflections: It's probably raining, Hurray!
Violet reflections: You may have to use the "High" wiper speed.
Black reflections: Your roof is about to be ruined by hail.
Houston: Radar only scans multiple county metro area because that's all that matters.
Green reflections: It's raining, of course it rains 1 out 4 days a year.
Yellow reflections: It's raining hard. Fun fact, Houston drivers will stop on freeways for hard rain but will not stop at rail crossings.
Red reflections: You will not be able to see the hood ornament on your car.
Violet reflections: You will not be able to see period. Interestingly some will advise not to drive into the high water, others will advise how to create a "bow wave" to get down the street. You may finally realize why trucks have 18in lift kits but never leave the pavement.
Black reflections: This is a fly on the green screen. It doesn't really hail in Houston.
Sever Weather:
Oklahoma City: There will be a fleet of vehicles, a few helicopters, and continuous live coverage. You will be able to watch the entire event and know exactly where the danger is minute by minute.
Houton: If there is Hurricane off the east coast of Georgia you will be constantly reminded to stay tuned because "Hurricanes are unpredictable". Should a hurricane make it into the gulf, all news crews will be parked behind the Galveston civic center. The reporters will take turns walking out past the corner of the building, where the shape of the building creates a wind tunnel effect. The reporter will struggle to stay upright in the shot while their camera operator smokes a cigarette.
In the rare event of an F-zero tornado taking out an awning, the multiple news helicopters will probably scatter as much debris as the storm.
You guys can take from here...
(Disclaimer: not to make light of the inherent dangers of severe weather, just to entertain on a rainy day...)