It is ridiculous to blame this on global warning. That is nonsense. However, I notice that you are always quick to scoff at wind power when it is cold and there is no wind to drive the turbines yet you are strangely silent when Japan has now 6 nuclear reactors that are in a state of emergency and at risk of melting down. Whether it is from natural disaster like this event or terrorism in the future, nuclear power is something we have yet to make completely safe. When things go wrong with nuclear power they go VERY wrong.
I'm not "strangely silent," I was attending an all-day conference yesterday, had a business dinner in Dallas, and got back to Wichita at 1:30am.
Yes, I scoff at wind power. The problems in Japan do not make current wind power any more desirable.
I do NOT support building more of the previous generation nuclear plants. I do support the new generation of nuclear power. I'm working on a posting on that subject that I hope to have up tomorrow.
More heavy rain (snow in the mountains) forecast. Rains have already begun over the southern two-thirds of the state. See 3:15pm radar below. In addition, there is small risk of a tornado, especially tomorrow morning, in coastal areas of Southern California, shown in dark green.
7am Sunday Unfortunately, the forecast is on track. Heavy to, in spots, torrential rain is falling in southeast California and parts of Arizona. Flash flood watches and warnings are in effect. Please check with your local trusted source of weather information in order to make sure you have the latest information for your home or business. Again, I strongly discourage travel today and tomorrow. 5:15pm Saturday This is a terribly serious situation as the crest will be very close to the record stage! Many more evacuation orders will be issued. It is vital to have a "go kit." Scroll down to the link to show you what to gather. 12:15p: After I prepared the forecast below, an updated rainfall amount forecast for Arizona came in. More than 8" of rain is forecast to fall in there next three days! This may cause catastrophic flooding in a few spots with widespread serious flooding. Please see preparedness recommendations below. -- original post -- This is the flash flood ...
The tornado forecast is unchanged from yesterday. The brown area has a significant risk of tornadoes and the hatching indicates they could be strong. During the next three days, more than five inches of rain is forecast to fall in Iowa (orange). The result is a serious flood risk over Iowa and into northwest Missouri in the dark blue. In the pale blue, there is a lesser flood risk.
It is ridiculous to blame this on global warning. That is nonsense. However, I notice that you are always quick to scoff at wind power when it is cold and there is no wind to drive the turbines yet you are strangely silent when Japan has now 6 nuclear reactors that are in a state of emergency and at risk of melting down. Whether it is from natural disaster like this event or terrorism in the future, nuclear power is something we have yet to make completely safe. When things go wrong with nuclear power they go VERY wrong.
ReplyDeleteHi Dan,
ReplyDeleteI'm not "strangely silent," I was attending an all-day conference yesterday, had a business dinner in Dallas, and got back to Wichita at 1:30am.
Yes, I scoff at wind power. The problems in Japan do not make current wind power any more desirable.
I do NOT support building more of the previous generation nuclear plants. I do support the new generation of nuclear power. I'm working on a posting on that subject that I hope to have up tomorrow.
Mike