My Tribute to Andy Gabrielson From Genger Lisle Skroblus (http://alleycatstormchasing.com) We may have all lost a dear member of the storm chaser community. But look at it this way: Andy isn't gone!!! He has just changed zip codes. His ability to beat almost every chaser to the base of the tornado, Andy has once again beat us all to a life everlasting dwelling with the Lord in Heaven!!! I'll bet ya' Andy is sitting with Paul right now talking his head off about his many chases!!! And I'm sure Andy will be watching out over us chasers and give us his blessing and pray for us as we continue to "Find The Storm." Although I didn't know Andy personally, I've known of him very well for quite a while. Him living in Oklahoma during storm season, Andy worked close with local weather authorities in and around the Sooner State and wherever the storm took him. He was in the top bracket of storm chasers. Losing Andy came way to soon and was a senseless loss of human life but we have to trust that God had His reasons and something good will come from this tragedy!!! Maybe it is to draw the chase community closer, while being more open to welcoming newcomers. Although we are out there for several reasons, some of which is it's our job, our desire for the hunt, our obsession for extreme weather, to photograph and video Mother Nature's fury, and for some to compete with others, or seeking fame, but first and foremost we are there to help aid professionals and the media in advanced warning to the citizens in the line of danger!!! When Andy chased he was always in the right place at the right time, and probably closer to the storm than all of us chasers on any given chase day. I can only imagine what his legacy would hold if he hadn't been taken from us so soon!!! My words couldn't come close to describing his God given talent to find the perfect storm. Now he has arrived in the ultimate position in Heaven!!! It is evident Andy was loved by all!!!! He leaves behind his family, close friends, and the chase community, but his legacy will live on forever!!! We all pray for his family, friends and everyone who's life he impacted. I will dedicate the 2012 season in his honor. And remember this, Andy is not gone!!! He will dwell in our hearts forever!!!
The forecast path of the center of Hilary has shifted a bit to the west. This increases the threat to the Southland, especially in terms of flooding. Rainfall Note the heavy rains are forecast for Los Angeles County. Serious flash flooding may result. Because the forecast path has shifted to the west, that increases the threat of serious flooding in Los Angeles County north into Yosemite and the southern Sierra. It lessens the threat in Utah and western Arizona. While the threat of widespread flooding in Utah and Arizona lessens, note that some thunderstorms with localized heavy rain show up on the map. In Nevada, the more western path increases the risk of serious flooding around Mt Charleston and into the central part of the state. Here is the updated (9am PDT) flash flood risk map. Wind There are already about 40,000 people without power in California, mostly in the center of the state. The maps above are the peak gusts forecasted with the storm. The highest winds, in general,
-- Note, more current info available. Scroll up. --- Updated Information as of 8am PDT You are risking your life if you attempt to travel through the purple area. While the rain has not begun in coastal California, I would urge you to use this time to make any preparations. Power outages have occurred already in southeast California. Here is the latest radar as of 7:55am PDT. As of 6:40am PDT , the radar indicates moderate to heavy rain falling over desert areas of Southern California and far western Arizona (click to enlarge). Rainfall amounts for the 24 hours ending at 7am PDT show more than two inches have already fallen. There are reports from reliable sources that roads are already washed out and that people are stranded in isolated parts of the desert. Below is a high-resolution computer model's rainfall forecast from 5am PDT to 11pm PDT Sunday. More than a foot of additional rain is forecast to fall. This will lead to catastrophic flooding. Here is a map of current watc
There was at least one tornado and at least one funnel cloud yesterday. --- original forecast --- Hilary (the swirly symbol) continues to move NNW paralleling the coast of Baja California, Mexico. The area outlined in red has a significant risk of tornadoe s the rest of the afternoon. Below is a list of peak wind gusts so far. Peak winds may increase farther north as the afternoon progresses. Addition at 12 noon PDT: Sure enough, winds have increased. Note: If you are in the San Diego area, I recommend not traveling east on I-8. Heavy rains may cause flash flooding that will involve the highway.
My Tribute to Andy Gabrielson
ReplyDeleteFrom Genger Lisle Skroblus (http://alleycatstormchasing.com)
We may have all lost a dear member of the storm chaser community. But look at it this way: Andy isn't gone!!! He has just changed zip codes. His ability to beat almost every chaser to the base of the tornado, Andy has once again beat us all to a life everlasting dwelling with the Lord in Heaven!!! I'll bet ya' Andy is sitting with Paul right now talking his head off about his many chases!!! And I'm sure Andy will be watching out over us chasers and give us his blessing and pray for us as we continue to "Find The Storm."
Although I didn't know Andy personally, I've known of him very well for quite a while. Him living in Oklahoma during storm season, Andy worked close with local weather authorities in and around the Sooner State and wherever the storm took him. He was in the top bracket of storm chasers.
Losing Andy came way to soon and was a senseless loss of human life but we have to trust that God had His reasons and something good will come from this tragedy!!! Maybe it is to draw the chase community closer, while being more open to welcoming newcomers. Although we are out there for several reasons, some of which is it's our job, our desire for the hunt, our obsession for extreme weather, to photograph and video Mother Nature's fury, and for some to compete with others, or seeking fame, but first and foremost we are there to help aid professionals and the media in advanced warning to the citizens in the line of danger!!!
When Andy chased he was always in the right place at the right time, and probably closer to the storm than all of us chasers on any given chase day. I can only imagine what his legacy would hold if he hadn't been taken from us so soon!!!
My words couldn't come close to describing his God given talent to find the perfect storm. Now he has arrived in the ultimate position in Heaven!!! It is evident Andy was loved by all!!!! He leaves behind his family, close friends, and the chase community, but his legacy will live on forever!!! We all pray for his family, friends and everyone who's life he impacted. I will dedicate the 2012 season in his honor. And remember this, Andy is not gone!!! He will dwell in our hearts forever!!!