Storms pop up. Fast. We know that. The meteorologists get surprises at times, too. Radar is a good thing, in my book. I don’t really care if its NexRad, NexBad, BadDad, SkyNews, DopplarPoplar, or Doppelgänger. Colors are good ‘cause I know red is bad.
That’s why I downloaded the radar app for the tablet.
I’ve mentioned this little item before. Low cost. Real time. Same stuff the big-time weather boys are looking at to make their predictions. I just touch the screen and Boom! there’s the colorful blob that lets me know how far away the storm is, which direction it is headed, and what sort of intensity is present.
Tried to look at it after the big wind storm. Down in the corner it said “Image updated 23 hours ago.”
There are too many buttons and settings for me to know what I’m doing. I tried to find a “refresh image” button. No dice. Went on the internet to search for some kind of help-file or application FAQ (frequently asked questions – you knew that already, I know…) Nothing doing. Eventually (meaning seconds later), I gave up.
Today, I read in the newspaper that the Tulsa radar site suffered a lightning hit, but is expected to be back up shortly.
That – could explain it. Hard to send out the color blob images after getting a big jolt of electricity.
I’m hoping that it will be back up and running for our Friday session with Mother Nature. The forecasters are saying more rain and that “potential” thing in regard to severe weather. (Update: Just checked it and it now states: Radar down for maintenance…) Hopefully that won’t come about, particularly since a good many people are still waiting to have their power restored.
Thanks to the PSO and related crews for their quick response. All my visitors who have mentioned losing power reported they are back in business. Charging those cell phones and tablets.
Including the ones with the handy-dandy radar.
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