It's like 85 here, and I swear I somehow got a sunburn despite working inside all day. Admittedly, I did get fairly close to a window at one point.
In 1982, the year most like this last one, we were skiing at Bear Valley until July. This spring might melt snow faster than 1982, and the Tulare Lake area is already prepping for major flooding
that’s where I’m staying. All the patios are buried. Can’t even tell how many feet. People are dealing with busted pipes
I recommend reading the article as well, but that’s a tl;Dr from the articles author. Main point of contention is will the new EPA plan hinder prescribed fire progress that is just starting to bubble up.
Got a ton of snow this winter but the wind really dries stuff out once it's gone. Curious what kind of monsoon season northern AZ has
Thank goodness for last summer's monsoons and the winter snowfall. Been a pretty quiet summer in the 4 Corners area
It looks like it stands. Maybe it's dead. The museum is destroyed. We went through there in February as well.
Oh no I love Maui and Lahaini. I’m referring to people who pop into the cane thread and say, “Damn, I have a flight on x date into gulf/Caribbean area. Will I be impacted?”
Wife is in the process of getting her SE certification for Hawaii because of some potential jobs in Kauai. Would love for her to be part of the reconstruction
Me: *wondering if the current model has it avoiding my home* Random tmber: Aw fuck I bet my flight will be delayed
Red Cross' update in HI fires: Heavy, black smoke hangs over the Hawaiian Islands battered by catastrophic wildfires as thousands flee their homes. Fueled by high winds from passing Hurricane Dora, the dangerous blazes have killed at least 36 individuals, making this disaster one of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in recent history. Many communities are still under mandatory evacuation orders as flames continue to engulf parts of Maui and Hawaii Island. More than 2,000 people sought refuge in County- and Red Cross-managed shelters yesterday, with another 2,000 individuals stranded at the Maui airport. The U.S. Coast Guard reported numerous rescues of people who jumped into the ocean to escape fast-approaching flames. Wind gusts measuring close to 70 mph at the time of the fires spread, resulting in frantic evacuations in communities in their path. Nearly 11,000 customers are still without power, communications are interrupted, and critical infrastructure has been destroyed. Officials indicate it could be weeks before these systems are restored. Early reports and satellite imagery indicate the historic town of Lahaina has been leveled, a once-bustling tourist and economic hub. At least 270 structures, including homes and businesses, are destroyed, along with historic and cultural sites. In the last 24 hours, the Red Cross received nearly 1,500 calls for assistance and support from individuals impacted by Hawaii Wildfires. Working with local officials and partners, our teams are providing evacuees with a safe place to stay, food to eat and emotional support during this challenging time and preparing to expand relief efforts as needed. When it is safe to do so, and the hardest-hit areas are accessible, Red Cross teams will help with damage assessment and distributing relief supplies. Thousands of tourists are being evacuated to Oahu and the Red Cross has also opened a shelter there to assist displaced Maui residents and vacationers. More help is on the way as trained disaster teams deploy from the other Hawaiian Islands and from states across the country. This is still a dangerous, emergency situation, as fires are still being contained posing a lingering risk for many communities. More information will be available as we learn more. Anyone who has been affected by the fires is welcome to stop by a shelter to get information, a hot meal, charge their phone, and other essential support. With communications down, people should follow their local officials to locate shelters. If someone has connectivity, they can find open shelters on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) and selecting Option 4 for Hawaii Wildfires. If you need assistance locating a missing loved one due to the current disaster, please call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select Option 4. Follow the voice prompts for "Hawaii Wildfires." Provide as much detail as possible to assist us in potentially locating your missing loved one.
Just got to Honolulu from Maui. Was stuck in West Maui for a three days with no power and little food. We’re obviously fine, as are most tourists, but what the people there are going through is unthinkable. Driving past Lahaina to get to the airport was fucking apocalyptic.
Going to be interesting to see what kind of precip Hurricane Hilary is going bring to Southern California and the southwest
Everyone should listen to this NYT The Daily podcast from today re: the Lahaina Fire. Fucking horrifying and heartbreaking man . This is our climate future. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/podcasts/the-daily/hawaii-deaths.html
Canada has been having a horrible summer for wildfires, sounds like it might be their worst ever. State of emergency in BC right now according to this NYT article I'm reading
solid contribution as always Extended family has a longtime emotional connection with Lahaina so you can shove your snark and fuck off
This is where my brother lives. He's been evacuated for the last 4 days. Okanagan Lake. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwN8v4CBRDs/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==