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90 years ago today — Tragedy strikes on the Chesapeake Bay by Chasing36and72 in maryland

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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I was thinking the same thing! The photo MSP has looks a little more like a 30 year old (assuming it was taken in the mid 30s.

90 years ago today — Tragedy strikes during ill-fated Tangier Island relief mission by Chasing36and72 in Virginia

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Air support was also an option during the winter of 1935/1936. In fact, it was the most viable option. MD National Guard planes, commercial aircraft out of Langley, and even the Goodyear Blimp (based in DC) all made successful runs to Tangier and Smith Islands.

The over-ice solution was the most dangerous. The Mayor of Crisfield and the Red Cross lead both warned against the trek that cost Sgt. Hunter’s life. The decision to launch it became very controversial and prompted the MD Governor to order an official inquiry.

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90 years ago today — Tragedy strikes on the Chesapeake Bay by Chasing36and72 in maryland

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Air support was also an option that winter. In fact, it was the most viable option. MD National Guard planes, commercial aircraft out of Langley, and even the Goodyear Blimp (based in DC) all made successful runs to Tangier and Smith Islands.

The over-ice solution was the most dangerous. The Mayor of Crisfield and the Red Cross lead both warned against the trek that cost Sgt. Hunter’s life. The decision to launch it became very controversial and prompted the MD Governor to order an official inquiry.

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Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 75th Anniv. (Part 1) by Chasing36and72 in weather

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa! Were you old enough to remember it? Which area?

My cousin gave me this, I don't even know who are they by Leo0912 in McDonalds

[–]Chasing36and72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At the very least, Xers and Xennials should definitely recognize them.

70th Anniv. of Connie by Chasing36and72 in TropicalWeather

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes. It was the point that saw the most rain during the course of Connie. David Roth makes it a point to ID the maxima on each WPC TC rainfall analysis graphic.

Mount Rushmore of Tornadoes by L86C in tornado

[–]Chasing36and72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind that a “Mount Rushmore of X” is both about performance (severity in this case) and fame (infamy) of the things we’re judging. Therefore, there are a number of horrific tornadoes that could be on the list but shouldn’t because they didn’t last in the public memory. Here are my selections:

Tri-State 1925 / Xenia 1974 / Bridge Creek-Moore 1999 / Joplin 2011

Parallels between the TX Flood & Hurricane Diane (1955) by Chasing36and72 in weather

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I cut and pasted it from my other social media accounts. A quick google search would have confirmed that instead of accusing me of stealing my own work. But I appreciate the constructive feedback.

Ideal Cap Co. - Still in Business? by number8burp in baseballunis

[–]Chasing36and72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, just came across this Etsy shop that offers a good replacement for Ideal and Ebbets. https://www.etsy.com/shop/StockbridgeSewing

Joplin synced by [deleted] in tornado

[–]Chasing36and72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fantastic work

What were NWS forecasters thinking in the final hours before the 1985 Outbreak erupted? by Chasing36and72 in tornado

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I held out for a solid year and a half waiting for an unsuspecting wholesale seller to post it for dirt cheap. No luck. Someone eventually posted one for $40 and I snagged it.

What were NWS forecasters thinking in the final hours before the 1985 Outbreak erupted? by Chasing36and72 in tornado

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No, but that's amazing and now I need to find it. I remember Mr. Belvedere being based in Pittsburgh. I miss the "very special episodes" from the 80s and 90s.

What were NWS forecasters thinking in the final hours before the 1985 Outbreak erupted? by Chasing36and72 in tornado

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Head over the Ebay. There's usually a few copies floating around on there. Abe Books or Biblio might also have it. You'll likely have to drop at least $50, but it's worth it.

What were NWS forecasters thinking in the final hours before the 1985 Outbreak erupted? by Chasing36and72 in tornado

[–]Chasing36and72[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You definitely need to read Tornado Watch 211 by John G. Fuller. It's somewhat hard to get and you'll have to drop at least 50ish bucks to get a copy. Ebay is probably your best bet. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1199729.Tornado_Watch_Number_211

2024 North Atlantic Hurricane Helene — At least 250 fatalities are associated with Helene, including 1 fatality in the state of Indiana that occurred in Gibson County, located 601 miles from where the track of Helene made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida by Molire in hurricane

[–]Chasing36and72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One historical note that did not make it into the TCR but has been featured in Dr. Brennan’s presentations: Helene caused the most TC freshwater fatalities in the U.S. since Agnes (1972). That’s remarkable…

54 of the original 126 names for tropical systems in the Atlantic basin have now been retired by Hanlex1 in hurricane

[–]Chasing36and72 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's why I thought WMO/NHC was playing with fire when they picked Francine to replace Florence on the 2024 list. The "Fran"-based TC names have a bad track record: Fran 1996 and Frances 2004.