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Offline edinlr

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Weather
« on: April 27, 2017, 10:19:30 AM »
I realize it is a week off, but the forecast for next Friday and Saturday don't look too promising.  Does the runway drain quick enough to allow runs between storms?
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Re: Weather
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2017, 12:17:14 PM »
With sun it takes no time at all. I have heard the weather looks bad. The local weather is looking decent for this time of the year.

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Re: Weather
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2017, 10:08:48 PM »
If the weather does not cooperate for May 5-7,  can the spring meet be re-scheduled, or do we have to wait until July.

I heard it is not too easy to re-schedule a meet with no advance notice.  Something about the Bird Life and their nesting areas???
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Re: Weather
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2017, 12:22:31 PM »
Is there a chance the event will be canceled and when would they decide?  I am asking because I have a 1700 mile drive and am trying to weigh out these weather forecasts.
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Re: Weather
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2017, 05:29:10 PM »
The good thing is their not predicting snow.

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Re: Weather
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2017, 06:06:17 PM »
There have been 19 events at Loring.  There has never been a weathered out event.  We have lost some racing to weather but every event has happened. 

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Re: Weather
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2017, 09:04:45 AM »
I just got my email this morning saying the event had been cancelled due to the forecast for the weekend.  Thanks to everyone at the LTA for their efforts.  I was about to leave from Arkansas and I appreciate the early notice.
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Re: Weather
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2017, 09:01:38 PM »
National Weather Service in Caribou Maine ran 5 different models for us.  All had substantial rain forecast through Sunday noon. No way to get a good day of racing in.

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Re: Weather
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2017, 05:10:11 PM »
Edin

Where bouts in AR are you located?  I am in central MO.

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Re: Weather
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2017, 05:19:06 PM »
I am in Little Rock, Arkansas    Ed in LR
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Re: Weather
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2017, 08:23:11 PM »
Kudos to Tim and Joe. They called the event at 6:25 AM on Tuesday and I was scheduled to depart at 6:30! I particualrly appreciate the opporrtunity to vote on the decision to "go or no-go".  :cheers:
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Re: Weather
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2017, 09:36:47 PM »
This means nothing at this point BUT As of todays weather update Thursday and Friday no rain Saturday shows rain and Sunday chance of a shower. So far certainly not a wash out at all oh well!  :-o
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Re: Weather
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2017, 07:31:54 AM »
With out sun we will never get it dry for Sunday. Water is already sitting on the edge of the runway and it has been almost 24 hours since rain. I do agree Friday looks runnable, but with a current predicted 17mph cross wind it would be speed limited anyways