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Slo-go'en
04-03-2017, 21:57
Man, it looks like the southern AT has been hammered with a series of intense storms recently, today included.

It's during those kinds of storms that I get a little concerned for my safety. Having branches falling and lightning striking all about is exciting, and nerve racking.

Venchka
04-03-2017, 22:31
Same in East Texas, we get them first. Louisiana got hit worse than we did. Tornadoes and fatalities.
Plenty water. Be dry. Be safe.
Wayne


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frontovik193
04-03-2017, 22:53
We are getting hammered here in southern Va... was planning my miles today based on camping on a ridge line tonight and it started storming like holy hell. We made it into town and are currently splitting a hotel and a case of beer.

It's supposed to be beautiful tomorrow though :)

Venchka
04-03-2017, 23:05
Was the forecast accurate? We are getting 48-72 hours warning before the bottom falls out. Hail has been prevalent as well.
Wayne


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saltysack
04-04-2017, 07:59
Last Friday was pretty nasty on trail in Va....especially when you HAVE to do 20+ mpd in it........one thing I learned is that a cuben shelter is hellishly load with heavy rain and hail.....& forgot my ear plugs......like trying to sleep with someone drumming in your ear!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170404/63694f44b758603421acf3f74804389b.jpg

Getting ready to hit the fan!


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Slo-go'en
04-04-2017, 11:39
We are getting hammered here in southern Va... was planning my miles today based on camping on a ridge line tonight and it started storming like holy hell. We made it into town and are currently splitting a hotel and a case of beer.

It's supposed to be beautiful tomorrow though :)

Reading last night's trail journals, it seems everyone who could get to a shelter or into town did so.

Odd Man Out
04-04-2017, 11:43
This is the first thing I thought of when I saw the thread title.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJvYo5pZEfE

daddytwosticks
04-04-2017, 15:55
More bad weather is supposed to hit the southern end again tomorrow, followed by colder weather. Gotta love this time of year down here. :)