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  1. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
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    Jordan Pond, Acadia National ParkThis is going to be the story of our two week vacation through the New England states, complete with all of the places we will see, things we will learn, and memories that we will make.  Amy and I will include as many pictures,  videos, links to the places and things we do, as well as any other information we can find to help document the  entire trip. (You know, just in case you'd like to go sometime :-) 

    When I was 16 years old my parents took us on a trip to the New England states and I still remember parts of that trip to this day. Since my wife Amy has never been to that part of the country (except for a trip to NYC), it will be a new experience for her and a great refresher for me, and there are a lot of places that we'll be going that I've never seen as well, so this ought to be fun!

    This is going to be a driving trip.  We thought about flying up and getting a rental car up there, but there are so many great places to see along the way, it would be a shame to not take the scenic route by driving versus flying. The total round trip length is about 3000 miles, so it's going to be a long haul with many days in the car. And since I didn't want to put that kind of mileage on my own vehicles,  we are renting a SUV (Ford Explorer supposedly) for the trip. We have most of the itinerary planned now, so I'll be posting maps and more details as we get closer in time. 

    Basically, we pick up the rental vehicle at on Wednesday the 29th, start the trip on the morning of the 30th,  and we return home on Wednesday, June the 12th.  During the time we are gone, we will pass through a total of 15 states, 11 of which Amy has never seen. On the way up we will travel through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and into Massachusetts.  We will set up home in West Yarmouth (next to Hyannis, see map below) in Massachusetts for a stay at the Holly-Tree Inn condo. From there we'll spend almost an entire week exploring Cape Cod and the surrounding area before we embark on a two day drive up the coast to Bar Harbor Maine where we'll stay another two nights at the Coach Stop Inn Bed and Breakfast. We plan on getting off the beaten path and hug the coast as much as possible in order to see all the sights along the way. Our route will pass through a very small section of New Hampshire (Portsmouth) on our way into Maine, and we will be stopping at numerous places all along the coastline before staying at Kennebunk Friday night. The next morning (Saturday) we take the back roads that will lead use to Bar Harbor. Sunday morning after arriving in Bar Harbor, we have to get up REAL early so we can go capture the sunrise (the sunrise is 4:50 am!!!)  from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. From there we will drive up to the US-Canadian border at Eastport Maine, maybe see the "Old Sow",  the largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere, and eat a lobster roll at Quoddy Bay Lobster before heading back to Bar Harbor. 

    The return trip begins after breakfast on Monday the 10th, and the first day on the road will lead us across the beautiful forest and mountains of northern New Hampshire. We stop for a three hour round trip ride on the Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington before continuing the trip south along the Vermont/New Hampshire border where we'll stop to sleep in Woodstock, Vermont.  After an overnight rest, we get up early the next morning to begin a long day of driving  toward the Cave Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast in Virginia. Rising with the sun on Wednesday the 12th, we'll drive on a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and North Carolina before hopping back on the interstate to finish the trip home. 

    We have a lot of things planned while we're gone, like stopping at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, taking the ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard islands for day trips, a  4 hour whale watching tour, a guided walking tour in Boston, a trip to the top of Mount Washington, and stops for what is supposed to be some of the best seafood (IE... lobster) and lighthouses anywhere.  In between, there will be a thousand other things to see and do, and I hope we can capture it all so you can follow our fun.  

    I'll break all of this out by making a new post for each day of the trip, so we should end up with a minimum of 14 different post. I'm sure I will also create a special post or three for those special side trips, highlights, and activities that we do.  I'm also sure the post will be delayed since I can't spend all my time writing blog post :-) Who knows... I've never documented  a two week trip before.  I'm just winging it right now ;-)The Hardware
    In order to capture all of the sights and sounds of the trip, I just "had" to buy more electronic gadgets and equipment.  Of course :-) The camera I really wanted to buy I just couldn't get right now, a Sony A6400 camera with a couple of nice lenses. Of course I couldn't just stop with the camera, I would also need a good gimbal to go along with it. By the time you add all of that up, I'm in the $2500 range (IF I'm lucky), so all of this will have to wait until sometime after the trip. That won't leave me with  a shortage of cameras though :-)Samsung S7 Edge 
    ​Even though this is my phone, this is one awesome camera. The picture quality is superb and it handles low light conditions with ease. While the camera can record 4K videos, I will have it set for 1080p resolution to help save space and make them easier to share. I plan of  doing a few time lapse videos using the camera and hopefully one of those will be the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

    ​To make sure I get the best pictures and video possible from this camera, I purchased an EVO Pro Gimbal to help me keep things steady and a Sandmarc polarizing filter to help with the image quality/reflections in bright light conditions. The gimbal is the EVO version of the Zhiyun Smooth 4, and I have it paired with the FiLMiC PRO app (paid app) on my phone. I can control almost all of the cameras features from the handle on the gimbal, even things like exposure and focus, as well as start and stop videos and take pictures. The FiLMiC PRO app is a must have if you use your the camera in your phone for lots of photography and/or videos.  I'm also using another paid app called Lapse It Pro. Lapse It Pro is a full featured time lapse application for your phone.  ​EVO Pro GimbalSandmarc Polarizing FilterGoPro Hero4
    ​I've had this camera for a while, and it's still a great little camera. This has been my autocross camera for 3-4 years now. It too will take 4K videos but I will be using this in 1080p resolution. I really love the quality of this camera. I also like the fact that I can set it up to do time lapse videos, so it will be used for those as well. And like my S7, I also purchased an EVO SS 3 axis wearable gimbal that I can use with this camera as well as the new Akaso 4K camera that I purchased (see below).  I might look stupid with it on, but I also have a Stuntman Chest mount that I can attach the gimbal to for hands free recording. If you'd like to see how smooth the gimbal is on a chest mount... take a look at the video below.Akaso V50 Elite 4K Action Camera 
    ​I just got this camera for the trip. It was pretty inexpensive (cheaper than the GoPro) and packed with a lot of features, so I thought I'd see how it works compared to my GoPro. Preliminary thoughts are that the picture quality is not quite as good as the GoPro, which is a little disappointing. But I'll give it a chance and put it through its paces. Again, I will "probably" not be shooting 4K videos, but I might try to do one or two just to see how they turn out. 1080p is all that most people can stream, so I'm going to stick to that resolution for the most part.  

    This camera and the GoPro can be mounted on the EVO gimbal, a head strap, chest strap, pole, suction mount, roll bar mount, or any mount that a GoPro can mount on. I will have a lot of flexibility in how I mount and use these, so I'm going to try to be creative.  I'm really going to have to learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro to manipulate all my videos. Rove R2-4K Dash Cam 
    ​One more. :-) This will be my dash cam for the trip.  I haven't had it in the car yet, but played with it in the house and really like this. This tiny camera has a ton of features:Built in WiFi and GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4" LCD, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision 4K ULTRA HD RECORDING – The Rove R2-4k dash camera can record videos up to a resolution of 2160p. The Ultra HD video recording quality is so good that you will notice much more clarity and quality difference than all other car dash cams. Revolutionary Super Night Vision Technology (Ultra-low light Sensor NT96660 + OV4689) helps to get comparatively clearer footage and images from the recording in low light condition BUILT-IN WiFi – Use the ROVE App to view and manage dash cam recordings instantly on your iOS and android devices. By using the app you can download your recorded 4K videos directly to your smart phone and then easily share these on social media with friends and family BUILT-IN GPS – Built-in GPS accurately records your driving location and speed. View your driving route and tracker on google maps via Wi-Fi using the App or with our Car DV Player. We provide FREE Firmware Upgrade for this car camera FEATURES WITH STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY INCLUDED – The car dashboard camera has f1.8 aperture (the largest in the industry), parking mode, motion detection, 150° A+ wide angle lens, G-sensor, loop cycle recording, emergency video lock, time-lapse video, slow-mo video, supports up to 128GB class 10 - U3 speed micro SD card  Samsung S4 (x2) 
    ​When you need a backup. We have two working S4 Galaxy phones that also shoot 1080p videos. We will use these as supplemental devices just in case.  I also have a Samsung tablet that is used for various miscellaneous uses that will go with us. 

    ​That's all I've got :-) I really hope we can get some great shots of the trip... if not it will entirely be my fault :-) ​I almost forgot a couple of items that I can't do without. I know I'm leaving out things like my tripod, power strips,  various mounts, all kinds of cables, flashlights, kitchen sink, and all types of other assorted pieces that you would possibly ever need. Or not.  Be prepared I say! :-)

    Key Power Quick Charge 3.0  6-Port USB Wall Charger (x2)
    Because I have SO many devices that charge using an USB charger, I needed lots of charging ports. This is the latest charger that I've bought, and I bought two of them.Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Dual-Ports (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) for Galaxy S10 / S9 / S8 / S7, Note 5 / 4, Nexus 6 and HTC combines with additional four USB ports (5V/2.4A) for iPhone, iPad and more. Ergonomic, compact and portable design, much more space-saving and well-organized while charging your devices. Wide input voltage range of AC 100V-240V, compatible with all 5V USB-charged devices. With the built-in multi-protection system and premium microchips, no worry to the event of over-voltage, over-current, overheating or short circuits, perfectly protect your device. Package includes 6-port USB charging station, 4.7 ft power cord, Velcro straps and USB charger stand. Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 5-Port USB Wall Charger
    ​This is the first charger that I purchased a year or so ago. These are the only way to  charge when traveling, especially if you have a lot of devices to charge, and I could really use one more like the one above. I believe I counted about 14 things that I own that need a USB charger. This one is a ​60 watt/6.4 amp charger. 

    With all three chargers, I have a total of 17 charging ports. I have a separate 2 port charger for our Fitbit's, and a separate charger for the storage battery (see below).Ultra High Capacity ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30000mAh 7A Output Portable Charger 
    ​While it says charger, it is a giant battery that you can use to charge your devices. This is a "MUST have" if you do any extended picture taking or recording and you aren't going to be near a power source. If you found yourself in that situation, this would be one of those items you wouldn't want to be without.High Capacity: World's Toughest USB-C/Type-C External Battery Pack @ 30,000mAh capacity.
    Charge iPhone X up to 11 times, iPhone 7 Plus/Galaxy S10/S10 Plus/S9 Plus/S9/S8 Plus/Google Pixel 2 XL/LG V30 7 times, and MacBook once. 7 amp outputs - 5 USB Ports: 1 Quick Charge 2.0 port (12V/9V) with legacy 5V/2A support, and 3 Ports for 1A charging. Convenient to charge multiple devices with only one ZeroLemon external battery pack. USB-C/Type-C Compatibility Anti-Shock Rugged Battery: Toughest Exterior with Largest Capacity USB-C/Type-C Battery  Another nice thing about the battery is that my laptop bag has an internal pouch for a storage battery and a pass-through to the outside USB port. The battery stays hidden and safe in the bag while I charge my devices outside the bag. ​View the full article
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  6. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  7. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  8. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  9. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  10. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  11. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  12. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  13. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
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    Today in Weather History
    for May 26 

    May 26, 1771 
    A famous Virginia flood occurred as heavy rains in the mountains brought all rivers in the state to record high levels. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) 

    May 26, 1917 
    A tornado touched down near Louisiana MO about noon and remained on the ground for a distance of 293 miles, finally lifting seven hours and twenty minutes later in eastern Jennings County, IN. The twister cut a swath of destruction two and a half miles wide through Mattoon, IL. There were 101 persons killed in the tornado, including 53 at Mattoon, and 38 at Charleston IL. Damage from the storm totaled 2.5 million dollars. (David Ludlum) 

    May 26, 1984 
    Thunderstorms during the late evening and early morning hours produced 6 to 13 inches of rain at Tulsa OK in six hours (8.63 inches at the airport). Flooding claimed fourteen lives and caused 90 million dollars property damage. 4600 cars, 743 houses, and 387 apartments were destroyed or severely damage in the flood. (Storm Data) (The Weather Channel) 

    May 26, 1987 
    Thunderstorms in southwest Iowa spawned five tornadoes and produced up to ten inches of rain. Seven inches of rain at Red Oak forced evacuation of nearly 100 persons from the town. Record flooding took place in southwest Iowa the last twelve days of May as up to 17 inches of rain drenched the area. Total damage to crops and property was estimated at 16 million dollars. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 

    May 26, 1988 
    There was "frost on the roses" in the Upper Ohio Valley and the Central Appalachian Mountain Region. Thirteen cities reported record low temperatures for the date, including Youngstown OH with a reading of 30 degrees. Evening thunderstorms in North Dakota produced wind gusts to 75 mph at Jamestown. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 

    May 26, 1989 
    Thunderstorms in produced large hail in eastern Oklahoma during the pre-dawn hours, and again during the evening and night. Hail two inches in diameter was reported near Prague, and thunderstorm winds gusted to 70 mph near Kenefic. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 

    May 26, 1990 
    Thunderstorms produced severe weather from eastern Colorado to western Arkansas and northeastern Texas. Severe thunderstorms spawned three tornadoes, and there were eighty-eight reports of large hail or damaging winds. Evening thunderstorms over central Oklahoma spawned strong tornadoes east of Hinton and east of Binger, produced hail three inches in diameter at Minco, and produced wind gusts to 85 mph at Blanchard. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 

    May 26, 2010
    Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed across north Georgia and propagated along southwestward moving outflow boundaries. A few of these storms became strong to severe on the northwest side of Atlanta. In the far northwestern part of Cobb County, quarter sized hail was reported and more than half a dozen trees were down. (NWS Atlanta)

    Data courtesy of WeatherForYou              
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  16. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
  17. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
    View the full article
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
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    Official NWS Forecast for Lincoln (Click to Enlarge) Good Friday morning to everyone!

    We have some active weather on Lincoln's doorstep for this afternoon and evening, and I know some strong storms came through last night.  If you travel with your car in a trailer, that's great. There will be a chance for some large hail and high winds, and at least in the trailer your car is relatively safe. Also, please make sure you securely tie down everything in the paddock so nothing becomes a lethal weapon in high winds.
    ​
    ​So we need to jump right in to the Omaha NWS Discussion and follow with the thoughts of the Storm Prediction Center.
    ​ NWS Omaha Area Forecast Discussion 24 Hour Rainfall Forecast from the WPC More on the severe potential from the SPC

    SPC Day 1 Outlook
    Click to Enlarge So keep on a lookout this afternoon and evening for some strong storms to develop. Hope everyone stays safe and goes fast! :-) 
    ​Have an awesome day!
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    Today in Weather History
    for May 28 

    May 28, 1877 
    A "terrific" two day long sandstorm (sand) blasted Yuma, AZ. (28th-29th) (The Weather Channel) 

    May 28, 1942 
    The latest snowstorm of record for the state of Iowa left ten inches at LeMars, eight inches at Cherokee, and 7.5 inches at Waukon. Afternoon highs were in the lower 30's in parts of northwestern Iowa. (The Weather Channel) 

    May 28, 1947 
    A storm produced heavy snow across Wisconsin, with ten inches reported at Gay Mills. The snow damaged fruit and other trees, and downed power lines. The storm was followed by the coldest weather of the month for much of the High Plains Region and Missouri Valley. Williston ND reported a low of 21 degrees the morning of the 28th, and the next morning Cheyenne WY reported a morning low of 16 above zero. (David Ludlum) 

    May 28, 1987 
    Thunderstorms produced torrential rains in Oklahoma and northern Texas. Lake Altus, OK, was deluged with nine inches of rain. Up to eight inches drenched northern Texas, and baseball size hail was reported north of Seminole and at Knickerbocker. Ten to 13 inch rains soaked central Oklahoma the last five days of May resulting in an estimated 65 million dollars damage, and forcing several thousand persons to evacuate their homes, many by boat or helicopter. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 

    May 28, 1988 
    A sharp cold front began to usher cold, wet and windy weather into the western U.S. Thunderstorms in the Great Plains Region produced wind gusts to 80 mph near Brookings, SD. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 

    May 28, 1989 
    Unseasonably hot weather continued in Florida. Five cities reported record high temperatures for the date. The record high of 98 degrees at Lakeland, FL, was their fifth in a row. Thunderstorms produced severe weather in Florida late in the day, with golf ball size hail reported at Kissimmee. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 

    May 28, 1990 
    Two to five inches of rain over southeastern Ohio on the 28th and 29th capped an exceptionally wet month of May, and triggered widespread flooding. Flooding which resulted claimed three lives, and caused millions of dollars damage. Numerous roads in southeast Ohio were flooded and impassable, and many other roads were blocked by landslides. (Storm Data) 

    Data courtesy of WeatherForYou              
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    Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park
    This is going to be the story of our two week vacation through the New England states, complete with all of the places we will see, things we will learn, and memories that we will make.  Amy and I will include as many pictures,  videos, links to the places and things we do, as well as any other information we can find to help document the  entire trip. (You know, just in case you'd like to go sometime 🙂

    When I was 16 years old my parents took us on a trip to the New England states and I still remember parts of that trip to this day. Since my wife Amy has never been to that part of the country (except for a trip to NYC), it will be a new experience for her and a great refresher for me, and there are a lot of places that we'll be going that I've never seen as well, so this ought to be fun!

    This is going to be a driving trip.  We thought about flying up and getting a rental car up there, but there are so many great places to see along the way, it would be a shame to not take the scenic route by driving versus flying. The total round trip length is about 3000 miles, so it's going to be a long haul with many days in the car. And since I didn't want to put that kind of mileage on my own vehicles,  we are renting a SUV (Ford Explorer supposedly) for the trip. We have most of the itinerary planned now, so I'll be posting maps and more details as we get closer in time. 

    Basically, we pick up the rental vehicle at on Wednesday the 29th, start the trip on the morning of the 30th,  and we return home on Wednesday, June the 12th.  During the time we are gone, we will pass through a total of 15 states, 11 of which Amy has never seen. On the way up we will travel through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and into Massachusetts.  We will set up home in West Yarmouth (next to Hyannis, see map below) in Massachusetts for a stay at the Holly-Tree Inn condo. From there we'll spend almost an entire week exploring Cape Cod and the surrounding area before we embark on a two day drive up the coast to Bar Harbor Maine where we'll stay another two nights at the Coach Stop Inn Bed and Breakfast. We plan on getting off the beaten path and hug the coast as much as possible in order to see all the sights along the way. Our route will pass through a very small section of New Hampshire (Portsmouth) on our way into Maine, and we will be stopping at numerous places all along the coastline before staying at Kennebunk Friday night. The next morning (Saturday) we take the back roads that will lead use to Bar Harbor. Sunday morning after arriving in Bar Harbor, we have to get up REAL early so we can go capture the sunrise (the sunrise is 4:50 am!!!)  from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. From there we will drive up to the US-Canadian border at Eastport Maine, maybe see the "Old Sow",  the largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere, and eat a lobster roll at Quoddy Bay Lobster before heading back to Bar Harbor. 

    The return trip begins after breakfast on Monday the 10th, and the first day on the road will lead us across the beautiful forest and mountains of northern New Hampshire. We stop for a three hour round trip ride on the Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington before continuing the trip south along the Vermont/New Hampshire border where we'll stop to sleep in Woodstock, Vermont.  After an overnight rest, we get up early the next morning to begin a long day of driving  toward the Cave Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast in Virginia. Rising with the sun on Wednesday the 12th, we'll drive on a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and North Carolina before hopping back on the interstate to finish the trip home. 

    We have a lot of things planned while we're gone, like stopping at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia, taking the ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard islands for day trips, a  4 hour whale watching tour, a guided walking tour in Boston, a trip to the top of Mount Washington, and stops for what is supposed to be some of the best seafood (IE... lobster) and lighthouses anywhere.  In between, there will be a thousand other things to see and do, and I hope we can capture it all so you can follow our fun.  

    I'll break all of this out by making a new post for each day of the trip, so we should end up with a minimum of 14 different post. I'm sure I will also create a special post or three for those special side trips, highlights, and activities that we do.  I'm also sure the post will be delayed since I can't spend all my time writing blog post 🙂 Who knows... I've never documented  a two week trip before.  I'm just winging it right now 😉     The Hardware
    In order to capture all of the sights and sounds of the trip, I just "had" to buy more electronic gadgets and equipment.  Of course 🙂 The camera I really wanted to buy I just couldn't get right now, a Sony A6400 camera with a couple of nice lenses. Of course I couldn't just stop with the camera, I would also need a good gimbal to go along with it. By the time you add all of that up, I'm in the $2500 range (IF I'm lucky), so all of this will have to wait until sometime after the trip. That won't leave me with  a shortage of cameras though 🙂  
    Samsung S7 Edge 
    Even though this is my phone, this is one awesome camera. The picture quality is superb and it handles low light conditions with ease. While the camera can record 4K videos, I will have it set for 1080p resolution to help save space and make them easier to share. I plan of  doing a few time lapse videos using the camera and hopefully one of those will be the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

    To make sure I get the best pictures and video possible from this camera, I purchased an EVO Pro Gimbal to help me keep things steady and a Sandmarc polarizing filter to help with the image quality/reflections in bright light conditions. The gimbal is the EVO version of the Zhiyun Smooth 4, and I have it paired with the FiLMiC PRO app (paid app) on my phone. I can control almost all of the cameras features from the handle on the gimbal, even things like exposure and focus, as well as start and stop videos and take pictures. The FiLMiC PRO app is a must have if you use your the camera in your phone for lots of photography and/or videos.  I'm also using another paid app called Lapse It Pro. Lapse It Pro is a full featured time lapse application for your phone.   EVO Pro Gimbal Sandmarc Polarizing Filter  
    GoPro Hero4
    I've had this camera for a while, and it's still a great little camera. This has been my autocross camera for 3-4 years now. It too will take 4K videos but I will be using this in 1080p resolution. I really love the quality of this camera. I also like the fact that I can set it up to do time lapse videos, so it will be used for those as well. And like my S7, I also purchased an EVO SS 3 axis wearable gimbal that I can use with this camera as well as the new Akaso 4K camera that I purchased (see below).  I might look stupid with it on, but I also have a Stuntman Chest mount that I can attach the gimbal to for hands free recording. If you'd like to see how smooth the gimbal is on a chest mount... take a look at the video below.      
    Akaso V50 Elite 4K Action Camera 
    I just got this camera for the trip. It was pretty inexpensive (cheaper than the GoPro) and packed with a lot of features, so I thought I'd see how it works compared to my GoPro. Preliminary thoughts are that the picture quality is not quite as good as the GoPro, which is a little disappointing. But I'll give it a chance and put it through its paces. Again, I will "probably" not be shooting 4K videos, but I might try to do one or two just to see how they turn out. 1080p is all that most people can stream, so I'm going to stick to that resolution for the most part.  

    This camera and the GoPro can be mounted on the EVO gimbal, a head strap, chest strap, pole, suction mount, roll bar mount, or any mount that a GoPro can mount on. I will have a lot of flexibility in how I mount and use these, so I'm going to try to be creative.  I'm really going to have to learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro to manipulate all my videos.     
    Rove R2-4K Dash Cam 
    One more. 🙂 This will be my dash cam for the trip.  I haven't had it in the car yet, but played with it in the house and really like this. This tiny camera has a ton of features: Built in WiFi and GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4" LCD, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision 4K ULTRA HD RECORDING – The Rove R2-4k dash camera can record videos up to a resolution of 2160p. The Ultra HD video recording quality is so good that you will notice much more clarity and quality difference than all other car dash cams. Revolutionary Super Night Vision Technology (Ultra-low light Sensor NT96660 + OV4689) helps to get comparatively clearer footage and images from the recording in low light condition BUILT-IN WiFi – Use the ROVE App to view and manage dash cam recordings instantly on your iOS and android devices. By using the app you can download your recorded 4K videos directly to your smart phone and then easily share these on social media with friends and family BUILT-IN GPS – Built-in GPS accurately records your driving location and speed. View your driving route and tracker on google maps via Wi-Fi using the App or with our Car DV Player. We provide FREE Firmware Upgrade for this car camera FEATURES WITH STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY INCLUDED – The car dashboard camera has f1.8 aperture (the largest in the industry), parking mode, motion detection, 150° A+ wide angle lens, G-sensor, loop cycle recording, emergency video lock, time-lapse video, slow-mo video, supports up to 128GB class 10 - U3 speed micro SD card   
    Samsung S4 (x2) 
    When you need a backup. We have two working S4 Galaxy phones that also shoot 1080p videos. We will use these as supplemental devices just in case.  I also have a Samsung tablet that is used for various miscellaneous uses that will go with us. 

    That's all I've got 🙂 I really hope we can get some great shots of the trip... if not it will entirely be my fault 🙂  
    I almost forgot a couple of items that I can't do without. I know I'm leaving out things like my tripod, power strips,  various mounts, all kinds of cables, flashlights, kitchen sink, and all types of other assorted pieces that you would possibly ever need. Or not.  Be prepared I say! 🙂

    Key Power Quick Charge 3.0  6-Port USB Wall Charger (x2)
    Because I have SO many devices that charge using an USB charger, I needed lots of charging ports. This is the latest charger that I've bought, and I bought two of them. Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Dual-Ports (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) for Galaxy S10 / S9 / S8 / S7, Note 5 / 4, Nexus 6 and HTC combines with additional four USB ports (5V/2.4A) for iPhone, iPad and more. Ergonomic, compact and portable design, much more space-saving and well-organized while charging your devices. Wide input voltage range of AC 100V-240V, compatible with all 5V USB-charged devices. With the built-in multi-protection system and premium microchips, no worry to the event of over-voltage, over-current, overheating or short circuits, perfectly protect your device. Package includes 6-port USB charging station, 4.7 ft power cord, Velcro straps and USB charger stand.  
    Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 5-Port USB Wall Charger
    This is the first charger that I purchased a year or so ago. These are the only way to  charge when traveling, especially if you have a lot of devices to charge, and I could really use one more like the one above. I believe I counted about 14 things that I own that need a USB charger. This one is a 60 watt/6.4 amp charger. 

    With all three chargers, I have a total of 17 charging ports. I have a separate 2 port charger for our Fitbit's, and a separate charger for the storage battery (see below).  
    Ultra High Capacity ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30000mAh 7A Output Portable Charger 
    While it says charger, it is a giant battery that you can use to charge your devices. This is a "MUST have" if you do any extended picture taking or recording and you aren't going to be near a power source. If you found yourself in that situation, this would be one of those items you wouldn't want to be without. High Capacity: World's Toughest USB-C/Type-C External Battery Pack @ 30,000mAh capacity.
    Charge iPhone X up to 11 times, iPhone 7 Plus/Galaxy S10/S10 Plus/S9 Plus/S9/S8 Plus/Google Pixel 2 XL/LG V30 7 times, and MacBook once. 7 amp outputs - 5 USB Ports: 1 Quick Charge 2.0 port (12V/9V) with legacy 5V/2A support, and 3 Ports for 1A charging. Convenient to charge multiple devices with only one ZeroLemon external battery pack. USB-C/Type-C Compatibility Anti-Shock Rugged Battery: Toughest Exterior with Largest Capacity USB-C/Type-C Battery  Another nice thing about the battery is that my laptop bag has an internal pouch for a storage battery and a pass-through to the outside USB port. The battery stays hidden and safe in the bag while I charge my devices outside the bag.   
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    Today in Weather History
    for May 27 

    May 27, 1896 
    A massive tornado struck Saint Louis, MO, killing 306 persons and causing thirteen million dollars damage. The tornado path was short, but cut across a densely populated area. It touched down six miles west of Eads Bridge in Saint Louis and widened to a mile as it crossed into East Saint Louis. The tornado was the most destructive of record in the U.S. up until that time. It pierced a five-eighths inch thick iron sheet with a two by four inch pine plank. A brilliant display of lightning accompanied the storm. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) 

    May 27, 1987 
    Severe thunderstorms in West Texas produced baseball size hail at Crane, hail up to three and a half inches in diameter at Post, and grapefruit size hail south of Midland. Five days of flooding commenced in Oklahoma. Thunderstorms produced 7 to 9 inches of rain in central Oklahoma. Oklahoma City reported 4.33 inches of rain in six hours. Up to six inches of rain caused flooding in north central Texas. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 

    May 27, 1988 
    Sunny and warm weather prevailed across much of the nation to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. Afternoon thunderstorms in southern Florida caused the mercury at Miami to dip to a record low reading of 69 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 

    May 27, 1989 
    Unseasonably hot weather prevailed in the southeastern U.S. Ten cities reported record high temperatures for the date as readings soared into the 90's. Lakeland, FL, reported a record high of 99 degrees, and Biloxi, MS, reported a temperature of 90 degrees along with a relative humidity of 75 percent. (The National Weather Summary) 

    May 27, 1990 
    Thunderstorms produced severe weather from north central Texas to the Central Gulf Coast Region. Severe thunderstorms spawned four tornadoes, and there were eighty-one reports of large hail or damaging winds. Late afternoon thunderstorms over southeast Louisiana produced high winds which injured twenty-seven persons at an outdoor music concert in Baton Rouge, and high winds which gusted to 78 mph at the Lake Ponchartrain Causeway. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 

    Data courtesy of WeatherForYou              
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    Good Monday morning!
    Got rain? Let me answer that from here... yes you do. 🙂 
    Here's a look at the morning radar look at 4:30 am Lincoln time

    Lincoln-27.mp4  
    Radar estimated rainfall amounts

     
    Here's the word about today from the Omaha NWS office:
     
    So after the rain is over later this morning, it should be a fairly nice day at the airport. 
    Have a great day and a safe ride home!!! 🙂 

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