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2 minutes ago, Redskins Rick said:

Typical hot and humid summer day in our area. Pretty much count on the threat of a heat related thunderstorm.

Yeah, definitely doesn't look like anything that would cause a long rain delay, not anything on the radar just a chance of a popup storm.

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16 minutes ago, wildcard said:

It hasn't rained in 2 and a half weeks at my house.

its called scattered. It has rained at my work, and 12 miles away, my house is dry, and I am sure, there are times its been reverse.

Going off path. Ive been traveling in the hills of Ky, and have actually driven out and into rain showers. Bizarre, to see the pavement wet or dry and change as you drive.

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