Kristen Cornett: May 2008 Archives

The Memorial weekend for most was a bit of a washout. Unfortunately the forecast didn't play out as originally thought. But it didn't just rain, we had a deluge. I was caught out in it at one point and I think the raindrops were as big as my head. Well, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration.

So the airmass was super moist and we were in a situation where thunderstorms just kept developing and moving over the same areas over and o...

>> Continue reading: Enough With The Rain Already

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So far this year, at least through May 11, St. Louis has received over 22 inches of rain! This is the most rainfall EVER recorded through this time period. Normally we would have about 13 inches. That puts us more than 9 inches above normal.

Here's the top 10 list:
1. 22.34" (2008)
2. 21.12" (1927)
3. 20.59" (1898)
4. 20.43" (1912)
5. 20.30" (1897)
6. 20.12" (1929)
7. 19.90" ...

>> Continue reading: A New Record Set For St. Louis

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