November 11, 2007
Long Mott near Port Lavaca, Texas
Photographer states :: Thunderstorms had rolled across the county within the past 36 Hours. Possible victim of downburst. Either that or a case of failure to maintain financial responsibility!
This was due to a weather event. Granted the 4X4 Chevy under the canopy is a very old model, but, one I am familar with which requires a large amount of fuel to operate on any given occassion. The vehicle is a work horse for that farm with a high end torque to it's transmission. There is a reason the farm operation still has that Chevy truck. I think the tractor is an Allis-Chalmer 4W220. It probably cost about $35,000 to $40,000 new and probably retains a value of about $20,000 in it's current condition. I doubt seriously the building was in such disrepair that it collapsed on it's own.
I will say this, however, the farmer is operating on margin to some extent as inside that building is the operation's 'garage,' if you will. That equipment is well maintained and the operation is eeking out every once of efficiency without carrying any unwanted debt. It looks as though our farmers are under fiscal stress in many ways, including, the fact drought and flooding and now meso-tornadic winds are making their management issues all the more difficult. I hope the Democratic Candidates are talking about those issues as well as any promise of ethanol to the USA.
Mon November 12, 2007
The OklahomanParts of Oklahoma are experiencing a stormy start this morning to the new week.
Strong storms have been reported through southeastern Oklahoma, including near Marietta in Love County. Other storms were reported hear Holdenville in Hughes County.
The OklahomanParts of Oklahoma are experiencing a stormy start this morning to the new week.
Strong storms have been reported through southeastern Oklahoma, including near Marietta in Love County. Other storms were reported hear Holdenville in Hughes County.
The National Weather Service said the activity was moving northeast at about 25 mph. The storms are producing lightning; brief heavy rain; and some hail.
Forecasters said there is a good chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with highs from 66 to 78.
The weather service said lift associated with an upper-level storm system over West Texas will result in widely scattered showers and thunderstorms during the morning. The best chance will be across south-central and southeastern counties.
Additional showers and a few storms will be possible as a weak cold front pushes southeastward across the state.
The statewide forecast tonight calls for mostly cloudy skies, with a chance of rain and storms. Lows will range from the upper 30s in the northwest to around 60 in the southeast.
Tuesday's forecast is for partly sunny skies and a slight chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms. Highs should range from the mid-70s to low 80s.
Wednesday should be partly cloudy, with lows from the mid-30s in the northwest to low 60s in the southeast. Highs are expected to range from the low 60s in the northwest to mid-70s in the southeast.
It should be partly cloudy Thursday, with lows from the upper 20s in the northwest to mid-40s in the southeast. Highs should be in the 60s.
Friday's forecast is for mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain in the east, lows from the mid-30s to low 40s and highs from the mid-60s to mid-70s.
Forecasters said there is a good chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with highs from 66 to 78.
The weather service said lift associated with an upper-level storm system over West Texas will result in widely scattered showers and thunderstorms during the morning. The best chance will be across south-central and southeastern counties.
Additional showers and a few storms will be possible as a weak cold front pushes southeastward across the state.
The statewide forecast tonight calls for mostly cloudy skies, with a chance of rain and storms. Lows will range from the upper 30s in the northwest to around 60 in the southeast.
Tuesday's forecast is for partly sunny skies and a slight chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms. Highs should range from the mid-70s to low 80s.
Wednesday should be partly cloudy, with lows from the mid-30s in the northwest to low 60s in the southeast. Highs are expected to range from the low 60s in the northwest to mid-70s in the southeast.
It should be partly cloudy Thursday, with lows from the upper 20s in the northwest to mid-40s in the southeast. Highs should be in the 60s.
Friday's forecast is for mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain in the east, lows from the mid-30s to low 40s and highs from the mid-60s to mid-70s.
