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Post by tornado on Mar 17, 2020 9:59:42 GMT -5
Lafayette Regional Airport, Louisiana:METAR KLFT 171453Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM VCTS BR BKN002 OVC007 21/20 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW RAB02E13 SLP222 P0000 60001 T02110200 51016 SPECI KLFT 171406Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM VCTS -RA BR BKN002 OVC007 21/20 A3018 RMK AO2 RAB02 P0000 T02110200 METAR KLFT 171356Z 05003KT 3SM VCTS BR BKN002 OVC007 21/20 A3018 RMK AO2 T02110200 VCTS reported, even though Weathertap showed 4 LTG strikes within 5 miles by 1438Z: Plus, lightningmaps.org showed strikes within 5 miles as well. Looking at the red insert, the green circle is a 5-mile range ring around LFT: It's 2020, and ALDARS hasn't improved.
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Post by hlsto2 on Mar 17, 2020 18:36:35 GMT -5
ALDARS says a TS ended at 2156...no speci to end it. ALDARS says a TS began at 2200...not reported until 2212...a delay of 12 minutes. I can just see the FA and A explaining this in an aircraft accident investigation.
KSPS 172212Z 11012KT 1 3/4SM -TSRA BR OVC002 13/13 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB00 TSE2156B00 P0000 T01330133 KSPS 172152Z 10013KT 3SM TS BR OVC002 13/13 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB32E48 TSB41 SLP155 P0000 T01330133
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Post by hlsto2 on Apr 19, 2020 12:05:21 GMT -5
all knowing all seeing ALDARS says a TS is in progress at 1508Z...but in remarks it said a TS ENDED at 1508Z. ALDARS then says at a TS ended at 1540...but a TS 5-10 miles from the AP is in progress at 1546Z. kenny g and sling-joe say let the bad data xmit...and send it to us.
KGGG 191546Z 11005KT 1/2SM VCTS -RA FG OVC002 17/16 A2972 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE08B25E40 P0002 T01720161 RVRNO $ KGGG 191531Z 13005KT 1/2SM -TSRA FG OVC002 17/16 A2975 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE08B25 P0001 T01720161 RVRNO $ KGGG 191508Z COR 09004KT 1/2SM -TSRA FG VV003 17/16 A2975 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-W TSE08 P0000 T01720161 RVRNO $
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Post by hlsto2 on Apr 22, 2020 11:05:12 GMT -5
accurate? ALDARS strikes again. remarks indicate a 12 minute TS ended at 1543Z...however...TS is in present wx at 1553Z.
KJLN 221553Z 15003KT 2 1/2SM TSRA BR OVC080 12/12 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB31E43 SLP125 TS OHD MOV E P0013 T01220117 KJLN 221537Z 13003KT 5SM TSRA BR OVC085 12/11 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB31 TS OHD MOV E P0009 T01220111
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Post by snowwx on May 14, 2020 3:06:45 GMT -5
KSBN 140754Z AUTO 33007KT 4SM VCTS -RA BKN024 OVC031 12/08 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB36 TSB35E50 SLP195 P0005 T01220083 $ KSBN 140738Z AUTO 17006KT 6SM +TSRA FEW022 BKN028 OVC034 13/07 A3009 RMK AO2 RAB36 TSB35 P0001 T01330067 $
No LTG DSNT whatever?...whats a pilot to do? Kenny? Joey?
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Post by hlsto2 on May 14, 2020 12:03:45 GMT -5
KSBN 140754Z AUTO 33007KT 4SM VCTS -RA BKN024 OVC031 12/08 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB36 TSB35E50 SLP195 P0005 T01220083 $ KSBN 140738Z AUTO 17006KT 6SM +TSRA FEW022 BKN028 OVC034 13/07 A3009 RMK AO2 RAB36 TSB35 P0001 T01330067 $ No LTG DSNT whatever?...whats a pilot to do? Kenny? Joey? and the all seeing all knowing ALDARS says a TS ended at 0750...but a TS 5-10NM from the station is occurring at 0754. ken and calamity...aka sling-joe...say no sweat...send us a memo.
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Post by hlsto2 on Jun 11, 2020 14:05:50 GMT -5
Lafayette Regional Airport, Louisiana:METAR KLFT 171453Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM VCTS BR BKN002 OVC007 21/20 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW RAB02E13 SLP222 P0000 60001 T02110200 51016 SPECI KLFT 171406Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM VCTS -RA BR BKN002 OVC007 21/20 A3018 RMK AO2 RAB02 P0000 T02110200 METAR KLFT 171356Z 05003KT 3SM VCTS BR BKN002 OVC007 21/20 A3018 RMK AO2 T02110200 VCTS reported, even though Weathertap showed 4 LTG strikes within 5 miles by 1438Z: View AttachmentPlus, lightningmaps.org showed strikes within 5 miles as well. Looking at the red insert, the green circle is a 5-mile range ring around LFT: View AttachmentIt's 2020, and ALDARS hasn't improved. this proves my point that ALDARS is slow to react. don't depend on ALDARS for your TS reporting. it's YOUR initials on the metar...not ALDARS or ken or calamity they are trained to talk to pilots...most observers are trained in weather. those that aren't receive continuous OJT from those of us who are.
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Post by hlsto2 on Jun 13, 2020 13:49:09 GMT -5
in a space of 26 minutes ALDARS bounces back and forth a number of times between TS and VCTS.
KFMY 131827Z 33011KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR BKN048 BKN060 OVC100 26/23 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB1758 TSB06E21B27 P0006 T02560233 KFMY 131824Z 32011KT 2 1/2SM VCTS +RA BKN048 BKN060 OVC100 27/23 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W-NE RAB1758 TSB06E21 P0003 T02670233 KFMY 131812Z 36009KT 7SM TSRA SCT048 BKN075 OVC100 28/23 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW RAB1758 TSB06 P0000 T02780228 KFMY 131801Z 01012KT 10SM VCTS -RA SCT048 BKN060 OVC090 29/21 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SW RAB1758 P0000 T02940211
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Post by hlsto2 on Jun 14, 2020 9:53:24 GMT -5
ALDARS can't make up it's mind where the tstm is located
KEVV 141309Z 32004KT 7SM VCTS -RA FEW049 BKN080 OVC100 16/14 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE03 PRESRR P0002 T01610139 KEVV 141254Z 10007KT 3SM TSRA SCT047 BKN060 OVC080 16/13 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB32 TSB27E44B48 SLP238 P0021 T01610133 KEVV 141246Z 06005KT 2SM VCTS +RA SCT045 BKN060 OVC080 16/13 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND W AND NW RAB32 TSB27E44 P0017 T01610133 KEVV 141239Z 03005G16KT 1 3/4SM R22/4500VP6000FT +TSRA SCT037 BKN060 OVC080 17/13 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND W AND NW RAB32 TSB27 P0005 T01720133 KEVV 141233Z 02009G19KT 6SM -TSRA FEW032 BKN080 OVC100 18/13 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND W AND NW RAB32 TSB27 P0000 T01830128 KEVV 141225Z 36006KT 10SM VCTS BKN075 BKN100 19/13 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS PRESRR T01890128
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Post by hlsto2 on Jul 17, 2020 14:34:05 GMT -5
ALDARS bounces back and forth between TS and VCTS
KAPF 171836Z 00000KT 10SM VCTS FEW048 BKN080 27/ A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE04 TSE06B15E30 P0006 T0267 $ KAPF 171821Z 00000KT 10SM TS FEW075 FEW090 SCT110 26/ A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE04 TSE06B15 P0006 T0261 $ KAPF 171812Z 00000KT 10SM VCTS FEW075 SCT090 SCT110 26/ A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE04 TSE06 P0005 T0256 $ KAPF 171753Z VRB04KT 5SM -TSRA FEW040 SCT070 BKN090 26/ A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 13029/1719 LTG DSNT ALQDS
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Post by tornado on Aug 6, 2020 15:13:48 GMT -5
Flying Cloud Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota: SPECI KFCM 091747Z 00000KT 10SM BKN030 BKN038 BKN095 22/20 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 31027/1734 RAB1659E21B34E46 TSB30 P0000 SPECI KFCM 091730Z 25009G15KT 10SM TS BKN029 BKN036 OVC100 24/20 A2988 RMK AO2 RAB1659E21 TSB30 P0000 T02390200
ALDARS failed to include a TSE time.
Joplin, Missouri: SPECI KJLN 070019Z 14004KT 6SM VCTS -RA BR FEW090 BKN110 23/22 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE TSE13E17 P0004 T02280222
Obvious ALDARS glitches, above and below.
Wilmington, North Carolina: METAR KILM 061853Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM -TSRA BKN020 BKN025 OVC042 25/21 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W-NE RAB30 TSB32E43 SLP180 P0041 T02500206 SPECI KILM 061848Z 01007G19KT 1/2SM R35/2200VP6000FT -TSRA BKN023 BKN029 BKN043 26/21 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W-NE RAB30 TSB32E43 P0041 SPECI KILM 061843Z VRB06G19KT 1/4SM R35/2200VP6000FT +RA BKN025 BKN038 26/21 A3006 RMK AO2 RAB30 TSB32E43 P0017 T02560206 SPECI KILM 061840Z 18012G22KT 1/2SM R35/2800VP6000FT +TSRA BKN029 BKN040 BKN070 25/22 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W-NE RAB30 TSB32 P0007 T02500222
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Ohio: SPECI KLUK 110230Z 20006KT 10SM VCTS SCT060 SCT075 24/22 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE24 T02440217 METAR KLUK 110153Z 00000KT 10SM BKN060 25/22 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP140 T02500217
ALDARS put TSE24 when it meant TSB4.
Pendleton, Oregon: SPECI KPDT 060211Z 03007KT 7SM -RA FEW055 SCT070 BKN095 23/16 A2971 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E TSE0156B0157E05 PRESFR P0003 T02330161 METAR KPDT 060153Z 16009G21KT 7SM -TSRA SCT050 26/14 A2975 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE RAB37 TSB41 SLP059 P0002 T02610144
Tyler, Texas: SPECI KTYR 122038Z 06006KT 10SM VCTS -RA 26/24 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW RAB00B24 TSE13E32 P0015 T02560239 $ SPECI KTYR 122028Z 09006KT TSRA 25/23 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB00B24 TSE13 P0015 T02500233 $
(Missing data was not backed up) ALDARS had a glitch, claiming the TS ended at 2013Z.
Charlottesville, Virginia: SPECI KCHO 062106Z 30025G40KT 1/4SM +TSRA SCT006 BKN036 OVC060 21/18 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 31040/2103 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB2056 TSE01 PRESRR P0051 T02110183 SPECI KCHO 062102Z 30025G39KT 1 1/2SM TSRA SCT017 BKN044 OVC060 23/19 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 31039/2101 LTG DSNT S-NW RAB2056 TSE01 PRESRR P0015 T02280194
Obviously, the thunderstorm didn't end at 2101Z, as ALDARS recorded.
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Post by hlsto2 on Aug 6, 2020 15:22:38 GMT -5
amarillo LAWRS...former CWO...reports CLR at 1946...no ALDARS VCTS in present wx or dsnt ltg remarks. enclosed screen shot tells a different story. then they log off for the 1953Z metar. KAMA 061953Z AUTO 19019G24KT 10SM CLR 37/13 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP083 T03670128 KAMA 061946Z 20018G22KT 10SM CLR 36/13 A2997 RMK AO2 T03560128 KAMA 061931Z 21017G20KT 10SM VCTS CLR 37/12 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T03720122 1946Z ltg/radar screen shot. 10sm ring around the ap. red crosses are ltg 0-5 min aged...yellow 5-10...and green 10-15 min aged.
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Post by wxornot on Aug 12, 2020 14:24:04 GMT -5
CLR Air VCTS & TS KVRB 120621Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 TSB00E15 T02560222 KVRB 120606Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM TS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE TSB00 T02560222 KVRB 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/23 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE SLP166 T02560228 10289 20250 51002 KVRB 120550Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE
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Post by hlsto2 on Aug 12, 2020 19:02:12 GMT -5
CLR Air VCTS & TS KVRB 120621Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 TSB00E15 T02560222 KVRB 120606Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM TS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE TSB00 T02560222 KVRB 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/23 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE SLP166 T02560228 10289 20250 51002 KVRB 120550Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE when is the FAA going to give training to CWO's on how to observe this phenomena?
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Post by tornado on Aug 13, 2020 9:27:13 GMT -5
CLR Air VCTS & TS KVRB 120621Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 TSB00E15 T02560222 KVRB 120606Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM TS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE TSB00 T02560222 KVRB 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/23 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE SLP166 T02560228 10289 20250 51002 KVRB 120550Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/22 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE when is the FAA going to give training to CWO's on how to observe this phenomena? I'm still trying to figure out the recent hour-long clear-air funnel cloud. METAR KEYW 091853Z 12009KT 10SM FC CLR 33/25 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP192 T03280250 SPECI KEYW 091754Z 12008KT 10SM FC CLR 33/26 A3012 RMK AO2 T03280256 METAR KEYW 091753Z 11007KT 10SM FC FEW032 33/26 A3012 RMK FUNNEL CLOUD B53 AO2 SLP199 T03280256 10328 20294 58001
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