Be cautious of anyone calling yesterday a bust with regard to severe weather. 1000+ reports is quite a lot and will grow.
Arguably the highest risk area (red here) from SPC got a bit shafted, esp the southern half of it.
in the DC area the Jul 29 event was a very high bar. I think the damage was worse than the 2012 derecho in my neighborhood.
This kind of weather is always very localized, and people can’t see past their own backyards.
Unless it’s something extremely visible in the news—a massive flood, an F3 tornado, or widespread power outages—complainers will always complain that it was a was a bust. Except, of course, if it personally affects them.
@Chris @ianlivingston In Chantilly, at least, I was surprised by how quickly it passed over. Super fast ramp-up to heavy rain and strong gusts as the leading edge hit us, then after 2 minutes, no wind and just moderate rain. Didn't even get a lot of lightning.
I imagine other cells had different results, and certainly am not complaining. I was glad for the "hype," as it kept me prepared (if maybe a little obsessed with website refreshes and SKYWARN listening), then relieved as it passed by with little effect for us.
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