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Weather, single digit forecast in Texas Hill Country.
February 14, 2021, 07:28 AM
tatortoddWeather, single digit forecast in Texas Hill Country.
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Originally posted by 83v45magna:
Just in recent memory, one February back in the the mid 90's, we went from 8f to 80f within about 14-15 hours here in North Texas. The EPA mandated winter blend (oxygenated) fuel tends to foam badly above certain temps. The sudden warm up took out thousands of older fuel pumps when they sucked foam instead of fuel on cars and trucks with relatively low tanks. Sending the pump motors to max RPM with no liquid to cool them was all it took. Tow trucks lined up for blocks to drop them off at shops. With only so many replacements to go around, many were down for weeks and weeks.
Where did you hear this?
EPA mandated oxygenated fuels are ONLY in the summer (gotta hit R-bob RVP by May 1 in TX). The gasoline in the winter is the plain ole gasoline that has been around since going lead free.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. February 14, 2021, 08:15 AM
sigfreundquote:
Originally posted by flashguy:
Happy (cold) Valentine's Day!
Yes, the coldest it’s been here for a while: – 15° at the airport overnight. Still reading – 8° on my thermometer.
► 6.4/93.6 February 14, 2021, 08:30 AM
TMatsHope those of you in Texas get through this weather system without damage to your homes. All you can do is the best that you can do. Brutally cold up here, it’s -12° as I type this at 0730. Supposed to moderate starting tomorrow.
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February 14, 2021, 09:01 AM
V-Tail71º F right now, forecast high is 79º mid-afternoon today. Overnight low 69º.
הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים February 14, 2021, 01:07 PM
flashguySnow in my yard today. Not deep, but snow.
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth February 14, 2021, 01:09 PM
Valpo FzWell we picked the worst weekend possible to visit Austin, all the places we had planned to visit are closed today because of the weather. So we decided to. Is it the ER as it seems the wife has a kidney stone. This has not been the weekend getaway we had hoped for haha.
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February 14, 2021, 01:21 PM
F_LErcot is warning of possible power brown outs later today. Interesting times in Tx. I'm sure some of our northern members are getting a kick out of this. But us Texans are pretty warm blooded. We don't do cold weather well!
February 14, 2021, 11:31 PM
MRBTXWindy, 16°, snowing hard at 11:30p.
February 15, 2021, 03:54 AM
dry-flyThey’ve started!
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Originally posted by F_L:
Ercot is warning of possible power brown outs later today. Interesting times in Tx. I'm sure some of our northern members are getting a kick out of this. But us Texans are pretty warm blooded. We don't do cold weather well!
"Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway." Steve McQueen...
February 15, 2021, 06:22 AM
mr kablammoI stayed awake all night. Smow is umbelievable. Faucets were dripping all night but one bathroom faucet is not dripping cold water. This is worrisome. I am considering shuttong off the water and draining the pipes and hot water heater. The pipes run over the ceiling and I am not sure heat suffices. There is insulation that prevents clambering in the attic. Sigh...
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye". The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, pilot and author, lost on mission, July 1944, Med Theatre.
February 15, 2021, 06:27 AM
SigM4quote:
Originally posted by dry-fly:
They’ve started!
quote:
Originally posted by F_L:
Ercot is warning of possible power brown outs later today. Interesting times in Tx. I'm sure some of our northern members are getting a kick out of this. But us Texans are pretty warm blooded. We don't do cold weather well!
How long did your outage last dry-fly?
Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.
Complacency sucks… February 15, 2021, 06:48 AM
dry-flyI didn’t lose power thankfully but was following this and Ercot website.
https://www.wfaa.com/mobile/ar...d4-99ef-025ca634925a
"Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway." Steve McQueen...
February 15, 2021, 07:10 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by SigM4:
quote:
Originally posted by dry-fly:
They’ve started!
quote:
Originally posted by F_L:
Ercot is warning of possible power brown outs later today. Interesting times in Tx. I'm sure some of our northern members are getting a kick out of this. But us Texans are pretty warm blooded. We don't do cold weather well!
How long did your outage last dry-fly?
We're going on 4 hours
The Enemy's gate is down. February 15, 2021, 07:21 AM
mr kablammoI would send you some heat if I could. I was up all night monitoring faucets. The garage and attic are surprisingly not freezing. Maybe the pipes will hold.
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye". The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, pilot and author, lost on mission, July 1944, Med Theatre.
February 15, 2021, 07:34 AM
drabfourquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
We're going on 4 hours
Probably about the same here in the Tyler area, went off for a bit then came back on then right back out again. I never checked the time but it’s been a while. Fireplace going now.
February 15, 2021, 08:59 AM
Balzé HalzéMy buddy lives in Austin. He sent me this picture from his apartment. I35 is empty.
They got 5 inches he said.
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"Once there was only dark. If you ask me, light is winning." ~Rust Cohle February 15, 2021, 09:13 AM
arfmelOvernight low here at the north side of San Antonio was 7°.
That’s Huebner Rd in the pic. A normally very highly traveled street.
February 15, 2021, 09:19 AM
ggileWe've been having double digit below zero temps, so single digits below zero would be a nice warm up.
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February 15, 2021, 09:26 AM
ScoutmasterWe have friends in the Austin area, they had 8 inches of snow, 8 degrees, and their power went out. All the money and effort you put into emergency prep is wasted . . . until one day . . .
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- Judge Learned Hand, May 1944 February 15, 2021, 09:59 AM
VgexOur power is out here, south of Austin) for the second time today. 1st time was about two hours. Came back for 30 minutes, but is gone again.