LJ Monday Bubble

kyakbum · Post by **kyakbum** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:57 pm

Just noticed a 4.9 bubble predicted for the James on Monday. Anybody interested in running the Lower about 5 pm?

jeep4me99 · Post by **jeep4me99** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:28 pm

im in for sure

Turbo_D · Post by **Turbo_D** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:21 pm

In def. going to try!! Been quit a while!
Just need to clear it in the AM with the boss man.

Will post tomorrow with def. Y or N!
Hope to get out tomorrow with everyone!

Turbo_D · Post by **Turbo_D** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:08 am

The river level forcast has been updated and there is quit a change. It looks like the bubble is moving slower than 1st predicted. The crest is now scheduled for tomorrow (8/16) @ 6pm - crested level to be 5.2'.
As always, things change! So I will keep an eye on the guage today, but I am planning for the paddle tomorrow...not this afternoon. As of now, the prediction for this afternoon is for a 4' high.
If anyone else has any additional info, please pass it on!

patmacpherson · Post by **patmacpherson** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:09 am

see u guys at 5.

kyakbum · Post by **kyakbum** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:19 am

Just checked the Westham site. Its saying 4.7 for 8 pm and cresting at 5.2 at 2 am then dropping rapidly. Is there a better predictor than Westham?

jeep4me99 · Post by **jeep4me99** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:27 am

Pretty much looks like paddles today and tomorrow at 5 will be about the same level. Don't think anyone will be able to hit it at 5' unless they do an early morning tuesday paddle.

I can't paddle tomorrow...so I'll be there at 5pm today. 4.7 is better than 3.4.

Turbo_D · Post by **Turbo_D** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:38 am

Has there been another change??? Or are we all looking at different websites?

slo2rol · Post by **slo2rol** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:46 am

Currently, the forecast is for a 5.2ft crest @ 0600 (6am) Tuesday morning. Just sayin '.

Turbo_D · Post by **Turbo_D** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:46 am

Okay, just checked again, and there has been an update as of 9:30am. I guess the way things are going right now, im just going to watch the gauge till about 2pm and then decide if what day to paddle!!

Let's keep each other Abreast of the predictions as the day goes on!

Turbo_D · Post by **Turbo_D** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:47 am

What are u sayin'??

kyakbum · Post by **kyakbum** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:48 am

Im looking at thius website-

http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrogra ... ,1,1,1,1,0

Tuesday may not work for the Bull and I so we're gonna go today. Gotta say Im skeptical though cause the river was still really low at 7 this morning on my walk with the dog down at Pony Pasture.

jeep4me99 · Post by **jeep4me99** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:52 am

Think I'm out now. Father in law is having surgery again today, (he had one yesterday). Tomo is my bday, so I'll talk to the wifey tonight and see if she will let me out for a bit. Levels to look better for tomorrow though keith. slow rising today.

pearsaab · Post by **pearsaab** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:27 am

i say we wait and see...it is hard to believe it is going to bump that much today...did we get that much rain??? where's it coming from? amy

jeep4me99 · Post by **jeep4me99** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:40 am

pearsaab wrote:i say we wait and see...it is hard to believe it is going to bump that much today...did we get that much rain??? where's it coming from? amy

Well Amy, I'm not weather guy with a bad toupee, but I think rain comes from the sky. Air can only hold a certain amount of water, when there is a sudden drop in temperature, the water vapor turns in liquid and falls to the earth. Think someone told me about that once in school or something.