Intense stuff at MSY right now

[KMSY]

I've been listening to my feed all day today. It's been pretty neat. It has rained since six this morning. We've gotten more rain today alone than we have for the entire month of October. And I thought Seattle was a rainy city...

Heavy precip. and extreme turbulence has been reported by just about every incoming aircraft. Wind shear alerts are reported every five minutes. Some aircraft have been diverted to Gulfport, MS. There has been a band of extremely bad (or red) weather coming across the field all evening. Some aircraft have been holding for long times. I'd recommend listening to some archives for some pretty cool stuff.

KMSY 222355Z 25018G23KT 2SM TSRA BR FEW006CB OVC012 23/22 A2984
KMSY 222335Z 23015G21KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR SCT008CB BKN014 OVC023 24/23 A2983

One conversation:
ATC "Southwest XXX (he had been in hold), I've got 28 as your best chance. What's your plans?"
Southwest XXX "Land safely."

It's getting better fortunately.

[Olivia]

Glad to hear things are calming down for you.  My friend lives in Vacherie and she emailed earlier saying she saw the sun for the first time in days this morning.   

[Claude Christie]

I must comment on the really nice audio coming from KMSY.  Listening to the archives with all the severe weather and the audio is excellent.

[KMSY]

Thanks. I'm trying real hard to keep it that way. The antenna is in the attic after all. I'm gonna try to get it out onto the roof soon. That way I could add a feed for Navy and Lakefront towers.