GiantFan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Had a few sprinkles in Patong today and went to the Met Dept radar website. Didn't show anything in the area. Had another sprinkle 1/2 hour ago and tried again. Lo and behold, the date on the radar image is 28 June. I know somebody will mention windguru, which i also use, but I like the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Just switch over to the Krabi radar http://www2.tmd.go.th/radar/krb.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Why do you need the internet to tell you what you can see outside your window? :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Why do you need the internet to tell you what you can see outside your window? I'm not sure how do you do it, but my ability to see to the other side of the island works only when I have put my superhero suit on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Why do you need the internet to tell you what you can see outside your window? I'm not sure how do you do it, but my ability to see to the other side of the island works only when I have put my superhero suit on. "Had a few sprinkles in Patong today and went to the Met Dept radar website. Didn't show anything in the area." - if he was in Patong and saw the "sprinkles" - why would he need the internet to confirm the "sprinkles" in Patong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 "Had a few sprinkles in Patong today and went to the Met Dept radar website. Didn't show anything in the area." - if he was in Patong and saw the "sprinkles" - why would he need the internet to confirm the "sprinkles" in Patong." How about he wanted to know if the sprinkles were likely to turn into a longer period of rain. Must admit I often do just that to plan my day's travels about the island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 "Had a few sprinkles in Patong today and went to the Met Dept radar website. Didn't show anything in the area." - if he was in Patong and saw the "sprinkles" - why would he need the internet to confirm the "sprinkles" in Patong." How about he wanted to know if the sprinkles were likely to turn into a longer period of rain. Must admit I often do just that to plan my day's travels about the island. Fair call, but how reliable is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 How about he wanted to know if the sprinkles were likely to turn into a longer period of rain. Must admit I often do just that to plan my day's travels about the island. Fair call, but how reliable is it? Quite accurate for rain conditions. I just happen to be an active weather watcher (from my offshore days on work boats and my own sail boat). I look at the rain radar every morning. My wife laughs at me when I predict there is band of rain streaming in, predict when it will arrive and for how long. I usually get the last laugh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Why do you need the internet to tell you what you can see outside your window? I'm not sure how do you do it, but my ability to see to the other side of the island works only when I have put my superhero suit on. "Had a few sprinkles in Patong today and went to the Met Dept radar website. Didn't show anything in the area." - if he was in Patong and saw the "sprinkles" - why would he need the internet to confirm the "sprinkles" in Patong." LOL! Really? You don't use the internet as a tool to help you have more knowledge or help manage things in your life? No real need for a response... By the way it poured at my house for about a half an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Why do you need the internet to tell you what you can see outside your window? I'm not sure how do you do it, but my ability to see to the other side of the island works only when I have put my superhero suit on. "Had a few sprinkles in Patong today and went to the Met Dept radar website. Didn't show anything in the area." - if he was in Patong and saw the "sprinkles" - why would he need the internet to confirm the "sprinkles" in Patong." LOL! Really? You don't use the internet as a tool to help you have more knowledge or help manage things in your life? No real need for a response... By the way it poured at my house for about a half an hour. I just looked outside my window in Patong and observed the said "sprinkles." See is believing. :) :) Of course I use the internet to "help manage things in my life." Tell me, how does the internet help you "manage" the weather? The weather changes so fast here, it's hardly worth planning for. :) No need for a response. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) I'm not sure how do you do it, but my ability to see to the other side of the island works only when I have put my superhero suit on."Had a few sprinkles in Patong today and went to the Met Dept radar website. Didn't show anything in the area." - if he was in Patong and saw the "sprinkles" - why would he need the internet to confirm the "sprinkles" in Patong." LOL! Really? You don't use the internet as a tool to help you have more knowledge or help manage things in your life? No real need for a response... By the way it poured at my house for about a half an hour. I just looked outside my window in Patong and observed the said "sprinkles." See is believing. Of course I use the internet to "help manage things in my life." Tell me, how does the internet help you "manage" the weather? The weather changes so fast here, it's hardly worth planning for. No need for a response. You're just brilliant aren't you? Where's the unlike button we use to have? Actually it does help me manage when I want to drive across the island. Apparently you never leave Patong, so no problem for you... And by the way; Gets OLD! Edited July 1, 2013 by Jimi007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) @ Jimi007 I get around the island a bit, but the weather doesn't bother me too much. If it starts to pour, I just head for the nearest cafe for a coffee, juice or shake and relax till the rain eases. I read the paper, or chat with staff. No problem. It's all part of the randomness that is Phuket. I don't head out for a ride if rain looks imminent, but I make that decision based on looking at the sky, seeing how dark it's getting, wind speed and temperature - not the internet. You are correct when you say, "You're just brilliant aren't you." I do agree. Remember, many "unlikes" makes you just as popular as many "likes." As far as getting "old" - it's all a bit of friendly internet banter. Aren't we on these forums for some entertainment and information exchange? Anyway, I just looked out my window and can confirm for members that it is raining again in Patong - no need to check that on the internet. Edited July 1, 2013 by NamKangMan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Edited July 1, 2013 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice one. Good to see some humour on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Back on topic - it's raining pretty hard now in Patong. Edited July 1, 2013 by NamKangMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Its really bucketing down now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Phuket radar back working this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) It's raining in Patong as I post. Edited July 2, 2013 by NamKangMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Turned quite nasty here in Kata this last hour. Wet, windy, and stormy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Weather forecast predicts 10 days with rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsti Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 blowing a hooley here in Patong at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 There is a weather warning for Phuket until Friday. At least I get my water tanks full. Visibility in Ao Por is now less than 2km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 With the rain, the accident rate will go up, once again. http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket_news/2013/Phuket-Police-urge-motorist-safety-as-car-flips-into-canal-more-wet-weather-forecast-21518.html I suppose we can expect the Patong roller-coaster to suffer some kind of collapse within the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 This weather radar is depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 My electronic temperature meter stopped working when the temperature dropped to 23C. I think the poor thing just froze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 This weather radar is depressing. Don't take much notice. Its not accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 This weather radar is depressing. Don't take much notice. Its not accurate. You mean that the rain droplets have figured out how to enable stealth mode while flying in the sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 This weather radar is depressing. Don't take much notice. Its not accurate. You mean that the rain droplets have figured out how to enable stealth mode while flying in the sky? Can't the TAT change the radar pattern to promote tourism? :) They fake everything else, why not the wether forecast. :) This weather radar is "tarnishing Phuket's reputation." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsti Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Pissing down in Patong as at 20.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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