Giant Weather Map

[austin552]

http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full_loop.php

[equality72521]

Pretty cool.

[poorsche930]

Wow. look at that storm from Texas to Maryland!

[austin552]

Building an Ark
Step1Obtain a large quantity of gopherwood. If gopherwood is not available, substitute common cypress, noted in the Mediterranean for its resistance to rotting.
Step2Begin gathering animals to carry in the ark. Start with pack animals, which will make it easier to haul in the necessary gopherwood.
Step3Prepare a framework on which to attach the outer hull, planking and decking. Framework dimensions are 300 cubits (450 feet) long by 50 cubits (75 feet) wide by 30 cubits (45 feet) high.
Step4Attach planking for the outer hull, placing a door in the side to make it easier to load the animals into the ark. Also attach decking and two subdecks, dividing the ark into upper, middle and lower levels.
Step5Divide the floors into rooms to keep the animals separated and provide separate space for the human crew. Secure the galley so that hungry animals can't break in and eat more than their share.
Step6Make a roofed cabin for the upper deck and finish the ark to within a cubit (18 inches) from the top.
Step7Coat the hull inside and out with pitch to seal any gaps between the planks and protect the wood. Apply several coats, as the ark must withstand forty days and nights of rain, plus another 110 days of ocean travel and another 7 months of sitting in mud on Mount Ararat.

Leaving the Ark
Step1Wait for the ark to stop moving about for a period of 40 days. This is a sign that the ark has hit land.
Step2Open the roof window and send out a raven to reconnoiter for dry land.
Step3Send out a dove to look for signs of vegetation. If none are found, wait seven days and repeat this step.
Step4Remove the outer covering entirely and check for dry land. If the land appears dry, wait for the word of God instructing you to leave the ark.