Re: [Paddlewise] Waterspouts

Hail at sea?

i'm currious to read reports of hail at sea. weather folks tell me that it
is not common because the vertical air profile is moist, whereas a dry layer
is usually found in overland areas that receive hail.

So, who as encountered hail at sea?

what got my interest is a strange fresh water signature at 30 ft below the
sea surface that has been attributed to rain. i doubt that rain can
penetrate that deep because the fresh water is too light compared to the
salty water. on the otherhand, hail is very cold and thus dense - so it
might mix with the salt water and sink.

who been hit by hail out there?

cu
bliven

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert C. Cline <rcline_at_onramp.net>
To: Jackie Fenton <jackie_at_intelenet.net>; paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
<paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Thursday, January 21, 1999 12:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Waterspouts


>>>
>>> I thought you might know of someone there, through your GASP list, who
>>> might be able to help us out. Any assistance you can lend would be
>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>
>
>I've been out in the Gulf... miles from shore and seen waterspouts, but in
>a motorboat.  They really presented no problem to the motor boat because
>the motor boat could out-run the spout.  Kayaks would not fair so well.
>I've also flown around many a thunderstorm (I'm a pilot also).  Isolated
>Thunderstorms are easy to avoid if you have a motor.. the problem here is
>staying away from the anvil...which spits out hail (hail is very bad for
>airplanes).  Lines of thunderstorms are another issue.  Kayaks, motorboats
>or airplanes are in trouble... if you can't go overthem, you might find
>yourself in an unhealty situation.
>
>RC
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