2024 Eclipse - Texas
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In a giant "BOOOO" moment, clouds threaten Texas eclipse viewing.
We're visiting friends in Georgetown and in Camp Wood--the latter where we planned to watch the eclipse. We're on standby to see if we have to drive elsewhere in the area (hoping not) or if that will even be an option. A few years back, we had clouds just before totality in Nashville, then clear skies around the sun for the duration of totality... whereas other friends across town saw nothing as they were completely under cloud cover.
I'm personally hoping the front doesn't stall out over southern Texas. Guess we'll know more as the weekend draws closer...
We're visiting friends in Georgetown and in Camp Wood--the latter where we planned to watch the eclipse. We're on standby to see if we have to drive elsewhere in the area (hoping not) or if that will even be an option. A few years back, we had clouds just before totality in Nashville, then clear skies around the sun for the duration of totality... whereas other friends across town saw nothing as they were completely under cloud cover.
I'm personally hoping the front doesn't stall out over southern Texas. Guess we'll know more as the weekend draws closer...
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We have tickets on a flight to DFW monday morning, returning monday night. Fully refundable, and no hotel or car cancellation dates to complicate things so go/no-go decision will be Sunday night.
So rooting hard for a change in the forecast! Although my bank account would maybe okay if we end up canceling
So rooting hard for a change in the forecast! Although my bank account would maybe okay if we end up canceling
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In a giant "BOOOO" moment, clouds threaten Texas eclipse viewing.
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In a giant "BOOOO" moment, clouds threaten Texas eclipse viewing.
We're visiting friends in Georgetown and in Camp Wood--the latter where we planned to watch the eclipse. We're on standby to see if we have to drive elsewhere in the area (hoping not) or if that will even be an option. A few years back, we had clouds just before totality in Nashville, then clear skies around the sun for the duration of totality... whereas other friends across town saw nothing as they were completely under cloud cover.
I'm personally hoping the front doesn't stall out over southern Texas. Guess we'll know more as the weekend draws closer...
We're visiting friends in Georgetown and in Camp Wood--the latter where we planned to watch the eclipse. We're on standby to see if we have to drive elsewhere in the area (hoping not) or if that will even be an option. A few years back, we had clouds just before totality in Nashville, then clear skies around the sun for the duration of totality... whereas other friends across town saw nothing as they were completely under cloud cover.
I'm personally hoping the front doesn't stall out over southern Texas. Guess we'll know more as the weekend draws closer...

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I've cancelled my trip due to weather in DFW during totality and trying to get out. I've seen two total solar eclipses (spectacular) and optimistic I'll see another. Best of luck and clear skies to everyone traveling to see it.
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The clouds gave way just in time in Idabel. The viewing of the total solar eclipse was a success.
I stayed overnight at a Tru by Hilton in Longview, which was out of the path of totality. I drove due north into Oklahoma. I parked on a dead-end street in Idabel and watched.
I stayed overnight at a Tru by Hilton in Longview, which was out of the path of totality. I drove due north into Oklahoma. I parked on a dead-end street in Idabel and watched.
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Hope everyone had a great time!
We were in our backyard...kind of between Round Rock and Georgetown. Similar to Canarsie, it was cloudy, then about 10 minutes before the clouds magically opened up and we were able to experience it!
Here's a few pictures... it got dark enough that the solar lights in our yard came on for a bit. Got very quiet, the birds stopped chirping. Then a dove started cooing right as it started to get light again.


We were in our backyard...kind of between Round Rock and Georgetown. Similar to Canarsie, it was cloudy, then about 10 minutes before the clouds magically opened up and we were able to experience it!
Here's a few pictures... it got dark enough that the solar lights in our yard came on for a bit. Got very quiet, the birds stopped chirping. Then a dove started cooing right as it started to get light again.


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Hope everyone had a great time!
We were in our backyard...kind of between Round Rock and Georgetown. Similar to Canarsie, it was cloudy, then about 10 minutes before the clouds magically opened up and we were able to experience it!
Here's a few pictures... it got dark enough that the solar lights in our yard came on for a bit. Got very quiet, the birds stopped chirping. Then a dove started cooing right as it started to get light again.

We were in our backyard...kind of between Round Rock and Georgetown. Similar to Canarsie, it was cloudy, then about 10 minutes before the clouds magically opened up and we were able to experience it!
Here's a few pictures... it got dark enough that the solar lights in our yard came on for a bit. Got very quiet, the birds stopped chirping. Then a dove started cooing right as it started to get light again.

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I just walked around Uptown Dallas but traffic seemed normal before and after totality. And nonexistent within about 5 minutes either side of totality. The clouds parted at just the right moment here in Dallas. Last hourly observation before I started walking around the neighborhood 3200' broken, 25000' broken but at just the right time us Dallasites we were treated to CAVOK and a stunning unobstructed view of totality.
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I did see some pictures of Barton Springs, and it was busy. But right now (6pm local time), the MoPac / TX Loop 1 is blue, which is nearly unheard of for a Monday at this time.
While we were outside, we could hear many neighbors outside. I think most people just stayed home.
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Traffic in Waco seemed. Much ado about nothing. Our friend drove to dfw after eclipse and was fine. He said today was a no school day so much less traffic. Maybe more people cancelled their travel?!?!
I posted on usa / Omni - Waco hotel was great for viewing and indeed clouds disappeared or at least stopped blocking the sun so that we enjoyed our 4 minutes of totality. I removed my eclipse glasses and filmed the totality.
wearing eclipse glasses and looking into the sky has made me feel like the days of dilated pupils after the ophthalmologist. Plus sluggish. We had a late 4:30p Linner. Im in pjs and seeking a nap at 6:30. Our flight home is 10p Tuesday out of dfw because it was cheaper than flights before 10p. There might be WX yet only change options are connections. We will take our chances.
yes so totally worth it all and we did do other great things since 4/1 so clouds werent going to ruin anything for me.
I posted on usa / Omni - Waco hotel was great for viewing and indeed clouds disappeared or at least stopped blocking the sun so that we enjoyed our 4 minutes of totality. I removed my eclipse glasses and filmed the totality.
wearing eclipse glasses and looking into the sky has made me feel like the days of dilated pupils after the ophthalmologist. Plus sluggish. We had a late 4:30p Linner. Im in pjs and seeking a nap at 6:30. Our flight home is 10p Tuesday out of dfw because it was cheaper than flights before 10p. There might be WX yet only change options are connections. We will take our chances.
yes so totally worth it all and we did do other great things since 4/1 so clouds werent going to ruin anything for me.
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Clouds parted well enough at Inks Lake for a fantastic view. So much better than in 2017. Traffic was backed up heading east on SH 29 towards Burnet, and police were wisely directing traffic at the main intersection, but it opened up after that. No catastrophe like others experienced in '17.





