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The first wave of thunderstorms has just passed.
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Clear skies between me and the second squall line.
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On departure, the first line stretching from Ohio to nearly Port Huron heads northeast.
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Stray clouds left from development from a cell to a line echo.
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Unfortunately, the second line seems to be reaching Lansing's Capital City before I do.
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Lansing tower notes the cumulonimbus line five miles from field, informs me any approach I make would be really tight. A Northwest flight stays on the ground and asks how thick the line is. Looks like I'm diverting.
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My divert field (Mason Jewett) is under the leading edge.
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It's the most symbolic thing I've ever seen, other than the runway I'm turning to.
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Never underestimate the kindness of strangers - some people on the ground helped me out and I waited it out in the airport office.
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Departing after a squall line passes, take two.
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Just like the radar said! The downdrafts and rainshowers are just clearning the Lansing field in time for me.
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That Northwest jet.
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Lansing.
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