The remains from Tropical Cyclone Grant has brought widespread flooding and damage to portions of northern Australia.
The crew of a freight train had to be rescued after a wall of water swept it off a bridge.
Storm in Australia
CoCoRaHS
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Current U.S. Snow Cover
If you are looking for snow, you have to head west young man! (well ... depending on where you live)
Most of the current snow cover in the lower 48 states can be found across the Rockies.
There is a little around the Great Lakes, but nothing like what we would normally find this time of the year.
Here is a link to a nice write-up about the current weather pattern from the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND.
Link to read: What happened to our La Nina?
Most of the current snow cover in the lower 48 states can be found across the Rockies.
There is a little around the Great Lakes, but nothing like what we would normally find this time of the year.
Here is a link to a nice write-up about the current weather pattern from the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND.
Link to read: What happened to our La Nina?
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Winter arrives in true fashion
Winter's first full day is full of heavy snow along the Rockies. I just got back in from shoveling about a foot with drifts up to 2 feet.
In the southeast, residents are watching the skies for severe storms that could produce a few tornadoes.
In the southeast, residents are watching the skies for severe storms that could produce a few tornadoes.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
December to arrive in winter-like fashion
The month of December begins the climatological winter (Dec-Feb) and it will arrive in true fashion for many this year.
A large and very cold storm system is moving into the northern Rockies and the High Plains states today. Along with it will come snow and some of the coldest temperatures seen so far this year.
Here in Denver, we're expecting highs to barely reach 20 degrees on Thursday with widespread snow overnight tonight and most of the day tomorrow.
Overnight lows will drop to near zero in many places from eastern Colorado to northern Minnesota.
The cold air will moderate somewhat before reaching the south, so if you live in Memphis, you probably won't see more snow.
The mid-south saw a very rare November snow this week with 1 to 3 inches falling across northeast Arkansas, western Tennessee and northern Mississippi.
It has been 15 to 25 years since that much snow fell so early in the season.
Here is a link to some of the data from the recent snow event.
A large and very cold storm system is moving into the northern Rockies and the High Plains states today. Along with it will come snow and some of the coldest temperatures seen so far this year.
Here in Denver, we're expecting highs to barely reach 20 degrees on Thursday with widespread snow overnight tonight and most of the day tomorrow.
Overnight lows will drop to near zero in many places from eastern Colorado to northern Minnesota.
The cold air will moderate somewhat before reaching the south, so if you live in Memphis, you probably won't see more snow.
The mid-south saw a very rare November snow this week with 1 to 3 inches falling across northeast Arkansas, western Tennessee and northern Mississippi.
It has been 15 to 25 years since that much snow fell so early in the season.
Here is a link to some of the data from the recent snow event.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Thanksgiving travel delays
Overall, it looks like Mother Nature will cooperate with this year's travel home for Thanksgiving!
Two areas of unsettled weather over the next few days are outlined on the map below. Heavy rain will extend from the lower Mississippi River Valley to the Ohio River Valley.
Approaching Thanksgiving, a new storm will move into the Pacific Northwest with wind, rain and mountain snow spreading down the west coast.
Here is a look at the 5-day accumulated precipitation forecast for the US.
Two areas of unsettled weather over the next few days are outlined on the map below. Heavy rain will extend from the lower Mississippi River Valley to the Ohio River Valley.
Approaching Thanksgiving, a new storm will move into the Pacific Northwest with wind, rain and mountain snow spreading down the west coast.
Here is a look at the 5-day accumulated precipitation forecast for the US.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
First sub-zero temps of the year
Check out this pocket of arctic air spilling into the high plains this weekend. The first widespread pool of air temperatures below zero!
Winter will be here soon!!
Winter will be here soon!!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Deadly day for tornadoes
2011 has been a record breaking year for tornadoes, but it has been several weeks since they have been in the news ... until this week.
An outbreak of tornadoes over the past few days, mostly in the south, but some as far north as central Illinois and western New York, have caused all kinds of damage.
The worst of the storms struck yesterday across the deep south, killing at least 6 and injuring several others.
Here is a map of yesterday's severe weather reports.
An outbreak of tornadoes over the past few days, mostly in the south, but some as far north as central Illinois and western New York, have caused all kinds of damage.
The worst of the storms struck yesterday across the deep south, killing at least 6 and injuring several others.
Here is a map of yesterday's severe weather reports.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
100 MPH Winds Hit Colorado
Hold onto your hats was an understatement late Saturday and early Sunday across Grand, Park, Summit, Larimer and Clear Creek Counties.
Check out these wind gusts.
Check out these wind gusts.
0200 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 5 S FRISCO 39.51N 106.10W
11/13/2011 M115 MPH SUMMIT CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0200 AM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 SSW LOVELAND PASS 39.64N 105.89W
11/13/2011 M100 MPH SUMMIT CO TRAINED SPOTTER
1015 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 2 WSW BRECKENRIDGE 39.50N 106.08W
11/12/2011 M115 MPH SUMMIT CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0945 PM NON-TSTM WND GST KENOSHA PASS 39.41N 105.76W
11/12/2011 M101 MPH PARK CO DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0930 PM NON-TSTM WND GST 6 NNW BERTHOUD PASS 39.88N 105.82W
11/12/2011 M109 MPH GRAND CO TRAINED SPOTTER
0917 PM NON-TSTM WND GST SSE BERTHOUD PASS 39.80N 105.78W
11/12/2011 M113 MPH CLEAR CREEK CO AWOS
SUSTAINED WINDS 86 MPH. MINES PEAK SUMMIT 12500 FEET.
0857 PM NON-TSTM WND GST SSE BERTHOUD PASS 39.79N 105.77W
11/12/2011 M112 MPH CLEAR CREEK CO AWOS
SUSTAINED WINDS 84 MPH. MINES PEAK SUMMIT 12500 FEET.
It was also extremely windy in portions of Boulder, Larimer and Gilpin Counties where winds topped 80 mph!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Fall Severe Weather Season
It's November, and that means the second peak for severe weather season is here. Now the good news is that it's typically not as big of a peak as we see in the spring. But the bad news, is we can see some dangerous storms, including killer tornadoes.
A strong storm is going to pull out of the southern Rockies on Monday and set the stage for a potential severe weather outbreak across southern Kansas, much of Oklahoma and north Texas.
This stormy weather will move east into the day on Tuesday, bringing unsettled weather to the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas, stretching down into Louisiana and east Texas.
A strong storm is going to pull out of the southern Rockies on Monday and set the stage for a potential severe weather outbreak across southern Kansas, much of Oklahoma and north Texas.
This stormy weather will move east into the day on Tuesday, bringing unsettled weather to the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas, stretching down into Louisiana and east Texas.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Historic snow hits New England
It's snowing from the nation's capital up into northern New England. Much like the snow that came through Denver ealier this week, this is not good news, since the trees are still in full leaf.
The snow adds a lot of weight to the trees, and there will undoubtedly be numerous trees and limbs down.
New York's Central Park has recorded just under two inches of snow so far, breaking a record. The city that never sleeps has never seen more than an inch of snow in October.
In fact, there are only two measurable snowfalls on record for New York. One was 0.5" on October 21, 1952. The other was 0.8" on October 30, 1925.
The snow adds a lot of weight to the trees, and there will undoubtedly be numerous trees and limbs down.
New York's Central Park has recorded just under two inches of snow so far, breaking a record. The city that never sleeps has never seen more than an inch of snow in October.
In fact, there are only two measurable snowfalls on record for New York. One was 0.5" on October 21, 1952. The other was 0.8" on October 30, 1925.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Soaker across east-central Florida
If you live in Brevard County, Florida (and surrounding areas) get ready for a soaker over the next few hours. Rainfall rates in excess of two inches per hour are possible.
This is not a tropical storm, although the National Hurricane Center is monitoring to see if it further organizes and gains tropical characteristics.
Winds are gusting to 50 mph along some portions of Florida's Atlantic Coast.
This after some parts of the region have already seen anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rain since Friday morning.
It was a true weekend soaker!
This map for Brevard County precipitation reports is for the period 7am Friday to 7am Saturday, and is courtesy of the CoCoRaHS network!
This is not a tropical storm, although the National Hurricane Center is monitoring to see if it further organizes and gains tropical characteristics.
Winds are gusting to 50 mph along some portions of Florida's Atlantic Coast.
This after some parts of the region have already seen anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rain since Friday morning.
It was a true weekend soaker!
This map for Brevard County precipitation reports is for the period 7am Friday to 7am Saturday, and is courtesy of the CoCoRaHS network!
Finally some rain for Texas
Heavy rain continues to fall over portions of Texas, but after months of severe drought, the rain is causing some flooding concerns.
Here is the 24-hour rainfall forecast from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center.
Heavy rain also continues to fall over Florida. The cause is a tropical disturbance lingering across the region.
Here is the 24-hour rainfall forecast from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center.
Heavy rain also continues to fall over Florida. The cause is a tropical disturbance lingering across the region.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
First western winter storm
Well here is comes, the first big winter storm of the season is moving across the west. Snow has spread across the mountains of California, Utah, and now into southwest Colorado.
The first chain laws of the season were posted early this morning for Red Mountain Pass on US 550, just outside of Durango.
Ahead of the storm, it will be extremely windy, along and east of the Rockies.
There is even going to be a small severe weather outbreak over the next few days across the high plains.
The fall storms are exciting! Very dramatic as we make that seasonal transition.
The first chain laws of the season were posted early this morning for Red Mountain Pass on US 550, just outside of Durango.
Ahead of the storm, it will be extremely windy, along and east of the Rockies.
There is even going to be a small severe weather outbreak over the next few days across the high plains.
The fall storms are exciting! Very dramatic as we make that seasonal transition.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Finally a western weather change
It has been weeks of nice, warm and dry weather across the western US, but that is all changing as we speak. (or type shall I say)
A large trough of low pressure moving in off the Pacific will bring the first significant snow to many of the western mountain chains, especially across California, Utah and Colorado. Many of these locations are under a winter storm watch already.
In fact, the Sierras of California are under a winter storm warning.
Along with the wetter weather comes a huge cool down.
Out ahead of the storm, red flag warnings are in effect across a good portion of the central plains (east of the Rockies) where strong southerly winds will really crank up the fire danger.
Then as the storm approches over the weekend, we could even see some severe weather develop, much like we do in the spring weather scenarios.
It will be an exciting week to watch the weather! The transition to fall is officially underway!!
A large trough of low pressure moving in off the Pacific will bring the first significant snow to many of the western mountain chains, especially across California, Utah and Colorado. Many of these locations are under a winter storm watch already.
In fact, the Sierras of California are under a winter storm warning.
Along with the wetter weather comes a huge cool down.
Out ahead of the storm, red flag warnings are in effect across a good portion of the central plains (east of the Rockies) where strong southerly winds will really crank up the fire danger.
Then as the storm approches over the weekend, we could even see some severe weather develop, much like we do in the spring weather scenarios.
It will be an exciting week to watch the weather! The transition to fall is officially underway!!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Unusual Waterspout Outbreak
Check this out, so cool!
A cold early season storm system moving over the relatively warm waters of Lake Michigan combined to produce an unusual phenomena.
A series of waterspouts developed along a line of thunderstorms over Lake Michigan, stretching from near Milwaukee down to Chicago.
See this great write up from the Milwaukee NWS office. Click here to read!
A cold early season storm system moving over the relatively warm waters of Lake Michigan combined to produce an unusual phenomena.
A series of waterspouts developed along a line of thunderstorms over Lake Michigan, stretching from near Milwaukee down to Chicago.
See this great write up from the Milwaukee NWS office. Click here to read!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
High-altitude tornadoes
This is something you don't hear of everyday, a high-altitude tornado!
While they don't happen often, they do occur. Click the link below to read more.
Arizona Tornado
Meanwhile, it's now officially fall, and we are expecting a La Nina weather pattern once again. The tropics remain active, but so far, still nothing is a threat to the immediate US.
While they don't happen often, they do occur. Click the link below to read more.
Arizona Tornado
Meanwhile, it's now officially fall, and we are expecting a La Nina weather pattern once again. The tropics remain active, but so far, still nothing is a threat to the immediate US.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Season's first cold storm system
It's a sign of the times! Chilly weather is moving south from Canada. It will spill down the east side of the Rockies over the next few days.
Numerous freeze watches and warnings have already been posted across the upper midwest states.
The first winter weather advisories of the year have been issued across Colorado. They go into effect for the central mountains starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Some locations above 10,000 feet could see up to six inches of snow!
Denver is expecting a chilly rain with temperatures tumbling into the 40s by late Wednesday.
Numerous freeze watches and warnings have already been posted across the upper midwest states.
The first winter weather advisories of the year have been issued across Colorado. They go into effect for the central mountains starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Some locations above 10,000 feet could see up to six inches of snow!
Denver is expecting a chilly rain with temperatures tumbling into the 40s by late Wednesday.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Lee, Maria may soon form in tropics
Two areas of pretty promising development over the next few days ... the most organized one is in the Gulf of Mexico .. and could become Tropical Storm Lee over the weekend.
In the central Atlantic, north of Bermuda, forecasters are tracking an area of disturbed weather that could be named Maria if it materialized.
In the central Atlantic, north of Bermuda, forecasters are tracking an area of disturbed weather that could be named Maria if it materialized.
A sign that fall is ahead
It's still very hot ... and no relief is in sight for some .... but read the following advisory out of Montana ... it is a sure sign of hope .. that the annual change of seasons is not too far away.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
FOR EARLY SEASON SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ON LOGAN PASS AND TRAILS IN
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ABOVE 6500 FEET...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EARLY SEASON SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ON
LOGAN PASS AND TRAILS IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ABOVE 6500 FEET
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY.
* IMPACTS/TIMING: SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP TO ABOUT 6500 FEET TODAY
BRINGING LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS TO THE HIGHER TERRAIN IN
GLACIER PARK...INCLUDING OVER LOGAN PASS. MANY OF THE BACK
COUNTRY TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE PARK COULD BE IMPACTED BY LIGHT
SNOW. PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL OVER LOGAN PASS OR IN GLACIER
NATIONAL PARK WILL WANT TO PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 3 INCHES BY LATE THIS MORNING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW
WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW
COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY
FOR EARLY SEASON SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ON LOGAN PASS AND TRAILS IN
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ABOVE 6500 FEET...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EARLY SEASON SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ON
LOGAN PASS AND TRAILS IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ABOVE 6500 FEET
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY.
* IMPACTS/TIMING: SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP TO ABOUT 6500 FEET TODAY
BRINGING LIGHT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS TO THE HIGHER TERRAIN IN
GLACIER PARK...INCLUDING OVER LOGAN PASS. MANY OF THE BACK
COUNTRY TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE PARK COULD BE IMPACTED BY LIGHT
SNOW. PERSONS PLANNING TRAVEL OVER LOGAN PASS OR IN GLACIER
NATIONAL PARK WILL WANT TO PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 3 INCHES BY LATE THIS MORNING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW
WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW
COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tropical trouble for the Gulf?
The GFS forecast model continues to try and develop a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico later this weekend. It then moves the storm northeast across Florida .... from north of Tampa, crossing Jacksonville ... and then up the east coast.
We'll see what, if anything, comes of all this. Stay tuned!
We'll see what, if anything, comes of all this. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Hope for some Texas rain?
Ok .... this is just too exciting ... so I have to share. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a very broad area of interest in the western Carribbean/southern Gulf today ... right now it only has a 10 percent chance of development.
BUT ... look at what the GFS model tries to do starting sometime late Sunday through next Wednesday.
Will this become a tropical system? Who knows. But what it does for me ... is it gives hope that Texas may finally see some type of change in the weather pattern to break this aweful hot and dry streak.
Let's keep our fingers crossed and wait to see what Mother Nature has in store!
Also ... you can see Tropical Storm Katia (likely to be Hurricane Katia by next week) moving into the picture on the right side of each slide.
BUT ... look at what the GFS model tries to do starting sometime late Sunday through next Wednesday.
Will this become a tropical system? Who knows. But what it does for me ... is it gives hope that Texas may finally see some type of change in the weather pattern to break this aweful hot and dry streak.
Let's keep our fingers crossed and wait to see what Mother Nature has in store!
Also ... you can see Tropical Storm Katia (likely to be Hurricane Katia by next week) moving into the picture on the right side of each slide.
Tropical Storm Katia
Tropical Storm Katia is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane over the next few days ... the system is in the open waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Most of the hurricane forecast models keep this storm out to sea, making an eventual turn to the north, possibly threatening Bermuda.
But as you can imagine, hurricane weary residents on the east coast will be keeping an anxious eye on this storm over the next several days.
The all clear cannot be sounded until the storm makes the turn and forecasters are confident that it will stay out to sea.
Most of the hurricane forecast models keep this storm out to sea, making an eventual turn to the north, possibly threatening Bermuda.
But as you can imagine, hurricane weary residents on the east coast will be keeping an anxious eye on this storm over the next several days.
The all clear cannot be sounded until the storm makes the turn and forecasters are confident that it will stay out to sea.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Potentially historic Irene approaching US coast
This is going to be quite a weekend in terms of making potential weather history.
If Hurricane Irene takes the path that some models suggest, there will be widespread death and destruction from the coast of North Carolina to inland sections of New England.
Very heavy rain, widespread flooding, and impacts from high winds can be expected.
If you live along the I-95 corridor from eastern North Carolina to Maine ... I would urge you to pay extra close attention to the situation.
The hurricane impacts in North Carolina will likely rival those of Fran (1996) and Floyd (1999) ... and in New England ... we are talking conditions as bad, if not worse, than Gloria (1985) and Bob (1991).
Some say this could rival the great hurricane of 1935 that hit New England.
If Hurricane Irene takes the path that some models suggest, there will be widespread death and destruction from the coast of North Carolina to inland sections of New England.
Very heavy rain, widespread flooding, and impacts from high winds can be expected.
If you live along the I-95 corridor from eastern North Carolina to Maine ... I would urge you to pay extra close attention to the situation.
The hurricane impacts in North Carolina will likely rival those of Fran (1996) and Floyd (1999) ... and in New England ... we are talking conditions as bad, if not worse, than Gloria (1985) and Bob (1991).
Some say this could rival the great hurricane of 1935 that hit New England.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Mean Irene slowly moving toward US
The first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season is slowing pushing northwest ... with an eventual turn to the north and then northeast.
It still looks like the storm is going to graze the eastern seaboard of the United States.
It seems like Irene kind of got lost in today's news coverage after the two big quakes. (one in Colorado and one in Virginia)
Right now, the danger zone is the Bahamas ... where Irene is expected to intensify into a Category 3 or larger hurricane.
It still looks like the storm is going to graze the eastern seaboard of the United States.
It seems like Irene kind of got lost in today's news coverage after the two big quakes. (one in Colorado and one in Virginia)
Right now, the danger zone is the Bahamas ... where Irene is expected to intensify into a Category 3 or larger hurricane.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Irene upgraded to hurricane
Tropical Storm Irene gained hurricane status overnight ... and is currently battering the island of Puerto Rico.
Haiti and the Dominican Republic are next ... then all eyes turn to the US.
Yesterday I posted three scenarios for a track. It looks like the first scenario is going to be the closest to reality at this point ... with Irene going along the eastern side of Florida.
Now ... does the storm make a direct hit on the Sunshine State? Some models show this is possible somewhere between Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville. Other data shows a close graze ... with landfall in either Georgia or South Carolina.
It's time to really start watching this one closely if you live in the southeast or have travel plans there over the next few days.
Haiti and the Dominican Republic are next ... then all eyes turn to the US.
Yesterday I posted three scenarios for a track. It looks like the first scenario is going to be the closest to reality at this point ... with Irene going along the eastern side of Florida.
Now ... does the storm make a direct hit on the Sunshine State? Some models show this is possible somewhere between Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville. Other data shows a close graze ... with landfall in either Georgia or South Carolina.
It's time to really start watching this one closely if you live in the southeast or have travel plans there over the next few days.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Irene setting her eyes on Florida, 3 landfall scenarios
Residents across the state of Florida need to really start paying attention to the latest information concerning Tropical Storm Irene.
Here are a few scenarios for a potential landfall... and remember ... all images in this post can be clicked on so you can see them in a larger view.
SCENARIO # 1
SCENARIO # 2
But a slight shift in any of the other weather variables that are influencing this storm could change the entire outcome. That is why it is so important to stay tuned for frequent weather updates ... not from me, but from your local media ... especially if you live in Florida.
OFFICIAL FORECAST
Here is the latest forecast track from the National Hurricane Center. Notice the "cone of uncertainty" ... or the area where the eventual path could lie. (that is the area in the white bubble ... with hashed lines)
GFS MODEL FORECAST
Here are 12 hour forecast storm positions from the GFS model. The first picture is 6am Thursday. Then each picture after that is 12 hours into the future .. taking us up til 6am Sunday morning.
6 am Thursday - emerging off the north coast of Cuba
6 pm Thursday
6 am Friday
6 pm Friday
6 am Saturday
6 pm Saturday
6 am Sunday
Here are a few scenarios for a potential landfall... and remember ... all images in this post can be clicked on so you can see them in a larger view.
SCENARIO # 1
- The storm taking the eastern side of the "cone of uncertainty" - meaning it would literally parallel the entire east coast of the state - from Miami/South Beach to Jacksonville. This could potentially keep the storm over open waters ... and allow it to really strengthen right off shore
SCENARIO # 2
- It makes a direct hit into the southern tip of the state - which would put Miami in the front, right quadrant of the storm ... and taking the brunt. The storm could experience rapid growth in the warm waters of the Florida Straights
- The storm could continue on a more northwest course into the Gulf of Mexico ... before making a northern turn and paralelling the west coast ... eventually going into the panhandle ... or making a slight bend back northeast and making a landfall on the west coast of the peninsula .. somewhere in the vicinity of Tampa
But a slight shift in any of the other weather variables that are influencing this storm could change the entire outcome. That is why it is so important to stay tuned for frequent weather updates ... not from me, but from your local media ... especially if you live in Florida.
OFFICIAL FORECAST
Here is the latest forecast track from the National Hurricane Center. Notice the "cone of uncertainty" ... or the area where the eventual path could lie. (that is the area in the white bubble ... with hashed lines)
GFS MODEL FORECAST
Here are 12 hour forecast storm positions from the GFS model. The first picture is 6am Thursday. Then each picture after that is 12 hours into the future .. taking us up til 6am Sunday morning.
6 am Thursday - emerging off the north coast of Cuba
POTENTIAL STRENGTH
Always a tough call ... but to be honest ... most indicatons are this storm will reach hurricane strength.
The waters around Florida are extremely warm ... bath-like temperatures! History has shown us that hurricanes can explode in intensity within a VERY short period of time as they near land. I think Hurricane Andrew in the early 1990s is a great example of that.
My best advice if you live in Florida ... don't focus on the potential strength.
Focus on the fact a storm is coming your way with a pretty darn good chance of making landfall and an impact on your area ... and that you have about 4 days to prepare and make your plans.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Tropical Storm Irene forms, has eyes on Florida
As anticpated, Tropical Strom Irene has formed ... moving slowly to the west-northwest. There is some good news and bad news with this storm.
There are a lot of land masses between it and Florida, which will interfere with the strength. (Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba)
BUT ... there waters down there around Florida are very warm and other environmental factors are right to support storm growth.
Some models have this things getting quite strong ... while in the Florida Straights. (between Cuba and south Florida)
It isn't moving very fast ... so there is time to watch this and see what it will do and where it will go.
I don't believe in over-reacting, but I also believe this is your window to start thinking about what you might do in the event it does strengthen and move your way. (speaking to residents of Florida)
You can click on the picture below to make it bigger. This is the official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center.
There are a lot of land masses between it and Florida, which will interfere with the strength. (Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba)
BUT ... there waters down there around Florida are very warm and other environmental factors are right to support storm growth.
Some models have this things getting quite strong ... while in the Florida Straights. (between Cuba and south Florida)
It isn't moving very fast ... so there is time to watch this and see what it will do and where it will go.
I don't believe in over-reacting, but I also believe this is your window to start thinking about what you might do in the event it does strengthen and move your way. (speaking to residents of Florida)
You can click on the picture below to make it bigger. This is the official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center.
Tropics heating up for next week?
Well ... the answer is YES ... and honestly ... we expect that this time of year. The hurricane season peaks from late August into early September.
Forecasters have their eyes on the area in red on the map below ... it could likely become an organized and named system sometime this weekend. It would be named Irene if and when this happens.
The GFS long-range model shows the storm developing and moving up the east coast of Florida ... right into the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.
THIS IS JUST ONE MODEL ... so I wouldn't panic ... but if you live in these areas, OR may be traveling there next week ... you DEFINITELY need to start paying close attention to the latest tropical update.
You can click the maps below for a closer look.
Forecasters have their eyes on the area in red on the map below ... it could likely become an organized and named system sometime this weekend. It would be named Irene if and when this happens.
The GFS long-range model shows the storm developing and moving up the east coast of Florida ... right into the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.
THIS IS JUST ONE MODEL ... so I wouldn't panic ... but if you live in these areas, OR may be traveling there next week ... you DEFINITELY need to start paying close attention to the latest tropical update.
You can click the maps below for a closer look.
Take a look at the next two images ...they are called Spaghetti Plots ... since all the different model outputs look like strings of spaghetti. Look at them ... they mostly all target south and eastern Florida ... then up into the bend of Georgia and Soth Carolina.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Great AMS Blog Post
Here is a great post on the American Meteorological Society's blog about this summer's heat.
Click here to read!
Click here to read!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Heat bubble slowly shifting southwest
Ah ... my friends in Arkansas are loving this ... the intense heat is slowly migrating back toward the desert southwest ... thanks the high pressure breaking down and moving southwestward.
Heat wave breaking down
This is a GOOD LOOKING map!
Although there are still some very hot temps out there ... and plenty of heat advisories ... this map looks quiet compared to recent weeks.
Texas, portions of Oklahoma and Arkansas ... you still have a few more hot days ahead I am afraid ...
Although there are still some very hot temps out there ... and plenty of heat advisories ... this map looks quiet compared to recent weeks.
Texas, portions of Oklahoma and Arkansas ... you still have a few more hot days ahead I am afraid ...
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Tropical Storm Emily dies
Tropical Storm Emily has lost her punch ... near the island of Hispanola.
But the storm will still be dangerous to places like Haiti ... where some places could see more than a foot of rain ... especially in the mountainous terrain of the island.
This will cause deadly flash floods and mudslides.
But the storm will still be dangerous to places like Haiti ... where some places could see more than a foot of rain ... especially in the mountainous terrain of the island.
This will cause deadly flash floods and mudslides.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Impressive heat wave
Check out these mid-afternoon readings across the southern plains states ... I really don't ever recall seeing this widespread of heat in my lifetime.
Many of these cities are going on 30 or more days of this.
All I can say is thankfully this is more of a desert (dry) airmass .... with dewpoints only in the 50s at most locations ... so there really is little to no heat index for these areas.
Once you get over to around Little Rock ... then it becomes oppressive. Currently 105 with a 74 dewpoint ... making a heat index of 118!
So want to cool off? How about Mt. Washington, NH .... currently 46 degrees with wind and fog!
Many of these cities are going on 30 or more days of this.
All I can say is thankfully this is more of a desert (dry) airmass .... with dewpoints only in the 50s at most locations ... so there really is little to no heat index for these areas.
Once you get over to around Little Rock ... then it becomes oppressive. Currently 105 with a 74 dewpoint ... making a heat index of 118!
So want to cool off? How about Mt. Washington, NH .... currently 46 degrees with wind and fog!
Oklahoma sets new hailstone record
...NEW RECORD HAILSTONE FOR OKLAHOMA...
THE STATE CLIMATE EXTREMES COMMITTEE...MADE UP OF REPRESENTATIVES
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND THE OKLAHOMA CLIMATOLOGICAL
SURVEY...HAS DETERMINED THAT A HAILSTONE THAT FELL NEAR GOTEBO
OKLAHOMA ON MAY 23 2011 IS THE NEW STATE RECORD LARGEST HAILSTONE
FOR THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.
THE SIX INCH DIAMETER STONE WAS RETRIEVED AND DOCUMENTED BY A HAIL
RESEARCH TEAM OBSERVING STORMS IN THE AREA. INVESTIGATION BY NWS AND
OCS DETERMINED THAT THE GOTEBO HAILSTONE WAS THE LARGEST DOCUMENTED
HAILSTONE.
THE STATE CLIMATE EXTREMES COMMITTEE...MADE UP OF REPRESENTATIVES
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND THE OKLAHOMA CLIMATOLOGICAL
SURVEY...HAS DETERMINED THAT A HAILSTONE THAT FELL NEAR GOTEBO
OKLAHOMA ON MAY 23 2011 IS THE NEW STATE RECORD LARGEST HAILSTONE
FOR THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.
THE SIX INCH DIAMETER STONE WAS RETRIEVED AND DOCUMENTED BY A HAIL
RESEARCH TEAM OBSERVING STORMS IN THE AREA. INVESTIGATION BY NWS AND
OCS DETERMINED THAT THE GOTEBO HAILSTONE WAS THE LARGEST DOCUMENTED
HAILSTONE.
Amazing heat records set for July
Check this out ... the public information statement from OKC.
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
500 AM CDT MON AUG 1 2011
...JULY 2011 WAS THE HOTTEST SINGLE MONTH SINCE RECORDS BEGAN AT
BOTH OKLAHOMA CITY AND WICHITA FALLS...
AFTER A RECORD BREAKING JUNE...JULY WAS ANOTHER MONTH OF
UNPRECEDENTED HEAT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PLAINS. MANY RECORDS WERE
TIED OR BROKEN AT WILL ROGERS WORLD AIRPORT IN OKLAHOMA CITY
OKLAHOMA AND SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE IN WICHITA FALLS TEXAS. THE
HIGHEST DAILY TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH WAS 111 DEGREES...RECORDED
AT WICHITA FALLS ON THE 9TH. OKLAHOMA CITY REACHED 110 DEGREES THAT
SAME DAY. MOST IMPRESSIVELY...BASED ON THE AVERAGE MONTHLY
TEMPERATURE...BOTH LOCATIONS CLAIMED NEW RECORDS FOR THEIR WARMEST
JULY AND WARMEST SINGLE CALENDAR MONTH SINCE RECORDS BEGAN.
PERIOD OF RECORD
----------------
TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION RECORDS AT OKLAHOMA CITY BEGAN IN 1890.
TEMPERATURE RECORDS AT WICHITA FALLS BEGAN IN 1923.
PRECIPITATION RECORDS AT WICHITA FALLS EXIST...WITH SOME GAPS...BACK
TO 1897. CONTINUOUS PRECIPITATION RECORDS BEGAN AT WICHITA FALLS IN
1924.
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS & NOTABLE STREAKS
------------------------------------
BELOW IS A LIST OF THE TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION RECORDS THAT
WERE TIED AND BROKEN DURING JULY 2011...AT BOTH OKLAHOMA CITY AND
WICHITA FALLS.
OKLAHOMA CITY...
----------------
WARMEST AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...NOW 89.2 DEGREES.
PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 88.7 DEGREES IN AUGUST 1936.
WARMEST JULY ON RECORD. PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 88.3 DEGREES IN 1934 AND
1980.
RECORD DAILY MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES SET ON THE 7TH...9TH...AND
27TH...AND TIED ON THE 10TH.
THE 110-DEGREE READING MEASURED ON JULY 9TH OF 2011 TIED AS THE
WARMEST JULY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD AND TIED AS THE THIRD WARMEST
TEMPERATURE RECORDED DURING ANY MONTH.
DAILY RECORD WARMEST MINIMUM TEMPERATURES BROKEN ON THE
7TH...8TH...10TH...AND 27TH...AND TIED ON THE 16TH.
MEASURABLE RAIN WAS RECORDED ON ONLY TWO DAYS...BUT THE 2.91 INCHES
OF RAIN THAT FELL ON JULY 12TH SHATTERED THE PREVIOUS RECORD
RAINFALL FOR THAT DATE...WHICH HAD BEEN 1.80 INCHES IN 1926.
13-DAY STREAK OF MAXIMUM DAILY TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100 DEGREES
OBSERVED FROM JUNE 29 TO JULY 11.
AS OF JULY 31ST...THE TEMPERATURE HAD REACHED 100 DEGREES ON 38 DAYS
DURING 2011. THE RECORD FOR A YEAR IS 50 DAYS IN 1980. THE CURRENT
TOTAL OF 38 DAYS IN 2011...IS 9 DAYS AHEAD OF THE 1980 PACE AS OF
JULY 31ST.
WICHITA FALLS...
----------------
WARMEST AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...AND WARMEST JULY ON
RECORD...NOW 92.9 DEGREES. BOTH RECORDS WERE PREVIOUSLY 91.9 DEGREES
IN JULY 1980.
WARMEST DAILY MINIMUM TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...NOW 88 DEGREES ON JULY
26...2011. PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 87 DEGREES ON AUGUST 16...1952.
DAILY RECORD MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES SET ON THE 9TH...AND TIED ON
THE 8TH AND 26TH.
THE 111-DEGREE READING MEASURED ON JULY 9TH TIED WITH FOUR OTHER
DATES AS THE 5TH WARMEST JULY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...AND AS THE
17TH WARMEST TEMPERATURE RECORDED DURING ANY MONTH.
DAILY RECORD WARMEST MINIMUM TEMPERATURES BROKEN ON THE
10TH...13TH...14TH...23RD...26TH AND 27TH...AND TIED ON THE 24TH.
ONLY A TRACE OF RAIN FELL...WHICH TIED AS THE 2ND DRIEST JULY ON
RECORD. JULY OF 2003 SAW ZERO PRECIPITATION AND NO TRACE AMOUNTS.
THE TEMPERATURE REACHED 100 DEGREES ON ALL 31 DAYS DURING JULY 2011.
A STREAK OF 40 CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITH 100 DEGREE READINGS BEGAN ON
JUNE 22...2011...AND IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE INTO AUGUST. THE LONGEST
SUCH STREAK ON RECORD AT WICHITA FALLS IS 42 DAYS IN 1980. THE
CURRENT STREAK MUST LAST ONLY TO AUGUST 3RD TO BREAK THE RECORD.
A STREAK OF DAYS WITHOUT MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION BEGAN ON JUNE
15...2011. TRACE AMOUNTS FELL ON 5 DAYS. THE STREAK WITHOUT
MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION HAD REACHED 47 DAYS AS OF JULY 31ST. IF
THIS STREAK CONTINUES THROUGH AUGUST 8TH...IT WILL TIE WITH TWO
OTHER PERIODS AS THE 9TH LONGEST STREAKS WITHOUT MEASURABLE
PRECIPITATION. THE LONGEST STREAK WAS 75 DAYS FROM DECEMBER
19...1913 TO MARCH 3...1914.
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORMAN OK
500 AM CDT MON AUG 1 2011
...JULY 2011 WAS THE HOTTEST SINGLE MONTH SINCE RECORDS BEGAN AT
BOTH OKLAHOMA CITY AND WICHITA FALLS...
AFTER A RECORD BREAKING JUNE...JULY WAS ANOTHER MONTH OF
UNPRECEDENTED HEAT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PLAINS. MANY RECORDS WERE
TIED OR BROKEN AT WILL ROGERS WORLD AIRPORT IN OKLAHOMA CITY
OKLAHOMA AND SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE IN WICHITA FALLS TEXAS. THE
HIGHEST DAILY TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH WAS 111 DEGREES...RECORDED
AT WICHITA FALLS ON THE 9TH. OKLAHOMA CITY REACHED 110 DEGREES THAT
SAME DAY. MOST IMPRESSIVELY...BASED ON THE AVERAGE MONTHLY
TEMPERATURE...BOTH LOCATIONS CLAIMED NEW RECORDS FOR THEIR WARMEST
JULY AND WARMEST SINGLE CALENDAR MONTH SINCE RECORDS BEGAN.
PERIOD OF RECORD
----------------
TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION RECORDS AT OKLAHOMA CITY BEGAN IN 1890.
TEMPERATURE RECORDS AT WICHITA FALLS BEGAN IN 1923.
PRECIPITATION RECORDS AT WICHITA FALLS EXIST...WITH SOME GAPS...BACK
TO 1897. CONTINUOUS PRECIPITATION RECORDS BEGAN AT WICHITA FALLS IN
1924.
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS & NOTABLE STREAKS
------------------------------------
BELOW IS A LIST OF THE TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION RECORDS THAT
WERE TIED AND BROKEN DURING JULY 2011...AT BOTH OKLAHOMA CITY AND
WICHITA FALLS.
OKLAHOMA CITY...
----------------
WARMEST AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...NOW 89.2 DEGREES.
PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 88.7 DEGREES IN AUGUST 1936.
WARMEST JULY ON RECORD. PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 88.3 DEGREES IN 1934 AND
1980.
RECORD DAILY MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES SET ON THE 7TH...9TH...AND
27TH...AND TIED ON THE 10TH.
THE 110-DEGREE READING MEASURED ON JULY 9TH OF 2011 TIED AS THE
WARMEST JULY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD AND TIED AS THE THIRD WARMEST
TEMPERATURE RECORDED DURING ANY MONTH.
DAILY RECORD WARMEST MINIMUM TEMPERATURES BROKEN ON THE
7TH...8TH...10TH...AND 27TH...AND TIED ON THE 16TH.
MEASURABLE RAIN WAS RECORDED ON ONLY TWO DAYS...BUT THE 2.91 INCHES
OF RAIN THAT FELL ON JULY 12TH SHATTERED THE PREVIOUS RECORD
RAINFALL FOR THAT DATE...WHICH HAD BEEN 1.80 INCHES IN 1926.
13-DAY STREAK OF MAXIMUM DAILY TEMPERATURES ABOVE 100 DEGREES
OBSERVED FROM JUNE 29 TO JULY 11.
AS OF JULY 31ST...THE TEMPERATURE HAD REACHED 100 DEGREES ON 38 DAYS
DURING 2011. THE RECORD FOR A YEAR IS 50 DAYS IN 1980. THE CURRENT
TOTAL OF 38 DAYS IN 2011...IS 9 DAYS AHEAD OF THE 1980 PACE AS OF
JULY 31ST.
WICHITA FALLS...
----------------
WARMEST AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...AND WARMEST JULY ON
RECORD...NOW 92.9 DEGREES. BOTH RECORDS WERE PREVIOUSLY 91.9 DEGREES
IN JULY 1980.
WARMEST DAILY MINIMUM TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...NOW 88 DEGREES ON JULY
26...2011. PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 87 DEGREES ON AUGUST 16...1952.
DAILY RECORD MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES SET ON THE 9TH...AND TIED ON
THE 8TH AND 26TH.
THE 111-DEGREE READING MEASURED ON JULY 9TH TIED WITH FOUR OTHER
DATES AS THE 5TH WARMEST JULY TEMPERATURE ON RECORD...AND AS THE
17TH WARMEST TEMPERATURE RECORDED DURING ANY MONTH.
DAILY RECORD WARMEST MINIMUM TEMPERATURES BROKEN ON THE
10TH...13TH...14TH...23RD...26TH AND 27TH...AND TIED ON THE 24TH.
ONLY A TRACE OF RAIN FELL...WHICH TIED AS THE 2ND DRIEST JULY ON
RECORD. JULY OF 2003 SAW ZERO PRECIPITATION AND NO TRACE AMOUNTS.
THE TEMPERATURE REACHED 100 DEGREES ON ALL 31 DAYS DURING JULY 2011.
A STREAK OF 40 CONSECUTIVE DAYS WITH 100 DEGREE READINGS BEGAN ON
JUNE 22...2011...AND IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE INTO AUGUST. THE LONGEST
SUCH STREAK ON RECORD AT WICHITA FALLS IS 42 DAYS IN 1980. THE
CURRENT STREAK MUST LAST ONLY TO AUGUST 3RD TO BREAK THE RECORD.
A STREAK OF DAYS WITHOUT MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION BEGAN ON JUNE
15...2011. TRACE AMOUNTS FELL ON 5 DAYS. THE STREAK WITHOUT
MEASURABLE PRECIPITATION HAD REACHED 47 DAYS AS OF JULY 31ST. IF
THIS STREAK CONTINUES THROUGH AUGUST 8TH...IT WILL TIE WITH TWO
OTHER PERIODS AS THE 9TH LONGEST STREAKS WITHOUT MEASURABLE
PRECIPITATION. THE LONGEST STREAK WAS 75 DAYS FROM DECEMBER
19...1913 TO MARCH 3...1914.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Heat wave continues in midwest
The middle of the nation is absolutely roasting right now ... suffering for weeks of temperatures in the 90s and 100s.
I couldn't believe the 7-day forecast for Fort Smith, AR when I checked it ... looking something more like you would see for Phoenix.
Temperatures everyday from 105 to 110 degrees!
We are hot here in Denver too ... but it is all relative. Those in the Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas would be glad to trade our weather. But by Denver standards, this is hot! Today is day 17 with 90 degrees or higher temps. If we hit 90 again tomorrow, it will tie the second longest streak of 90s on record!
I couldn't believe the 7-day forecast for Fort Smith, AR when I checked it ... looking something more like you would see for Phoenix.
Temperatures everyday from 105 to 110 degrees!
We are hot here in Denver too ... but it is all relative. Those in the Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas would be glad to trade our weather. But by Denver standards, this is hot! Today is day 17 with 90 degrees or higher temps. If we hit 90 again tomorrow, it will tie the second longest streak of 90s on record!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Relief on the way for Texas?
This could be some really good news ... and MUCH needed relief .... let's hope it all pans out.
(meaning the storm hits central Texas ... but doesn't get too strong)
Latest on Tropical Storm Don
(meaning the storm hits central Texas ... but doesn't get too strong)
Latest on Tropical Storm Don
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Heatwave weakens somewhat
What an amazing heatwave over the past several weeks ... with the most recent rash of records to fall in the northeast.
It isn't that often you see triple digit numbers in the northeast like we did this past week ... including 108 at Newark and 104 measured at New York City's Central Park.
Many places even along the coast were at or above 100 degrees ... including Atlantic City, NJ and Boston, MA.
I even saw some heat index readings top 120 degrees in a few places! WOW!!
There is certainly still some heat out there this week ... but it is not as widespread as it was ... areas outlined in red on the map below will still have to be patient ... for Mother Nature to bring a little relief ... IT WILL COME!
We are almost to August ... won't be long before we start seeing signs of the fall season hit our nation ... kinda hard to believe, isn't it?
It isn't that often you see triple digit numbers in the northeast like we did this past week ... including 108 at Newark and 104 measured at New York City's Central Park.
Many places even along the coast were at or above 100 degrees ... including Atlantic City, NJ and Boston, MA.
I even saw some heat index readings top 120 degrees in a few places! WOW!!
There is certainly still some heat out there this week ... but it is not as widespread as it was ... areas outlined in red on the map below will still have to be patient ... for Mother Nature to bring a little relief ... IT WILL COME!
We are almost to August ... won't be long before we start seeing signs of the fall season hit our nation ... kinda hard to believe, isn't it?
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Brutal heatwave hits Midwest
Wow ... dewpoint temperatures in the lower 80s as far north as Minnesota ... creating heat index readings in the 110 to 120 range.
WHEW!
A brutal heavwave is gripping the center of the nation. Colorado sits on the very edge ... it's hot in Denver ... but thankfully our dewpoint is only near 60 degrees ... meaning we COOL OFF at night ... unlike the midwest states.
Tropical Storm Bret has formed off the coast of Florida ... it's the second named system of the season.
It will bring some unsettled waters to Florida's east coast ... and maybe some gusty winds and showers ... but it is forecast to move away from land.
WHEW!
A brutal heavwave is gripping the center of the nation. Colorado sits on the very edge ... it's hot in Denver ... but thankfully our dewpoint is only near 60 degrees ... meaning we COOL OFF at night ... unlike the midwest states.
Tropical Storm Bret has formed off the coast of Florida ... it's the second named system of the season.
It will bring some unsettled waters to Florida's east coast ... and maybe some gusty winds and showers ... but it is forecast to move away from land.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Heating up with a major heat wave
The center of the nation is feeling the heat this weekend ... with numerous advisories in effect from the Gulf Coast to the border of Canada. In fact ... at least 13 states are feeling the burn!
Oklahoma City has seen a high of 100 or better every single day this month ... with the exception of a 98 degree high on July 12.
Wichita Falls has seen highs between 103 and 111 every single day in July. WHEW!
That makes me hot just typing it!
It's not much different for Dallas, Texas .. they had a high of 98 degrees on July 1 .... and have been at or above 100 each afternoon since.
Oklahoma City has seen a high of 100 or better every single day this month ... with the exception of a 98 degree high on July 12.
Wichita Falls has seen highs between 103 and 111 every single day in July. WHEW!
That makes me hot just typing it!
It's not much different for Dallas, Texas .. they had a high of 98 degrees on July 1 .... and have been at or above 100 each afternoon since.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Bubble of heat
Look at the pocket of 100s across the southern plains ... Wichita already 107 ... and it is just 2 pm. YUK!!
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Dry desert heat of southern plains
Check out these high temperatures from Saturday over portions of Oklahoma and north Texas WHEW!!
OKLAHOMA CITY - 110
WICHITA FALLS - 111
LAWTON - 112
GAGE - 112
HOBART - 110
PONCA CITY - 110
DALHART - 107
MCALESTER - 106
OKLAHOMA CITY - 110
WICHITA FALLS - 111
LAWTON - 112
GAGE - 112
HOBART - 110
PONCA CITY - 110
DALHART - 107
MCALESTER - 106
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Wild, crazy weather around the globe
This past week produced some wild and crazy weather on our planet ... from the enormous "haboob" that rolled through the Phoenix area ... to an extremely rare snowfall in one of the driest places in the world ... we're talking about the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Some places in that desert have no visible vegetation, and have never recorded actual precipitation.
But this winter is proving to be a wet one ... some parts of the desert measured over 30 inches of the white stuff!!
Intense flooding has damaged thousands of homes in China, and days of extreme winds caused serious damage in portions of Australia.
Some places in that desert have no visible vegetation, and have never recorded actual precipitation.
But this winter is proving to be a wet one ... some parts of the desert measured over 30 inches of the white stuff!!
Intense flooding has damaged thousands of homes in China, and days of extreme winds caused serious damage in portions of Australia.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Hurricane season off to quiet start; will it last?
The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season is off to a quiet start, but that is really quite typical for June.
Although we can see some June storms, it isn't the rule of thumb.
Things generally tend to become more active as we move into the middle and end of July.
It has been an active start in the east Pacific, with two named storms thus far.
Forecasters are watching an area of disturbed weather about to enter the southern Gulf of Mexico. Right now, there is about a 20 percent chance for some type of development.
On the current track, the weather will move toward Texas. That COULD be a good thing ... as long as it holds together and doesn't develop into anything too wild ... they REALLY need some moisture across the Lone Star State!
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Although we can see some June storms, it isn't the rule of thumb.
Things generally tend to become more active as we move into the middle and end of July.
It has been an active start in the east Pacific, with two named storms thus far.
Forecasters are watching an area of disturbed weather about to enter the southern Gulf of Mexico. Right now, there is about a 20 percent chance for some type of development.
On the current track, the weather will move toward Texas. That COULD be a good thing ... as long as it holds together and doesn't develop into anything too wild ... they REALLY need some moisture across the Lone Star State!
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