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.
CoCoRaHS
Sunday, July 17, 2011
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!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Awesome June weather
You just can't beat Colorado for exciting weather ... how many other places can have an active tornado watch ... and a winter weather advisory .... within 75 miles of one another!
Now granted ... there is also 5,000 vertical feet between the two too!
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Now granted ... there is also 5,000 vertical feet between the two too!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
More info on Wichita heat burst
Here is a little more in depth explainer on the heat burst that was documented in Wichita, Kan. this past week.
Thanks for the link, Ric W.!
More details on Wichita heat burst
Thanks for the link, Ric W.!
More details on Wichita heat burst
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Rare heat burst hits Wichita
This article is simply amazing ... a heat burst hits Wichita, KS.
The temp rose 17 degrees just after midnight ... along with tropical storm force winds.
Click the link to read more.
Rare Heat Burst Hits Wichita : Click to Read
The temp rose 17 degrees just after midnight ... along with tropical storm force winds.
Click the link to read more.
Rare Heat Burst Hits Wichita : Click to Read
Monday, June 6, 2011
August in June, not Christmas in July
It's hot! Plain and simple.
Much of the nation east of the Rockies is sizzling in August-like temperatures. Numerous records have been set from Austin, Tx and Hattiesburg, Ms.
It's also hot as far north as Minneapolis/St. Paul where heat advisories have been in effect.
This his is shifting north and east, and will be in the big cities of the northeast before the week is over.
Excessive heat watches are in effect already for the Philadelphia area where temps could approach 100 degrees on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Much of the nation east of the Rockies is sizzling in August-like temperatures. Numerous records have been set from Austin, Tx and Hattiesburg, Ms.
It's also hot as far north as Minneapolis/St. Paul where heat advisories have been in effect.
This his is shifting north and east, and will be in the big cities of the northeast before the week is over.
Excessive heat watches are in effect already for the Philadelphia area where temps could approach 100 degrees on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June is heating up
I apologize it has been a little while since I've blogged ... my work schedule has been hectic ... I sure do appreciate all my loyal readers! Thanks for your patience.
Well June is here ... and things are sure heating up. We've topped 90 degrees here in the Denver area. It's been in the 90s and even 100s from the deserts of California all the way over to the southeast states.
Heat advisories have been in place this weekend across the mid-south where the humidity has made the "feels like" temperature feel well above 100 degrees.
Excessive heat is expected over the south for at least the next 2 to 3 days.
Well June is here ... and things are sure heating up. We've topped 90 degrees here in the Denver area. It's been in the 90s and even 100s from the deserts of California all the way over to the southeast states.
Heat advisories have been in place this weekend across the mid-south where the humidity has made the "feels like" temperature feel well above 100 degrees.
Excessive heat is expected over the south for at least the next 2 to 3 days.
Meanwhile ... huge fires continue to burn in Arizona. One of the largest in state's history as a matter of fact.
We've actually had bad air quality here in the Denver area over the past few days as southwest winds transported smoke from the fires in Arizona, New Mexico and southern Colorado.
You could also smell the smoke pretty strong at times ... just amazing!
Critical fire weather conditions are expected over the southwest states Sunday and in particular Monday ... let's send our best thoughts to the fire fighters!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Another deadly day possible
It breaks my heart to write this type of message in advance but even if one person who lives in the danger zone reads my blog and takes extra precaution ... than it is worth it.
An extremely dangerous severe weather outbreak is possible today in the areas shaded pinkish-red. We could be talking another Joplin or Tuscaloosa type event.
Around that is a moderate risk and then all areas in yellow could see some severe storms today.
By far... the largest populaton centers at greatest risk today include Wichita, KS, Joplin, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Tulsa, OK, and Fayetteville, AR.
Be planning your day NOW ... get batteries for your NOAA weather radio. If you don't have one, consider getting one if you can afford it. Radio Shack has great ones.
Decide where you will go in your home should a storm approach. Lowest level, interior room - put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. A closet works well.
Cover your head - flying debris is a huge killer during a tornado.
It is not WHIMPY to be prepared and to plan in advance ... believe it or not ... I've heard that before.
Talk this potential weather event up with friends and loved ones today ... it is a great way to spread awareness and keep everyone on their toes.
Use technology ... there are many services these days that can send alerts to your cell phone, email or computer when bad weather strikes.
An extremely dangerous severe weather outbreak is possible today in the areas shaded pinkish-red. We could be talking another Joplin or Tuscaloosa type event.
By far... the largest populaton centers at greatest risk today include Wichita, KS, Joplin, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Tulsa, OK, and Fayetteville, AR.
Be planning your day NOW ... get batteries for your NOAA weather radio. If you don't have one, consider getting one if you can afford it. Radio Shack has great ones.
Decide where you will go in your home should a storm approach. Lowest level, interior room - put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. A closet works well.
Cover your head - flying debris is a huge killer during a tornado.
It is not WHIMPY to be prepared and to plan in advance ... believe it or not ... I've heard that before.
Talk this potential weather event up with friends and loved ones today ... it is a great way to spread awareness and keep everyone on their toes.
Use technology ... there are many services these days that can send alerts to your cell phone, email or computer when bad weather strikes.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Quiet stretch of weather very welcome
After a record breaking and extremely bad month of severe weather, May has delivered a relatively quiet weather pattern to the nation. (in terms of severe weather)
We are still dealing with some major flooding issues and those will unfortunately continue over at least the next 2 weeks.
More heavy rain and snow will move into the northern Rockies and portions of the nation's center later this week.
We are still dealing with some major flooding issues and those will unfortunately continue over at least the next 2 weeks.
More heavy rain and snow will move into the northern Rockies and portions of the nation's center later this week.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Warming up
Near record highs along the Front Range this weekend ... we missed it here in Denver yesterday by one degree. Today's record high is 91.
We'll get up in the vicinity but will probably not break it.
The fire danger is increasing ... I just wish we could have some of that water the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys' are dealing with.
The flood waters are rolling toward New Orleans. They may have to open flood gates that haven't been opened in over two decades!
An interesting story to watch for sure.
We'll get up in the vicinity but will probably not break it.
The fire danger is increasing ... I just wish we could have some of that water the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys' are dealing with.
The flood waters are rolling toward New Orleans. They may have to open flood gates that haven't been opened in over two decades!
An interesting story to watch for sure.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Tropical downpours across south
Many of the southern states are being soaked today with very heavy rain.
In central Arkansas, thousands woke up to flooded streets and yards on Sunday morning. Reports of 6 to 10 inches of rain in less than 10 hours have been common.
Near Petit Jean State Park, one report included 1.42 inches of rain in just 35 minutes!!!
In central Arkansas, thousands woke up to flooded streets and yards on Sunday morning. Reports of 6 to 10 inches of rain in less than 10 hours have been common.
Near Petit Jean State Park, one report included 1.42 inches of rain in just 35 minutes!!!
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