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Sizzling Weekend

7/19/2019

Satellite-radar shows absence of clouds and that means HOT ! Storms over Great Lakes...head east and weaken. Much of the Eastern halkf of the Nation will have a dangerous heatwave this weekend...coming to a crashing finish early next week. Be sure to follow heatwave guidelines and be safe. Below - today's risk of severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below - animated maps through Saturday followed by rain projections into Tuesday....most of which for the East coming MOnday and Tuesday.

Below - high temperatures for Monday.....followed by snapshot weather for Saturday. Be safe and stay cool.

Dangerous Heatwave On The Way

7/18/2019

10 TIPS FOR SURVIVING A HEAT WAVE WHILE IT’S HAPPENING

Never leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles—even for a second.
Stay inside during the hottest part of the day (10 A.M to 4 P.M.) and limit time outside in the Sun. Avoid strenuous activity and postpone outdoor games and events.
If A/C is not available, stay indoors on the lowest floor in a well-ventilated area with fans. Keep shades and blinds closed.
Stay hydrated with plenty of water—even if you’re not thirsty. Don’t drink alcohol, sugary soda or drinks, or other caffeinated beverages, as they will only make dehydration worse.
Eat small meals and eat more often.
Use sunscreen and wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and a hat made of breathable material.
During heat waves, tune to a NOAA radio station and listen for weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).
Visit air-conditioned public spaces such as malls, movie theaters, and libraries to keep cool.
Check on family and friends who are more susceptible, especially if they may have lost A/C. Keep your pets indoors and make sure they have access to a cool space and plenty of water.
If you feel overheated, cool off with wet washcloths, fans, and a cool sponge bath or shower.

Too hot at the house? Go to the library or a designated public shelter if your home loses power during periods of extreme heat.Text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345).
Courtesy of The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Satellite + radar above shows a front in Northeast with showers and thunderstorms. More storms Upper Midwest otherwise much of the Nation under heat advisories. Below - high temperatures expected on Sunday.

Below - today's risk of severe weather is dark green and yellow....followed by snapshot weather for Friday. Remember...keep cool...and safe.

Dangerous Heatwave In The Making

7/17/2019

Above...projected temperatures for this Saturday. 100 + actual temperatures from Southwest to Northeast...and when combined with oppressive humidity...it will feel like 110 to 120 F. Below - satellite and radar showing showers and storms headed east from Great Lakes into Northeast today and Thursday...some of which will be severe.

Below- today's risks of severe weather dark green and yellow.....followed by projected rainfall into Monday of next week.

Below - animated maps for the next couple...followed by snapshot weather for Thursday. We will be posting heatwave safety rules tomorrow. Be safe.

July Heat To Intensify

7/16/2019

The remains of Barry is Missouri and that combined with a cold front in the Great Lakes is producing showers and storms Midwest and Ohio Valley. Another front producing storms into the Plains. Below - today's risk of severe thunderstorms in dark green and yellow.

Below - animated maps for the next couple followed by rainfall into the weekend. The current pattern not only favors above norm temps...but a strong heatwave which will poke into The Northeast this weekend bringing temps to 100 in some of the major cities.

Below - snapshot weather for Wednesday - followed by projected high temps for Saturday. Anywhere in red has the potential of reaching 100.
Be safe.

Barry Will Batter Louisiana

7/12/2019

Barry has 50-55 mph winds but not very well organized. Track is across Louisiana but may not make hurricane status. Plenty of wind...rain...severe weather and surf. Below - model tracks followed by satellite & radar.

Below - animated maps into weekend followed by today's threat of severe weather in green and yellow.

below - satellite map track a second tropical disturbance in south central Atlantic followed by snapshot weather for Saturday. Be safe.

Barry To Be Born Shortly

7/11/2019

Above - satellite picture showing tropical disturbance in Gulf which will become a depression today and then Tropical Storm Barry or even a Hurricane Friday into the weekend. Following...hurricane center track followed by tracks of different models. Most agree...Louisiana....and since system is moving slowly....very heavy rainfall likely...over 10".

Below - today's risk of severe weather - dark green and yellow - followed by animated maps....and rainfall into MOnday.

Below - satellite + radar showing cold front moving out of Gt. Lakes and into East today with showers and storms. Snapshot weather for Friday.
Be safe.

Tropical Troubles For The Gulf States

7/10/2019

A tropical disturbance forming in the Gulf will likely become either Tropical Storm or Hurricane Barry by this weekend. The storm will likely take aim on Louisiana. Below - another satellite picture and the tracks by different models.

Meanwhile a cold front in the Plains will result in severe weather which will head east and affect the Eastern Seaboard later Thursday into Friday.
Below - radar + satellite pix - followed by severe outlook for today.

Following maps - animated - showing track of tropical system - amounts of rainfall through SUnday......over 7" across parts of the Gulf States.

Lastly -snapshot weather for Thursday.

Nothing Short Of Summer

7/9/2019

Above..satellite + radar showers storms in No. Plains. That front will head to the East Coast by Friday. Showers and storms in Southeast...sink south and will likely become a tropical depression in Gulf Of Mexico.Below - severe risk of severe weather today in dark green and yellow.

Below - animated maps for next 2 days showing that tropical system in Gulf...followed by rainfall into weekend which also shows the heaviest rain along the Gulf Coast.

Lastly - map showing best bet for tropical formation followed by snapshot weather for Wednesday. Be safe.

In The Good Ol Summertime.....

7/5/2019

Showers and thunderstorms Northern Plains....Great Lakes...Southeast. Storms in Plains head east to affect Northeast and Mid Atlantic Saturday and then the SOutheast next week. Below - today's threat of severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below - track of Hurricane Barbara. She has 100 mph winds but is likely to weaken before approaching Hawaii early next week. Following that...animated maps for the next 2 days.

Following...rain predictions into mid next week. Heaviest expected over the southeast with a stalled front which could mean trouble down the road. After that...a snapshot of weather for your Saturday. Have a nice weekend and be safe.

Think and Plan Cool

7/3/2019

Satellite + radar shows scattered storms from NW to Dakotas.....Ohio Valley...So.Plains.....Gulf Coast. Pattern not expected to change much. Storms in Dakotas will move across the Northeast Saturday. Below..threat of severe weather today - dark green and yellow.

Below- satellite picture and track of Hurricane Barbara in Pacific. Right now 150 mph winds but expected to weaken as she heads for Hawaii next week.

Below - animated maps through Thursday....followed by rainfall into Tuesday next week.

Lastly - snapshot weather for Thursday. Have a safe and happy 4th.

Nothing Short Of Summerlike.....

7/2/2019

Band of moisture from New Mexico to New England will wobble and haunt the same areas right into this holiday weekend. Below- today's risk of severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below- track of Pacific Hurricane Barbara with 100 mph winds.

Following - animated maps for next couple of days followed by predicted rainfall into Saturday.

Lastly - snapshot weather for Thursday - 4th of July. Be safe.

Toasty !

6/27/2019

Radar + satellite show areas of storms in Northwest...Dakotas...N.Mexico...Ohio Valley and Southeast. Typical summer pattern through weekend. Below- risk of severe weather today in dark green and yellow.

Following - animated maps - rainfall into Monday.

below- map showing upper air temps and wind on Sunday. Blue denotes cold air aloft and this will be responsible for clouds and showers and
possible thunderstorms over New England...some of which could drift south to affect coastal areas.

Lastly - snapshot weather for Friday. Be safe.

Rolling Out Those Lazy Hazy Days

6/26/2019

Satellite + radar above shows showers and storms from Gt.Lakes to Upper Midwest....Plains....Gulf States and Rockies. Overall...a warmer pattern across the Nation. Below - today's risk of severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below- maps for the next 2 days then rain projections into next Monday.

On Sunday - a deep trof at higher levels should produce clouds and showers and thunderstorms especially across the Northeast along with gusty winds and cooler readings. Below- model depiction of that trof for Sunday.....followed by snapshot weather for Thursday. Be safe.

Much More Summerlike.....

6/25/2019

Satellite + radar above - shows a front moving across The Northeast with showers and thunderstorms today. Wet weather for Texas...showers Plains and Upper Midwest. Below - today's risk of severe in dark green and yellow.....followed by animated maps for next couple of days.

Below - rainfall into weekend - notice - not much in way of heavy rain areas.....followed by snapshot weather for Wednesday.

Be safe...stay cool...and don't leave pets or infants in unattended cars.

Tranquil Coasts but Stormy Central

6/22/2019

A break in the rain for the Northeast this weekend after a soggy week full of flooding due to strong thunderstorms left their marks. Expect mainly sunny and dry weather with a stiff NW wind to dominate the region. There may be a chance of some isolated showers to develop across parts of northern New England this afternoon.

Most of the active weather will take place in the Central and Southeastern U.S. this weekend. Low pressure will move eastward into the Plains on Saturday, bringing an enhanced risk of severe weather for areas marked in yellow (Oklahoma, eastern Kansas, Iowa and Missouri). A slight risk of severe weather also extends into the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Southeastern states. We could see flash flooding with 2-4 inches of rain possible in the areas marked in red.

As for the West, unseasonably chilly temperatures are expected in some spots due to a strong trough of low pressure and dip in the jet stream. Dry weather will continue into California, however there is an elevated risk of fires due to gusty winds and low humidities.

Here Comes Summer.....

6/21/2019

Satellite + radar show showers over Northeast...they move out and it's windy there today. Showers and storms over Plains moving east. Elsewhere fair and warm. Trend will be for warmer weather for eastern 2/3 of Nation next week...while it cools down in the west. Below...today's threat of severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below- animated maps into Saturday followed by rainfall into mid next week.

Below - a look at high temperature projections for next Friday...followed by snapshot weather for Saturday. Be safe..have a nice weekend.

Dry Air Heads For Gt.Lakes & Northeast

6/20/2019

Above - risk of severe weather today and tonight in dark green - yellow and orange. Below- satellite & radar showing rain and storms in The East.

Below- animated maps for next 2 days followed by rainfall projections into early next week.

Below - pollen report followed by snapshot weather for Friday. Be safe.

A Pattern Change Gradually Evolving

6/19/2019

Satellite + radar above shows storms from Rockies to Southern Plains..they reach the East Thursday. Showers and storms will continue along East Coast today. Below- risk of severe weather today in dark green and yellow.

Below - animated maps for next couple followed by rainfall projections through Sunday.

Lastly...snapshot weather for Thursday. A cold front will clear things out in Northeast for this weekend...bit windy for June. Ridge builds over the East next week and that should bring about typical summer weather. Until then...be safe.

Staying Unsettled....

6/18/2019

Above..satellite & radar showing wet weather Southern Plains...Great Lakes....from Gulf States to Northeast. This pattern holding into Friday. Northeast should get a nice break this weekend. Below - today's risk of severe weather - dark green and yellow.

Below - animated maps followed by rainfall into the weekend.

Snapshot weather for Wednesday. Be safe.

Soupy !

6/17/2019

Satellite + radar above show very little dark areas (clear). A very unsettled pattern much of the week. Below - today's risk of severe weather in
dark green and yellow.....followed by rainfall projections through the end of week.

Below - animated maps for next couple....followed by your pollen report and ending with snapshot weather for Tuesday. Be safe.

Unsettled............

6/14/2019

Above...satellite shows front just off east coast. SOme showers over Eastern Great Lakes. Widespread showers and storms from Rockies to Plains....all moving east and will be approaching East Coast Sunday . Below - today's risk of severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below - rainfall projections through Tuesday.

Below - weather map forecasts for today - Saturday and Sunday. Notice how the unsettled weather continues. That seems to be the trend for next week.

Finally - snapshot for Saturday's weather. Be safe and enjoy the weekend.

Wet -East, Warm - West

6/13/2019

ABove - Maps show storm affecting east....and new system over Rockies. Below - today's risk of severe weather .

Below- satellite + radar showing storm in East with heavy rains. Following map - rainfall through Sunday.

Lastly - snapshot of weather for Friday. Be safe.

Wet,WIndy Central Heading To East Coast

6/12/2019

Satgellite + radar shows one low over Carolinas heading north...while strong front plunges into Midwest. The 2 will combine to bring wet and windy weather east to East Coast Thursday. Below - today's outlook for severe weather in dark green.

Below - rainfall expected through Sunday followed by animated maps through Thursday.

Lastly - today's pollen report followed by snapshot weather for Thursday. Be safe.

Clearing East - Unsettled Central

6/11/2019

Satellite + radar shows rain moving off the East Coast. Showers and T-storms across the Plains will arrive in the East Thursday. Below - today's threat of severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below - animated maps next 2 days followed by rainfall into the weekend.

Below - pollen report followed by snapshot of Wednesday's weather.
Be safe.

Warming West Leads to a Cooling East...

6/8/2019

Widespread showers and thunderstorms this weekend over the Southeast will cause heavy rain and tropical downpours leading to flash flood threats, so be on guard. Forecast total rainfall amounts thru Tuesday.

There is also a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Central and Northern Plains today (highlighted in yellow below). A strong cold front moving east will trigger these storms, with main threats being heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and large hail later this afternoon and evening.

Cool weather currently in the West will begin moving east later this weekend. It will be replaced with well above normal temperatures and dry conditions along California extending into the Pacific Northwest for at least the next week ahead.