August 20th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The severe weather today will be focused along the northeastern coast of Florida and coastal Georgia as Tropical Storm Fay continues to impact the Florida Peninsula. The thunderstorms within the rain bands will be capable of producing tornadoes due to increasing low level wind shear over the region. The thunderstorms will also be capable of heavy downpours and naturally very strong wind gusts over 50 mph.
No other locations are expected to be impacted by severe weather however strong thunderstorms will be possible over the southern and central Plains along with the central Rockies.
-- Weather When Posted --
- Temperature: 59°F;
- Humidity: 67%;
- Heat Index: 59°F;
- Wind Chill: 59°F;
- Pressure: 30.19 in.;
August 20th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The local forecast discussion is updated.
You know, the hard part about being a meteorologist is figuring out what to write when high pressure will dominate the forecast area for the next several days. Well, at least the weather will be great for baseball games, out door events, and going to the beach. The coolest temperatures of the season are now being experienced over the central Hudson Valley this morning with lows falling into the upper 40’s. Expect a repeat in these conditions tomorrow morning as well! Finally, tropical storm Fay will keep me busy, but I doubt the forecast area will see a direct impact let alone an indirect impact from this tropical storm.
Here are the thoughts I covered in the technical forecast discussion.
1. Cool out there, huh?
2. The weekend looks great.
3. Any strong cold fronts out there?
-- Weather When Posted --
- Temperature: 60°F;
- Humidity: 63%;
- Heat Index: 60°F;
- Wind Chill: 60°F;
- Pressure: 30.16 in.;
