Tag Archive for 'local forecast discussion'
August 16th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The Local Forecast Discussion is updated!
Well, after a very active afternoon and evening, much more quiet conditions can be expected through this entire weekend. While I’m sure everyone will keep an eye on the tropics, I mean I am, the weather for this area can be described as comfortable, pleasant, and perfect for out door [...]
August 15th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The Local Forecast Discussion is updated!
Another round of showers and thunderstorms again. These thunderstorms have the potential to be just as strong as yesterday’s with the added possibility of isolated tornadoes! There will also be a growing threat of wide spread flooding over the forecast area. The upper low will spin through the region today, [...]
August 14th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The local forecast discussion is updated!
The Nor’easter remained a near miss, however showers have developed over the forecast area. The upper low responsible for spawning the surface low off the coast will rotate through the region over the next 24 to 36 hours, and then the change begins! Here are the thoughts I’ll cover in [...]
August 13th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
Local Forecast Discussion is updated!
Looks like today is going to be a nice, comfortable day for the region! However, a nor’easter will be a close call along the coast and stormy conditions are expected to end the week. Here are the thoughts I’ll cover in the technical forecast discussion:
1. Close play at the plate!
2. Rough [...]
August 12th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The local forecast discussion is updated.
The main story this morning is the departing low pressure system over southern New England, which is producing a northwesterly wind over the region. As a result, drier air is building into the forecast area through the day with clear skies. I can’t rule out an isolated shower with the [...]
August 10th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The local forecast discussion is updated. This appears to be a very active day for severe weather over the forecast area today through this evening. A strong upper low will move towards the forecast area and enhance vertical wind shear over the region. In other words, there’s a chance for a thunderstorm to produce an [...]
August 9th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
Okay, local forecast discussion is done and ready to be viewed. While I’m typing here and listening to one of the many Olympic events (I didn’t realize woman’s soccer was so violent), I want to quickly touch upon the thunderstorms from yesterday.
So what happened? Well, there were several factors at play yesterday. First, the [...]
August 8th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
Looks like the forecast area will be in a period of tranquil weather for the next 48 hours! However, Sunday does not look so pretty with a very impressive upper level low swinging towards the forecast area….maybe. Here are the thoughts I’ll cover for the technical forecast discussion!
1. There’s troughs and then there’s troughs.
2. GFS [...]
August 7th, 2008 by Steven DiMartino
The local forecast discussion is updated!
You know, I had a hard time concentrating this morning after being shocked by what I read about the Jets. I’m not a Jets fan, but Brett Farve a NY Jet? Sign of the end of the world or just a freak occurrence? You be the judge.
Anyway, there’s a [...]