In light of all the breaking news unfolding in India, I think this is a harsh reminder of all we should be Thankful for on this day.
I hope everyone tells those around them how much they are loved and appreciated. We just never know how much time we have on this earth. I am Thankful I have a wonderful, loving husband, a warm and comfortable home, good friends and family around me, and this year I’m even more thankful for the miracle of being a mother. My life has taken on a brand new meaning, and just when I thought I had everything in perspective and my priorities in line - in just one (little) heartbeat, things become even more clear now. I can’t wait to spend my next Thanksgiving with this incredible gift that is my son. I feel blessed beyond words today.
Taking a look out the window, thankfully, we have a pretty quiet day in weather. The storm that was in California is now moving into the Four Corners bringing much needed rain to the parched southwest, however, too much of a good thing is causing some flood concerns in parts of Arizona and New Mexico. In the higher elevations, snow will pile up along the mountains of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. The associated front will branch out across the Central and Southern Plains bringing with it the chance of rain and or isolated thunderstorms.
An area of low pressure north of New York State will bring more snow along the Upper Great Lakes today while the rest of the country will be dominated by high pressure and dry conditions.
If you’re going to be braving the crowds and venturing out to the malls or shopping centers around your neighborhood tomorrow - here’s a peak at your Friday Forecast which is also pretty quiet.
I am also Thankful for the kind and thoughtful people that come and share their lives with us every day on this Blog! If it weren’t for you - I don’t think I would find this such an enjoyable, and rewarding experience every day, so Thank You on behalf of myself, and my little Weather Intern!
It’s a rainy day here in the Northeast - ahead of a cold front that will drop temperatures again tomorrow through the weekend. Much of the region will deal with rain- heavy at times, higher elevation snow and some breezy conditions. Winter weather advisories are up across the Appalachians up into Maine. There’s also flood watches and high wind warnings as the storm moves eastward. Tomorrow conditions should improve, but the lake effect snow will still be an issue through all the popular snow belts.
The other big story is the system off the coast of California that has already prompted flash flood watches for southern California. Mud and Landslides will be a concern especially along the hillsides and burn areas for the next couple of days. The storm will be a slow mover, eventually pushing into the Southwest Thursday and Friday. Here’s a peak at the watches and warnings that are up for both coasts:
As we get closer to Turkey Day, I wanted to give you a peak at what the weather map will look like come Wednesday, as people are travelling to eat, drink and be merry with family!
You can see, all is very quiet across the Nation’s Midsection. The temperatures shouldn’t be crazy cold and the only areas that could see travel delays are in southern California and the interior Northeast.
Me and my little Weather Intern will be working on Thanksgiving…(I’m hoping to take some time off at Christmas and New Years, so I’ve got to work one of the holidays!) They usually do a great job here at Fox with the turkey and fixin’s! I hope you guys will check in and keep me company that day at some point!
(Article is from Irishtimes.com - the author is Harry McGee)
A new Irish film claims that climate change guru Al Gore is an alarmist and that those who think they are saving the planet are only hurting the poor
IF THE ADVANCE publicity is anything to go by, Not Evil Just Wrong will do for Al Gore what Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 did for George W Bush.
“This is the film Al Gore and Hollywood don’t want you to see,” declares the website for the latest work by film-makers Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer. The site even features a big picture of Gore, with his lips in the photograph seemingly digitally enhanced to make them look like Heath Ledger’s Joker from the latest Batman film.
Historically, only about 5% of all Atlantic tropical storm activity occurs after November 1. Between 1871 and 2007, 60 tropical storms formed in November. Of these, 29 became hurricanes, and four of these, major hurricanes. There have also been two major hurricanes that formed in October and continued on into November. On average, one tropical storm forms in November every other year, and we can expect a November hurricane about one year in five.
The six major November hurricanes were Hurricane Michelle of 2001 (Cat 4, 140 mph); Hurricane Lenny of 1999 (Cat 4, 150 mph); Hurricane Kate of 1985 (Cat 3, 120 mph); Hurricane Greta of 1956 (Cat 4, 140 mph); Hurricane 10 of 1932 (Cat 4, 135 mph); and Hurricane 7 of 1912 (Cat 3, 115 mph). There have been no major hurricanes in the months December through April.
Major hurricanes in the Atlantic by month, 1851-2008
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May 1
June 3
July 9
August 80
September 149
October 60
November 6
In the list above, if a hurricane was at major hurricane strength in two separate months, it is counted as a major hurricane for both months.
Happy Happy Friday! I’m sure most of my colleagues are pretty happy this crazy week (crazy last year!) is finally over.
As far as the weekend goes in weather, we’ve got kind of a dreary few days in the northeast as that coastal low moves on, and we feel the effects of that cold front that was across the Central U.S. yesterday. Thankfully, that storm that brought 46 inches of snow to Deadwood South Dakota, and hurricane force winds to the region is now weakening and moving on. We’ll see some rain, wind and snow though across the Great Lakes and into the Ohio Valley today. The southeast could deal with some heavy rain in spots and an isolated thunderstorm.
The Northwest will see another storm hit them this weekend, with more heavy rain, wind and mountain snow while the southwest will remain dry and breezy. Offshore winds will elevate the fire danger across Southern California.
And Paloma is strengthening as we speak moving closer to the Cayman Islands. I heard from my girlfriend Tash in Grand Cayman, and they are preparing as best as they can for this storm. Winds are on the increase now, and they’ve already received several inches of rain. They had a trial run earlier this year with Gustav passing close by, but this one could brush closer, and be a lot stronger. Scary stuff. Luckily, the buildings are built very well on the Islands to withstand strong hurricanes. I can’t imagine what it’s like going through something like this. Here’s what Tash wrote this am:
Not much to say about the hurricane, as one would rather say nothing than get in a flap. You kind of get the feeling that it’s almost taboo to talk about it…that keeping quiet will then keep the weather quieter. I feel for the lesser fortunate here who don’t have the secure shelter that we do, nor the resources to stay comfortable. Lots of shelters here though…
Here’s a peak at the latest track and computer models…
I’ll check in a little later on since I have a project I am working on, and will be able to share it with you this afternoon! (That’s all I can say for now!!)
Ok - this video is UNBELIEVABLE! I take the subway every day in NYC, and there are times when things are pretty crammed (rush hour) and it’s hard to even get into the doors of the subway. Well, in Japan, they actually have dudes whose job is actually to JAM PEOPLE INTO THE SUBWAY! I would’ve never believed it without seeing it with my own eyes:
A potent winter storm is developing across the Northern Rockies today and will be with us through the weekend. Heavy rain, winds and inches of snow will pile up across a big chunk of the country. Extreme winds will be a danger for parts of California, and the Southwest. Red flag warnings are up for much of California as the fire danger increases. For a complete look at all of the watches and warnings, you can head here: http://www.weather.gov/
The rest of the country looks pretty quiet…a lovely weekend for many folks across the eastern half of the country! Meantime, in the Pacific, we’re still keeping an eye on Norbert - a minimal hurricane that is making a bee-line for Baja California tomorrow. And there’s also Odile - southeast of Acapulco. that will hug the coast with strong winds, heavy rain and high surf (and also move very close to Baja over the next 5 days) Here’s a look at both storms’ tracks:
The same storm that brought reports of tornadoes (and damage over Alabama and Florida) is now spreading rain and the slight risk for severe weather over the southeast today. Meanwhile, a new storm developing across the Northern Rockies will pull in much cooler air along with heavy rain, strong winds and heavy snow heading into the weekend. This will be the first significant snowfall of the season for the mountains of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. Ahead of this system, and south of it, extreme winds will howl over a widespread area including southern California where fire danger will increase over the next few days. Red flag warnings and wind advisories up in anticipation of the storm. Here’s a peak at the lastest watches and warnings: http://www.weather.gov/
Meanwhile, Hurricane Norbert is still churning in the Pacific, and is still forecast to move into Baja California sometime Saturday as a hurricane. What’s left of the storm will push into the Southwest and up into the Nation’s Midsection. Here’s a look at Norbert’s path and computer models:
That’s about all for now! I will post another open blog and news story post in a second…
Ike is pretty much history, aside from some gusty winds and a few showers across the interior northeast. Many regions have felt hurricane force gusts over the Midwest and Ohio Valley. I’ve seen damage (and unfortunately deaths) from Ike related flooding and winds over not only Texas, but Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. By tonight, what’s left of Ike will be out to sea, and much of the country will see drier conditions. Also some good news from the tropics - things are quiet for now, and I for one am pretty thankful for the break.
As for the rest of the country, the Midwest will dry out after a soaking this weekend. The southeast will still deal with some unsettled weather courtesy of a stalled front across the region, and the west is unseasonably warm.
Boy is it nice to talk about weather other than tropical systems.
In other developments, my husband and I get to see our little guy this afternoon via sonogram. Hopefully I will get a good picture of him, and I can post it tomorrow.
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