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YOUR FORECAST:TDY: PARTLY SUNNY AND LESS HUMID – LOWER 80STNTE: CLEAR – 60THURS: SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY- 80-85FRI: SUNNY-MODERATELY HUMID – MID 80SSAT: SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY – 85-90

WEATHER TRIVIA: 1987 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN., RECEIVES 10” OF RAIN IN A THUNDERSTORM AND POSSIBLE TORNADO RESULTING IN MILLIONS IN DAMAGES.

Satellite + radar shows cold front off East Coast and stalled in The Gulf. A low may form on front in Gulf and in time could take on some tropical characteristics. Showers and storms in Rockies. Below – today’s risk of severe weather in dark green…..followed by rainfall projections through the weekend.

Below – animated maps for the next couple of days…followed by tropical map showing potential trouble spot over next few days.

​Lastly…snapshot weather for Thursday. Be safe. 

YOUR FORECAST:TODAY: CLOUDY- PERIODS OF RAIN OR SHOWERS – 65-70TNTE: SHOWERS END….PARTLY CLOUDY- UPPER 50SWED: PARTLY SUNNY AND LESS HUMID – LOWER 80STHURS: SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY- 80-85FRI: SUNNY-MODERATELY HUMID – MID 80S

WEATHER TRIVIA: 1916- GREAT WHITE SHARKS OFF N.J. BLAMED ON SHIFT OF THE GULF STREAM.

Above – satellite + radar showing cold front which is breaking heatwave in East to be along the Eastern seaboard. Wet weather will taper off over Northeast tonight. Tropical disturbance off So. Florida will also move northeast and get absorbed by cold front. Showers and storms for the Rockies. Nice central. Below – today’s risk for severe weather in dark green and yellow.

Below – Hurricane center track on disturbance off Florida. 

​Below- animated maps for the next 2 days – followed by rainfall into this weekend. Be safe.

Monday: Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.  

Monday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.  

Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.  

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON EDTS ATURDAY……EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDTS ATURDAY… 

The National Weather Service in Albany has issued an ExcessiveHeat Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.A Heat Advisory has also been issued. This Heat Advisory is ineffect from noon Friday to noon EDT Saturday. The Excessive HeatWatch is no longer in effect. * Location…Hudson River Valley, southern Taconics,  and Litchfield County in Connecticut. * Heat Index Values…Up to 105 on Friday due to temperatures in  the low 90s and dew points in the low 70s. Up to 110 on Saturday  due to temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, and dewpoints in  the lower to mid 70s. * Timing…12 noon Friday through 8 PM Saturday. * Impacts…Heat illnesses likely for those spending prolonged  periods of time outdoors or in non-air conditioned locations.  Prolonged heat is most dangerous for young children and the  elderly. Car temperatures can reach lethal temperatures in  minutes. Temperatures will remain very warm and muggy Friday  night, preventing non-air conditioned buildings from cooling  off. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…    An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and neighbors.    Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.  This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 

YOUR FORECAST:

TDY: PARTLY CLOUDY- HOT – HUMID – LOWER 90S

TNTE: PARTLY CLOUDY- A RANDOM THUNDERSTORM – 75-80

SAT: HAZY – OPPRESSIVELY HOT AND HUMID – 95-100

SUN: PARTLY CLOUDY- STEAMY –LATE THUNDERSTORM – 95-100

MON: HUMID WITH SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS – 80 

WEATHER TRIVIA:1886 – THIRD HURRICANE WITHIN 1 MONTH CROSSES FLORIDA.

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.

YOUR FORECAST:

TDY: CLOUDY & HUMID – SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS –  80

TNTE: SHOWERS END – MID 60S

FRI: PARTLY CLOUDY- HOT – HUMID – LOWER 90S

SAT: HAZY – OPPRESSIVELY HOT AND HUMID – 95-100

SUN: PARTLY CLOUDY- STEAMY –LATE THUNDERSTORM – 95-100  

WEATHER TRIVIA:1942 – SMETHPORT – PENNSYLVANIA – GETS 30” OF RAIN IN 6 HOURS.

Dangerous Heatwave On The Way10 TIPS FOR SURVIVING A HEAT WAVE WHILE IT’S HAPPENINGNever 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.

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.

YOUR FORECAST:

TDY: HAZY – HUMID – SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS, SOME MAY BE SEVERE – MID 80S

TNTE: SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS – LOWER 70S

THURS: CLOUDY & HUMID – SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS –  80

FRI: PARTLY CLOUDY- HOT – HUMID – LOWER 90S  

WEATHER TRIVIA:1941- PROLONGED HEATWAVE IS WASHINGTON STATE ENDS WITH THUNDERSTORMS THAT SET OFF 600 SERIOUS FOREST FIRES.

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.

YOUR FORECAST:

TODAY: PARTLY SUNNY AND TURNING MORE HUMID – 90

TNTE: CLOUDY- A SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM – MID 70S

WED: HAZY – HUMID – SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS – MID 80S

THURS: CLOUDY & HUMID – SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS –  80  

WEATHER TRIVIA:1987 – THUNDERSTORMS IN NEW JERSEY PRODUCE 2 TORNADOES: 1 NEAR TRENTON AND OTHER NEAR NEWARK.

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.

Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.  

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.  

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 

YOUR FORECAST:

TDY: SHOWERS AND STORMS END, PARTLY SUNNY- – HUMID – MID 80S

TNTE: CLEAR – MID 60S

SAT: PARTLY SUNNY- HOT – MODERATELY HUMID – 90

SUN: CONTINUED PARTLY SUNNY – LITTLE LESS HUMID – MID 80S  

WEATHER TRIVIA:1952 – THE START OF THE LONGEST JULY HEATWAVE IN THE EAST: 13 DAYS ABOVE 90F.

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.

YOUR FORECAST:

TDY: HAZY – HUMID – LATE DAY OR EVENING THUNDERSTORMS – MID 80S

TNTE: SHOWERS, SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS – 70

FRI: SHOWERS AND STORMS END, PARTLY SUNNY- HOT- HUMID – LOWER 90S

SAT: PARTLY SUNNY- HOT – MODERATELY HUMID – 90

SUN: CONTINUED PARTLY SUNNY – LITTLE LESS HUMID – MID 80S  

WEATHER TRIVIA:1888- MT. WASHINGTON, N.H. – HEAVY SNOW….PEAKS OF GREEN MOUNTAINS, WHITENED.

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.