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Winter Weather / 2012-2013 Winter Outlook

« on: August 15, 2012, 07:59:07 PM »

I know it's rather early still, but since it won't be but about another month or so for most weather sites to release their Winter outlooks. I figured I would start this now since Accuweather seems to be one of the earliest ones to release one. It may have been just luck but they did nail the prediction for the Southeast Region. I don't know how they verified for other regions.

I might also post a Winter Outlook, but it will be regional for now. I might work on one nationally also.



SOURCE: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/snow-for-i-95-corridor-northeast-winter/69820

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Hurricane Central / Tropical Storm Florence

« on: August 03, 2012, 10:49:41 PM »

Here We Go Again!


BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION SIX ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL062012
1100 PM AST FRI AUG 03 2012

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE FAR EASTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.8N 27.8W
ABOUT 240 MI...385 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 INCHES

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Hurricane Central / Hurricane Ernesto

« on: August 01, 2012, 04:38:58 PM »

The tropics are alive once again!

BULLETIN
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL052012
500 PM AST WED AUG 01 2012

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE TROPICAL ATLANTIC EAST OF THE
WINDWARD ISLANDS...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.2N 49.0W
ABOUT 810 MI...1305 KM E OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...

THE GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR
BARBADOS...ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES...AND DOMINICA.

THE GOVERNMENT OF ST. LUCIA HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR
ST. LUCIA.

THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE HAS ISSUED A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR
MARTINIQUE AND GUADELOUPE.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* BARBADOS...ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES...AND DOMINICA
* ST. LUCIA
* MARTINIQUE AND GUADELOUPE

INTERESTS ELSEWHERE IN THE LESSER ANTILLES SHOULD MONITOR THE
PROGRESS OF THIS SYSTEM.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 48 HOURS.

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General Discussion / What Studio Set of TWC Do/Did You Like The Best?

« on: July 23, 2012, 08:55:39 PM »

Random topic, I know. It's just something that crossed my mind today, but I'm curious to know, what set in your opinion was the best and why? I'm no history buff when it comes to all the sets, so if I missed one or I have the years they were in use incorrect, please correct me. I would say my favorite is a tie betweenThe Forecast Center Set and the March 1997 set because that dang globe, it looks so cool spinning in the background.

May 1982 - 1986??? First Set, Simple and Clean


A Little More Lively and Colorful


Weather You Can Always Turn To In The "Forecast Center"


March 1997 - 2000??? The Infamously HUGE Golden Globe! "News-Like Set"


Let's Live By It, Yeah, Let's Do That


Let's Live By It Again! Global Forecasting Center Takes Center Stage


August 2005 - August 2008 Global Forecasting Center As The Backdrop


June 2008 - Present The Weather Has Never Looked Better in HIGH DEFINITION!

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Hurricane Central / Tropical Storm Debby

« on: June 23, 2012, 04:53:31 PM »

Public Advisory

000
WTNT34 KNHC 232051
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM DEBBY ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       AL042012
400 PM CDT SAT JUN 23 2012

...TROPICAL STORM DEBBY FORMS IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR A PORTION OF THE LOUISIANA
COAST...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...26.2N 87.6W
ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM SSE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM THE MOUTH OF THE PEARL
RIVER WESTWARD TO MORGAN CITY LOUISIANA...NOT INCLUDING THE CITY OF
NEW ORLEANS OR LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT...

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR...
* THE COAST OF LOUISIANA FROM THE MOUTH OF THE PEARL RIVER WESTWARD
TO MORGAN CITY...NOT INCLUDING THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS OR LAKE
PONTCHARTRAIN

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN 36 HOURS.

FOR STORM INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO YOUR AREA...INCLUDING POSSIBLE
INLAND WATCHES AND WARNINGS...PLEASE MONITOR PRODUCTS ISSUED BY
YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE.

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General Discussion / A Couple of Questions If You Guys Don't Mind...

« on: May 29, 2012, 01:13:02 AM »

I have a question to ask for those who are interested in watching this as a favor for me. I started using my TV tuner with Windows Media Center tonight (Will be Tuesday for most of you all when you see this) and I was wondering does this video look like it's at least 720p HD quality? The video quality has NEVER looked this great when using my TV Tuner as a standalone, it usually looks grainy. (SD and HD) I guess that's because I still use a VCR  to connect the other end of the coaxial cable from the tuner.

Does This Video Look Like It's In HD Quality?

That actually leads me to my next question. Anyone know or can help me find any info on how to set up my WinTV HVR 850 tuner directly with my Comcast HD Set Up Box? I really just want a better way to watch and record shows without having to use a VCR anymore. I wanna be able to get HD quality or at the least better video quality than what I am getting using my VCR/Coaxial Cable/A/V cables.

Thanks for any ounce of help you can give!

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General Discussion / Celebrating 30 Years of The Weather Channel

« on: May 02, 2012, 10:11:39 AM »

30 years ago today, history was made in the Cable television industry when the idea of a 24/7 Cable Network that would broadcast weather all day every day began. Critics of course saw immediate failure and embarrassment in such a concept and the first few years almost saw predictions from critics come true, but when TWC began doing live reports during Hurricane Season with Hurricane Hugo in 1989, it put the network on the map as a force to be reckoned with that obviously proved those harsh critics to be dead wrong about their quick demise. Today, TWC is one of the most powerful and influential cable networks that exists. Even if you're like me and don't like the direction the network has gone in the past years, it has proven that it can still be a reliable source during historic weather outbreaks such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

As a treat from TWC alum Andre Bernier, below is a Youtube video of the very first hour of TWC's broadcast from May 2, 1982. The first 30 minutes is an inauguration ceremony from Las Vegas, the second half hour is the first 30 minutes of The Weather Channel being braodcasted from their studio in Atlanta, GA.

Weather Channel's Debut May 2, 1982

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General Discussion / Happy Birthday Pavel!

« on: April 01, 2012, 11:00:01 AM »

I hope you're enjoying your big day and not becoming the butt of anyone's jokes today!   I wasn't sure what to get you so I bought you a cake. 



Just make sure you chew with your mouth closed while your picture is being taken m'kay?

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General Weather Chat / Modified Saffir-Simpson Scale Effective May 2012

« on: March 03, 2012, 10:49:01 PM »

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/news/20120301_pis_sshws.php

Effective May 15, 2012, to resolve these rounding issues,
Category 4 on the SSHWS will be broadened by one mph at each end
of the range, yielding a new range of 130-156 mph.  This will
also result in a minor modification of the Category 3 and 5 wind
speed thresholds. The SSHWS will change as follows:
 
From:
 
Category 3: 111-130 mph (96-113 kt, 178-209 km/h)
Category 4: 131-155 mph (114-135 kt, 210-249 km/h)
Category 5: 156 mph or higher (136 kt or higher, 250 km/h or
            higher)
 
To:
 
Category 3: 111-129 mph (96-112 kt, 178-208 km/h)
Category 4: 130-156 mph (113-136 kt, 209-251 km/h)
Category 5: 157 mph or higher (137 kt or higher, 252 km/h or
            higher)
 
There will be no change to the wind speeds currently assigned to
Categories 1 and 2.
 
With this change, a 115-kt Category 4 hurricane will have its
intensity properly converted to mph and rounded to the nearest 5
mph (130 mph) and remain within the Category 4 mph range.

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WeatherSTAR Tech Support / IntelliStar #22204 Out For 2 1/2 Days Now

« on: February 15, 2012, 12:28:24 PM »

Hello STAR Team,

Since Monday morning the IntelliStar hasn't been on, I've only been seeing the Satellite local Forecast in it's place. Can this be looked into please?

Thank you in advance! 

STAR: IntelliStar
ID: 22204
Cable Provider: Comcast
Location: Atlanta
TWC Channel #: 32

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General Discussion / Talk about a Shocker: Whitney Houston is Dead at 48

« on: February 11, 2012, 08:15:21 PM »

http://news.yahoo.com/whitney-houston-superstar-records-films-dies-005927033.html

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Local Forecast / 1999 LF Daytime Intro

« on: December 15, 2011, 10:41:09 AM »

I was wondering if anyone could help me find the LF intro from this time period where there was scattered clouds moving over a bright blue sky with the isobars. I've seen it before on Youtube for a WeatherSTAR4000, but I can't seem to find it now.

If the way I described it still sounds sketchy, the design scheme is similar to this one at the beginning of the video only during the day.

TWC Local Forecast Christmas 2000

EDIT: A still picture will work for me too. Thanks! 

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General Weather Chat / Southeast Upper Level Low To Bring Snow?

« on: November 26, 2011, 10:02:12 AM »

Yep, that's right, this isn't some sick, twisted joke of mine to pass a slow Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Some parts of the South could very well see some wraparound snow behind the system affecting the Arklatex right now. But I would also like to address the possibility of flooding for GA/N/SC/E. TN with this as well. These areas could also see some snow showers before all is said and done. As always, there's not much confidence on accumulations for those who can see some. The saying is true, "An Upper Level Low is a Weatherman's Woe." I know it's mine and I'm not even a professional met.  Is TWC talking much about this? I haven't watched them in a few days and I can't watch now because my niece is watching Spongebob on demand.

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Hurricane Central / Hurricane Rina

« on: October 23, 2011, 07:38:43 PM »

Meh, probably will become Rina. It probably won't be much fanfare with it. 



http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?5-daynl#contents

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Local Forecast / Question About the XL v1

« on: October 19, 2011, 01:20:21 PM »

I'm curious to know, did the XL v1 ever display the text "overcast" on the current conditions screen? I think I recall seeing that before when I had the XL, but on V2.