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Your Local Weather / Re: Bay Area/Central Coast Weather!

« on: July 07, 2008, 02:00:59 AM »

Actually, we already have a San Francisco Bay Area weather thread. It generally doesn't cover portions of the state south of the San Jose area though.

If you're doing updates on the wildfires in your area, I look forward to anything you may have planned.

107

TWC and your Cable Company / Re: TWC HD coming to Cablevision

« on: July 03, 2008, 12:20:05 PM »

NYwxguy, thanks for posting the news.

I actually didn't find out until early this morning, hours after the news was posted online.

This is one of the few most essential cable channels on the planet (alongside CNN and ESPN) and it took them
THIS long to act since TWC HD "re-launched" one month ago yesterday?

It's a part of an expansion of 15 HD channels to Cablevision's iO Digital Cable service between July 28th and August 1st.

Yes I know, you've heard me complain a handful of times about how Cablevision has done a horrible job with
keeping up with their competitors such as Verizon FiOS, DirecTV and Dish Network. Can you blame me?

This is one of the largest cable companies in the country (I think fifth if I'm not mistaken) and they had NOT added
a single new high definition channel since December 20, 2007 with ESPN 2 HD. DECEMBER 20TH!

Why do I get the feeling that Cablevision decided to get off their collective ass because Verizon FiOS is adding
a crapload of new HD channels this month (they have more already to begin with) while DirecTV and Dish Network
blows Cablevision out of the water? They're afraid of losing customers! They probably have lost some already.

Here's another reason why I think this announcement of FINALLY adding more HD channels was done.
Cablevision has advertised their iO HDTV service has had roughly 45 HD channels FREE (still marketedly below
their competitors), but what they don't tell you is that their VOOM HD package takes up 15 HD channel slots.
Take away the handful of those HD channels only available to you if you pay to have the premium SD channels
HBO, Cinemax and Starz, and makes the freebies down to 26 or 27 HD channels. Don't include the local stations
that have HD slots (CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, MyNetworkTV and CW), the amount of those that are from the regional
and national cable networks, it's down to about 20.

To continue on my theory for this move by Cablevision, for the past 3 to 5 weeks (I forget exactly how long
it's been), all my VOOM HD channels have not been available when I tune in as I believe my HD cable box
needed replacement and that now the carriage agreement had expired on June 30th.

So negotiations for a new deal are ongoing while I don't have the VOOM HD portion of the iO HDTV channel lineup.
Customer complaints about the reduction of available HD channels right now has probably caused a knee-jerk
reaction by Cablevision. Who knows.

If we get the 15 VOOM HD channels back on and we get the 15 new ones coming to us, that's about 60 altogether.
STILL, not close to our competitors. Only 10 of the 15 that will be added are known to the public and they are:

Nickelodeon
WE tv
AMC
Animal Planet
The Weather Channel
Travel Channel
FOX News Channel
Discovery Channel
Hallmark Movie Channel
FX

At least I can finally watch the Cash Cab shows that have been in HD for a while now...
among the other five, they better include ESPNEWS HD!

Cablevision news release (July 2):
http://www.cablevision.com/about/news/article.jsp?d=070208
"Cablevision celebrates freedom with the addition of 15 new channels of free HD for iO TV(sm) customers"

TVPredictions.com's news page (July 2):
http://www.tvpredictions.com/cablevision070208.h
"Cablevision to add 15 HD channels"

Multichannel News (July 2):
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6575099.html?desc=topstory
"Cablevision ramps up HD lineup"

DSL Reports (July 2):
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Cablevision-Adding-15-More-HD-Channels-95736
"Cablevision adding 15 more HD channels"

Long Island Newsday (July 3):
http://www.newsday.com/services/newspaper/printedition/thursday/business/ny-bzcabl035750265jul03,0,2203789.story
"Cablevision to offer 15 free new high-def channels"

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: July 01, 2008, 05:20:45 PM »

I didn't know where to put this, but I thought this thread was best from what I see.

Think the best way to judge that temperature display adjustment is seeing it on TWC HD.  It's not quite clear to see on the SD feed and I have an HD set with the SD feed.

I have a feeling that the tabs that house the time and temperature should be adjusted, too (the length of the tabs, not the height). That way, they will be centered and not too squeezed on the blue bar. It might be a problem for temperatures above the century mark. I doubt the TWC logo position would ever be moved because of how a ton of live graphics pages and the blue bar have them aligned.

By the way, it the font type the same?

109

Everything Else TWC / Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion

« on: June 30, 2008, 05:45:05 PM »

I saw PM Edition made its debut in high definition. I loved the opening camera shot with the beautiful studio backdrop!

110

Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: June 23, 2008, 04:45:00 PM »

North Texas is heating up yet again as we’ve entered only the first full week of summer. Yes, Dallas has seen
the 90s routinely for the past several weeks, but the above normal high temperatures is getting out of hand.
It is expected to approach 100° this afternoon in the hottest spots, including Dallas and Fort Worth.

No sign of relief for at least the next 48 hours, but I’m sure Texans are used to this by now.

Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


DALLAS
Weather conditions from Love Field as of 2:55 PM Central Time

97°

mostly cloudy

Heat Index: 96°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 27%
Dew Point: 58°
Wind: ESE at 13 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.00 inches (falling)
Ceiling:  30,000 feet
Today's air quality forecast:  Moderate



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Fort Worth  (Meacham International Airport)
96° sunny
Wind: SSE at 9 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: 94°
Humidity: 24%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 99°.


Fort Worth  (Alliance Airport)
99° fair
Wind: Variable at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 96°
Humidity: 18%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 98°.


Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
100° mostly cloudy
Wind: E at 10 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 20%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 99°.


Arlington, TX
93° fair
Wind: S at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 92°
Humidity: 30%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 99°.


Plano, TX
97° scattered clouds
Wind: SSW at 1 MPH, gusting to 10 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 31%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 97°.


Lewisville, TX
98° mostly cloudy
Wind: SE at 3 MPH, gusting to 15 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 21%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. High near 99°.


Mesquite, TX
93° sunny
Wind: SE at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 38%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 97°.


Garland, TX
98° mostly cloudy
Wind: NW at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 18%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 97°.


Duncanville, TX
93° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 93°
Humidity: 33%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 97°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Dallas Executive Airport
97° sunny
Wind: SSE at 8 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 24%


Fort Worth Naval Air Station
96° fair
Wind: SSW at 13 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 29%


Addison, TX
93° mostly cloudy
Wind: E at 12 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: 92°
Humidity: 30%


Burleson, TX
93° fair
Wind: ESE at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 91°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 26%


Carrollton, TX
95° mostly cloudy
Wind: ESE at 3 MPH< gusting to 9 MPH
Heat Index: 94°
Humidity: 28%


Denton, TX
95° sunny
Wind: E at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 93°
Humidity: 27%


Euless, TX
100° mostly cloudy
Wind: NE at 1 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 24%


Flower Mound, TX
98° mostly cloudy
Wind: SE at 2 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 30%


Grand Prairie, TX
95° mostly cloudy
Wind: SE at 12 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 30%


Irving, TX
98° mostly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 20%


Lancaster, TX
96° sunny
Wind: E at 10 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: 94°
Humidity: 26%


Mansfield, TX
96° partly cloudy
Wind: SSE at 7 MPH, gusting 18 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 38%


McKinney, TX
93° sunny
Wind: Variable at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 93°
Humidity: 34%


North Richland Hills, TX
99° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 16%


Richardson, TX
94° mostly cloudy
Wind: SSW at 5 MPH, gusting to 7 MPH
Heat Index: 92°
Humidity: 28%


Terrell, TX
94° sunny
Wind: SE at 10 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 94°
Humidity: 33%


Weatherford, TX
95° sunny
Wind: S at 1 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Heat Index: 93°
Humidity: 28%



ELSEWHERE IN NORTHERN TEXAS AND THE SURROUNDING REGION...

Oklahoma City
91° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 16 MPH
Heat Index: 92°
Humidity: 40%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 92°.


Fort Smith, AR
81° sunny
Wind: WSW at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 83°
Humidity: 60%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 89°.


Texarkana, AR
88° sunny
Wind: Variable at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 90°
Humidity: 46%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. High near 93°.


Abilene, TX
93° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 90°
Humidity: 24%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 97°.


Amarillo, TX
88° partly cloudy and windy
Wind: S at 20 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Heat Index: 86°
Humidity: 30%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 93°.


Lubbock, TX
93° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 16 MPH
Heat Index: 90°
Humidity: 24%
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 94°.


Midland, TX
96° sunny
Wind: SSE at 14 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Heat Index: 92°
Humidity: 18%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy with a 10% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. High near 97°.


Waco, TX
96° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 94°
Humidity: 25%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy with a 10% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. High near 98°.


Wichita Falls, TX
100° sunny
Wind: SSE at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 21%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 99°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR DALLAS (through Tuesday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. High near 98°. South wind between 10 to 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 74°. South-southeast wind around 10 MPH.

TUESDAY
Sunny. High near 96°. South wind between 10 to 15 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 75°. South-southeast wind between 10 to 15 MPH.

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General Discussion / George Carlin (1937-2008)

« on: June 23, 2008, 01:40:44 AM »

Breaking news out of Los Angeles... I know this isn't of the same impact as Tim Russert, but a celebrity comedian has died tonight.

George Carlin, famous for his listing of the "seven dirty words" you cannot say on live television, died of heart failure. He was 71 years old.

I know this is more so of pop culture, but I fondly remember him in the Bill & Ted's Great Adventure movies from the 1980s.

MSNBC's entertainment page (June 23):
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25322638
Comedian George Carlin dies at 71

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: June 22, 2008, 08:00:20 PM »

The major heat wave continues across the southern half of Arizona and much of souther California today.
Could we see the eighth straight day of 110° or higher in Phoenix? Sure looks like it is...

Either way, it is broiling hot here. What did you expect? Then again, it's the second half of June, not late July or early August.

Here are the high temperatures over the last three days that were tied or broken during this heat wave...

Imperial, California
Thursday's high: 116° (old record was 114° in 1961)
Friday's high: 116° (old record was 114° in 1981)
Yesterday's high: 116° (old record was 115° in 1978)

Parker, Arizona
Thursday's high: 117° (tied record from 1961)
Friday's high: 118° (tied record from 1929)

Bouse, Arizona
Friday's high: 116° (old record was 115° in 1981)

Yuma, Arizona
Friday's high: 116° (tied record from 1892)

Phoenix (Sky Harbor International Airport)
Yesterday's high: 115° (tied record from 1968)

Blythe, California
Yesterday's high: 116° (tied record from 1981)

Casa Grande, Arizona
Yesterday's high: 116° (tied record from 1936)

These data are preliminary, but highly reliable. The official data may be accessed from the National Climatic Data Center.


SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on June 22, 2008

[color="red"]AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Monday night.[/color]

[color="navy"]The intense upper level high pressure system responsible for the prolonged period of excessive heat will weaken only slightly during the next couple of days. So, very hot conditions will continue though a slow downward trend in maximum temperatures will occur during the next few days.

Forecast highs for today include 113° at Phoenix, 114° at Yuma and Imperial and 115° at Blythe. Morning low temperatures will be several degrees warmer this morning and Monday morning due to a slight increase in low level moisture.

During the next couple of days it would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat are less intense. During periods of excessive heat, individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body can no longer cool itself.

If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening, stay in the shade as much as
possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. If you wear a wide-brimmed hat, your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities, drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and if possible, spend more time in air-conditioned or well-ventilated places.[/color]


Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 3:55 PM Mountain Time

109°

partly cloudy

Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 9%
Dew Point: 38°
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.81 inches (falling)
Ceiling:  Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Moderate



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
109° fair
Wind: SW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Scottsdale, AZ
107° sunny
Wind: Variable at 7 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Tempe, AZ
116° scattered clouds
Wind: WNW at 5 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 108°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Mesa, AZ (Falcon Field)
105° fair
Wind: SW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Chandler, AZ
107° fair
Wind: WSW at 6 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 15 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Peoria, AZ
109° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 1 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Heat Index: 110°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 19%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Goodyear, AZ
109° fair
Wind: W at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 40 miles
Humidity: 11%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Fountain Hills, AZ
105° partly cloudy
Wind: WNW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 4%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 108°.



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
107° sunny
Wind: WSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
109° sunny
Wind: SW at 9 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%


Mesa, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
105° fair
Wind: W at 3 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 10%


Apache Junction, AZ
105° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 13%


Avondale, AZ
113° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 115°
Visibility: 40 miles
Humidity: 19%


Buckeye, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 1 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 40 miles
Humidity: 9%


Casa Grande, AZ
107° sunny
Wind: WNW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 13%


Gilbert, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 15 miles
Humidity: 12%


Queen Creek, AZ
107° partly cloudy
Wind: ESE at 5 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 14%


Surprise, AZ
112° sunny
Wind: W at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 109°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 14%


Wickenburg, AZ
108° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 9%



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
104° thunderstorm in the vicinity
Wind: N at 13 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny with a 10% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. High near 106°.


Flagstaff, AZ
82° fair
Wind: SW at 17 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 17%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 87°.


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
112° sunny
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Blythe, CA
114° sunny
Wind: SSE at 15 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Bullhead City, AZ
114° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 16 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 116°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR PHOENIX (through Monday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. High near 112°. South wind 6 to 10 MPH becoming west.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 81°. West wind 7 to 10 MPH becoming southeast.

MONDAY
Sunny. High near 111°. Southeast wind 8 to 13 MPH becoming west-southwest. Winds could gust as high as 24 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Low around 79°. West-southwest wind 6 to 13 MPH becoming east. Winds could gust as high as 24 MPH.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: June 22, 2008, 03:10:45 AM »

Unfortunately I was not able to file a report yesterday (Saturday) as it was the hottest day of the year in Phoenix.
Hopefully I'll have time to do one later today. If not, I'll ask someone else to do one as this is a big weather event.
The high temperature reached 115° at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, tying the record for the date set in 1968.

Here are a few local news sources covering the relentless extreme heat in the desert southwest of the United States.

Arizona Republic (June 21):
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/06/21/20080621ExtremeTemp0621.html
"7 straight days of 110°+ and now, summer starts"

East Valley Tribune (June 21):
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/119083
"Summer starts with a scorcher, power outages"

KPHO-TV (Phoenix) (June 21):
http://www.kpho.com/news/16674870/detail.html
"115-degree heat ties record for the date"

KSAZ-TV (Phoenix) (June 21):
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6820851&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1
"Man suffering from dehydration rescued on Camelback Mountain"

KNXV-TV (Phoenix) (June 21):
http://www.abc15.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=74f5ecf2-fb40-41ef-9ba4-43fca489ace8
"Woman dies in Buckeye; extreme heat may be to blame"

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: June 17, 2008, 06:55:00 PM »

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on June 17, 2008

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Thursday.

The Excessive Heat Warning is for the lower deserts of south central Arizona and includes the greater Phoenix metropolitan area as well as the cities of Gila Bend and Casa Grande.

Strong high pressure aloft will continue to result in excessively hot weather this week with daytime highs and nighttime lows 8° to 12° above normal. High temperatures over most Lower Desert sites will range from 110° to 115° through Thursday. The forecast high at Sky Harbor International Airport today through Thursday is 113° while the forecast low is around 85°. This puts the maximum temperature within 2° of the record high value for each day.

It would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat are less intense. During periods of excessive heat, individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body can no longer cool itself.

If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening, stay in the shade as much as
possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. If you wear a wide-brimmed hat, your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities, drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and if possible, spend more time in air-conditioned or well-ventilated places.

Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 2:55 PM Mountain Time

111°

fair

Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%
Dew Point: 39°
Wind: W at 12 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Barometric Pressure:  inches (falling)
Ceiling:  Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Moderate



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
111° fair
Wind: S at 12 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 9%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Scottsdale, AZ
109° sunny
Wind: WSW at 13 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Tempe, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 4 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 110°.


Mesa, AZ (Falcon Field)
107° fair
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 13%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 111°.


Chandler, AZ
107° partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 25 miles
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Peoria, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 6 MPH, gusting to 12 MPH
Heat Index: 112°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 19%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Goodyear, AZ
111° fair
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 114°.


Fountain Hills, AZ
107° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 5 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 106°.



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
109° sunny
Wind: WSW at 14 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
109° sunny
Wind: SSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%


Mesa, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
107° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 9%


Apache Junction, AZ
107° scattered clouds
Wind: W at 11 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 13%


Avondale, AZ
115° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 119°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 19%


Casa Grande, AZ
109° sunny
Wind: W at 13 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%


Gila Bend, AZ
109° fair
Wind: WNW at 7 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 12%


Gilbert, AZ
111° scattered clouds
Wind: WNW at 3 MPH, gusting to 5 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 12%


Queen Creek, AZ
109° scattered clouds
Wind: SSE at 2 MPH, gusting to 9 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 14%


Surprise, AZ
113° sunny
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 111°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 14%


Wickenburg, AZ
105° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
106° sunny
Wind: NW at 10 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 107°.


Flagstaff, AZ
84° mostly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 17 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 16%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. High near 86°.


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
108° sunny
Wind: SSW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 111°.


Blythe, CA
111° sunny
Wind: SE at 9 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 13%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Bullhead City, AZ
111° fair and windy
Wind: S at 26 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 35 miles
Humidity: 5%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 114°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR PHOENIX (through Wednesday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. High near 111°. West wind between 9 to 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 81°. West wind between 12 to 15 MPH becoming light.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. High near 111°. Light wind becoming west between 14 to 17 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 82°. West wind between 12 to 15 MPH becoming light.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: Blooper Thread

« on: June 16, 2008, 10:45:35 PM »

I think that was supposed to happen, because Forecast Earth is now airing in HD for HD viewers (according to Spring Rubber), and it is letterboxed for SD viewers. It's possible for them to have used a non-HD ready shot in FE, which would result in the pillar boxes to be shown.

Oh okay. Thanks for explaining to me what is going on, Stephen.

However, I don't think that The Weather Channel should show the letterboxed format on the SD feed and then add the side panels to make the "viewing window" even smaller. It just doesn't make it as watchable. I don't see this problem with Epic Conditions and When Weather Changed History, but why Forecast Earth?

Probably why it didn't stick out to me.

Paul, the attitude isn't necessary. I'm not Matt or Tyler, I don't play favorites. You'll be out of here just as fast as anyone else would be.

Ummm, what impression did you get that anybody "play favorites"?
Can you explain where that "out of left field" statement came from?

Just because I responded to your post doesn't mean I'm giving you an attitude. I don't in the least appreciate you making such a threat to ban me because why, it was in a way that's not to your liking? If you have an issue with me, drop me a PM. I'm adult in comparison to most posters here and I won't tolerate being publicly talked to in that manner.

At the same time, I am the least of your problems or worries.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion

« on: June 16, 2008, 08:40:05 PM »

I didn't catch Abrams & Bettes at the beginning (storms coming through my area).
But from any glimpses I saw (not the work desk set you guys are talking about)... very nice!

One word of advice for the both of them, but especially Stephanie... slow the hell down!
You're talking a mile a friggin' minute! A little overdose of the coffee?

117

Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: June 15, 2008, 07:45:05 PM »

Here comes the seriously extreme heat for Phoenix and across much of Arizona.
This may end up being the hottest day of the year so far.
Take a look at the latest National Weather Service statement for more details on the extremely hot conditions.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on June 15, 2008

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an Excessive Heat Warning which is in effect from 10:00 AM
Monday to 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect.
An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect from 10:00 AM this morning to 8:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
this evening.

Strong high pressure aloft will bring unusually warm weather to the deserts of southeast California and
southwest Arizona over the next few days. High temperatures will generally range from 108° to 112° today
through Tuesday. In addition, low temperatures Monday night will be in the mid-80s, near record high levels.
Those who depend on cooler overnight temperatures to escape the heat should be prepared for warm temperatures
Monday night. A very weak cooling trend is expected to start Wednesday and continue through the end of
the week.

It would be wise to complete as much outdoor activity as possible in the early morning when the sun and heat
are less intense. During periods of excessive heat, individuals can suffer heat-related illness when the body
can no longer cool itself.

If you plan to be outside for an extended period of time in the afternoon or early evening, stay in the shade
as much as possible and drink abundant amounts of water. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing.
If you wear a wide-brimmed hat, your head and body will be much cooler. Stop outdoor activities,
drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic beverages and if possible, spend more time in air-conditioned
or well-ventilated places.

Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE:
Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona did not provide its latest weather conditions, so Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport's data
will be used on the metropolitan area maps.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 3:55 PM Mountain Time

110°

partly cloudy

Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%
Dew Point: 35°
Wind: W at 12 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.74 inches (falling)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
111° fair
Wind: SSW at 15 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 5%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Scottsdale, AZ
107° sunny
Wind: W at 13 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. High near 110°.


Tempe, AZ
108° scattered clouds
Wind: NW at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 110°.


Mesa, AZ (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
105° fair
Wind: WNW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 9%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. High near 110°.


Chandler, AZ
107° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 9%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 110°.


Peoria, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 9 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Heat Index: 111°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 19%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Goodyear, AZ
111° fair and windy
Wind: WSW at 20 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 112°.


Fountain Hills, AZ
106° sunny
Wind: WSW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 4%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 106°.



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
108° sunny
Wind: WSW at 13 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
110° sunny
Wind: SSW at 16 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 7%


Apache Junction, AZ
105° partly cloudy
Wind: NNW at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 11%


Avondale, AZ
114° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 117°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 19%


Buckeye, AZ
110° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 3 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 7%


Casa Grande, AZ
107° sunny
Wind: WNW at 15 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%


Gilbert, AZ
111° scattered clouds
Wind: W at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 25 miles
Humidity: 9%


Queen Creek, AZ
108° partly cloudy
Wind: SSW at 5 MPH, gusting to 9 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 11%


Surprise, AZ
113° sunny
Wind: W at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 109°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 11%


Wickenburg, AZ
109° sunny
Wind: NNW at 3 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 8%



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
102° overcast and windy
Wind: WSW at 20 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 10%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 106°.


Flagstaff, AZ
85° sunny
Wind: WSW at 16 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Heat Index: 82°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 12%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. High near 86°.


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
112° fair
Wind: SSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: 109°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 13%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 114°.


Blythe, CA
113° sunny
Wind: SSW at 9 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 5%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 113°.


Bullhead City, AZ
111° mostly cloudy
Wind: S at 17 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 30 miles
Humidity: 6%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 112°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR PHOENIX (through Monday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. High near 111°. West wind between 10 to 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 84°. North-northwest wind between 6 to 15 MPH with gusts as high as 20 MPH.

MONDAY
Sunny. High near 111°. Southeast wind 6 to 15 MPH becoming west.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 84°. Northwest wind 5 to 14 MPH becoming southeast.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: Blooper Thread

« on: June 15, 2008, 06:08:20 PM »

I was just pointing it out, Gary. Nothing more than we should not be seeing this on the SD feed.

119

Everything Else TWC / Re: Blooper Thread

« on: June 15, 2008, 06:00:50 PM »

What in God's name is The Weather Channel doing?

Forecast Earth had just wrapped up yet another re-airing of yesterday's latest episode,
the standard definition feed showed the program in a smaller screen format where the two side panels
you'd see for any programs shot in SD on the HD feed. The side panels are in the light green color
with the glowing white HD logo on them. The new blue LDL remains properly proportioned on the SD screen.

Are they kidding me?! Nice way to tease those viewers that don't receive TWC HD!

120

Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: June 15, 2008, 04:45:00 PM »

I will need to double check this, but this may very well be the first official day in which Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport has recorded a temperature of 100° in 2008. If so, it would make this the hottest day
of the year so far. Much of the Lone Star State is experiencing yet more unseasonably hot conditions
for mid-June. Normally, the Metroplex would see peak readings at or just above 90°.

The weather is tranquil across the region, but obviously really hot.
It will once again be in the upper 90s tomorrow to possibly near 100°.

Graphic pages will be posted as soon as I can.

PLEASE NOTE:
Duncanville, Texas did not provide their latest weather conditions, so that location is not included
on any of the metropolitan area maps.


DALLAS
Weather conditions from Love Field as of 2:55 PM Central Time

96°

partly cloudy

Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 37%
Dew Point: 66°
Wind: SE at 10 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.87 inches (falling)
Ceiling:  Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Good



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Fort Worth  (Meacham International Airport)
99° fair
Wind: S at 14 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Humidity: 29%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 101°.


Fort Worth  (Alliance Airport)
101° fair
Wind: SSE at 9 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Humidity: 29%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 102°.


Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
100° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 12 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Humidity: 29%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 99°. Heat index values as high as 102°.


Arlington, TX
97° sunny
Wind: SE at 12 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 34%
Today's forecast:  Sunny and hot. High near 99°. Heat index values as high as 102°.


Plano, TX
97° scattered clouds
Wind: SSW at 4 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 13 miles
Humidity: 45%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 97°.


Lewisville, TX
98° scattered clouds
Wind: S at 3 MPH, gusting to 7 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Humidity: 35%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 99°.


Mesquite, TX
91° sunny
Wind: SSE at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 52%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 96°. Heat index values as high as 100°.


Garland, TX
100° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 13 miles
Humidity: 27%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 95°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Dallas Executive Airport
98° sunny
Wind: SE at 15 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Humidity: 34%


Fort Worth Air Naval Station
100° sunny
Wind: S at 12 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Humidity: 28%


Addison, TX
96° partly cloudy
Wind: SE at 14 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 13 miles
Humidity: 34%


Burleson, TX
96° fair
Wind: SSE at 13 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Visibility: 20 miles
Humidity: 32%


Carrollton, TX
96° scattered clouds
Wind: SE at 6 MPH, gusting to 19 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Visibility: 13 miles
Humidity: 39%


Denton, TX
98° partly cloudy
Wind: SSE at 15 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Humidity: 36%


Euless, TX
101° scattered clouds
Wind: E at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 32%


Flower Mound, TX
99° scattered clouds
Wind: SSW at 5 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Heat Index: 107°
Humidity: 39%


Grand Prairie, TX
98° sunny
Wind: S at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Humidity: 32%


Irving, TX
100° scattered clouds
Wind: SW at 4 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Humidity: 27%


Lancaster, TX
96° sunny
Wind: SSE at 14 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 32%


Mansfield, TX
100° sunny
Wind: S at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 108°
Humidity: 39%


McKinney, TX
93° sunny
Wind: SSE at 15 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Humidity: 49%


North Richland Hills, TX
100° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 19%


Richardson, TX
98° scattered clouds
Wind: W at 7 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 13 miles
Humidity: 32%


Terrell, TX
93° sunny
Wind: S at 13 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 47%


The Colony, TX
93° scattered clouds
Wind: SW at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Visibility: 13 miles
Humidity: 50%


Weatherford, TX
97° sunny
Wind: SSE at 5 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 29%



ELSEWHERE IN NORTHERN TEXAS AND THE SURROUNDING REGION...

Oklahoma City
92° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 14 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 50%
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 93°.


Fort Smith, AR
87° sunny
Wind: SE at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 92°
Humidity: 56%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 95°.


Texarkana, AR
90° fair
Wind: SW at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 96°
Humidity: 53%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94°.


Abilene, TX
97° sunny
Wind: SSE at 13 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 29%
Today's forecast:  Sunny, with a high near 99°.


Amarillo, TX
99° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Heat Index: 94°
Humidity: 8%
Today's forecast:
Mostly sunny and hot with a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. High near 100°.


Lubbock, TX
101° fair
Wind: SSW at 14 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 17%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and windy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 101°.


Midland, TX
100° sunny and windy
Wind: S at 21 MPH, gusting to 24 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 18%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 102°.


Waco, TX
97° sunny
Wind: S at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 32%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 97. Heat index values as high as 101°.


Wichita Falls, TX
101° fair and windy
Wind: S at 20 MPH, gusting to 24 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Humidity: 26%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 101°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR DALLAS (through Monday night)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. High near 96°. Heat index values as high as 99°. South wind around 10 MPH.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 76°. South wind around 15 MPH.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. High near 97°. South wind between 10 to 15 MPH with gusts as high as 20 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 76°.
Southeast wind between 10 to 15 MPH with gusts as high as 20 MPH.