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121

General Discussion / Re: Tim Russert dead

« on: June 14, 2008, 06:54:00 PM »

Gary, I believe Matt and Tyler just don't want topics that have to do with serious violence and murder-related topics. For a time, they didn't want political subjects being discussed either, but given this is an election year and that we know what their forum rules are, it appears that postings in a specific election thread have been acceptable and respectful of others' opinions. So they've allowed postings to continue as long as it doesn't get out of control.

I also think that Matt and Tyler don't want to see multiple topics that are of a very negative or depressing nature. It's basically where we have to make a judgment call on what specific topics are worth discussing and others that really don't belong on their forum.

122

General Discussion / Re: TIM RUSSERT DEAD

« on: June 13, 2008, 06:55:11 PM »

It was certainly a shock to learn of this news.
It took my father back a bit since he found out that Tim Russert was the same age as he is.

NBC News has been covering this story for the first 20 minutes and counting so far.
Former long-time anchor Tom Brokaw made a special appearance tonight to talk about Russert.

I certainly remember his countless hours of reporting and analysis during the infamous 2000 Presidential election
when controversy surrounded the Florida vote count.

Even though I hadn't watched him much, he will be missed on television.
And his voice is very memorable as well.

123

TWC Fan Art / Paul's (NYCTWCjunkie) art thread

« on: June 11, 2008, 04:30:00 PM »

Hi, everyone... I was wondering if I can get some feedback on this.

I know, it's been quite some time since I posted anything in this thread, but I thought I'd ask for some feedback
on what I was most recently working on. I threw this together and it's very basic, but I think it works to this point.

Due to the heat wave that was finally broken today, I wanted to create some kind of high temperature
graphic page. It was inspired from the local newscasts that tell us viewers high temperatures for about
a handful of reporting sites. For example, Lonnie Quinn at WCBS-TV and Lee Goldberg at WABC-TV
each showed lists. So thought I'd try my own.

For the background, I went with a blazing hot theme. I'll have others on future ones that are appropriate
for the time of year.

Then I had to figure out what information is to go on this page and how to balance it out with the right amount.
Not too cluttered, but enough where you get everything you need (place name, temperature, record indicator
and record year). I wanted the main banner to stand out so we know what this information is based on,
yet the date is clear and visible to find. Then it was the placement of the legend key for the record indicators
(in red and orange).

Since not all the National Weather Service reporting sites have an almanac page, I decided to just show
any records that were tied instead of both tied and broken so it doesn't clutter the page.

Then it was a matter of spacing everything right. The place names are aligned equally spaced within
the inner-most box. The spacing between the edge of the inner box screen from where the place name begins
to the left margin and then the record year to the right margin. After that, it was a matter of centering
the record year between the record indicator and the right margin.

Oh, and I left the proper room for the black just in case I want to ever insert it in the Local on the 8s scenario
for my reports. But, I may have to redo the placement of the place name on the black bar farther to the right
to line up with the inner box screen and the graphic page banner. All the inner boxes to my Local on the 8s
style graphics pages are closer to the two margins of the entire page than what I believe is on 4:3 screens
you see on TV. I figured at the time, this wouldn't be on TV, so I thought I'd create a "hair strand" more room.

Any feedback and suggestions is appreciated! The information shown is actually yesterday's high temperatures for those locations.

124

Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: June 10, 2008, 03:00:00 PM »

It is certainly another very hot day in the Big Apple this afternoon as for the fourth straight late spring day,
we are seeing temperatures well into the 90s in nearly all areas. The few exceptions being of course at the
south-facing shorelines.

High temperature records may be threatened once again today, a few locations will top out around 100° while
most everywhere else should peak in the 90s. LaGuardia Airport set a new record for the second straight day with
their high of 99° yesterday. Central Park fell 1° short of theirs with its high of 96°.

There is the chance of showers and thunderstorms late today into tonight as a cold front will move through to
finally break the heat wave. A few of these storms might be severe and even more so at least 40 to 50 miles
north of New York City. Locations such as Dutchess County in the lower Hudson River Valley of southeastern
New York State, they're under a Tornado Watch until 6:00 PM tonight.

For now, everyone here in the New York City metropolitan area will have to deal with the high heat and humid
conditions for the next several hours until relief arrives by tomorrow. Temperatures by then will still be above
the normal high 78° by staying in the 80s through the rest of the week.

An Excessive Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert is once again in effect for New York City and
northeastern New Jersey. See the National Weather Service statements below for more details.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Upton, New York on June 10, 2008

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Hot and humid conditions will continue today. Temperatures will once again climb into the upper 90s with
dew point temperatures likely around the 70° mark. This will result in heat index values between 103° to 106°
this afternoon.

New York City residents should call 311 to identify cooling center locations and to obtain "beat the heat"
safety tips.

An Excessive Heat Warning is issued when high humidities are expected to combine with hot temperatures
to make it feel like it is 105° or greater. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room,
stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect until 1:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday morning.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory
for the following counties...

Bronx County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
Nassau County
New York County (Manhattan)
Queens County
Richmond County (Staten Island)
Rockland County
Suffolk County
Westchester County

Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100
for the pollutant of ozone. The Air Quality Index (or AQI) was created as an easy way to correlate levels
of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern.

When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals
consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider
consulting their physician.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York State residents can stay informed
on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1-800-535-1345.





PLEASE NOTE:
Once again… Morristown, New Jersey did not provide its latest weather conditions.
So just like my last report, I put Parsippany, New Jersey on the metropolitan area weather maps.
As a result, I decided not to use Wayne, New Jersey in this report.




































METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Farmingdale, New York... south at 14 MPH
Newark, New Jersey... west-southwest at 14 MPH
Teterboro, New Jersey... west at 12 MPH

METROPOLITAN AREA NON-MAP WIND GUSTS
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 18 MPH
Linden, New Jersey... 17 MPH
Jersey City, New Jersey... 12 MPH

NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
State College, Pennsylvania... southwest at 15 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Jamestown, New York... southwest at 14 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Pittsburgh... southwest at 13 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Elkins, West Virginia... west at 12 MPH
Hartford... south at 12 MPH

LATEST HEAT INDEX READINGS
Jersey City, New Jersey... 106°
Somerville, New Jersey... 101°
Wayne, New Jersey... 101°
Linden, New Jersey... 98°
Montgomery, New York... 98°
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 98°
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 98°
Sussex, New Jersey... 97°
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 96°
Caldwell, New Jersey... 96°
New Haven, Connecticut... 95°
Newburgh, New York... 95°
Danbury, Connecticut... 94°
Islip, New York... 93°
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 93°
Shirley, New York... 91°
Westhampton Beach, New York... 90°

LATEST HUMIDITY LEVELS
Boston... 66%
Long Beach, New York... 66%
Jamestown, New York... 64%
Binghamton, New York... 58%
Pittsburgh... 58%
Elkins, West Virginia... 51%
Jersey City, New Jersey... 51%
Somerville, New Jersey... 50%
Washington (Ronald Reagan National Airport)... 49%
Westhampton Beach, New York... 48%
Sussex, New Jersey... 47%
New Haven, Connecticut... 46%
Newburgh, New York... 46%
Parsippany, New Jersey... 46%
Montgomery, New York... 45%
State College, Pennsylvania... 45%
Shirley, New York... 44%
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 43%
Islip, New York... 42%
Danbury, Connecticut... 41%
Farmingdale, New York... 41%
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 39%
Caldwell, New Jersey... 38%
Philadelphia... 37%
Wayne, New Jersey... 37%
Teterboro, New Jersey... 36%
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 34%
Hartford... 34%
Huntington, New York... 34%
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 34%
White Plains, New York... 34%
Newark, New Jersey... 32%
Linden, New Jersey... 31%
Edison, New Jersey... 28%

LATEST VISIBILITIES
Boston... 5 miles
Binghamton, New York... 7 miles
Edison, New Jersey... 8 miles
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 8 miles
New Haven, Connecticut... 8 miles
Somerville, New Jersey... 8 miles
Westhampton Beach, New York... 8 miles
White Plains, New York... 8 miles
Elkins, West Virginia... 9 miles
Jersey City, New Jersey... 9 miles
Newburgh, New York... 15 miles

125

Your Local Weather / Re: D.C. Area Weather

« on: June 10, 2008, 02:55:25 PM »

In what hopefully will be the final hours of this very late spring heat wave across the entire eastern third
of the country, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the Washington and
Baltimore areas late this afternoon or tonight. Temperatures are well up into the 90s across the entire region
and heat indices are at dangerous levels in most areas, including our nation's capital. There are a handful
of heat index levels that are above 110°.

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time tonight.
See the National Weather Service statement for more details.


SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia on June 10, 2008
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

High pressure will remain across the eastern U.S. today, providing for continued hot and humid conditions across the mid Atlantic states. High temperatures are expected to top out between 95° to 100°. This combined with a humid air mass will allow heat index values to reach up to 105°.

A cold front is forecast to move through the area on tonight, allowing for a drop in temperatures and lower humidity on Wednesday.

Here is a refresher on some heat safety tips. Wear loose fitting, light weight and light colored clothing.
Drink plenty of non alcoholic fluids. Water is your best choice. Stay out of the sun and spend at least
some time in an air-conditioned room. Never leave children or pets in a locked car, even with the windows cracked.

Also remember to check up on relatives and neighbors, especially those who may not have air conditioning.


Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


WASHINGTON
downtown weather conditions from Capitol Hill as of 2:05 PM Eastern Time

99°

partly cloudy

Heat Index: 113°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 47%
Dew Point: 75°
Wind: Calm
Barometric Pressure: 29.77 inches (falling)
Ceiling:  Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Baltimore
98° partly cloudy
Wind: SE at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 113°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 49%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy and hot with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3:00 PM.
Some storms could be severe. High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 105°.


Annapolis, MD
94° sunny and hazy
Wind: S at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 6 miles
Humidity: 42%
Today's forecast:
Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3:00 PM.
Some storms could be severe. High near 92°.


Easton, MD
96° sunny
Wind: SSW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 47%
Today's forecast:
Mostly sunny and hot with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 105°.


Huntingtown, MD
96° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 112°
Humidity: 56%
Today's forecast:
Mostly sunny and hot with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Some storms could be severe. High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 107°.


Manassas, VA
93° fair
Wind: SSW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Humidity: 49%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy and hot with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3:00 PM.
Some storms could be severe. High near 99°. Heat index values as high as 103°.


Leesburg, VA
96° sunny
Wind: SW at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 47%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy and hot with a 50% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3:00 PM.
Some storms could be severe. High near 99°. Heat index values as high as 105°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Ronald Reagan National Airport
95° fair
Wind: SSE at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 49%


Dulles International Airport
94° fair
Wind: Variable at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 49%


Baltimore-Washington International Airport
94° fair
Wind: SSW at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 44%


Alexandria, VA
96° partly cloudy
Wind: NE at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 109°
Humidity: 51%


Camp Springs, MD (Andrews AFB)
95° sunny
Wind: SSW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 39%


Arlington, VA
99° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 114°
Humidity: 48%


Patuxent River Naval Air Station
92° fair and hazy
Wind: ESE at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 4 miles
Humidity: 57%


Fairfax, VA
96° partly cloudy
Wind: Variable at 2 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 47%


Vienna, VA
100° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 24%


Bethesda, MD
97° partly cloudy
Wind: WNW at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Humidity: 41%


College Park, MD
98° sunny
Wind: S at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 30%


Fort Belvoir, VA
95° sunny
Wind: SSE at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 107°
Humidity: 54%


Frederick, MD
95° sunny
Wind: SW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Humidity: 41%


Gaithersburg, MD
98° scattered clouds
Wind: NE at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Humidity: 41%


Rockville, MD
100° scattered clouds
Wind: SSE at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 33%


Silver Spring, MD
97° sunny
Wind: NNW at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Humidity: 43%



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

REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny and hot with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 3:00 PM.
Some storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds. High near 98°.
Heat index values as high as 103°. South wind between 8 to 10 MPH.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10:00 PM.
Some storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds.
Low around 72°. West wind around 10 MPH becoming north.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. High near 87°. North wind between 8 to 13 MPH with gusts as high as 30 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 69°. Light and variable winds.

126

Local Forecast / Re: Multiple page Weather Bulletins

« on: June 09, 2008, 09:22:55 PM »

Yes, I had that happen for me last night and today as there were three weather bulletin statements for my area. In yesterday's case, it was a Heat Advisory that was set to expire within an hour or so of when it was shown and a severe thunderstorm watch followed by today's heat advisory.

I like that it is shown that way. No overlapping text like the WeatherSTAR 4000 used to do. Just nicely organized in how it's displayed. I give two thumbs up for that.

127

Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: June 09, 2008, 04:35:00 PM »

Following Saturday's high temperature of 94° and yesterday at 93° for Central Park,
it will be yet another hot day for New York City and across the entire metropolitan area
and the northeastern part of the country. Obviously Mother Nature didn't get the memo that it is still
officially spring and not the dog days of summer. We're only nine days into June, for Christ sakes.
For neither day, they weren't records though for that reporting site.

However, just a few miles east of Central Park, a record high temperature of 96° was set at
LaGuardia Airport yesterday, tying the old record of 96° in 1984.

Records for today's date are being threatened and could possibly be broken, but the heat is expected to be worse.
The heat and humidity will once again create air quality problems and the atmosphere could be ripe again
for thunderstorms to develop at any time between now and tomorrow night. In addition to an Air Quality Alert,
an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 7:00 PM tonight for all of New York City and parts of
northeastern New Jersey. See the National Weather Service statements below for more details.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Upton, New York on June 9, 2008

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

Hazy, hot and humid conditions are expected this afternoon and once again on Tuesday.
High temperatures are expected to top off in the upper 90s to around 100° this afternoon and Tuesday
with dew points running in the upper 60s to lower 70s. This will result in heat indices between 102° and 107°
this afternoon and likely the same on Tuesday.

New York City residents should call 311 to identify cooling center locations and to obtain "beat the heat"
safety tips.

An Excessive Heat Warning is issued when high humidities are expected to combine with hot temperatures
to make it feel like it is 105° or greater. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room,
stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected.
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which
heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and
check up on relatives and neighbors.

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect until 1:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday morning.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory
for the following counties...

Bronx County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
Nassau County
New York County (Manhattan)
Queens County
Richmond County (Staten Island)
Rockland County
Suffolk County
Westchester County

Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100
for the pollutant of ozone. The Air Quality Index (or AQI) was created as an easy way to correlate levels
of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern.

When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals
consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider
consulting their physician.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York State residents can stay informed
on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1-800-535-1345.

With today's maximum temperature surpassing the 90° mark for the third straight day, It is now officially
the first heat wave of 2008. Could New York City see its first 100° day of the year before Dallas does?
We sure will find out. More of the same is forecast for tomorrow.





PLEASE NOTE:
Belmar, New Jersey, Morristown, New Jersey and Westhampton Beach, New York each did not provide
their latest weather conditions. Morristown is only shown in my metropolitan area forecast map.
Despite the location not covered by the National Weather Service's Upton, New York Forecast Office,
Poughkeepsie, New York replaces Belmar among the regional sites for this report.

With Morristown not on the metropolitan area current conditions maps, I removed Wayne, New Jersey from them
and put Parsippany, New Jersey on it instead. Wayne is at 98° under sunny skies and a heat index of 100°.
Its forecast for the rest of this afternoon calls for mostly sunny skies under hot and hazy conditions with a
20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Wayne’s forecast high temperature is expected to reach 99°
with a heat index as high as 106°.

Edison, New Jersey and Huntington, New York have each surpassed their forecast high temperatures for today.




































METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Newark, New Jersey... west at 17 MPH
Farmingdale, New York... southwest at 16 MPH
Teterboro, New Jersey... west at 13 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
White Plains, New York... west at 10 MPH

METROPOLITAN AREA NON-MAP WIND GUSTS
Poughkeepsie, New York... 22 MPH
Newburgh, New York... 21 MPH
Montgomery, New York... 20 MPH

NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
State College, Pennsylvania... west-southwest at 15 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Jamestown, New York... southwest at 14 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Pittsburgh... south-southwest at 14 MPH
Philadelphia... west-southwest at 12 MPH
Boston... east-northeast at 10 MPH

LATEST HEAT INDEX READINGS
Jersey City, New Jersey... 113°
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 101°
Somerville, New Jersey... 100°
Wayne, New Jersey... 100°
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 99°
Caldwell, New Jersey... 98°
Linden, New Jersey... 98°
Islip, New York... 97°
Danbury, Connecticut... 96°
Montgomery, New York... 96°
Newburgh, New York... 95°
Sussex, New Jersey... 95°
Shirley, New York... 94°
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 92°
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 91°
New Haven, Connecticut... 88°

LATEST HUMIDITY LEVELS
Boston... 71%
Long Beach, New York... 66%
New Haven, Connecticut... 57%
Jamestown, New York... 51%
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 49%
Islip, New York... 47%
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 46%
Farmingdale, New York... 46%
Jersey City, New Jersey... 45%
Shirley, New York... 45%
Binghamton, New York... 44%
Elkins, West Virginia... 43%
Washington (Ronald Reagan National Airport)... 43%
Danbury, Connecticut... 41%
Parsippany, New Jersey... 41%
Somerville, New Jersey... 41%
White Plains, New York... 39%
Hartford... 38%
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 38%
Newburgh, New York... 38%
Pittsburgh... 38%
State College, Pennsylvania... 38%
Montgomery, New York... 37%
Sussex, New Jersey... 36%
Philadelphia... 35%
Huntington, New York... 34%
Newark, New Jersey... 34%
Poughkeepsie, New York... 34%
Teterboro, New Jersey... 34%
Caldwell, New Jersey... 32%
Wayne, New Jersey... 32%
Edison, New Jersey... 31%
Linden, New Jersey... 31%
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 30%

LATEST VISIBILITIES
Boston... 7 miles
Elkins, West Virginia... 9 miles
Newburgh, New York... 20 miles

128

Your Local Weather / Re: D.C. Area Weather

« on: June 09, 2008, 03:35:30 PM »

High temperatures will once again push close to the century mark this afternoon in our nation's capital
after a peak reading of 96° at Ronald Reagan National Airport yesterday, just 2° shy of the 1999 record
for the date. While no storms are in the forecast today, the heat and humidity could set off a few showers
and thunderstorms in and around Washington tomorrow.

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time tomorrow night for the entire region.
See the National Weather Service statement for more details.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia on June 9, 2008
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday night.


Strong high pressure across the western Atlantic will remain in place through Tuesday, providing hot
and humid conditions across the mid Atlantic states. High temperatures both Monday and Tuesday
are expected to be between 95° to 100°. This combined with a humid air mass will allow heat index values
to reach up to 105°.

A cold front is forecast to move through the area on Tuesday night, allowing for a drop in temperatures
and lower humidity on Wednesday.

Here is a refresher on some heat safety tips. Wear loose fitting, light weight and light colored clothing.
Drink plenty of non alcoholic fluids. Water is your best choice. Stay out of the sun and spend at least
some time in an air-conditioned room. Never leave children or pets in a locked car, even with the windows cracked.

Also remember to check up on relatives and neighbors, especially those who may not have air conditioning.


Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


WASHINGTON
downtown weather conditions from Capitol Hill as of 3:05 PM Eastern Time

98°

scattered clouds

Heat Index: 109°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 46%
Dew Point: 74°
Wind: Calm
Barometric Pressure: 29.81 inches (falling)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Baltimore
99° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 111°
Humidity: 45%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 99°. Heat index values as high as 103°.


Annapolis, MD
95° haze
Wind: Variable at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 6 miles
Humidity: 43%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 94°. Heat index values as high as 100°.


Easton, MD
93° sunny
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Humidity: 56%
Today's forecast:  Sunny, hot and humid. High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 106°.


Huntingtown, MD
95° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 113°
Humidity: 58%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 107°.


Manassas, VA
93° fair
Wind: SW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 46%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 100°. Heat index values as high as 104°.


Leesburg, VA
96° sunny
Wind: W at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Humidity: 44%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny and hot. High near 101°. Heat index values as high as 106°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Ronald Reagan National Airport
96° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 10 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Humidity: 38%


Dulles International Airport
93° partly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 44%


Baltimore-Washington International Airport
94° fair
Wind: W at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Humidity: 45%


Alexandria, VA
99° scattered clouds
Wind: SSW at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 109°
Humidity: 43%


Camp Springs, MD (Andrews AFB)
94° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 39%


Arlington, VA
99° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 110°
Humidity: 44%


Patuxent River Naval Air Station
93° haze
Wind: Variable at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Visibility: 6 miles
Humidity: 49%


Fairfax, VA
96° scattered clouds
Wind: W at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Humidity: 43%


Vienna, VA
98° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 21%


Bethesda, MD
96° scattered clouds
Wind: NW at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Humidity: 41%


College Park, MD
96° sunny
Wind: WNW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 32%


Fort Belvoir, VA
95° partly cloudy
Wind: S at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Humidity: 50%


Frederick, MD
95° sunny
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 36%


Gaithersburg, MD
94° scattered clouds
Wind: NE at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 43%


Rockville, MD
98° sunny
Wind: WSW at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Humidity: 35%


Silver Spring, MD
96° sunny
Wind: W at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Humidity: 44%



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

REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny and hot. High near 100°. Heat index values as high as 104°. West wind between 9 to 11 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 78°. South wind between 5 to 9 MPH.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 12:00 PM. High near 96°.
Heat index values as high as 103°. Calm wind becoming south between 4 to 7 MPH.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.
Low around 72°. Southwest wind at 6 MPH becoming northwest.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Raleigh weather

« on: June 09, 2008, 02:45:25 PM »

This heat wave yet lives on for another day as the Triangle region of North Carolina as high temperatures
this afternoon is expected to reach at least 100° once again.  For the second straight day,
another new record high temperature was set at Raleigh-Durham International Airport with the mercury
reached 101° at 2:46 PM yesterday afternoon, eclipsing the old June 8th mark of 100° set back in 1999.

And just think, Raleigh’s normal high temperature is 84°.
Here are the latest National Weather Service statements for the Raleigh metropolitan area.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 9, 2008

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

High temperatures today will reach triple digits over most of the area.
These high temperatures combined with the humidity will produce heat indices around 105°.

The danger from prolonged exposure to such hot conditions is cumulative. This means the chance of dehydration
and other heat related illnesses increases as the heat wave continues. Drink plenty of fluids,
stay in an air conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine and check up on relatives and neighbors.

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect until 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Action Day
for the Triangle area, in effect from 6:00 AM this morning to 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time this evening.

A Code Orange air quality alert for ozone has been issued for the Triangle area. Ground level ozone concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information,
please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality web site at http://daq.state.nc.us/airaware/forecast

PLEASE NOTE:
Morrisville, North Carolina did not provide its latest weather conditions, so that location isn’t included in this report.


RALEIGH
Weather conditions from Nuttree Place as of 2:25 PM Eastern Time

98°

scattered clouds

Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 38%
Dew Point: 67°
Wind: Calm
Barometric Pressure: 29.95 inches (falling)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups


OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA LOCATIONS...

Durham, NC
97° scattered clouds
Wind: Variable at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Humidity: 38%


Raleigh-Durham International Airport
98° partly cloudy
Wind: Variable at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Humidity: 34%


Chapel Hill, NC
98° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 30%


Cary, NC
95° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 39%


Apex, NC
99° scattered clouds
Wind: Variable at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Humidity: 33%


Rocky Mount, NC
99° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 101°
Humidity: 32%


Smithfield, NC
98° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 106°
Humidity: 42%


Wake Forest, NC
97° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 103°
Humidity: 40%


Erwin, NC
102° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 114°
Humidity: 40%


Goldsboro, NC
96° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 34%


Louisburg, NC
98° sunny
Wind: N at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Humidity: 25%


Sanford, NC
96° sunny
Wind: S at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Humidity: 36%


Wendell, NC
101° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 109°
Humidity: 37%



ELSEWHERE IN THE TRIANGLE REGION...

Charlotte
96° haze
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 97°
Visibility: 6 miles
Humidity: 33%


Greensboro, NC
97° fair
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Heat Index: 96°
Humidity: 27%


Winston-Salem, NC
95° sunny
Wind: Variable at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Humidity: 31%


Burlington, NC
98° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 28%


Lexington, NC
96° sunny
Wind: E at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 93°
Humidity: 23%


Asheboro, NC
96° sunny
Wind: S at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Humidity: 34%


Fayetteville, NC
99° sunny
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Humidity: 35%



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

REST OF TODAY
Sunny and hot. High near 101°.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 73°. South wind between 3 to 5 MPH.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny and hot. High near 99°. West wind between 5 to 8 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 73°.
Southwest wind around 6 MPH becoming calm.

130

TWC and your Cable Company / Re: TWC|HD comes to Comcast

« on: June 08, 2008, 07:45:00 PM »

This is wonderful for Comcast customers served by Comcast's Three Rivers Headends. A guy wrote the to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's TV column and asked:

Q: My question is regarding the NEW Weather Channel "in HD." I know it all debuted Monday. I have a Comcast HD box with HDTV. Will there be a new channel like WPXI has for HD?
-- Ryan, 24, Kennedy Township

A: No. According to a spokeswoman: "Comcast has absolutely no plans which include adding an HD version of Weather Channel at this time in our area."


Cheap mother

Man, and I thought Cablevision was bad, how in God's name does any of the top 50 cities in the country that has Comcast cable service not have TWC HD by now?

131

Programming and Graphics / Re: ATTN: Severe Weather

« on: June 08, 2008, 06:13:11 PM »

Perfect example for today was at 5:00 PM Eastern Time where Mike Seidel was seen staring into the camera for about 30 seconds without saying a word and then The Weather Channel went right to Forecast Earth. I'm thinking, "Hello!". Our local newscasts aren't on for another hour and we don't get any severe weather updates by watching yet anothe re-airing of yesterday's Forecast Earth episode? That's just brutal.

I had some heavy thunderstorms move through here around that point or just before that and The Weather Channel should've done their job by giving New York City metropolitan area viewers live coverage to keep us informed.

EDIT: They must've listened to me telepathically... The Weather Channel preempted their 7:00 PM re-airing of Forecast Earth with a severe weather update. Allieujah.

132

Your Local Weather / Re: D.C. Area Weather

« on: June 08, 2008, 04:35:13 PM »

Now fully entrenched in a heat wave that stretches from the southern Great Plains all the way up into the northeastern region of the United States, high temperatures will once again push close to the century mark this afternoon. The heat and humidity could set off a few showers and thunderstorms in and around Washington later today and into tonight before another scorcher tomorrow with more of the same weather (except the threat of storms).

A Heat Advisory is in effect until late tomorrow night for the entire region.
See the National Weather Service statement for more details.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia on June 8, 2008
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 11:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Monday night.

Strong high pressure across the western Atlantic will remain in place through early next week, providing hot and humid conditions across the mid Atlantic states. High temperatures both today and Monday are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s. This combined with a humid air mass will allow heat index values to reach up to 105° each afternoon. Temperatures tonight will only drop into the 70s.

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Since this is the first period of hot and humid weather this season, most area residents have not yet acclimated to these conditions. That makes heat related injuries more likely.

Here is a refresher on some heat safety tips. Wear loose fitting, light weight and light colored clothing. Drink plenty
of non alcoholic fluids. Water is your best choice. Stay out of the sun and spend at least some time in an air-conditioned
room. Never leave children or pets in a locked car, even with the windows cracked.

Also remember to check up on relatives and neighbors, especially those who may not have air conditioning or whose power is still out from the recent severe storms.

Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


WASHINGTON
downtown weather conditions from Capitol Hill as of 4:05 PM Eastern Time

96°

mostly cloudy

Heat Index: 108°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 51%
Dew Point: 75°
Wind: WSW at 3 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.81 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 25,000 feet
Today's air quality forecast:  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Baltimore
96° mostly cloudy
Wind: WNW at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 112°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 55%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy and hot with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 105°.


Annapolis, MD
94° fair
Wind: SW at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 7 miles
Humidity: 49%
Today's forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 93°.


Easton, MD
93° sunny
Wind: WSW at 12 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 56%
Today's forecast:  Sunny. High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 105°.


Huntingtown, MD
93° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 56%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 108°.


Manassas, VA
95° sunny
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 46%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy and hot with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 99°. Heat index values as high as 104°.


Leesburg, VA
98° partly cloudy
Wind: SW at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 110°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 47%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 100°. Heat index values as high as 106°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Ronald Reagan National Airport
95° mostly cloudy
Wind: SW at 9 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 44%


Dulles International Airport
93° partly cloudy
Wind:
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 50%


Baltimore-Washington International Airport
91° mostly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 52%


Alexandria, VA
95° mostly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 49%


Camp Springs, MD (Andrews AFB)
93° sunny
Wind: SW at 12 MPH
Heat Index: 96°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 43%


Arlington, VA
96° mostly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 108°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 50%


Patuxent River Naval Air Station
94° mostly cloudy
Wind: WSW at 10 MPH
Heat Index: 96°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 38%


Fairfax, VA
94° scattered clouds
Wind: SW at 3 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 46%


Vienna, VA
97° mostly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 95°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 26%


Bethesda, MD
95° mostly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 49%


Fort Belvoir, VA
95° sunny
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 47%


Gaithersburg, MD
96° scattered clouds
Wind: NE at 6 MPH, gusting to 14 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 41%


Rockville, MD
97° scattered clouds
Wind: SW at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 39%


Silver Spring, MD
95° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 45%



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

REST OF TODAY
Partly cloudy and hot with a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 104°. West wind between 10 and 13 mph.
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10:00 PM, then gradually becoming clear.
Low around 78°. Southwest wind between 3 to 10 MPH. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch,
except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

MONDAY
Sunny and hot. High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 103°. Calm wind becoming west between 6 to 9 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 76°. Southwest wind between 3 to 7 MPH.

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Your Local Weather / Raleigh weather

« on: June 08, 2008, 03:30:04 PM »

The Triangle region of North Carolina is expected to continue to bake under this brutal heat wave through at least
Thursday, but at least the triple digit heat will loosen its grip by Tuesday.  A new record high temperature was set
at Raleigh-Durham International Airport with the mercury reaching an even 100° at 3:06 PM yesterday afternoon,
eclipsing the old June 7th mark of only 84° set back in 1947.

Unseasonably very hot conditions will continue tomorrow before isolated thunderstorms may develop
on Tuesday with peak readings by then to be in the upper 90s. In the meantime, the National Weather Service
Forecast Office in Raleigh had provided us with an interesting statistic regarding this morning's low temperature.

Record high minimum temperature tied at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport...

The low temperature this morning at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport was 73°. Unless the temperature
falls below 73° at some point during the rest of the day, this will tie the previous record for the warmest low
on June 8th, which is 73° set in 2007.

Here are the latest National Weather Service statements for the Raleigh metropolitan area.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 8, 2008

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

High temperatures today will reach triple digits over most of the area.
These high temperatures combined with the humidity will produce heat indices around 105°.

The danger from prolonged exposure to such hot conditions is cumulative. This means the chance of
dehydration and other heat related illnesses increases as the heat wave continues. Drink plenty of fluids,
stay in an air conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine and check up on relatives and neighbors.

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect until 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the Triangle area, in effect from 6:00 AM this morning to 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time this evening.

A Code Orange air quality alert for ozone has been issued for the Triangle area. Ground level ozone concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information,
please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality web site at http://daq.state.nc.us/airaware/forecast


RALEIGH
Weather conditions from Southall Subdivision as of 2:55 PM Eastern Time

100°

mostly cloudy

Heat Index: 111°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 41%
Dew Point: 72°
Wind: Calm
Barometric Pressure: 30.00 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 25,000 feet
Today's air quality forecast:  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups


OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA LOCATIONS...

Durham, NC
104° mostly cloudy
Wind: SSE at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 25%


Raleigh-Durham International Airport
98° mostly cloudy
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 37%


Chapel Hill, NC
95° sunny
Wind: Variable at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 43%


Cary, NC
95° mostly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 48%


Apex, NC
97° mostly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 46%


Morrisville, NC
102° mostly cloudy
Wind: Variable at 2 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 8 miles
Humidity: 17%


Rocky Mount, NC
99° sunny
Wind: SW at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 33%


Smithfield, NC
96° sunny
Wind: WSW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 44%


Wake Forest, NC
97° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 45%


Erwin, NC
100° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 109°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 39%


Goldsboro, NC
96° partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 34%


Louisburg, NC
98° sunny
Wind: W at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 30%


Sanford, NC
96° sunny
Wind: WSW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 41%


Wendell, NC
100° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 109°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 40%



ELSEWHERE IN THE TRIANGLE REGION...

Charlotte
97° partly cloudy
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 34%


Greensboro, NC
96° fair
Wind: WSW at 13 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Heat Index: 96°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 29%


Winston-Salem, NC
95° sunny
Wind: Variable at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 95°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 32%


Burlington, NC
96° sunny
Wind: S at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 9 miles
Humidity: 35%


Lexington, NC
95° sunny
Wind: SW at 5 MPH
Heat Index: °
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 26%


Asheboro, NC
96° sunny
Wind: S at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 34%


Fayetteville, NC
100° sunny
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 29%



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

REST OF TODAY
Sunny and hot. High near 102°. West wind between 5 to 7 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 75°. Light south winds.

MONDAY
Sunny and hot. High near 103°. West wind between 3 to 6 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 74°. South wind between 3 to 5 MPH.

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Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: June 07, 2008, 04:50:55 PM »

In what is expected to be the first heat wave of 2008 is now underway. The temperature at Central Park
in New York City has surpassed 90° for the first time this spring as unseasonably hot weather has invaded
the mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions of the United States. It is a far cry from yesterday's pleasant
temperatures in the 70s. With peak readings coming close, but not expected to break any records and
the humidity creeping up to create steambath conditions, the National Weather Service issued a pair
of statements to advise residents of deteriorating air quality and heat index readings approaching
or passing the 100° plateau.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Upton, New York on June 7, 2008

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect until 1:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday morning.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory
for the following counties...

Bronx County
Kings County (Brooklyn)
Nassau County
New York County (Manhattan)
Orange County
Putnam County
Queens County
Richmond County (Staten Island)
Rockland County
Suffolk County
Westchester County

Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100
for the pollutant of ozone. The Air Quality Index (or AQI) was created as an easy way to correlate levels
of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern.

When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals
consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be
especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young and those with
pre-existing respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider
consulting their physician.

A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York State residents can stay informed on
the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1-800-535-1345.


A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Heat Advisory which is in effect until
6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Hazy, hot and humid weather will be in place this afternoon as temperatures climb into the lower and middle 90s
and surface dew points climb into the lower and middle 70s. This will create a heat index ranging from
100° to 104° for New York City, northeast New Jersey and western portions of the lower Hudson Valley.

A heat advisory is issued when high humidities are expected to combine with hot temperatures to make it feel
like it is 100° to 104°. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up
on relatives and neighbors.

As of now, this heat wave is expected to last through Tuesday and above normal readings in the 80s
will extend to the end of next week.






































METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Farmingdale, New York... southwest at 13 MPH
Teterboro, New Jersey... west-southwest at 12 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Newark, New Jersey... west at 10 MPH
White Plains, New York... south at 8 MPH
Wayne, New Jersey... south-southwest at 4 MPH

METROPOLITAN AREA NON-MAP WIND GUSTS
Newburgh, New York... 18 MPH
Sussex, New Jersey... 18 MPH
Belmar, New Jersey... 17 MPH

NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
State College, Pennsylvania... west at 14 MPH
Jamestown, New York... west-northwest at 10 MPH
Philadelphia... south-southwest at 10 MPH
Pittsburgh... west-southwest at 10 MPH

LATEST HEAT INDEX READINGS (non-map locations)
Jersey City, New Jersey... 111°
Parsippany, New Jersey... 105°
Newburgh, New York... 102°
Belmar, New Jersey... 101°
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 101°
Somerville, New Jersey... 100°
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 99°
Caldwell, New Jersey... 98°
Montgomery, New York... 98°
Sussex, New Jersey... 98°
Linden, New Jersey... 97°
Danbury, Connecticut... 96°
Islip, New York... 87°
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 85°
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 85°
Shirley, New York... 83°
New Haven, Connecticut... 82°

LATEST HUMIDITY LEVELS
Jamestown, New York... 78%
Long Beach, New York... 74%
Westhampton Beach, New York... 68%
Boston... 66%
Shirley, New York... 66%
Farmingdale, New York... 65%
Islip, New York... 65%
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 62%
New Haven, Connecticut... 62%
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 62%
Philadelphia... 56%
Binghamton, New York... 53%
White Plains, New York... 53%
Hartford... 52%
Huntington, New York... 52%
Morristown, New Jersey... 52%
Newburgh, New York... 52%
Washington (Ronald Reagan National Airport)... 52%
Pittsburgh... 51%
Parsippany, New Jersey... 50%
Jersey City, New Jersey... 49%
Danbury, Connecticut... 48%
Elkins, West Virginia... 47%
Somerville, New Jersey... 45%
Belmar, New Jersey... 44%
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 44%
State College, Pennsylvania... 43%
Caldwell, New Jersey... 42%
Montgomery, New York... 42%
Wayne, New Jersey... 42%
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 41%
Newark, New Jersey... 41%
Sussex, New Jersey... 41%
Edison, New Jersey... 36%
Linden, New Jersey... 36%

LATEST VISIBILITIES (under 10 miles)
Islip, New York... 4 miles
Philadelphia... 4 miles
Farmingdale, New York... 5 miles
Huntington, New York... 5 miles
Morristown, New Jersey... 5 miles
Parsippany, New Jersey... 5 miles
Shirley, New York... 5 miles
Westhampton Beach, New York... 5 miles
Boston... 6 miles
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 6 miles
New Haven, Connecticut... 6 miles
White Plains, New York... 6 miles
Long Beach, New York... 7 miles
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 7 miles
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 7 miles
Newburgh, New York... 8 miles
Edison, New Jersey... 9 miles
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 9 miles
Newark, New Jersey... 9 miles
Somerville, New Jersey... 9 miles

135

Your Local Weather / Re: D.C. Area Weather

« on: June 07, 2008, 03:50:00 PM »

The first true heat wave of this calendar year is now underway in the nation's capital. Yes, I know.
It shouldn't be called a heat wave just yet, but it is expected to reach 90° until Wednesday at the earliest.

This afternoon is a possible taste of what is yet to come this summer as we are still in late spring here.
Temperatures are a good 15° to 20° above normal for this time of year. Heat index values are already at
dangerous levels as you add the humidity to make it feel above 100° in many locations across
eastern Maryland (except the shore areas) and much of Virginia.

A Heat Advisory is right now in effect for Washington until 8:00 PM tonight.
See the National Weather Service statement for more details.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia on June 7, 2008

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

A Bermuda high over the western Atlantic through Monday will bring hot and humid conditions to the region
on west to southwest winds. High temperatures across most of northern and central Virginia as well as
the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan areas will reach the mid and upper 90s each day.
A few locations may reach 100°.

The hot temperatures combined with high humidity will cause heat indices to approach 105° this afternoon.
Heat indices may approach 110° Sunday and Monday.

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses
are possible. Since this is the first period of hot and humid weather this season, most area residents
have not yet acclimated to these conditions. That makes heat related injuries more likely.

Here is a refresher on some heat safety tips. Weak loose fitting, light weight and light colored clothing.
Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids. Water is your best choice. Stay out of the sun and spend at least some time
in an air-conditioned room. Never leave children or pets in a locked car even with the windows cracked.

Also remember to check up on relatives and neighbors, especially those who may not have air conditioning
or whose power is still out from the recent severe storms.

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your local media for the later updates on this situation.


Graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


WASHINGTON
downtown weather conditions from Capitol Hill as of 3:05 PM Eastern Time

95°

scattered clouds

Heat Index: 107°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 52%
Dew Point: 75°
Wind: Variable at 1 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.92 inches (falling)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Today's air quality forecast:  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Baltimore
99° scattered clouds
Wind: SSW at 4 MPH, gusting to 7 MPH
Heat Index: 105°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 36%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 100°.


Annapolis, MD
79° sunny and misty
Wind: SE at 13 MPH
Visibility: 1½ miles
Humidity: 87%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 91°.


Easton, MD
93° sunny and hazy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 107°
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 59%
Today's forecast:  Mostly sunny. High near 95°. Heat index values as high as 103°.


Huntingtown, MD
96° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 110°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 53%
Today's forecast:  Partly cloudy. High near 94°. Heat index values between 100° to 105°.


Manassas, VA
96° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 102°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 41%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 102°.


Leesburg, VA
98° sunny
Wind: SW at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 108°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 44%
Today's forecast:
Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 99°. Heat index values as high as 102°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Ronald Reagan National Airport
97° partly cloudy
Wind: Variable at 6 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 41%


Dulles International Airport
94° fair
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 99°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 44%


Baltimore-Washington International Airport
95° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Heat Index: 100°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 41%


Alexandria, VA
99° scattered clouds
Wind: Variable at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 111°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 44%


Camp Springs, MD (Andrews AFB)
96° fair
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 37%


Arlington, VA
99° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 112°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 45%


Patuxent River Naval Air Station
85° partly cloudy and hazy
Wind: SE at 7 MPH
Heat Index: 92°
Visibility: 3 miles
Humidity: 69%


Fairfax, VA
96° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 2 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Heat Index: 101°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 41%


Vienna, VA
100° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 98°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 23%


Bethesda, MD
98° scattered clouds
Wind: Variable at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 104°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 38%


Fort Belvoir, VA
96° drizzle
Wind: Variable at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 42%


La Plata, MD
96° haze
Wind: SSW at 3 MPH
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 5 miles
Humidity: 48%


Warrenton, VA
102° sunny
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 107°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 31%


Gaithersburg, MD
98° sunny
Wind: NE at 4 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 37%


Rockville, MD
99° sunny
Wind: WNW at 1 MPH
Heat Index: 103°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 34%


Silver Spring, MD
97° scattered clouds
Wind: Calm
Heat Index: 106°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 46%



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

REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny and hot. High near 98°. Heat index values as high as 101°. West wind around 6 MPH.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 76°. South wind between 4 to 7 MPH becoming calm.

SUNDAY
Sunny and hot. High near 97°. Heat index values as high as 102°. Calm wind becoming west between 6 to 9 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 77°. Southwest wind between 4 to 7 MPH becoming calm.