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Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: March 18, 2008, 12:10:55 PM »

THE WEATHER OBSERVATIONS POSTED BELOW AREN'T CURRENT. THEY ARE FROM 2 HOURS AGO.

As anticipated for at least a few days now, showers and heavy thunderstorms have finally make their way into
the Dallas-Fort Worth area this morning as a strong storm system makes its way across the nation's heartland.
A deepening trough in the southwestern portion of the United States is slowly moving into the eastern half Texas
with Gulf of Mexico moisture pumping into the region from the south. This combination is leading to plenty of
thunderstorm activity in the western half of the Metroplex and is spreading east into Dallas at this hour.

Temperatures have already fallen since yesterday and will be a bit below normal by the evening rush hour.
Peak readings will be near normal tomorrow, but the threat of thunderstorms won't cease until tomorrow night.

A Flash Flood Watch has been re-issued through tomorrow morning while an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory
is in effect for Dallas and Fort Worth until 12:15 PM Central Daylight Time. See the National Weather Service
statements for more details.



SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas on March 18, 2008

AN URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect until 12:15 PM Central Daylight Time.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for
western Dallas County and southern Tarrant County in north central Texas until 12:15 PM Central Daylight Time.

At 9:10 AM Central Daylight Time, National Weather Service meteorologists detected very heavy across
southwestern Tarrant County and moving into western Dallas County. Other showers and thunderstorms will move
into the area from the south through noon. Expect 1 to 2 inches of rainfall which will result in the ponding of water
on roadways and low lying areas.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great
to allow your car to cross safely. Stay away from creeks and streams. Turn around, don't drown.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH remains in effect through Wednesday morning.

The Flash Flood Watch continues through Wednesday morning for the following counties in north central Texas...

Bell County, Bosque County, Collin County, Comanche County, Cooke County, Coryell County, Dallas County,
Denton County, Ellis County, Erath County, Falls County, Fannin County, Freestone County, Grayson County,
Hamilton County, Hill County, Hood County, Hunt County, Johnson County, Kaufman County, Lampasas County,
Limestone County, McLennan County, Mills County, Navarro County, Parker County, Rockwall County,
Somervell County, Tarrant County and Wise County.

In northeast Texas...

Anderson County, Delta County, Henderson County, Hopkins County, Lamar County, Leon County, Rains County
and Van Zandt County

In south central Texas...

Milam County and Robertson County

A strong upper level low pressure system and a slow moving surface cold front will move across North Texas today
through Wednesday morning. Strong southerly winds ahead of the cold front will continue to bring abundant
moisture into the region. The combination of these ingredients will lead to a widespread heavy rainfall event.
Rainfall amounts will average between 1 to 3 inches with isolated amounts in excess of 4 inches.

Flooding of low lying areas, creeks, ditches and even some roads is likely in the watch area.

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding.
You should monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued for your area.

Here is my WeatherSTAR 4000 emulator videos for this report.
A hyperlink to each YouTube video clip page is also provided.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RAz_HKrezI

"Dallas (Love Field) weather - March 18, 2008 at 9:30 AM"


I have not added the transparent byline on the photo yet, but to give the appropriate copyright credit,
the current conditions graphic page background is by kalebdf at Flickr.



PLEASE NOTE:
First, Love Field's temperature went down by 1° from 9:30 AM (time of emulator video recording)
and 9:55 AM (the weather conditions in this post).

Second, the emulator failed to download the latest radar, so the one at the bottom of this post
is the latest one provided.

And third, I accidentally forgot to fill in the forecast information for four of the nine locations on
my metropolitan area weather map. So I am not including a forecast map for the Dallas-Fort Worth area,
only the regional one is provided. Here is the forecast information for the other five local reporting sites:

Fort Worth (Meacham International Airport): Thunderstorms. Temperatures dropping to 55° by 5:00 PM.
Fort Worth (Alliance Airport): Thunderstorms under windy conditions. Temperatures dropping to 55° by 5:00 PM.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport: Thunderstorms. High near 60° before dropping during the afternoon.
Arlington, Texas: Thunderstorms. High near 71°.
Mesquite, Texas: Thunderstorms. High near 69° before dropping during the afternoon.






























METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Fort Worth (Meacham International Airport)... north at 31 MPH, gusting to 46 MPH
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport... north at 20 MPH
Arlington, Texas... north-northwest at 14 MPH
Lewisville, Texas... north-northwest at 13 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Mesquite, Texas... south-southeast at 10 MPH

METROPOLITAN AREA NON-MAP WIND GUSTS
McKinney, Texas... 26 MPH
Flower Mound, Texas... 25 MPH
Dallas Executive Airport... 21 MPH
Lancaster, Texas... 21 MPH
Addison, Texas... 20 MPH
Carrollton, Texas... 20 MPH
Richardson, Texas... 20 MPH
Burleson, Texas... 17 MPH
Irving, Texas... 16 MPH

NORTHERN TEXAS AND SURROUNDING REGIONAL WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Lubbock, Texas... north-northeast at 21, gusting to 30 MPH
Wichita Falls, Texas... north at 20 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Amarillo, Texas... north-northwest at 18 MPH
Abilene, Texas... north at 17 MPH
Oklahoma City... north at 16 MPH
Midland, Texas... north-northeast at 15 MPH
Fort Smith, Arkansas... west-northwest at 14 MPH, gusting to 24 MPH
Texarkana, Arkansas... south-southeast at 13 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Waco, Texas... south-southeast at 10 MPH

LATEST VISIBILITIES (5 miles or less)
McKinney, Texas... 1¾ miles
Bedford, Texas... 2 miles
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport... 2 miles
Euless, Texas... 2 miles
Flower Mound, Texas... 2 miles
Irving, Texas... 2 miles
Lewisville, Texas... 2 miles
Duncanville, Texas... 3 miles
Fort Worth (Alliance Airport)... 3 miles
Grand Prairie, Texas... 3 miles
Oklahoma City... 3 miles
Dallas Executive Airport... 4 miles
Abilene, Texas... 5 miles
Addison, Texas... 5 miles
Carrollton, Texas... 5 miles
Garland, Texas... 5 miles
Plano, Texas... 5 miles
Richardson, Texas... 5 miles
The Colony, Texas... 5 miles
Wichita Falls, Texas... 5 miles



Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area radar within the last 90 minutes (courtesy of KTVT-TV)...

212

Your Local Weather / Re: Minneapolis-St. Paul weather

« on: March 17, 2008, 01:30:35 PM »

THE WEATHER OBSERVATIONS POSTED BELOW AREN'T CURRENT. THEY ARE FROM 90 MINUTES AGO.

The north end of a major storm system that is moving across the nation's heartland today is bringing
wintry precipitation to the Twin Cities and parts of the Upper Midwest. While it is snowing in some parts of
the region, warmer air coming up from the south is changing some of the precipitation to a mix of rain and snow.
It will change back to snow tonight as it will become steadier and accumulate. The National Weather Service has
issued a Winter Storm Watch for Minneapolis and St. Paul through tomorrow morning.

Temperatures aren't expected to reach 40° until Wednesday where the snow will be done.
The next round of snow may come by the end of the week.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, MN on March 17, 2008
A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect from this evening to Tuesday morning.

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from this evening through Tuesday morning.

The watch covers much of central Minnesota as well as portions of south central Minnesota and
west central Wisconsin. Some cities in the watch include New Ulm, Redwood Falls, Madison, Glenwood,
Little Falls, St. Cloud, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Minneapolis, Cambridge, Mora, Balsam Lake and Rice Lake.

Wet snow is expected this morning with a mixture of rain, sleet and snow this afternoon. However, by later tonight,
mixed precipitation is expected to rapidly change over to all snow as a strong upper level disturbance pushes
toward the area from the eastern Rockies. Heavy snow is expected tonight with 6 or more inches of snow expected
in a 50 to 75 mile wide corridor from Redwood Falls across Hutchinson, Willmar, St. Cloud, Litchfield and Little Falls.
The western Twin Cities metro area is expected to be on the eastern edge of the heaviest snowfall
with this system.

Persons planning travel need to be prepared for the potential of heavy snow and monitor later forecasts
for possible warnings.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that
may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Here is my WeatherSTAR 4000 emulator video for this report.
A hyperlink to the YouTube video clip page is also provided.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIYnDRdJuWA

"Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport weather - March 17, 2008 at 11:20 AM"


































METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
St. Paul... southeast at 12 MPH
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport... east-southeast at 10 MPH

METROPOLITAN AREA NON-MAP WIND GUSTS
Coon Rapids, Minnesota... 13 MPH

UPPER MIDWEST/SOUTH CENTRAL CANADIAN WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada... south-southwest at 17 MPH
Grand Forks, North Dakota... south at 16 MPH
Marquette, Michigan... south-southwest at 16 MPH
Aberdeen, South Dakota... south at 14 MPH
Green Bay, Wisconsin... south-southeast at 12 MPH
International Falls, Minnesota... south at 12 MPH

LATEST REGIONAL NON-MAP WIND CHILL READINGS
Lakeville, Minnesota... 19°
Coon Rapids, Minnesota... 28°

LATEST VISIBILITIES
Lakeville, Minnesota... 1½ miles
Crystal, Minnesota... 1¾ miles
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota... 1.8 miles
Plymouth, Minnesota... 1.8 miles
Duluth, Minnesota... 2 miles
Eden Prairie, Minnesota... 2 miles
Minnetonka, Minnesota... 2 miles
Minot, North Dakota... 3 miles
Blaine, Minnesota... 4 miles
Bloomington, Minnesota... 4 miles
Eagan, Minnesota... 4 miles
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport... 4 miles
Coon Rapids, Minnesota... 5 miles
Cottage Grove, Minnesota... 5 miles
Grand Forks, North Dakota... 5 miles
St. Paul... 5 miles
Stillwater, Minnesota... 5 miles
White Bear Lake, Minnesota... 5 miles
Woodbury, Minnesota... 5 miles



Central Minnesota radars within the last 1 hour (courtesy of WCCO-TV)...

213

Your Local Weather / Re: Alaska Weather

« on: March 17, 2008, 03:35:00 AM »

It is a very quiet and peaceful Sunday evening in south central Alaska with fair skies and temperatures in
the upper 20s. While the conditions are just right on this very late winter night for those in this part of the country,
on the west side of the state there is snow falling. On the north end of Alaska, it is predictably much colder with
frigid wind chill readings.

Anchorage is expected to continue to have traquil weather for the next 48 hours or so before some snow showers
are possible late Tuesday or Wednesday and remain in the forecast for the remainder of the week.
High temperatures are expected to be in the 30s.

As you can see, I'm debuting my Anchorage weather graphics package. It's not much and it's possible this may not
be the final product. I'll have to see as I do future reports and if I need any tweaking. The current conditions site
I used is Merrill Field in downtown Anchorage.



I have not added the transparent byline on the photo yet, but to give the appropriate copyright credit,
the current conditions graphic page background is by David Burch at Flickr.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Toronto weather

« on: March 16, 2008, 04:25:25 PM »

You're getting a tuner soon? That's cool!

I heard Toronto recieved 12-16 inches of snow in some areas

Only when I get a new PC, that will be the case.  Many new desktops can have TV tuners included.

Where did you hear 12 to 16 inches in Toronto?  I thought the snowfall forecasted for that area was a fraction of that.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Atlanta weather

« on: March 14, 2008, 11:37:30 PM »

Unfortunately I wasn't available to file a weather report when it happened, but there's some breaking news tonight.
Severe storms moved through Atlanta within the last three hours and possibly a tornado caused some damage in the downtown area of the city.

The Georgia Dome's roof was damaged and delayed the Alabama/Mississippi State men's basketball game for over an hour while there was other damage and injuries reported.  Some raw video footage just shown on CNN shows some damage to the Philips Arena facade could also be seen.

More updates to come and if anyone has anything to add, please feel free.

Cable News Network (CNN) (March 14):
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/14/storm.atlanta/index.html
" Downtown Atlanta hit by possible tornado"

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Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: March 14, 2008, 06:15:12 PM »

As it has been discussed on The Weather Channel, it is once again an unseasonably warm mid-March afternoon
in North Texas. Temperatures are 10° to 15° above normal for this time of year and most locations are at or above
the 80° mark. However, go farther south into the central and southern portions of the Lone Star State,
it is even warmer. Cities such as San Antonio, it is above 90°.  It isn't completely out of character for Texas
to receive this warmth before winter is officially over, but even this is well above normal for them.



A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of Texas, but it only includes the western side of the Metroplex.
Dallas isn't included in this warning, but Fort Worth is due to the warm and dry conditions. It is also windy to the
west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area as West Texas locations have to deal with wind and blowing dust.

Temperatures will cool off to slightly above normal readings over the weekend, but the threat of thunderstorms
will increase as we head into early next week.



I have not added the transparent byline on the photo yet, but to give the appropriate copyright credit,
the current conditions graphic page background is by Woutijn Baars at Flickr.

PLEASE NOTE:
I have put together a WeatherSTAR 4000 emulator configuration for Dallas, so hopefully the next time I do a report,
it will be included.





























METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport... south at 12 MPH
Mesquite, Texas... south-southwest at 10 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH

METROPOLITAN AREA NON-MAP WIND GUSTS
McKinney, Texas... 22 MPH
Carrollton, Texas... 21 MPH
Richardson, Texas... 17 MPH
Flower Mound, Texas... 14 MPH
Weatherford, Texas... 10 MPH

NORTHERN TEXAS AND SURROUNDING REGIONAL WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Amarillo, Texas... west at 33 MPH, gusting to 41 MPH
Midland, Texas... west at 32 MPH, gusting to 47 MPH
Lubbock, Texas... west at 29 MPH, gusting to 41 MPH
Oklahoma City... south-southeast at 22 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Waco, Texas... west at 14 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH
Wichita Falls, Texas... south-southwest at 14 MPH
Abilene, Texas... west-southwest at 13 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Fort Smith, Arkansas... east at 13 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH

LATEST HEAT INDEX READINGS
Weatherford, Texas... 85°
Addison, Texas... 84°
Duncanville, Texas... 82°
Euless, Texas... 81°
Flower Mound, Texas... 81°
Garland, Texas... 81°
Plano, Texas... 81°
Richardson, Texas... 81°
Carrollton, Texas... 80°
Irving, Texas... 80°
Bedford, Texas... 79°
Lewisville, Texas... 79°
North Richland Hills, Texas... 79°
Mansfield, Texas... 78°

LATEST VISIBILITIES
Burleson, Texas... 20 miles
Mansfield, Texas... 20 miles
Addison, Texas... 13 miles
Carrollton, Texas... 13 miles
Garland, Texas... 13 miles
Plano, Texas... 13 miles
Richardson, Texas... 13 miles
Midland, Texas... 9 miles

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General Discussion / New York State governor Eliot Spitzer resigns

« on: March 10, 2008, 03:25:00 PM »

UPDATED (March 12):

As expected, it was all over the New York City television stations and national networks two days ago
and it has again today.
 
The New York Times reported on Monday that New York State governor Eliot Spitzer is reportedly linked to
a prostitution ring.
 
After his scrapped outrageous plan back in the fall in which he wanted to give illegal immigrants driver's licenses,
I won't be sorry to see this moron leave the state's highest public office. If he's guilty of the charges he faces,
he deserves to go to prison.

At 11:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time this morning, Spitzer officially resigned, effective on Monday when
lieutenant governor David A. Paterson will take over.

I'll add today's links when available, but for now, he's the original story.
 
New York Times (March 10):
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/nyregion/10cnd-spitzer.html
"Spitzer is linked to prostitution ring"

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Your Local Weather / Re: Toronto weather

« on: March 09, 2008, 01:55:10 PM »

Kyle, thanks for the video clip!  I have subscribed to your YouTube channel, so I'll definitely be checking out more
of your great stuff you have.  No doubt about it.  Once I get a new PC complete with a TV tuner, hopefully I can
transfer some of the weather-related video I have into video files and in turn post on my YouTube channel.
This is so I don't just have emulator videos.

Meantime, as soon as we can, I'd like to go over with you my Ottawa area reporting sites on my map and possibly
for the non-map graphic screens (if there are enough to fill at least two, meaning at least eight).

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Your Local Weather / Re: Philadelphia weather

« on: March 09, 2008, 04:15:40 AM »

The powerful storm system that brought snow and windy conditions to the Great Lakes region as well as
southern Ontario in Canada and rain and windy conditions to the northeastern United States coastal region
is exiting during this overnight period.

Now, skies are clearing out and behind it we have cold and windy conditions across much of
the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It isn't really that cold, but wind chill readings will make it that way.
There has been flooding and wind damage across the region and I'm sure we'll hear some reports on them
in the coming hours either on The Weather Channel or on the local news.

I will put together the graphics pages as soon as possible.


PHILADELPHIA
Weather conditions from Philadelphia International Airport as of 3:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

33°

clear and windy

Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 44%
Dew Point: 14°
Wind: W at 32 MPH, gusting to 40 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.89 inches (rising)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Sunday's air quality forecast: Good



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Trenton, NJ
32° clear
Wind: W at 17 MPH, gusting to 37 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 30°.


Mount Holly, NJ
32° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 3 MPH
Wind Chill: 27°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast::  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 30°.


Wrightstown, NJ
32° clear and windy
Wind: NW at 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 20°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 30°.


West Chester, PA
31° clear
Wind: NW at 4 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Wind Chill: 27°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 28°.


Phoenixville, PA
30° clear
Wind: NW at 12 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 28°.


Willow Grove, PA
30° clear
Wind: WNW at 16 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 29°.


Wilmington, DE
32° clear and windy
Wind: W at 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 18°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 30°.


Voorhees, NJ
31° clear
Wind: NNW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 25°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Northeast Philadelphia
34° clear
Wind: W at 17 MPH, gusting to 40 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles


Blue Bell, PA (Philadelphia Wings Airport)
30° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 16 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles


Chadds Ford, PA
30° clear
Wind: W at 11 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles


Chester, PA
32° clear
Wind: SSW at 5 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Wind Chill: 27°
Visibility: 10 miles


Chester Springs, PA
29° clear
Wind: NW at 19 MPH
Wind Chill: 16°
Visibility: 10 miles


Doylestown, PA
30° mostly cloudy
Wind: W at 16 MPH, gusting to 30 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles


Glassboro, NJ
32° clear
Wind: S at 10 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 10 miles


Malvern, PA
30° clear
Wind: N at 3 MPH, gusting to 6 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Mount Laurel, NJ
32° clear
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 miles


Palmyra, NJ
33° clear
Wind: NW at 15 MPH, gusting to 27 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles


Villanova, PA
34° fair
Wind: W at 11 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 10 miles


Willingboro, NJ
33° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 28°
Visibility: 10 miles


Allentown, PA
29° overcast and windy
Wind: WSW at 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 16°
Visibility: 10 miles


Atlantic City, NJ
34° clear and windy
Wind: W at 21 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles


Coatesville, PA
28° clear and windy
Wind: W at 22 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°
Visibility: 10 miles


Dover, DE
32° clear and windy
Wind: W at 22 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles


Lancaster, PA
29° mostly cloudy and windy
Wind: W at 28 MPH, gusting to 33 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°
Visibility: 10 miles


Millville, NJ
32° clear and windy
Wind: W at 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 20°
Visibility: 10 miles


Pottstown, PA
30° fair and windy
Wind: W at 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 17°
Visibility: 10 miles


Reading, PA
28° clear and windy
Wind: W at 24 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°
Visibility: 10 miles


Wildwood, NJ
32° clear and windy
Wind: W at 23 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles



ELSEWHERE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES...

New York City  (Central Park)
32° clear
Wind: W at 14 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 32°.


Washington  (Ronald Reagan National Airport)
33° clear
Wind: W at 15 MPH, gusting to 24 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around 29°.


Boston
43° mostly cloudy and windy
Wind: WSW at 24 MPH gusting to 33 MPH
Wind Chill: 34°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 33°.


Hartford
37° overcast
Wind: WSW at 18 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH   
Wind Chill: 27°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy. Low around 32°.


Pittsburgh
19° overcast
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy. Low around 16°.


State College, PA
21° light snow and windy
Wind: W at 23 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with a 30% chance of snow showers. Low around 20°.


Binghamton, NY
17° light snow
Wind: W at 15 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°
Visibility: 1¾ miles
Overnight forecast:  40% chance of snow showers and windy. Low around 16°.  Wind chill values as low as -1°.


Jamestown, NY
15° overcast
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 2 miles
Overnight forecast:  80% chance of snow showers and windy. Low around 14°.  Wind chill values as low as -14°.


Elkins, WV
17° light snow
Wind: Variable at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Visibility: 2½ miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with a 30% chance of snow showers. Low around 17°.



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

OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear and windy. Low around 30°. West wind around 25 MPH with gusts as high as 41 MPH.

LATER TODAY
Sunny and windy. High near 46°. West wind between 17 to 23 MPH with gusts as high as 36 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 28°. Northwest wind between 7 to 11 MPH.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. High near 46°. West wind between 5 to 10 MPH.

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Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: March 09, 2008, 04:09:59 AM »

The powerful storm system that brought snow and windy conditions to the Great Lakes region as well as
southern Ontario in Canada and rain and windy conditions to the northeastern United States coastal region
is exiting during this overnight period.

Now, skies are clearing out and behind it we have cold and windy conditions across much of the New York City
metropolitan area. It isn't really that cold, but wind chill readings will make it that way. There has been flooding
and wind damage across the region and I'm sure we'll hear some reports on them in the coming hours either
on The Weather Channel or on the local news.

The following is a weather statement from the National Weather Service:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Upton, New York on March 8, 2008
A WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 7:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday.

Strong winds expected overnight...

The National Weather Service in Upton, New York has issued a Wind Advisory which is in effect until 7:00 AM
Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled.

A strong southwest to west flow overnight will continue in the wake of a cold front. Winds of 20 to 30 MPH with
gusts to around 45 MPH will continue into the overnight before starting to subside toward daybreak.

Winds of this magnitude, combined with saturated soils from heavy rainfall, could topple whole trees.
The winds may also bring down tree limbs and power lines, causing damage to parked vehicles and power outages.
Loose outdoor items such as trash cans may also be blown around and should be secured.

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between
46 and 57 MPH. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

FINALLY, it is expected to sunny for later today and Monday with temperatures slightly below average
in the low 40s.

PLEASE NOTE:
Caldwell, New Jersey did not issue their latest weather observations, so it isn't included in this report.
I will have the graphics pages done as soon as possible.


NEW YORK CITY
Weather conditions from Central Park as of 3:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

32°

clear

Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 49%
Dew Point: 15°
Wind: W at 14 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.73 inches (rising)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Sunday's air quality forecast: Good


METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Newark, NJ
32° partly cloudy and windy
Wind: W at 25 MPH, gusting to 39 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 31.


*White Plains, NY
31° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 16 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 31.


Teterboro, NJ
32° clear and windy
Wind: WNW at 23 MPH, gusting to 36 MPH
Wind Chill: 13°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 30.


Wayne, NJ
44° clear
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy with a 20% chance of rain and snow showers. Low around 21.


Morristown, NJ
26° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 29.


Edison, NJ
31° mostly cloudy and windy
Wind: WNW at 26 MPH, gusting to 41 MPH
Wind Chill: 17°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Clear and windy. Low around 30.


Farmingdale, NY
33° clear and windy
Wind: W at 23 MPH, gusting to 41 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 31.


Huntington, NY
32° partly cloudy
Wind: W at 11 MPH, gusting to 19 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 31..



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

LaGuardia Airport
34° fair and windy
Wind: W at 21 MPH, gusting to 44 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles


John F. Kennedy International Airport
33° partly cloudy and windy
Wind: W at 30 MPH, gusting to 48 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles


Belmar, NJ
33° clear and windy
Wind: W at 22 MPH, gusting to 45 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles


Bridgeport, CT
35° fair and windy
Wind: W at 21 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 10 miles


Danbury, CT
31° fair
Wind: W at 10 MPH, gusting to 33 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles


Islip, NY
33° clear and windy
Wind: W at 29 MPH, gusting to 38 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles


Jersey City, NJ
32° clear
Wind: SSE at 5 MPH, gusting to 15 MPH
Wind Chill: 22°
Visibility: 10 miles


Parsippany, NJ
32° fair
Wind: WNW at 15 MPH, gusting to 47 MPH
Wind Chill: 22°
Visibility: 10 miles


Somerville, NJ
31° fair
Wind: NW at 16 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles


Montgomery, NY
30° fair and windy
Wind: WSW at 20 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Wind Chill: 17°
Visibility: 10 miles


New Brunswick, NJ
32° partly cloudy
Wind: WNW at 9 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 10 miles


New Haven, CT
36° fair
Wind: WSW at 17 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 10 miles


Newburgh, NY
35° overcast and windy
Wind: WSW at 24 MPH, gusting to 38 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles


Shirley, NY
34° clear and windy
Wind: WSW at 24 MPH, gusting to 43 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 10 miles


Sussex, NJ
29° fair
Wind: WSW at 13 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Wind Chill: 17°
Visibility: 10 miles


Westhampton Beach, NY
35° clear and windy
Wind: W at 26 MPH, gusting to 45 MPH
Wind Chill: 22°
Visibility: 10 miles



ELSEWHERE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES...

Philadelphia
33° clear and windy
Wind: W at 32 MPH, gusting to 40 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear and windy. Low around 30°.


Washington  (Ronald Reagan National Airport)
33° clear
Wind: W at 15 MPH, gusting to 24 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around 29°.


Boston
43° mostly cloudy and windy
Wind: WSW at 24 MPH gusting to 33 MPH
Wind Chill: 34°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 33°.


Hartford
37° overcast
Wind: WSW at 18 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH   
Wind Chill: 27°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy. Low around 32°.


Pittsburgh
19° overcast
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy. Low around 16°.


State College, PA
21° light snow and windy
Wind: W at 23 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with a 30% chance of snow showers. Low around 20°.


Binghamton, NY
17° light snow
Wind: W at 15 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°
Visibility: 1¾ miles
Overnight forecast:  40% chance of snow showers and windy. Low around 16°.  Wind chill values as low as -1°.


Jamestown, NY
15° overcast
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 2 miles
Overnight forecast:  80% chance of snow showers and windy. Low around 14°.  Wind chill values as low as -14°.


Elkins, WV
17° light snow
Wind: Variable at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Visibility: 2½ miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy and windy with a 30% chance of snow showers. Low around 17°.



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR NEW YORK CITY (through Monday)...
(courtesy of the National Weather Service)

OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy and windy. Low around 32°. West wind around 30 MPH with gusts as high as 45 MPH.

LATER TODAY
Sunny and windy. High near 41°. West wind between 20 to 29 MPH with gusts as high as 43 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 23°. Northwest wind between 9 to 15 MPH.

MONDAY
Sunny. High near 41°. Northwest wind between 8 to 15 MPH.

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Your Local Weather / Toronto weather

« on: March 08, 2008, 09:55:05 PM »

The same major storm system that has been wreaking havoc in major cities such as Cleveland and Buffalo
is doing the same with moderate to heavy snow across much of southern Ontario tonight. Only a fraction of
the amount of snow forecast for Cleveland is expected in Toronto. Check out the latest weather statement
from Environment Canada.

OFFICIAL WEATHER WARNING by Environment Canada on March 8, 2008 at 4:12 PM Eastern Time
A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect.

Major winter storm affecting southern Ontario...

This is a warning that dangerous winter weather conditions are imminent or occurring in these regions.
Monitor weather conditions. Listen for updated statements.

The winter storm which is affecting most of southern Ontario is now centred over Pennsylvania. This storm will
continue to push northwards towards the St Lawrence Valley tonight giving significant snow amounts to most of
southern Ontario. The first shot of snow began Friday morning over areas north of the lower Great Lakes and
last evening across eastern Ontario and ski country. The second round of heavy snowfall associated with
this storm began this morning. The heavy snow will gradually taper off from west to east tonight.

Storm totals will likely be near 25 centimetres along and east of a line from London to lake Simcoe then
to Petawawa. There is potential for 40 to 50 centimetres of snow over eastern Ontario including Ottawa
by the time this storm system moves out. Areas west of the London to Petawawa line should see between
10 and 20 centimetres with lesser amounts near Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Regions located near
the St Lawrence Valley will see ice pellets and a risk of freezing rain mixed with the snow this evening.

Strong northerly winds with gusts up to 70 km/h are accompanying this storm. The strong winds combined with
fresh snow is causing blowing snow and whiteout conditions thereby creating dangerous driving conditions.
The winds will slowly diminish in strength tonight.

Travellers should be prepared to change their plans accordingly. Areas north of Lake Ontario and into the
St Lawrence Valley should not be surprised by the occurrence of some thunder and lightning as this vigorous low
passes by tonight.

Environment Canada will continue to monitor the situation to update watches and warnings as required.



TORONTO
Weather conditions from Toronto City Centre Airport as of 8:00 PM Eastern Time

19°F (-7°C)

light snow and windy

Wind Chill: 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility: 0.9 miles (1.6 kilometers)
Humidity: 77%
Dew Point: 13°F (°C)
Wind: NW at 21 MPH (33 km/hr.), gusting to 36 MPH (57 km/hr.)
Barometric Pressure: 29.60 inches (100.2 kPa) (rising)



METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada  (Lester B. Pearson International Airport)
17°F (-8°C) light snow and windy
Wind: NNW at 25 MPH (40 km/hr.), gusting to 37 MPH (60 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 0.7 miles (1.13 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast overnight.
Low 9°F (-13°C).


Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
18°F (-8°C) snow
Wind: NW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast overnight.
Low 9°F (-13°C).


Brampton, Ontario, Canada
16°F (-9°C) light snow
Wind: NNW at 18 MPH (29 km/hr.), gusting to 22 MPH (35 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times.
Then becoming overcast with light and variable winds overnight. Low 9°F (-13°C).


Buttonville, Ontario, Canada
15°F (-9°C) light snow and windy
Wind: NNW at 21 MPH (34 km/hr.), gusting to 28 MPH (45 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility: ¾ mile (1.2 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times.
Then becoming overcast with light and variable winds overnight. Low 9°F (-13°C).


Barrie, Ontario, Canada
14°F (-10°C) light snow
Wind: NW at 12 MPH (20 km/hr.), gusting to 25 MPH (40 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 0.1 mile (0.2 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy with blowing snow at times.
Then becoming overcast with a 60% chance of flurries with light and variable winds overnight. Low 1°F (-17°C).


Milton, Ontario, Canada  (Burlington Airpark)
20°F (-7°C) snow
Wind: NW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.), gusting to 28 MPH (45 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast overnight.
Low 9°F (-13°C).



ELSEWHERE IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO AND THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES...

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
21°F (-6°C) light snow and windy
Wind: NNE at 20 MPH (32 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility: 0.6 mile (0.96 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow, blowing snow and sleet with windy conditions. Low 14°F (-10°C).


Kingston, Ontario, Canada
24°F (-4°C) light snow and windy
Wind: N at 23 MPH (37 km/hr.), gusting to 29 MPH (47 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility: 0.7 miles (1.13 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow, blowing snow and sleet with windy conditions. Snow may also be heavy at times.
Low 16°F (-9°C).


London, Ontario, Canada
16°F (-9°C) light snow
Wind: NW at 19 MPH (30 km/hr.), gusting to 29 MPH (47 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility: 0.7 mile (1.13 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast with light winds overnight.
Low 7°F (-14°C).


Brantford, Ontario, Canada
18°F (-8°C) light snow
Wind: N at 13 MPH (21 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Then becoming overcast with light winds overnight.
Low 7°F (-14°C).


Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
18°F (-8°C) light snow
Wind: NW at 11 MPH (21 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility: 0.3 mile (0.48 kilometer)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow. Snow may be heavy and blowing at times. Low 7°F (-14°C).


St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
21°F (-6°C) light snow
Wind: NNW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.), gusting to 23 MPH (37 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility: 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow, blowing snow and sleet. Snow may also be heavy at times. Low 10°F (-12°C).


Niagara Falls, NY
28°F (-2°C) light snow and windy
Wind: NW at 23 MPH (37 km/hr.), gusting to 30 MPH (48 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility: 1½ miles (2.41 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 15°F (-9°C).
Wind chill values as low as -1°F (-18°C).


Buffalo
19°F (-7°C) light snow and windy
Wind: NW at 20 MPH (32 km/hr.), gusting to 24 MPH (39 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 15°F (-9°C).
Wind chill values as low as 0°F (-18°C).


Cleveland
21°F (-6°C) light snow and blowing snow
Wind: WNW at 17 MPH (27 km/hr.), gusting to 24 MPH (39 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility: 2½ miles (4.02 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 16°F (-9°C).


Detroit
19°F (-7°C) partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 8 MPH (13 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility: 10 miles (16.1 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:  Partly cloudy. Low around 16°F (-9°C).


Erie, PA
19°F (-7°C) snow and freezing fog
Wind: W at 14 MPH (23 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 16°F (-9°C).


Rochester, NY
23°F (-5°C) light snow
Wind: WNW at 18 MPH (29 km/hr.), gusting to 30 MPH (48 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility: ¾ mile (1.2 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 19°F (-7°C).


Syracuse, NY
30°F (-1°C) light snow
Wind: W at 15 MPH (24 km/hr.), gusting to 26 MPH (42 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility: 9 miles (14.5 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow showers and windy. Low around 20°F (-7°C).


Binghamton, NY
30°F (-1°C) light snow
Wind: W at 18 MPH (29 km/hr.), gusting to 26 MPH (42 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility: ½ mile (0.8 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow showers and windy. Low around 16°F (-9°C).
Wind chill values as low as -1°F (-18°C).


Jamestown, NY
17°F (-8°C) overcast
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 2 miles (3.21 kilometers)
Tonight's forecast:  Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. Low around 13°F (-11°C).



36-HOUR FORECAST FOR TORONTO (through Monday)...
(courtesy of Environment Canada)

TONIGHT
Periods of snow and windy.  Snow may be heavy and blowing at times.
Wind NW around 25 MPH (40 km/hr.) gusting to 37 MPH (60 km/hr.). Low 10°F (-12°C).

SUNDAY
Sunny. Winds W around 19 MPH (30 km/hr.). High 25°F (-4°C). UV index 4 or moderate.

SUNDAY NIGHT
A few clouds. Winds W around 12 MPH (20 km/hr.) becoming light later in the evening. Low 10°F (-12°C).

MONDAY
Sunny. High 28°F (-2°C). Light and variable winds.



Southern Ontario regional radar at 8:40 PM Eastern Standard Time (courtesy of Environment Canada)...

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Your Local Weather / Cleveland weather

« on: March 08, 2008, 03:25:19 PM »

THE WEATHER OBSERVATIONS POSTED BELOW AREN'T CURRENT. THEY ARE FROM 90 MINUTES AGO.

Just as I reported for Buffalo late last night, Cleveland is getting pounded by snow and windy this afternoon
as the storm system which is dumping snow on its cold side and rain at the coast moves northeastward through
the Ohio River Valley toward New England.

Temperatures will be 20° below normal today as Cleveland is expected to get between 1½ to 2 feet of snow
before all is said and done. See the National Weather Service statement below as a Winter Storm Warning
is in effect until 4:00 AM tomorrow morning.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Cleveland on March 8, 2008
A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect until 4:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday morning.

Snow... heavy at times... will continue through this evening.
By the time the snow tapers off tonight, total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches are expected.
Gusty northerly winds between 20 and 30 MPH will also accompany this storm.
This will lead to near blizzard conditions and significant blowing and drifting of snow.

Secondary roads, roads that have not been plowed and roads exposed to drifting snow will likely be impassible
this afternoon especially near Lake Erie. Local travel restrictions may be in place.


Below is some local coverage of this major winter storm for Cleveland.
All three major airports are either closed or about to close due to the very bad weather conditions.
This includes Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

WKYC-TV (Cleveland) (March 8):
http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=84693
"March snowstorm '08: Special storm coverage"

WEWS-TV (Cleveland) (March 8):
http://www.weathernet5.com/video/13326561/index.html
"LIVE radar: track winter storm hitting area"

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/15536524/detail.html
"Motorists asked to stay off roads"

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/15537697/detail.html
"Snow totals through 11:00 AM"

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/15539164/detail.html
"Reporter's wife gives birth during snowstorm"

http://www.weathernet5.com/weather/3751560/detail.html
"Snow falling at 1-3 inches hour"

WJW-TV (Cleveland) (March 8):
http://www.myfoxcleveland.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=5967985&version=24&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1
"Weekend Wallop: Flights delayed, malls close, people frustrated"

WOIO-TV (Cleveland) (March 8):
http://www.woio.com/Global/story.asp?S=7985295
"Stay off the roads unless you absolutely need to get somewhere"

The Cleveland Plain Dealer (March 8):
http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/120496873846140.xml&coll=2
"Blizzard Watch all day today in Northeast Ohio"

http://blog.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2008/03/storm_keeps_dumping_on_northea.html
"Storm keeps dumping on Northeast Ohio"



CLEVELAND
Weather conditions from Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport as of 1:55 PM Eastern Time

22°

snow and windy with freezing fog

Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: ½ mile
Humidity: 88%
Dew Point: 19°
Wind: NNW at 26 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.56 (falling)
Ceiling: 100 feet
Today's air quality forecast: Good


OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
21° light snow and windy
Wind: N at 23 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: 1 mile


Cuyahoga County Airport
23° snow
Wind: N at 17 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Visibility: 3/8 mile


Parma, OH
21° light snow and blowing snow
Wind: NNE at 7 MPH, gusting to 19 MPH
Wind Chill: 12°
Visibility: 1 mile


Willoughby, OH
22° snow and windy
Wind: NNW at 25 MPH, gusting to 35 MPH
Wind Chill: 6°
Visibility: 0.3 mile


Euclid, OH
20° snow and windy
Wind: N at 20 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: 0.4 mile


Lorain, OH
34° freezing fog
Wind: N at 11 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 0.2 mile


Sheffield Lake, OH
23° freezing fog
Wind: NNW at 16 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°
Visibility: 0.2 mile


Avon Lake, OH
23° snow and blowing snow
Wind: N at 10 MPH, gusting to 24 MPH
Wind Chill: 12°
Visibility: 0.8 mile


Strongsville, OH
21° snow and blowing snow
Wind: NNW at 9 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 11°
Visibility: 0.8 mile


North Royalton, OH
21° snow and blowing snow
Wind: NW at 13 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 9°
Visibility: 0.8 mile



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION

Akron, OH
21° overcast, windy and hazy
Wind: NNW at 22 MPH, gusting to 30 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: 2 mile


Erie, PA
26° overcast and windy with freezing fog
Wind: N at 23 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°
Visibility: ¼ mile



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

REST OF TODAY
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26°.
North wind around 26 MPH with gusts as high as 37 MPH. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

TONIGHT
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1:00 AM.
The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16°.
West wind 26 to 29 MPH decreasing to between 15 to 18 MPH. Winds could gust as high as 40 MPH.
Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of snow showers. High near 27°. West wind between 9 to 14 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Overcast with a 30% chance of snow. Low around 17°. West wind at 5 MPH becoming southeast.



Cleveland metropolitan area radar since 2:36 PM (courtesy of WKYC-TV)...
NOTE: The precipitation has not changed since the 1:55 PM update.

223

Your Local Weather / Re: Western New York State weather

« on: March 08, 2008, 03:40:30 AM »

The same storm system that was centered way down in the southeastern part of the country and progresses
northeastward has brought wintry conditions to the Ohio River Valley and the eastern Great Lakes region and
moderate to heavy rain as you go toward the mid-Atlantic coast.

In western New York State and the horseshoe region of southern Ontario in Canada, there is a plenty of snow
to be found. Don't let the radar I provided fool you. All the observation sites that are reporting snow in fact are.
Some areas are just overcast for now. But it is expected to snow heavily at times in Buffalo and areas to the south
and west toward Cleveland. Temperatures are not expected to get out of the 20s later today. Here is the latest
on this storm from the National Weather Service:

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Buffalo, New York on March 7, 2008

A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect until 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday morning.

Snow will continue tonight with the additional accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with the some of the heaviest
amounts over the Niagara Frontier sections. Snow will continue in the west during Saturday, but it will likely mix
with sleet or freezing rain during the morning from the Genesee Valley to the western Finger Lakes.
Colder air will spread in during Saturday with a return of moderate to heavy snow in the afternoon and evening.
Winds will increase as the low passes by which will cause poor driving conditions in blowing and drifting snow.
Total storm accumulations by Sunday morning may exceed a foot.

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow or ice will cause
hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should use extreme caution
and allow extra time.

PLEASE NOTE:
Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland and Toronto City Centre Airport in Toronto were the reporting sites used
in this report. I will put together the graphics pages as soon as possible.


BUFFALO
downtown weather conditions as of 2:55 AM Eastern Time

27°

light snow

Wind Chill: 17°
Visibility: 3 miles
Humidity: 95%
Dew Point: 25°
Wind: NNE at 15 MPH, gusting to 15 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.93 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 800 feet
Saturday's air quality forecast:  Good
downtown Buffalo overnight forecast:  Periods of snow and windy.  Low around 25°.



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
28° light snow
Wind: NNE at 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 15°
Visibility: 3 miles


Niagara Falls, NY
27° overcast
Wind: NNE at 18 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow and windy.  Low around 24°.


Orchard Park, NY
26° light snow
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 3 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow and windy.  Low around 25°.


Lockport, NY
27° overcast
Wind: N at 18 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow and windy.  Low around 25°.


St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
28° light snow
Wind: NNE at 11 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Wind Chill: 16°
Visibility: 2 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of heavy snow.  Low around 27°.


Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
25° light snow
Wind: NNE at 19 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°
Overnight forecast:  Periods of heavy snow.  Low around 27°.



OTHER WESTERN NEW YORK STATE OBSERVATIONS...

Dunkirk, NY
26° light snow
Wind: NNE at 10 MPH
Wind Chill: 15°
Visibility: 2½ miles


Grand Island, NY
27° overcast
Wind: NE at 3 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Hamburg, NY
27° light snow
Wind: NNE at 4 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 3 miles


Kenmore, NY
28° light snow
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 3 miles


West Seneca, NY
28° light snow
Wind: SE at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: 22°
Visibility: 3 miles


Lancaster, NY
27° light snow
Wind: SE at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: 21°
Visibility: 2½ miles


South Wales, NY
25° light snow
Wind: NNE at 12 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 14°
Visibility: 2½ miles


Springville, NY
24° light snow
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 3 miles


Youngstown, NY
27° overcast
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 miles



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
24° light snow
Wind: N at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: 12°
Visibility: 2½ miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of light snow.  Low around 23°.


Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
21° light snow and windy
Wind: NNE at 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: 6 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of light snow.  Low around 21°.


London, Ontario, Canada
18° light snow
Wind: N at 11 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Visibility: 2 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of light snow.  Low around 18°.


Cleveland
23° light snow and windy
Wind: NNE at 26 MPH, gusting to 33 MPH
Wind Chill: 6°
Visibility: 1¾ miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow and windy.  Low around 22°.


Erie, PA
23° light snow
Wind: NNE at 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°
Visibility: 1¾ miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow and windy.  Low around 24°.


Rochester, NY
29° light snow
Wind: N at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: 17°
Visibility: 1½ miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow and windy.  Low around 26°.


Syracuse, NY
32° freezing drizzle
Wind: NNW at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 2 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of a wintry mix of precipitation.  Low around 31°.


Binghamton, NY
33° fog
Wind: NW at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: ½ mile
Overnight forecast:  50% chance of rain or freezing drizzle.  Low around 34°.


Elmira, NY
33° overcast
Wind: N at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: 28°
Visibility: 10 miles
Overnight forecast:  50% chance of rain or freezing drizzle.  Low around 33°.


Dansville, NY
30° overcast and misty
Wind: NW at 12 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 5 miles
Overnight forecast:  50% chance of a mix of snow and sleet.  Low around 26°.


Jamestown, NY
23° overcast
Wind: NNE at 15 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°
Visibility: 7 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow.  Low around 24°.


Bradford, PA
25° overcast and misty
Wind: NE at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: 15°
Visibility: 5 miles
Overnight forecast:  Periods of snow.  Low around 25°.



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

OVERNIGHT
Periods of snow and windy. Low around 25°. North wind around 21 MPH. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

LATER TODAY
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow. High near 27°.
North wind between 20 to 22 MPH with gusts as high as 36 MPH. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

TONIGHT
Periods of snow and windy with widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3:00 AM. Low around 15°.
Wind chill values as low as -1°. Northwest wind between 16 to 20 MPH with gusts as high as 31 MPH.
Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of snow showers, mainly before 10:00 AM. High near 24°.
Wind chill values as low as -1°. West wind between 14 to 16 MPH with gusts as high as 29 MPH.



Western New York State regional radar within the last 1 hour (courtesy of WIVB-TV)...

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Emulator Videos / Re: Billy's WeatherSTAR Emulaions

« on: March 08, 2008, 02:00:00 AM »

Billy, outstanding job!  I wish the classic WeatherSTAR was like THIS during its heyday.

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Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: March 08, 2008, 01:50:40 AM »

PEAK WIND GUSTS (March 5, 2008)
The following are peak wind speeds from Wednesday morning's storm (courtesy of the National Weather Service).
All locations on this list include those under New York City's NWS forecast office coverage area.

New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 61 MPH
Long Beach, New York... 60 MPH
New York City (Brooklyn - Coney Island)... 59 MPH
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York... 58 MPH
New York City (Queens - Jamaica)... 58 MPH
Middle Island, New York... 56 MPH
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 53 MPH
Merrick, New York... 52 MPH
Groton, Connecticut... 51 MPH
Shirley, New York... 51 MPH
New York City (Brooklyn - Brooklyn Heights)... 48 MPH
Teterboro, New Jersey... 48 MPH
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 47 MPH
Islip, New York... 47 MPH
Westhampton Beach, New York... 47 MPH
New Haven, Connecticut... 46 MPH
Newark, New Jersey... 45 MPH
Montauk, New York... 44 MPH
White Plains, New York... 44 MPH
Farmingdale, New York... 41 MPH
Caldwell, New Jersey... 37 MPH
Meriden, Connecticut... 37 MPH
Montgomery, New York... 35 MPH
*New York City (Central Park)... 35 MPH
Danbury, Connecticut... 33 MPH