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Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: February 05, 2008, 12:45:20 PM »

It is a dreary midday hour in New York City today, but it is in no way dampening the spirits of millions of
New Yorkers who are enjoying the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory.  The team is right now in the middle of
their celebration parade down the Canyon of Heroes under overcast conditions and temperatures near 50°.
The rain held off in the vicinity of the parade and City Hall as the precipitation is off well off to the northwest
and to the east of the city.

However, there is a significant chance there will be thunderstorms around and the National Weather Service
has them in the forecast for later today.  So you were seeing the metropolitan area forecast map correctly.

It will remain unsettled for the remainder of the week as temperatures will continue to rise to record high levels
tomorrow as readings are expected to top 60° tomorrow, but then significantly drop down again on Thursday with
a chance of snow showers.



PLEASE NOTE:
There were no weather observations or forecast data available for Long Beach, New York,
so that location isn't included on the New York City metropolitan area weather maps.





























LATEST REGIONAL WIND CHILL READINGS
Boston... 35°
Montgomery, New York... 35°
Binghamton, New York... 37°
Newburgh, New York... 38°
Caldwell, New Jersey... 42°
Westhampton Beach, New York... 42°
Shirley, New York... 43°
Danbury, Connecticut... 44°
Islip, New York... 44°
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 45°
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 45°
Somerville, New Jersey... 45°

LATEST VISIBILITIES (5 miles or less)
Jamestown, New York... less than ¼ mile
State College, Pennsylvania... ¼ mile
Boston... 1 mile
White Plains, New York... 1½ miles
Islip, New York... 2 miles
New Haven, Connecticut... 2 miles
Newark, New Jersey... 2½ miles
Bridgeport, Connecticut... 3 miles
Newburgh, New York... 3 miles
Shirley, New York... 3 miles
Sussex, New Jersey... 3 miles
Westhampton Beach, New York... 3 miles
Caldwell, New Jersey... 4 miles
Teterboro, New Jersey... 4 miles
Edison, New Jersey... 5 miles
Farmingdale, New York... 5 miles
Hartford... 5 miles
Huntington, New York... 5 miles
Montgomery, New York... 5 miles
New Brunswick, New Jersey... 5 miles
New York City (LaGuardia Airport)... 5 miles
New York City (John F. Kennedy International Airport)... 5 miles
Somerville, New Jersey... 5 miles



New York City metropolitan area radar within the last 1 hour (courtesy of WCBS-TV)...

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Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: February 01, 2008, 02:25:20 PM »

The same major storm system that brought snow to the northern Great Plains and Great Lakes regions and
severe storms in the south is moving through the northeastern part of the country today. Northern parts of the
New York City metropolitan area have been receiving freezing rain, which is making driving conditions hazardous.
Temperatures are slowing rising above the freezing mark from a south to north direction.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been in effect for the far northern and western suburbs and is set to expire
at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Conditions are expected to improve by tomorrow with above normal temperatures to near 50°, but in the meantime,
the evening rush hour is forecast to be damp with a possible thunderstorm in some locations across the region.

I'll be putting together the graphics pages as soon as possible, just like my previous entry.


NEW YORK CITY
Weather conditions from Central Park as of 12:55 PM Eastern Time

35°

rain

Wind Chill: 25°
Visibility: 1¾ miles
Humidity: 92%
Dew Point: 33°
Wind: ENE at 17 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.17 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 600 feet
Today's air quality forecast: Moderate


METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Newark, NJ
37° rain
Wind: ENE at 12 MPH
Wind Chill: 29°
Visibility: 3 miles
Today's forecast:  Rain and foggy with a possible thunderstorm and a high of 42°


*White Plains, NY
32° freezing rain
Wind: E at 12 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 23°
Visibility: 3 miles
Today's forecast:  Rain and foggy with a possible thunderstorm and a high of 40°


Teterboro, NJ
35° rain
Wind: E at 15 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 4 miles
Today's forecast:  Rain and foggy with a possible thunderstorm and a high of 41°


Parsippany, NJ
35° rain
Wind: ENE at 11 MPH, gusting to 19 MPH
Wind Chill: 27°
Today's forecast:  Mix of rain and freezing rain with a high of 37°


Morristown, NJ
33° light rain
Wind: ENE at 8 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 2½ miles
Today's forecast:  Rain and a high of 38°


Edison, NJ
36° light rain
Wind: E at 3 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles
Today's forecast:  Rain and a high of 43°


Bellmore, NY
38° rain
Wind: ESE at 3 MPH
Wind Chill: 34°
Visibility: 2½ miles
Today's forecast:  Rain, windy and foggy with a possible thunderstorm and a high of 46°


Farmingdale, NY
36° rain
Wind: ENE at 12 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 28°
Visibility: 2½ miles
Today's forecast:  Rain, windy and foggy with a possible thunderstorm and a high of 47°


Huntington, NY
36° rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 2½ miles
Today's forecast:  Rain, windy and foggy with a possible thunderstorm and a high of 45°



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

LaGuardia Airport
37° rain
Wind: ENE at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: 28°
Visibility: 2 miles


John F. Kennedy International Airport
37° rain
Wind: NE at 16 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 28°
Visibility: 3 miles


Belmar, NJ
39° overcast
Wind: ENE at 7 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Wind Chill: 34°
Visibility: 6 miles


Bridgeport, CT
35° rain
Wind: E at 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 3 miles


Caldwell, NJ
33° rain
Wind: ENE at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 2 miles


Danbury, CT
32° freezing rain
Visibility: 2½ miles


Islip, NY
36° light rain
Wind: E at 17 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 1½ miles


Jersey City, NJ
37° rain
Wind: NNE at 4 MPH
Wind Chill: 33°


Somerville, NJ
35° light rain
Wind: E at 9 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 28°
Visibility: 2½ miles


Montauk, NY
37° light rain
Wind: E at 18 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Wind Chill: 27°


Montgomery, NY
31° freezing rain
Wind: NE at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 4 miles


New Brunswick, NJ
36° light rain
Wind: NE at 8 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 30°
Visibility: 2½ miles


New Haven, CT
35° light rain
Wind: ENE at 14 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 3 miles


Newburgh, NY
30° light freezing rain
Wind: ENE at 12 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 19°
Visibility: 2½ miles


Shirley, NY
37° light rain
Wind: E at 10 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 30°
Visibility: 5 miles


Sussex, NJ
32° light freezing rain
Wind: NNE at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 3 miles


Westhampton Beach, NY
38° heavy rain and windy
Wind: E at 20 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Wind Chill: 28°
Visibility: 2 miles



ELSEWHERE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES...

Philadelphia
42° light rain
Wind: ENE at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: 37°
Visibility: 5 miles
Today's forecast:  Occasional heavy rain and a high of 50°


Washington  (Ronald Reagan National Airport)
44° heavy rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 1½ miles
Today's forecast:  Light rain and a high of 46°


Boston
36° rain and sleet
Wind: E at 22 MPH, gusting to 29 MPH
Wind Chill: 25°
Visibility: 3 miles
Today's forecast:  Occasional heavy rain and windy with a high of 50°


Hartford
33° heavy rain
Wind: NE at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 1¾ miles
Today's forecast:  Occasional heavy rain and a high of 38°


Pittsburgh
34° light rain
Wind: WNW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 3 miles
Today's forecast:  70% chance of rain and a high of 40°


State College, PA
33° overcast
Wind: ESE at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 5 miles
Today's forecast:  Mix of rain and freezing rain with a high of 36°


Binghamton, NY
30° light freezing rain and windy
Wind: SE at 21 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Wind Chill: 17°
Visibility: 4 miles
Today's forecast:  Rain and a high of 37°


Jamestown, NY
33° overcast
Wind: S at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: 24°
Visibility: 10 miles
Today's forecast:  Mix of rain and snow with a high of 34°


Elkins, WV
46° light rain
Wind: SSW at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 42°
Visibility: 10 miles
Today's forecast:  60% chance of light rain and a high of 45°



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

REST OF TODAY
Periods of rain with thunderstorms and patchy fog also possible after 4:00 PM.
Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 42°. East wind around 18 MPH.
Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between ½ inch to ¾ inch possible.

TONIGHT
Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm with patchy fog before 9:00 PM, then periods of showers,
mainly between 9:00 PM and midnight. Low around 35°. East wind 16 to 20 MPH becoming west.
Winds could gust as high as 32 MPH. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
New rainfall amounts between ¼ inch to ½ inch possible.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny and windy at times. High near 49°. West wind 17 to 20 MPH decreasing to between 9 to 12 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 33°. West wind around 6 MPH becoming calm.


New York City metropolitan area radar within the last 30 minutes (courtesy of WCBS-TV)...

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Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: January 29, 2008, 01:10:45 PM »

After the unseasonably chilly temperatures that was experienced back on Friday, a brief warmup back the
other direction will come to an end this afternoon.  A potent cold front is sweeping through Texas as part of
a low pressure system that is moving through the Great Plains region.  Notice the drastic contrast in temperatures
between the western side of Texas and up in Oklahoma as opposed to what it is in Dallas and points east.

High temperatures this morning are unseasonably mild being well into the 60s to near 70°, but will steadily drop as
the day progresses. It has been a very windy day already with wind gusts as high as near 60 MPH in a few spots.
Completely unlike Friday, it is quite dry across the region with Love Field in Dallas reporting a humidity level of
just 19%. Because of the high winds and dry conditions, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for the entire
Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area until at least 6:00 PM Central Standard Time this evening.
See the National Weather Service statements for more details.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas on January 29, 2008

A WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 6:00 PM Central Standard Time this evening.


Strong west and northwest winds will continue through the afternoon hours. Sustained wind speeds of
30 to 40 MPH will continue with gusts in excess of 50 mph possible through late afternoon.
In addition, some blowing dust may reduce visibilities to around 3 to 5 miles during the afternoon.
The strong winds will diminish quickly this evening.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of at least 20 to 30 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Boaters should use extra caution when venturing onto
area lakes. Residents may wish to take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture and other lightweight
outdoor objects that may be blown around in the strong winds.


A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect until 6:00 PM Central Standard Time this evening.

A Red flag warning remains in effect until 6:00 PM Central Standard Time this evening across all of North Texas
for very strong winds and very low humidities.

A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect Wednesday afternoon...

Strong west and northwest winds and very low humidities will continue through the afternoon across all of
North Texas. Sustained wind speeds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts in excess of 50 MPH and relative humidities
ranging from 10 to 15% will lead to extreme fire weather conditions through early evening.
The winds are expected to diminish this evening.

Return southerly flow and low humidity will lead to very high fire danger conditions across all of North Texas
Wednesday afternoon. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for all of North Texas on Wednesday afternoon.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry vegetation will create explosive fire growth potential.
Avoid all outside burning and welding today. Do not toss lit cigarette Butts outside.
Report wild fires to the nearest Fire Department or law enforcement office.

PLEASE NOTE:
Bedford, Texas' wind gauge was malfunctioning at the time of this report, so I substituted that location with
Weatherford, Texas instead. Since there were not enough locations that had weather conditions that had
wind chill readings, I'm listing the few that did toward the bottom of this post instead of using a near-empty
northern Texas regional weather map to display them.































METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport... WNW at 41 MPH, gusting to 53 MPH
Mesquite, Texas... WNW at 32 MPH, gusting to 46 MPH
Arlington, Texas... WNW at 30 MPH, gusting to 41 MPH
Fort Worth (Alliance Airport)... W at 29 MPH, gusting to 43 MPH
Fort Worth (Meacham International Airport)... WNW at 28 MPH, gusting to 47 MPH
Garland, Texas... WNW at 24 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Plano, Texas... NNW at 21 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Duncanville, Texas... WSW at 18 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH
Lewisville, Texas... W at 8 MPH, gusting to 30 MPH

METROPOLITAN AREA NON-MAP WIND GUSTS
McKinney, Texas... 59 MPH
Irving, Texas... 56 MPH
Addison, Texas... 49 MPH
Denton, Texas... 48 MPH
Burleson, Texas... 46 MPH
Dallas Executive Airport... 44 MPH
Flower Mound, Texas... 41 MPH
Lancaster, Texas... 40 MPH
Mansfield, Texas... 34 MPH
Grand Prairie, Texas... 32 MPH
Richardson, Texas... 25 MPH
North Richland Hills, Texas... 24 MPH
The Colony, Texas... 22 MPH
Weatherford, Texas... 21 MPH
Carrollton, Texas... 19 MPH
Euless, Texas... 19 MPH

NORTHERN TEXAS AND SURROUNDING REGIONAL WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Wichita Falls, Texas... NW at 38 MPH, gusting to 56 MPH
Oklahoma City... NW at 38 MPH, gusting to 45 MPH
Abilene, Texas... NW at 32 MPH, gusting to 48 MPH
Fort Smith, Arkansas... WSW at 29 MPH, gusting to 43 MPH
Midland, Texas... NNW at 28 MPH, gusting to 36 MPH
Amarillo, Texas... N at 25 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Lubbock, Texas... N at 22 MPH, gusting to 37 MPH
Waco, Texas... W at 21 MPH, gusting to 33 MPH
Texarkana, Arkansas... SW at 16 MPH, gusting to 28 MPH

LATEST REGIONAL NON-MAP WIND CHILL READINGS
Amarillo, Texas... 21°
Oklahoma City... 22°
Lubbock, Texas... 31°
Wichita Falls, Texas... 38°

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General Discussion / Re: Happy birthday, Tyler!

« on: January 28, 2008, 03:25:00 PM »

Happy Birthday, Tyler!

Good to see we were both born in January!   

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Your Local Weather / Re: Los Angeles weather

« on: January 27, 2008, 04:35:30 PM »

As it has been well-documented, areas of heavy rain and storms across much of southern California and
most of Arizona has caused flooding in many areas across the region this weekend.  Mudslides are occurring
in the wildfire burned areas where vegetation was stripped from the massive fires from three months ago.

At this hour, much of the precipitation has subsided for now, but more rain and thunderstorms are possible across
the region tonight. The bulk of the precipitation is moving right through Los Angeles and areas to the west and
southeast actually have pretty fair conditions and normal visibility.  Malibu, California is under some haze though,
but mudslides have been a major threat after rain fell there earlier.

Some updated weather information for the National Weather Service...

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS by the National Weather Service in Oxnard, California on January 27, 2008

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH remains in effect until 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 23 remains in effect until 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time for the following locations:

Fresno County
Kern County
Kings County
Los Angeles County
Madera County
Mariposa County
Merced County
Monterey County
San Benito County
San Luis Obispo County
Santa Barbara County
Tulare County
Ventura County


A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect until 9:00 PM Pacific Standard Time for Santa Barbara,
Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Showers will increase later this morning, then showers, heavy at times will continue through this evening.
Rainfall rates of ½ inch to one inch per hour are possible in heavy showers. There is a good chance of
thunderstorms later this morning through this evening and some thunderstorms could produce rainfall rates
in excess of 1½ inches per hour.

Intense rainfall will pose a significant threat of dangerous flash floods outside of burn areas and debris flows
in and below burn areas.

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.
Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.


A WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 10:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

Areas of south winds will increase to 20 to 35 MPH with peak gusts to 45 MPH by this afternoon,
then continue through this evening before diminishing and shifting to the west. The strongest winds are expected
later this afternoon through the early evening, especially in the valleys and foothills. These winds may be
strong enough to knock down trees with shallow root systems due to the highly saturated ground.

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 MPH or greater are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Here is some local coverage of today's weather event in Los Angeles and across southern California:

The graphics pages will be posted as soon as possible.


LOS ANGELES
downtown weather conditions from the University of Southern California as of 12:35 PM Pacific Time

55°

heavy rain

Visibility: 1½ miles
Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 51°
Wind: Variable at 5 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 29.89 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 2500 feet
Sunday's air quality forecast: Good



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Long Beach, CA
57° rain
Wind: SSE at 16 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Visibility: 2½ miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with a high of 62°


Anaheim, CA
59° overcast
Wind: SSE at 10 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 63°


Van Nuys, CA
53° light rain and windy
Wind: S at 20 MPH, gusting to 31 MPH
Visibility: 8 miles
Sunday's forecast:  70% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms and a high of 60°


Ontario, CA
59° overcast
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 60°


Corona, CA
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 62°


Glendora, CA
56° mostly cloudy
Wind: SW at 7 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 63°


Malibu, CA
57° haze
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 6 miles
Sunday's forecast: 90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 61°


Simi Valley, CA
52° light rain
Wind: S at 6 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles
Sunday's forecast: 90% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms with windy conditions and a high of 56°



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Los Angeles International Airport
58° rain
Wind: SE at 15 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles


Burbank, CA
53° heavy rain
Wind: S at 13 MPH
Visibility: 2 miles


Chino, CA
62° mostly cloudy
Wind: S at 16 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Culver City, CA
54° light rain
Wind: SSE at 3 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles


Fullerton, CA
60° overcast
Wind: S at 13 MPH, gusting to 26 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Hawthorne, CA
60° heavy rain
Wind: SE at 15 MPH
Visibility: 2½ miles


Huntington Beach, CA
62° mostly cloudy
Wind: SE at 12 MPH, gusting to 25 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Irvine, CA
60° overcast
Wind: S at 6 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Manhattan Beach, CA
55° heavy rain
Wind: SE at 3 MPH
Visibility: 1½ miles


Pasadena, CA
54° heavy rain
Wind: SW at 4 MPH
Visibility: 2 miles


Riverside, CA
61° mostly cloudy
Wind: SE at 2 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Santa Ana, CA
62° mostly cloudy
Wind: SSE at 16 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Santa Barbara, CA
57° mostly cloudy
Wind: SSE at 15 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Santa Monica, CA
55° rain
Wind: SSE at 12 MPH
Visibility: 5 miles


Torrance, CA
56° light rain
Wind: SE at 14 MPH, gusting to 34 MPH
Visibility: 2 miles


Woodland Hills, CA
53° light rain
Wind: SW at 7 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Visibility: 8 miles



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

TODAY
Mostly cloudy, with a 70% chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm.
Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 62°.
South-southeast wind between 11 to 17 MPH becoming west-southwest.

TONIGHT
Overcast with an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 10:00 PM.
Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. Low around 50°.
West-southwest wind between 14 to 17 MPH becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 24 MPH.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers, mainly before 10:00 AM. High near 56°.
West wind between 8 to 11 MPH becoming calm.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 44°. Calm wind.



Los Angeles metropolitan area radar within the last 2 hours (courtesy of KABC-TV)...

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: January 27, 2008, 03:17:20 PM »

I simply just saved the radar file.  It is only animated if the site allows you to save it as such.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: January 27, 2008, 03:05:39 PM »

For the first time in nearly two months, most of Arizona will be receiving some potentially flooding rains today
and tonight. This includes the Phoenix metropolitan area, an area that had been suffering through drought
conditions for most of 2007.

I'll let you view the National Weather Service statement for more details.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/psr/pns/StormUpdate.php

A strong low pressure area will move across the desert southwest the next couple of days.
Copious amounts of moisture associated with this system will result in periods of rain, some of which
might be heavy at times into this evening.  A Flash Flood Watch will continue this afternoon and evening
for much of south central Arizona.  The threat of showers will continue over south central Arizona on Monday
with drier weather expected by Tuesday across the entire area.  Another weather system will bring
a slight chance of showers on Wednesday and Wednesday night followed by dry conditions on Thursday
and into next weekend. Expect cool temperatures to prevail this week.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Phoenix on January 27, 2008
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect from 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time through this evening.

The Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of east-central Arizona and south-central Arizona,
including the following areas... in east-central Arizona: southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest foothills
and south-central Arizona: greater Phoenix area, northwest Maricopa County and northwest and
north central Pinal County.

Locally heavy rainfall is expected to develop across the watch area this morning and will continue into this evening.
The heaviest rainfall will occur over the higher terrain areas of far northern Maricopa County eastward into
southern Gila County and perhaps the far north-central part of Pinal County. Rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches
are possible over the higher terrain, with ½ inch to 1½ inches possible at lower elevations of south central Arizona.

Rainfall of this intensity will almost assuredly result in rises to small streams and washes over the area,
including but not limited to Cave Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Sycamore Creek, Indian Bend wash and Tonto Creek.
Some of these creeks and washes could potentially overflow their banks. In addition, heavy rain expected further
to the north along with potential snow melt from the rim country will likely result in rising main stem rivers such as
the Agua Fria, Verde and Salt rivers. Finally, mudflows and rock slides will also be possible along area highways.
Particularly vulnerable will be Highway 60 between Superior and Globe as well as State Highway 77 through
the Salt River Canyon.

A Flash Flood Watch means that flooding of washes, creeks and other drainage areas is possible within
the watch area. People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action
should heavy rain and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued.

Here is some local coverage on the highly unusual heavy rains in the Phoenix metropolitan area today.
Since the Arizona Republic and KPNX-TV share the same news site (AZCentral.com) and KPNX-TV didn't post
an article on its page, the Arizona Republic link is being provided below.

KPHO-TV (Phoenix) (January 27):
http://www.kpho.com/news/15144871/detail.html
"Motorists warned of swollen washes"

KNXV-TV (Phoenix) (January 27):
http://www.abc15.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=0c9288a4-8a0a-43dd-b812-570ef65f599f
"Rain, snow move into Arizona"

Arizona Republic (January 27):
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0127weather.html
"Valley storm building; flash flood watch in effect"

East Valley Tribune (January 27):
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/107496
"Flash flood watch comes with weekend storm"


PLEASE NOTE:
Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona did not provide an updated weather report for this hour.
Falcon Field is the only one used in this report, shown on the Phoenix metropolitan area weather maps.
I will be putting together the graphics pages as soon as possible.


PHOENIX
Weather conditions from Sky Harbor International Airport as of 11:55 AM Mountain Time

55°

light rain

Visibility: 9 miles
Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 53°
Wind: ESE at 9 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.04 inches (falling)
Ceiling: 4800 feet
Sunday's air quality forecast: Good


METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Glendale, AZ
53° light rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 5 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 57°


Scottsdale, AZ
56° light rain
Wind: SE at 5 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 56°


Tempe, AZ
55° light rain
Wind: E at 2 MPH
Visibility: 9 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 57°


Mesa, AZ (Falcon Field)
55° light rain and windy
Wind: SE at 21 MPH
Visibility: 7 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 56°


Chandler, AZ
56° rain
Wind: E at 4 MPH
Visibility: 7 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 57°


Peoria, AZ
55° rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 5 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 57°


Goodyear, AZ
53° rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 7 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 57°


Fountain Hills, AZ
52° light rain
Wind:  Calm
Visibility: 7 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain possibly heavy at times with a high of 55°



OTHER METROPOLITAN AREA OBSERVATIONS...

Deer Valley Airport
56° light rain
Wind: ESE at 17, gusting to 23 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Glendale, AZ (Luke Air Force Base)
53° rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 3 miles


Apache Junction, AZ
57° light rain
Wind: E at 10 MPH, gusting to 14 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles


Avondale, AZ
56° rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 7 miles


Buckeye, AZ
55° rain
Wind: E at 2 MPH
Visibility: 7 miles


Carefree, AZ
52° light rain
Wind: E at 6 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles


Gilbert, AZ
57° rain
Wind: ESE at 2 MPH
Visibility: 7 miles


Queen Creek, AZ
57° light rain
Wind: NNW at 5 MPH
Visibility: 4 miles


Surprise, AZ
53° light rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 7 miles


Wickenburg, AZ
52° light rain
Wind: SE at 8 MPH
Visibility: 7 miles



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE REGION...

Tucson, AZ
60° overcast
Wind: ESE at 3 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Periods of rain with a high of 62°


Flagstaff, AZ
35° rain
Wind: SW at 12 MPH
Wind Chill: 26°
Visibility: 2½ miles
Sunday's forecast:  Rain and windy with a high of 36°


Yuma, AZ (Marine Corps Air Station)
58° light rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 3 miles
Sunday's forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of rain with a high of 62°


Blythe, CA
55° overcast
Wind: S at 5 MPH
Visibility: 10 miles
Sunday's forecast:  80% chance of occasional heavy rain with a high of 61°


Bullhead City, AZ
51° light rain
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 2 miles
Sunday's forecast:  80% chance of rain and a possible thunderstorm with a high of 60°



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

TODAY
Occasional rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 58.
South-southeast wind between 9 to 11 MPH with gusts as high as 23 MPH. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

TONIGHT
Occasional showers, mainly before 11:00 PM. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 49.
South-southwest wind between 9 to 11 MPH with gusts as high as 23 MPH. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers, mainly before 11:00 AM. High near 60.
Southwest wind between 11 to 14 MPH with gusts as high as 25 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 41. West-southwest wind between 11 to 14 MPH becoming light.
Winds could gust as high as 24 MPH.



Phoenix metropolitan area radar within the last 2 hours (courtesy of KPNX-TV)...

248

Your Local Weather / Re: Dallas-Fort Worth weather

« on: January 25, 2008, 01:15:10 PM »

The morning rush hour in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area usually isn't fun to begin with, but it was tougher
than normal today.  Wintry precipitation is something you don't see that often in northern Texas even during
this time of year.  A mix of rain and sleet made roads difficult to travel on for commuters and temperatures
are just above the freezing mark in nearly all locations across the Metroplex where rain is falling instead.

Most of the precipitation is on the south and east side of the Metroplex with temperatures mainly in the 30s,
well below the normal high of 55° for Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on this date.  There is the chance of
more rain for the rest of today and highs are expected to top out in the low 40s.  Conditions will improve by
tomorrow with readings jumping back up into the 60s under fair skies.

On a side note, after I had recently revamped my Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area weather map,
I have added a brand new northern Texas regional map.  It also includes locations outside the Lone Star State,
including an important one with Oklahoma City. Unfortunately, I couldn't include San Angelo, Texas on it.
From time to time, you will see Shreveport, Louisiana though. For any of my weather maps, those locations that
don't have heat indices or wind chill readings aren't posted, but the place names remain.  Also, it was put off for
quite some time, but I finally added the element that was missing for the black bar information I provide.
It is the monthly precipitation total.  However, it is a little different in my presentation than the actual IntelliSTAR,
that being one of the very few elements I have that is not emulated.  I decided to put above the place name
the "January precipitation" label instead of "currently" as the IntelliSTAR uses so I can have more room to keep
the place names as they are without shortening them any further. I just didn't like writing "JAN PRECIP" and then
"0.26 IN" on the same line as it would be for what you'd see on TV.

And lastly, note the repeated forecast for this afternoon across the Metroplex.
Hard to believe that six reporting sites all expect rain with a high temperature of 40°.
The National Weather Service had that exact forecast for each of them despite three in Tarrant County,
two in Dallas County and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport located in both counties.

What I found interesting is the wide range in contrasting weather forecasted between northwestern Texas and
the northeast side. I'm talking about the temperature difference and the amount of sunshine or inclement weather.



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 oceanwatersparkles at Flickr.

































METROPOLITAN AREA MAP WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport... east-southeast at 13 MPH

NORTHERN TEXAS AND SURROUNDING REGIONAL WIND SPEEDS AND GUSTS (at least 10 MPH sustained)
Oklahoma City... south at 26 MPH, gusting to 32 MPH
Lubbock, Texas... west at 21 MPH
Wichita Falls, Texas... south-southeast at 16 MPH
Fort Smith, Arkansas... east at 10 MPH
Waco, Texas... northeast at 10 MPH

LATEST REGIONAL NON-MAP WIND CHILL READINGS
Lancaster, Texas... 24°
Addison, Texas... 26°
Denton, Texas... 26°
Burleson, Texas... 28°
Dallas Executive Airport... 28°
Grand Prairie, Texas... 28°
McKinney, Texas... 28°
Flower Mound, Texas... 29°
Mansfield, Texas... 30°
The Colony, Texas... 30°
Richardson, Texas... 32°

LATEST VISIBILITIES (5 miles or less)
Lancaster, Texas... 3 miles
Dallas Executive Airport... 4 miles
Duncanville, Texas... 4 miles
Addison, Texas... 5 miles
Burleson, Texas... 5 miles
Carrollton, Texas... 5 miles
Garland, Texas... 5 miles
Grand Prairie, Texas... 5 miles
Plano, Texas... 5 miles
Richardson, Texas... 5 miles
The Colony, Texas... 5 miles



Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area radar within the last 2 hours (courtesy of KTVT-TV)...

249

Everything Else TWC / Re: Is anyone else's TWC feed down?

« on: January 22, 2008, 02:51:35 PM »

I'll have to wait for at least 10 minutes until live on-air programming returns, but I have the black bar back.
It has the backup CC site's weather data on it (Westchester County Airport in White Plains instead of
downtown White Plains, the primary site).

250

General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday NYCTWCJunkie!

« on: January 22, 2008, 11:48:48 AM »

Thank you very much for the birthday wishes, Gary, Victor, Roland and Billy.  I appreciate it!   

I basically spent it with family last night with a day off instead of putting in my evening hours.
Mother Nature was kind to me yesterday with a nice and extra cold day, just the way I like it!
Maybe because I'm a January baby, I naturally love winter a lot more than any desire for hot and humid days.
I'm I'm not mistaken, here in the northeastern part of the country, this is generally the coldest week of the year.

251

Your Local Weather / Re: New York City weather

« on: January 21, 2008, 02:55:15 AM »

It may not be as cold as the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States, but it is still cold here
nonetheless. The large area of Arctic high pressure settled into the northeastern part of the country last night
and very cold temperatures is in the forecast during this overnight period and into later today.
Overnight lows will be in the single digits and lower teens while it will be in the mid to upper 20s during the day.

Here is a WeatherSTAR 4000 emulator clip for the latest weather conditions from nearby White Plains, New York.
It is from 2:05 AM Eastern Standard Time. Click the hyperlink below to see the video clip. The song used is
The Weather Channel's J flavor version of "Out In The Cold" by George Howard, one of my all-time favorite
Local on the 8s songs.

http://files.filefront.com/White+Plains+weather+1+21Twmv/;9476501;/fileinfo.html
"White Plains weather on January 21, 2008 at 2:05 AM Eastern Time"


NEW YORK CITY
Weather conditions from Central Park as of 1:55 AM Eastern Time

16°

clear

Wind Chill: 3°
Visibility: 10 miles
Humidity: 44%
Dew Point: -2°
Wind: W at 10 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.56 inches (rising)
Ceiling:  Unlimited
Monday's air quality forecast:  Good


METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

Newark, NJ
16° clear
Wind: W at 16 MPH
Wind Chill: 1°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 12°. Wind chill values as low as -3°.


[color="red"]*[/color]White Plains, NY
14° clear
Wind: W at 8 MPH, gusting to 20 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 12°. Wind chill values as low as -1°.


Teterboro, NJ
16° clear
Wind: WNW at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: 1°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 11°. Wind chill values as low as zero.


Wayne, NJ
14° clear
Wind: WSW at 2 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 12°. Wind chill values as low as -3°.


Morristown, NJ
12° clear
Wind: W at 3 MPH, gusting to 14 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 8°. Wind chill values as low as zero.


Edison, NJ
14° clear
Wind: Variable at 4 MPH
Wind Chill: 9°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 8°. Wind chill values as low as -2°.


Bellmore, NY
17° clear
Wind: WNW at 2 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 14°. Wind chill values as low as -4°.


Farmingdale, NY
16° clear
Wind: W at 13 MPH, gusting to 22 MPH
Wind Chill: 1°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 14°. Wind chill values as low as zero.


Huntington, NY
16° clear
Wind: WNW at 2 MPH, gusting to 9 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 14°. Wind chill values as low as -4°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

LaGuardia Airport
18° clear
Wind: W at 18 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°


John F. Kennedy International Airport
16° clear and windy
Wind: W at 22 MPH, gusting 28 MPH
Wind Chill: -2°


Belmar, NJ
15° clear
Wind: WNW at 14 MPH, gusting to 21 MPH
Wind Chill: 0°


Bridgeport, CT
18° clear
Wind: WNW at 15 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°


Caldwell, NJ
14° clear
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°


Danbury, CT
13° clear
Wind: W at 10 MPH, gusting to 17 MPH
Wind Chill: 0°


Islip, NY
17° clear
Wind: W at 12 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°


Jersey City, NJ
16° clear
Wind: NNW at 3 MPH, gusting to 9 MPH


Parsippany, NJ
16° clear
Wind: NW at 9 MPH, gusting to 14 MPH
Wind Chill: 4°


Somerville, NJ
14° clear
Wind: Variable at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°


Middletown, NY
10° clear
Wind: SW at 1 MPH


Montauk, NY
18° clear
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°


Montgomery, NY
12° clear
Wind: WSW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°


New Brunswick, NJ
15° clear
Wind: Variable at 4 MPH
Wind Chill: 8°


New Haven, CT
17° clear
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: 6°


Shirley, NY
18° clear
Wind: WNW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 10°


Sussex, NJ
12° clear
Wind: SSW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°


Westhampton Beach, NY
16° clear
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°



ELSEWHERE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES...

Philadelphia
15° clear
Wind: W at 13 MPH
Wind Chill: 1°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low around 12°.


Washington  (Ronald Reagan National Airport)
20° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: 12°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low around 11°.


Boston
18° clear
Wind: W at 16 MPH, gusting to 23 MPH
Wind Chill: 3°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around 10°. Wind chill values as low as -5°.


Hartford
16° clear
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: 5°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low around 8°. Wind chill values as low as -3°.


Pittsburgh
8° clear
Wind: WSW at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy with a low around 3°. Wind chill values as low as -8°.


State College, PA
8° clear
Wind: W at 10 MPH
Wind Chill: -5°
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy with a low around 3°. Wind chill values as low as -10°.


Binghamton, NY
5° clear
Wind: W at 7 MPH, gusting to 16 MPH
Wind Chill: -7°
Overnight forecast:
Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of snow showers. Low around 4°. Wind chill values as low as -9°.


Jamestown, NY
6° overcast
Wind: SW at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: -7°
Overnight forecast:  90% chance of snow showers. Low around 6°. Wind chill values as low as -12°.


Elkins, WV
8° clear
Wind: WSW at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around -3°.



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

OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around 13°. Wind chill values as low as -1°. West wind around 14 MPH.

LATER TODAY
Sunny. High near 29°. West wind between 10 to 14 MPH.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Low around 22°. West wind between 5 to 9 MPH.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of rain and snow, mainly after 12:00 PM. High near 39°.
Southwest wind between 7 to 15 MPH. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

252

Your Local Weather / Re: Winnipeg weather

« on: January 20, 2008, 03:05:12 AM »

OFFICIAL WEATHER WARNING by Environment Canada on January 19, 2008 at 9:33 PM Central Time
A WIND CHILL WARNING remains in effect through later this morning.

Extreme wind chills continuing.

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

A very cold northwesterly flow continues over Manitoba, due to a large high pressure ridge over the western Arctic,
which extends across Saskatchewan and into the Dakotas, coupled with a strong low pressure centre
in the eastern Arctic. Little change is expected in this overall pattern for the next couple of days.
As a result, wind chills in the -40°C (-40°F) to -45°C (-49°F) range are likely to occur once again over parts
of southern Manitoba overnight through Sunday morning. Similar values are likely once again on Sunday night.

I plan to put together the graphics pages for this report as soon as possible.


WINNIPEG
Weather conditions from James Armstrong Richardson International Airport as of 1:00 AM Central Time

-23°F (-31°C)

clear

Wind Chill: -45°F (-43°C)
Visibility: 15 miles (24 kilometers)
Humidity: 65%
Dew Point: -32°F (-35°C)
Wind: WNW at 11 MPH (17 km/hr.)
Barometric Pressure: 30.48 inches (103.2 kPa) (rising)



CITY OF WINNIPEG MAP OBSERVATIONS...

downtown Winnipeg
-15°F (-26°C) clear
Wind: WNW at 3 MPH (5 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: -23°F (-31°C)


The Forks
-13°F (-25°C) clear
Wind: WNW at 4 MPH (6 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: -24°F (-31°C)


Assiniboine South
-14°F (-26°C) clear
Wind: WNW at 6 MPH (10 km/hr.)
Wind Chill: -29°F (-34°C)


Fort Garry North
-16°F (-27°C) clear
Wind: Calm



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES AND SOUTH CENTRAL CANADA…

Minneapolis, MN  (Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport)
-10° clear
Wind: WNW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -23°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -17°. Wind chill values between -22° and -27°.


Aberdeen, SD
-16° clear
Wind: SSW at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy. Low around -20°. Wind chill values between -25° and -30°.


Bismarck, ND
-13° clear
Wind: ENE at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: -25°
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy. Low around -20°.


Duluth, MN
-15° clear
Wind: WNW at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: -38°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -16°. Wind chill values near -35°.


Fargo, ND
-19° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -26°. Wind chill values near -42°.


Grand Forks, ND
-20° clear
Wind: NW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -38°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -26°. Wind chill values near -42°.


Green Bay, WI
-10° clear
Wind: W at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: -31°
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -15°. Wind chill values between -30° and -35°.


International Falls, MN
-23° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -40°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -27°. Wind chill values near -40°.


Marquette, MI
-13° clear
Wind: WSW at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -29°
Overnight forecast:
Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of snow showers. Low around -4°. Wind chill values between -15° and -20°.


Minot, ND
0° overcast with haze
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 6 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. Low around -17°.


Rapid City, SD
8° overcast
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:
Overcast with a 60% chance of snow. Low around 3°. Wind chill values between -6° and -12°.


Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
-14° clear
Wind: WNW at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: -31°
Visibility: 15 miles
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -24°. Wind chill values near -42°.



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

OVERNIGHT
Clear. Variable winds around 9 MPH (15 km/hr.). Low -°F (-33°C).
Extreme wind chills as low as -49°F (-45°C).

LATER TODAY
Sunny. Variable winds around 9 MPH (15 km/hr.). High -13°F (-25°C).

TONIGHT
Clear. Variable winds around 9 MPH (15 km/hr.). Low -33°F (-36°C). Extreme wind chill as low as -°F (-41°C).

MONDAY
Sunny. High -11°F (-24°C).

253

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

« on: January 20, 2008, 02:59:47 AM »

Frigid conditions continue in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and across the entire state of Minnesota
during this overnight period. Wind chill readings will once again dip down to dangerously low levels,
but thankfully winds are relatively light to keep it from being much worse than it potentially could be.

PLEASE NOTE:
Minneapolis' weather conditions listed directly below is not from University of Minnesota as it usually is listed.
Due to that site still malfunctioning, I am using the same alternate location as yesterday morning's report.
Unfortunately, once again there were no humidity and dew point readings available for this update.
I will put together graphics pages as soon as possible.


MINNEAPOLIS
downtown weather conditions as of 1:05 AM Central Time

-9°

clear

Wind Chill: -22°
Visibility: 10 miles
Wind: N at 6 MPH, gusting to 11 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.40 inches (rising)
Ceiling: Unlimited
downtown Minneapolis' overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -17°.
Sunday's air quality forecast:  Good



METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

St. Paul
-7° clear
Wind: NW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -22°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -17°. Wind chill values between -20° and -25°.


Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
-10° clear
Wind: WNW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -23°


Eden Prairie, MN
-11° clear
Wind: NW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -25°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -16°. Wind chill values between -20° and -25°.


Blaine, MN
-11° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -25°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -18°. Wind chill values between -23° and -28°.


White Bear Lake, MN
-10° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -17°.


Vadnais Heights, MN
-10° clear
Wind: WSW at 1 MPH, gusting to 4 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -17°.


Stillwater, MN
-11° clear
Wind: NNW at 5 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -23°
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -15°.


Crystal, MN
-11° clear
Wind: WNW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -25°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -17°. Wind chill values between -22° and -27°.


Minnetonka, MN
-12° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -17°.


Woodbury, MN
-10° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -15°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Apple Valley, MN
-11° clear


Bloomington, MN
-13° clear
Wind: Calm


Brooklyn Park, MN
-11° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH, gusting to 9 MPH
Wind Chill: -24°


Coon Rapids, MN
-10° clear
Wind: Calm


Cottage Grove, MN
-8° clear
Wind: Calm


Eagan, MN
-10° clear
Wind: WNW at 2 MPH


Lakeville, MN
-16° clear
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -32°


Plymouth, MN
-10° clear
Wind: Calm



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL CANADA…

Aberdeen, SD
-16° clear
Wind: SSW at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy. Low around -20°. Wind chill values between -25° and -30°.


Bismarck, ND
-13° clear
Wind: ENE at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: -25°
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy. Low around -20°.


Brainerd, MN
-14° clear
Wind: WNW at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -29°
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -21°. Wind chill values near -31°.


Duluth, MN
-15° clear
Wind: WNW at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: -38°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -16°. Wind chill values near -35°.


Eau Claire, WI
-12° clear
Wind: WSW at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -21°. Wind chill values between -27° and -32°.


Fargo, ND
-19° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -26°. Wind chill values near -42°.


Grand Forks, ND
-20° clear
Wind: NW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -38°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -26°. Wind chill values near -42°.


Green Bay, WI
-10° clear
Wind: W at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: -31°
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -15°. Wind chill values between -30° and -35°.


Hibbing, MN
-16° clear
Wind: NW at 15 MPH
Wind Chill: -40°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -25°. Wind chill values near -40°.


International Falls, MN
-23° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -40°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -27°. Wind chill values near -40°.


Mankato, MN
-7° clear
Wind: NW at 10 MPH
Wind Chill: -23°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -15°. Wind chill values between -19° and -24°.


Marquette, MI
-13° clear
Wind: WSW at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -29°
Overnight forecast:
Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of snow showers. Low around -4°. Wind chill values between -15° and -20°.


Minot, ND
0° overcast with haze
Wind: Calm
Visibility: 6 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. Low around -17°.


Pierre, SD
4° overcast
Wind: SSE at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of snow. Low around -5°. Wind chill values between -10° and -18°.


Rapid City, SD
8° overcast
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Overcast with a 60% chance of snow. Low around 3°. Wind chill values between -6° and -12°.


Roseau, MN
-14° clear
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: -32°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -27°. Wind chill values near -44°.


St. Cloud, MN
-16° clear
Wind: NW at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -32°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -19°. Wind chill values between -24° and -29°.


Thief River Falls, MN
-18° clear
Wind: NW at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear. Low around -27°. Wind chill values near -44°.


Williston, ND
-9° partly cloudy
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. Low around -13°.


Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
-14° clear
Wind: WNW at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: -31°
Visibility: 15 miles
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -24°. Wind chill values near -42°.


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
-23° clear
Wind: WNW at 11 MPH
Wind Chill: -45°
Visibility: 15 miles
Overnight forecast:  Clear. Low around -27°. Wind chill values near -49°.



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

OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around -17°. Wind chill values between -22° and -27°. West-northwest wind 3 to 5 MPH.

LATER TODAY
Mostly sunny. High near 5°. Wind chill values between -17° and -27°. West-northwest wind 3 to 5 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Low around -6°. Wind chill values between -12° and -17°. North-northwest wind 3 to 5 MPH.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7°. Wind chill values between -9° and -19°. North-northeast wind 5 to 7 MPH.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Winnipeg weather

« on: January 19, 2008, 04:20:59 AM »

In one of the most frigid areas of all of North America, this overnight period is certainly the coldest of the season
as we are nearly one-third through so far.  Temperatures and especially wind chils are at very dangerous levels
across much of south central Canada and into the Upper Midwest region of the United States.

Environment Canada has issued a Wind Chill Warning for Manitoba, including the Winnipeg metropolitan area.
Anyone leaving exposed skin to the dangerous frigid temperatures risks life-threatening consequences as a result.

OFFICIAL WEATHER WARNING by Environment Canada on January 18, 2008 at 9:29 PM Central Time
A WIND CHILL WARNING is in effect through later this morning.

Extreme wind chills continuing.

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

An Arctic high pressure ridge building into Saskatchewan is creating a cold northwesterly flow over Manitoba
creating wind chills in the -40°C (-40°F) to -45°C (-49°F) range through Saturday morning.
Moderation in the wind chill is expected during the day Saturday but extreme wind chills are forecast
to return again Saturday night in southeastern Manitoba.

Because International Falls, Minnesota had really extreme temperature and wind chill readings,
I'm including that location in this Winnipeg weather update. Two other reporting sites worth noting...
Fargo, North Dakota's temperature is -19°F (-28°C) with west winds at 8 MPH making it feel like -36°F (-38°C).
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is at -15°F (-26°C) with west winds at 11 MPH making it feel like -35°F (-37°C).
Both locations are under clear skies.

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 Ronald Pineda.























Here are the metric temperature conversions for the above maps (nearest degree):

James Armstrong Richardson International Airport... -29°C
Fort Garry North... -27°C
Assiniboine South... -26°C
downtown Winnipeg... -26°C
The Forks... -25°C

International Falls, Minnesota... -31°C
Grand Forks, North Dakota... -29°C
Duluth, Minnesota... -28°C
Fargo, North Dakota... -28°C
Aberdeen, South Dakota... -25°C
Bismarck, North Dakota... -25°C
Minneapolis, Minnesota... -24°C
Marquette, Michigan... -23°C
Minot, North Dakota... -23°C
Rapid City, South Dakota... 23°C
Green Bay, Wisconsin... -21°C

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

« on: January 19, 2008, 03:30:45 AM »

The coldest night of the season is making it downright frigid across the entire state of Minnesota and that also
includes the Twin Cities metropolitan areas.  Temperatures at this hour are well below zero and wind chills are
at dangerous levels. The National Weather Service has issued wind chill advisories and warnings statewide
through the daytime hours later today.

With this frigid Arctic air mass in place, temperatures will very slowly modify to tolerable levels by Tuesday as it
might get up to 10° by then.  It will remain dry throughout the period with the exception of a slight chance of snow
on Monday night.

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/display_story.php?wfo=mpx&storyid=12260&source=0
"Dangerous wind chills continue into Saturday"

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT by the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, MN on January 18, 2008
A WIND CHILL ADVISORY is in effect until 6:00 PM Central Standard Time on Saturday evening.

Cold air has engulfed the region on northwest winds which continue to blow at 10 to 15 MPH.
Temperatures will continue to drop quickly into the overnight with winds only subsiding gradually.

This will create dangerous wind chills. Already, wind chills of -25° to -30° have been reported late this evening
across portions of southern Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. These wind chills will continue to fall overnight
into the -30° to -40° category. Temperatures will only moderate gradually Saturday as northwest winds continue.
Wind chills of -25° to -35° will continue during late Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon.
Therefore a Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect for the entire area of central and south central Minnesota
and west central Wisconsin until 6:00 PM Saturday.

Wind chill advisories mean that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate dangerously low wind chills.
This will result in frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors overnight into Saturday, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
Keep blankets and extra clothing in your car if you travel.

PLEASE NOTE:
Minneapolis' weather conditions listed directly below is not from University of Minnesota as it usually is listed.
Due to that site malfunctioning, I am using another location just blocks south of the central business district.
Unfortunately, there were no humidity and dew point readings available for this report.
I will put together graphics pages as soon as possible.


MINNEAPOLIS
downtown weather conditions as of 1:50 AM Central Time

-10°

clear

Wind Chill: -25°
Visibility: 10 miles
Wind: NNW at 7 MPH, gusting to 13 MPH
Barometric Pressure: 30.35 inches (stationary)
Ceiling: Unlimited
Saturday's air quality forecast:  Good
Saturday's downtown Minneapolis forecast:  Clear with a low of -15° and wind chills between -26° to -36°.


METROPOLITAN AREA MAP OBSERVATIONS...

St. Paul
-9° clear
Wind: WNW at 8 MPH, gusting to 18 MPH
Wind Chill: -25°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -13° and wind chills between -26° to -31°.


Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
-12° clear
Wind: WNW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -29°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -13° and wind chills between -26° to -31°.


Eden Prairie, MN
-13° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -27°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -14° and wind chills between -27° to -32°.


Blaine, MN
-11° clear
Wind: WSW at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: -23°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -14° and wind chills between -26° to -31°.


White Bear Lake, MN
-11° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -15° and wind chills between -26° to -36°.


Stillwater, MN
-13° clear
Wind: N at 6 MPH, gusting to 12 MPH
Wind Chill: -27°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -15° and wind chills between -26° to -36°.


Crystal, MN
-12° clear
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -27°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -13° and wind chills between -26° to -31°.


Minnetonka, MN
-12° clear
Wind: W at 1 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -15° and wind chills between -26° to -36°.


Woodbury, MN
-11° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -15° and wind chills between -26° to -36°.



OTHER REGIONAL OBSERVATIONS...

Apple Valley, MN
-12° clear
Wind: Calm


Bloomington, MN
-12° clear
Wind: Calm


Brooklyn Park, MN
-10° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH, gusting to 10 MPH
Wind Chill: -24°


Coon Rapids, MN
-10° clear
Wind: WSW at 3 MPH


Cottage Grove, MN
-9° clear
Wind: Calm


Eagan, MN
-11° clear
Wind: WNW at 2 MPH


Lakeville, MN
-16° clear
Wind: W at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: -29°


Plymouth, MN
-13° clear
Wind: SW at 4 MPH, gusting to 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -24°



ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL CANADA…

Aberdeen, SD
-11° clear
Wind: WNW at 12 MPH
Wind Chill: -31°
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy with a low of -15° and wind chills between -30° to -35°.


Bismarck, ND
-12° clear
Wind: W at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low around -18° and wind chills near -35°.


Brainerd, MN
-16° clear
Wind: W at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -34°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -21° and wind chills near -39°.


Duluth, MN
-18° clear
Wind: WNW at 18 MPH
Wind Chill: -41°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -18° and wind chills near -41°.


Eau Claire, WI
-12° clear
Wind: W at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -29°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -12° and wind chills between -24° to -29°.


Fargo, ND
-19° clear
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -36°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -22° and wind chills near -40°.


Grand Forks, ND
-20° clear
Wind: W at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: -40°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -19° and wind chills near -39°.


Green Bay, WI
-4° clear
Wind: WNW at 14 MPH
Wind Chill: -23°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -6° and wind chills between -20° to -25°.


Hibbing, MN
-18° clear
Wind: W at 5 MPH
Wind Chill: -31°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -25° and wind chills near -43°.


International Falls, MN
-22° clear
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -40°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -24° and wind chills near -41°.


Mankato, MN
-9° clear
Wind: WNW at 10 MPH
Wind Chill: -27°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -14° and wind chills between -28° to -33°.


Marquette, MI
-7° clear
Wind: W at 3 MPH
Overnight forecast:  40% chance of snow showers with a low of 1° and wind chills between -15° to -20°.


Minot, ND
-9° clear
Wind: SW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -25°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -15° and wind chills near -35°.


Pierre, SD
-5° clear
Wind: NW at 9 MPH
Wind Chill: -22°
Overnight forecast:  Partly cloudy with a low of -5° and wind chills between -16° to -21°.


Rapid City, SD
-7° clear
Wind: Calm
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a low of -3° and wind chills between -8° to -13°.


Roseau, MN
-16° clear
Wind: W at 7 MPH
Wind Chill: -32°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -24° and wind chills near -40°.


St. Cloud, MN
-15° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -29°
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -19° and wind chills between -34° to -39°.


Thief River Falls, MN
-22° clear
Wind: W at 6 MPH
Wind Chill: -38°
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -21° and wind chills near -42°.


Williston, ND
3° light snow
Wind: WSW at 8 MPH
Wind Chill: -11°
Visibility: 9 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly cloudy with a low of -15°.


Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
-14° clear
Wind: WNW at 11 MPH
Wind Chill: -35°
Visibility: 15 miles
Overnight forecast:  Mostly clear with a low of -20° and wind chills near -34°.


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
-21° clear
Wind: W at 13 MPH
Wind Chill: -45°
Visibility: 15 miles
Overnight forecast:  Clear with a low of -31° and wind chills near -47°.



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

OVERNIGHT
Clear. Low around -13°. Wind chill values between -26° and -31°. West-northwest wind around 11 MPH.

LATER TODAY
Sunny and cold.  High near -1°. Wind chill values between -21° and -31°.
West-northwest wind between 9 and 11 MPH.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Low around -14°. Wind chill values between -20° and -25°.
West-northwest wind between 5 and 8 MPH.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny and cold. High near 0°. Wind chill values between -14° and -24°.
Light north-northwest wind.