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Everything Else TWC / When do you think TWC will begin promotion their HD channel?

« on: August 03, 2007, 02:07:38 PM »

Since The Weather Channel has decided to run their original introduction to the Local on the 8s from when they launched the new logo last year, how long will it be until they decide to unveil an intro for TWC HD? This is mainly to ask your prediction on when you think this will happen.

If I had to guess, perhaps about a month from right now.

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

« on: August 02, 2007, 04:40:49 PM »

Doing a Twin Cities weather report wasn't originally in my plans, but due to last night's tragedy,
I wanted to post one so that we have a record of what the weather was like less than 24 hours later.

Conditions are now much better than in recent past.  After a cold front moved through last night and
some scattered thunderstorms pushed across the Twin Cities (thankfully just missed downtown Minneapolis
to not effect the recovery efforts). As a result, slightly cooler and much drier conditions have moved into
the region.  Humidity levels are comfortable and it is not too hot right now with readings in the 80s.

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 "Rockin' Rob" at Flickr.



PLEASE NOTE:
Due to Lino Lakes, Minnesota not providing their latest weather observations, I replaced that location on
the local reporting site list with Eagan, Minnesota.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix weather

« on: August 01, 2007, 01:55:28 AM »

Thanks!

Within the last 6 to 8 hours, some areas of monsoon rain fell in the Valley of the Sun. To catch you up to speed,
check out Phoenix's local television coverage on the heavy rains that fell in parts of the region.

KSAZ-TV (Phoenix) (July 31):
Heavy rain pounds the Valley

KPNX-TV (Phoenix) (July 31):
More humidity will lead to more storms

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

« on: July 31, 2007, 04:30:32 PM »

Thanks again for your positive feedback, Gary and Mike.
Mike, I'm definitely looking forward to your weather bulletin screen in your future updates.

It is not quite as hot as it was five days ago, but it still makes you want to head to your nearest pool or lake.
Another typical mid-summer afternoon is on tap for the Twin Cities with beautiful skies and not too humid as well.
However, high temperatures may top out in the low 90s in most locations.  If you love the heat, go west into
North Dakota and South Dakota where the mercury will once again close in on the century mark.

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 ahobbylogge at Flickr.



PLEASE NOTE:
Due to Stillwater, Minnesota not providing their latest weather observations, I replaced that location on
the local reporting site list with Eagan, Minnesota.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: July 31, 2007, 03:50:13 AM »

The recent start of the monsoon season couldn't come soon enough for the desert southwest of the United States.
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms have made its way into drought-stricken Arizona, including Phoenix.
During this late Monday night, there are very isolated areas of light showers, but nothing significant. While it is
slightly milder and overcast in the western two-thirds of the valley and the showers being on the southeast side,
it is clear and a few degrees or so cooler on the northeast side (evident in the Phoenix metropolitan area
current conditions weather map).

Although being a small chance of it happening, the threat of more showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast
for later today with high temperatures just above the century mark.

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 Pupkin at Flickr.

PLEASE NOTE:
Glendale Municipal Airport did not submit their latest weather observations at the time of this post,
so Luke Air Force Base has been moved from the regional observations graphics pages to being posted on
the Phoenix metropolitan area weather map for Glendale's latest observations. Cave Creek, Arizona also had
its reporting site not submitting their latest weather update, so I used Gila Bend, Arizona as well as
Casa Grande, Arizona for the regional observations list.



























Phoenix metropolitan area radar as of 10:45 PM Mountain Standard Time
(courtesy of The Weather Channel)...

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Your Local Weather / Re: Winnipeg weather

« on: July 30, 2007, 04:20:08 PM »

It is another hot day in southern Manitoba this afternoon as temperatures will be above normal for
at least one more day before it finally cools off.  Temperatures across the city and the province range
from the mid 80s to low 90s.

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 Clashmaker at Flickr.



PLEASE NOTE:
I replaced International Falls, Minnesota with Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada for the regional weather maps.
Thunder Bay will accompany Winnipeg weather reports while International Falls will be on the Minneapolis
weather reports. I simply cannot fit both locations on the regional map without abbreviations.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Phoenix Weather

« on: July 30, 2007, 02:07:37 PM »

I second that notion. 

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Your Local Weather / Re: Philadelphia weather

« on: July 30, 2007, 02:05:21 PM »

In what is a precursor to come, very warm and humid conditions may lead to more scattered thunderstorms
this afternoon and tonight.  High temperatures will be close to 90° in Philadelphia and across the
Lower Delaware River Valley and above it by mid-week.

As of the noon hour, scattered storms can be found along the southern New Jersey coast such as near
Atlantic City and Wildwood, but none near Philadelphia.  Again, the threat of more storms in the
City of Brotherly Love stands a 30% chance. No severe weather watches have been posted as of the time
of this post, but it might change as the afternoon progresses.



























Philadelphia and southern New Jersey radar view as of 11:50 AM Eastern Time
(courtesy of The Weather Channel)...

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Your Local Weather / Minneapolis-St. Paul weather

« on: July 26, 2007, 04:48:56 PM »

I thought I would share what I posted at TWC Classics in terms of a weather report for today with the addition
of a Twin Cities weather thread at TWC Today.

For past reports and chat posts, feel free to visit the TWC Classics' Minneapolis-St. Paul weather thread.
http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4017

A very hot day in the Twin Cities metropolitan area this afternoon will give way to stormy conditions
by the evening rush hour as a potent cold front moves through to bring considerable relief.
Temperatures are well into the 90s with scattered thunderstorms across the region.

More storms are on tap for tonight and much better conditions is in store for tomorrow with high temperatures
in the 80s. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the Twin Cities until 9:00 PM Central Daylight Time.


























Central Minnesota regional radar as of 2:21 PM Central Daylight Time (courtesy of WCCO-TV)...

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Your Local Weather / Re: Denver weather

« on: July 26, 2007, 02:52:55 AM »

Thanks for the update and posting a Denver weather thread here, Mike.
I may post a report for Phoenix tomorrow (Thursday) at both forums.

I really like what you've done with the daypart forecast graphic page, especially the temperature gauge.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Los Angeles weather

« on: July 26, 2007, 02:45:39 AM »

Nice, Paul! Yeah, it would be cool if the IntelliStar would have city backgrounds and perhaps even different backgrounds for different parts of the day. Maybe the HD STAR will have that feature.

Is there something wrong with my graphics? I ask because no one has commented in them in a while. If there are any improvements you think I should make with my weather graphics, please let me know! 8)

Honestly, I don't think there is anything wrong with your graphics, Mike. If there's anything I can advise you on
is to make sure the temperature and weather icon are consistently positioned from location to location.
Also, not that there's anything wrong with them, but I would also double check each time you create
a map template to make sure they are straight at zero degrees on your Google Earth compass. 
I have to catch myself in doing that, too.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Winnipeg weather

« on: July 26, 2007, 02:30:12 AM »

Thanks again, guys.  Glad you like it! 

Assiniboine South! Lol! Very nice graphics! I'm looking forward to making one. Is it possible to make one for Toronto?

I know, these STAR graphics don't exist for Winnipeggers, but I thought "what the hell", ya know?
I made sure I put a city indentifier put on the graphic page to indicate this is an intracity weather map.

I have a draft template ready for Ottawa, but I'm working on having as many reporting stations as possible
available to me for that city.  As for Toronto, I am definitely working on it.  Same for Montreal and other cities
in the Great White North.  They will be posted here and at TWC Classics (where their existing threads now exist).

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Your Local Weather / Winnipeg weather

« on: July 24, 2007, 04:46:00 PM »

I thought I would share what I posted at TWC Classics in terms of a weather report for today with the addition of
a Winnipeg weather thread at TWC Today.

For past reports and chat posts, feel free to visit the TWC Classics' Winnipeg weather thread.
You will also find background introduction for this city in my Canadian weather tour.
http://www.twcclassics.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6362

Unusually hot temperatures invaded south central Canada yesterday and a major heat wave continues for Winnipeg
during the next 36 hours.  Temperatures running in the 90s isn't something Manitobans experience that often.

It will be even hotter this afternoon with peak readings in the upper 90s with a slight chance of more showers
by tonight. It will remain unseasonably hot tomorrow before a cold front moves through by Thursday.

Brand new to this thread are graphic pages for my Winnipeg weather reports. They are in Imperial units used in
the United States as opposed to metric units in Canada. I'm not sure yet if I'll expand to have an option for
metric units in my reports given that I'm using The Weather Channel's style graphics not seen on Canadian TV.
There are no additional metropolitan area reporting sites available here as there would be for American cities.

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 Eric Thomas at Flickr.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Whose Your Favorite OCM?

« on: July 17, 2007, 04:02:18 PM »

No shred of doubt for me, I join Michelle in the biggest favorite OCM of them all. That's Jim Cantore.

I also enjoy watching Dave Schwartz, Bob Stokes, Nick Walker, Stephanie Abrams and of course the lovely Jen Carfagno.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Is Betty Davis pregnant?

« on: July 17, 2007, 03:58:09 PM »

I'm surprised that Betty hasn't delivered by now.  No doubt she's in the advanced stages of her pregnancy.