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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Depression 14

« on: September 06, 2011, 06:19:07 PM »

Biggest threat area will be the FL panhandle to the Carolinas. It's amazing how the GFS and Euro models are worlds apart on TD 14 and the disturbance in the GOM. Euro shows both making US landfalls, but the GFS has been recurving OTS with TD 14. I don't buy that, I think the Euro model's solution is more likely. Maybe we should ask Ms. LaRosa where she thinks she's goin'. 

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: September 06, 2011, 04:59:11 PM »

I wonder how many members are really anticipating a new playlist 

I am definitely! It should start by 5:08 (or 5:28 if longform airs). In the past 2 playlists, they would start on the first Tuesday of every other month, at the beginning of Primetime.

I guess we'll find out in the next 10 minutes.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2011

« on: September 06, 2011, 04:23:41 PM »

September is picking up where August left off. If we manage to get to the "O" name this month we'll be a month ahead of 2005 when in October that year "Ophelia" formed and hit NC. Also I believe we'll have TD 14 by the 5pm update.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions / Re: New Banner

« on: September 06, 2011, 04:05:30 PM »

Hate to be a spoiler, but you guys need to realize Jesse is playing games with you guys when he says that the banners have been down for days... xD

I figured that out a long time ago.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: September 06, 2011, 04:03:15 PM »

If anyone hasn't seen it yet

The Wiggles feat Al Roker - Thank You Mr. Weatherman (Shortened Version)

I've been scarred for life.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?

« on: September 06, 2011, 03:34:09 PM »

One word: CHILLY

That was one powerful cold front that swept through here, temp is holding steady at 64 degrees w/ occasional mist/light rain. It might be the same weather tomorrow which is cool with me. I'm ready for Fall to come.

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Local Forecast / Re: General LF Discussion

« on: September 05, 2011, 10:36:32 PM »

Pardon me if this has been answered countless times, but does anybody know why TWC's music is still a bit iffy? As for me, I haven't heard songs like "Supernova" since the playlist issue after Irene, and I just heard a morning song that I'm not too particularly fond of at 6:28 CT. Moreover, I'm just wondering if this will be fixed before/if a Sept. playlist gets released.

There may have been copyright issues with some of the songs, which might explain why some songs are not playing or haven't been heard in awhile (removed from playlist).

I could believe that, but I couldn't imagine them losing rights to Ryan Farish's music or Chris Geith for that matter, yet Explosions in the Sky, Boney James, and Craig Chaquico are still being used with no problems. I would think they would lose rights to these artists too.

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The Game Room / Re: "In my pants" Game

« on: September 05, 2011, 08:10:23 PM »

My area and bordering counties were under so many Tornado Warnings for nearly 5 hours straight today that I lost count imp. 

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Lee

« on: September 05, 2011, 03:12:09 PM »

About to get interesting for Atlanta...



EDIT: Tornado Warning in effect for Peachtree City, GA (NWS HQ) as of 3:50pm

3:55 pm Peachtree City NWS are taking cover, Birmingham NWS will issue warnings for the time being.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Lee

« on: September 05, 2011, 02:43:16 PM »

Trained storm spotters have spotted a tornado near Powder Springs, GA in Cobb Co. just NW of Atlanta.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2011

« on: September 05, 2011, 01:50:07 PM »

Were not done yet folks! Maria may be coming soon.

1. A VIGOROUS TROPICAL WAVE...ACCOMPANIED BY A BROAD SURFACE LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM...IS LOCATED ABOUT 550 MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. THIS LARGE DISTURBANCE HAS BECOME MUCH BETTER
ORGANIZED DURING THE PAST SEVERAL HOURS...AND ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN CONDUCIVE FOR A TROPICAL
DEPRESSION TO FORM DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO. THIS SYSTEM HAS A
HIGH CHANCE...60 PERCENT...OF BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE DURING
THE NEXT 48 HOURS AS IT MOVES WESTWARD TO WEST-NORTHWESTWARD AT
ABOUT 15 MPH.

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Hurricane Central / Re: 2011 Atlantic hurricane retirement predictions

« on: September 05, 2011, 12:33:07 PM »

I believe Irene will be retired. If for nothing else the flooding, the death toll was terrible too considering it wasn't a very powerful storm, but it was very massive.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: September 05, 2011, 12:15:51 PM »

Back to Irene ratings.  I am not surprised that TWC was the number one source.  Like some of you have already mentioned, their programming sucks, but when it comes to covering the weather (especially severe weather events), their coverage is great! 

The only problem, in my opinion, is Bryan Norcross.  He seems very uncomfortable while on-air and seems to stumble from time to time (I know nobody is perfect).  He seems to know his stuff, but I just don't think he is great at communicating it.  Dr. Knabb is great.

On the other hand, TWC did a great job with having Carl do updates from the expert desk during severe weather events.  He is a fantastic meteorologist, and definitely communicates that in a clear, concise way.

I have the same problem with Bryan Norcross, that's why I like Dr. Knabb better.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Lee

« on: September 05, 2011, 09:42:11 AM »

Boy, you don't see this often in a tropical system (well extra-tropical now) MODERATE RISK FOR ISOLATED TORNADOES ACROSS E CENTRAL AL & CENTRAL GA. That Tornado Watch in Alabama will either be extended east or a new one will be issued east into GA later on today.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Lee

« on: September 05, 2011, 07:36:36 AM »

This was posted at another forum. It's outdated, but WOW! That same band is heading my way soon.

THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY...
...A FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHERN YAZOO...HINDS...NORTHWESTERN JASPER...LEAKE...MADISON...
WESTERN NESHOBA...WESTERN NEWTON...RANKIN...SCOTT AND NORTHERN SMITH
COUNTIES...

AT 247 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
DETECT THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING VERY HEAVY RAIN ALONG A LINE EXTENDING
FROM FLOWOOD TO 7 MILES SOUTHWEST OF PINEY WOODS...OR ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM FLOWOOD TO 8 MILES NORTHWEST OF PINOLA...MOVING
NORTHEAST AT 10 MPH. ESTIMATED RADAR RAINFALL AMOUNTS...ON THE ORDER
OF THREE TO FIVE INCHES...HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PAST HOUR. HOMES HAVE
BEEN REPORTED FLOODED IN THE WINDCHASE SUBDIVISION IN BRANDON BY
LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. RESCUES ARE IN PROGRESS. ALSO...TWO FEET
OF WATER HAS BEEN REPORTED ACROSS HIGH STREET IN JACKSON BY LOCAL
MEDIA.