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Local Forecast / Re: IntelliStar Changes

« on: July 27, 2011, 12:37:59 AM »

I think that's an interesting feature. It makes me think of it as a weather bulletin, but instead of being alerted on an issued watch/warning/advisory, you're being warned on specific upcoming severe weather.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: July 26, 2011, 10:02:15 PM »

Anyone remember that kid Alex Forbes that was TWC last year? I ran across this video today where he visited and did a webcast forecast for our CBS affiliate WGCL-TV

Alex's Webextra with Jennifer Valdez (The video's owner prevents external embedding)

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2011

« on: July 26, 2011, 08:46:12 PM »

8pm Update - Upgraded to 40% Code Orange

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2011

« on: July 26, 2011, 07:26:17 PM »

I got these from another weather forum.

18z model tracks for Invest 90L


Model Projected Storm Strengths

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2011

« on: July 26, 2011, 07:14:31 PM »

24 Hours ago this tropical wave was on life support, only had a 0% chance of development. Now it's back up to 30%. It's possible we could have a TD or even Don by tomorrow if it continues to organize as well as it has today. It's heading into a very favorable environment and as it stands right now could bring welcome rainfall to Texas by this weekend.

1. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ASSOCIATED WITH A TROPICAL WAVE OVER THE
NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA HAVE BECOME A LITTLE BETTER ORGANIZED A
COUPLE OF HUNDRED MILES SOUTH OF WESTERN CUBA.  HOWEVER...THE
SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A CLOSED CIRCULATION AT THIS TIME.  ADDITIONAL
SLOW DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE DURING THE NEXT COUPLE
OF DAYS AS IT MOVES TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST AT NEAR 15 MPH.  THIS
SYSTEM HAS A MEDIUM CHANCE...30 PERCENT...OF BECOMING A TROPICAL
CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.

Source: National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/gtwo_atl_sub.shtml?area1#contents

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 26, 2011, 02:36:04 PM »

For the last time, no new graphics any time soon.

Personally, I think it's pretty ugly, especially on the SD STAR.

It's definitely ugly on the SD IS, but the HD one is not that bad because there was space for it. It looks cluttered on the SD IS.

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 26, 2011, 03:34:34 AM »

I think I know what "change" you're talking about. It totally caught me off guard.

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 26, 2011, 12:14:35 AM »

Hmm...something I would disapprove of seeing on the IntelliStar...could it be the traffic products returning?

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Local Forecast / Re: Daypart

« on: July 25, 2011, 04:12:08 PM »

The only changes I've noticed on the IntelliStar here is that some of the products have been moved around. Like for example the metro map  for CC is shown before the 8 city observations now.

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Apparently...a former OCM has stayed in Atlanta

« on: July 25, 2011, 01:20:24 AM »

What a shame, I wish her the best in finding something else soon. Ironically enough, the chief meteorologist Paul Ossmann from the same station also didn't have his contract renewed. His last day was Friday, he's being replaced by some guy named Mike Francis from Little Rock. (Looks like a Jim Cantore wannabee)

Want more irony? I just recorded this a few hours ago, but I wasn't aware she was leaving. I almost didn't, but I figured I don't she her that much as it is so why not so this will be the last clip I guess.

Cheryl Lemke - July 24, 2011

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Hurricane Central / Re: Hurricane Central 2011

« on: July 24, 2011, 11:35:30 PM »

It's just one run, but the 0z NAM computer model shows the current tropical wave w/ 10% of development approaching the GOM as a tropical storm at a pressure of 1003 mb at hr 84. If the run went out any further, I would assume it would take it onshore somewhere on the LA shore.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Weatherlover's Artwork

« on: July 24, 2011, 11:04:05 PM »

New sig. 

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Your Weather Today With Abrams and Bettes!

« on: July 24, 2011, 05:21:06 PM »

This clip is actually from WeatherCenter, but I thought it was worth the post. It gave me a good chuckle. 

Stephanie gets a little out of hand talking about the ingredients for the next storm system and Mike has to "calm her down". She apologizes, but she totally screws up Mike's train of thought in the process.

In her defense, Mike got her started, he should have known better. lol

Original Airdate: April 7, 2009

Mike Tells Steph to Calm Down With Her Weather "Oomphs" and "Enhancements"

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General Discussion / Re: Amy Winehouse Found Dead at Her Home

« on: July 23, 2011, 01:50:41 PM »

Very tragic, but I'm not shocked. She never got the proper help she needed to get better.

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Emulator Videos / Re: SnowManiac's Emulations

« on: July 23, 2011, 01:08:42 PM »

IS2 Concept Emulation - New York City Forecast (Heatwave Relaxing For Now)

Custom made K Flavor ( :18/ :48 of the hour)
Weather Bulletin (only activated during an active bulletin from NWS)
Right Now Screen (Shown first when there's no active weather bulletins)
Regional Doppler
Metro Doppler (Absent from this video)
Hour by Hour (Absent from this video; being tweaked for corrections)
Local Forecast (36 Hours Ahead; animations subject to change)
The Week Ahead (100% completed; animations subject to change)

IS2 Concept Emulation - NYC Forecast (Heatwave Relaxing For Now)