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General Discussion / Re: The Pot Belly Stove

« on: October 25, 2010, 08:24:19 PM »

Oh my God, why is physics so    ANNOYING? Universal circular motion can toss itself off a steep cliff, as far as I'm concerned. Sadly, I have to care, because my GPA is relying heavily on this one test grade. 

On a completely random note, who here is planning to vote for The Rent Is Too Damn High Party come next Tuesday?

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General Weather Chat / Severe Weather Threat: Tuesday, October 26th

« on: October 25, 2010, 06:02:32 PM »

The convective outlook for Tuesday. Much of the U.S. east of the Mississippi is facing some serious weather.


To give a simplified picture, the probability of severe weather impacting the area.


From Wikipedia: A moderate risk day indicates that more widespread and/or more dangerous severe weather is possible (sometimes with major hurricanes), with significant severe weather often more likely. Numerous tornadoes (including some strong tornadoes), more widespread or severe wind damage and very large/destructive hail could occur. Major events, such as large tornado outbreaks, are sometimes also possible on moderate risk days, but with greater uncertainty. Outbreaks on moderate risk days are not uncommon and typically occur several times a year, especially during peak season. A slight risk area typically surrounds a moderate risk area, where the threat is lower.

Check this thread tomorrow for more detailed information. Stay safe, people!

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TWC Fan Art / Re: plane852's Emulations

« on: October 23, 2010, 01:09:03 PM »

It's coming soon enough. Until then, another screenshot. This time, it's the tropical update.

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TWC Fan Art / plane852's Intellistar 2 Concepts

« on: October 22, 2010, 04:45:29 PM »

I figured I might start showing off a custom emulator of mine. The original emulator was made by Andrew Poecker (apoecker), but I've revamped every slide so that the original template is almost unrecognizable. The only thing I've kept, and credit goes to apoecker, is the black portion of the slides with The Weather Channel logos. All graphics and logos are the property of The Weather Channel and The Weather Channel Incorporated.

My main project involves a mass, national Local On The 8's. This is the first slide, showing severe weather alerts.

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Your Local Weather / Re: New Idea

« on: October 22, 2010, 04:33:19 PM »

The emulator was made by Andrew Poecker, but I'm doing a complete and utter overhaul of it, almost to the point where the original template is unrecognizable. I'll be starting a new thread to show a few slides off.

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Your Local Weather / New Idea

« on: October 22, 2010, 02:25:03 PM »

I've downloaded an emulator off the internet and have been working to modify it so that it covers weather throughout the entire United States. This is just an idea, but I've been thinking of posting videos of that emulator every 3 hours with updated information. This way, anyone who doesn't have their city listed can check these videos to see what the weather is. Those whose cities are already covered can continue giving information, obviously. This project just intends to visualize all the data below.

Also included are national thunderstorm forecasts and the tropical update.

Let me know what you think, so I can start right away or abandon the project.

EDIT: Admins, if this needs to be moved, please do so.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Martin!

« on: October 22, 2010, 08:28:54 AM »

Happy Birthday, Martin! Your work here is outstanding!

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General Weather Chat / Re: Severe Weather Threat For NYC...Again

« on: October 11, 2010, 07:54:21 PM »

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON NY HAS ISSUED A   
   
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...   
  PASSAIC COUNTY IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...   
  NORTHERN ESSEX COUNTY IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...   
  BERGEN COUNTY IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...   
  HUDSON COUNTY IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY...   
   
* UNTIL 815 PM EDT...   
   
* AT 749 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A   
  LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE   
  HAIL...AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.  THESE STORMS WERE   
  LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM BLOOMINGDALE TO 6 MILES WEST OF   
  FAIRFIELD...OR ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 6 MILES WEST OF   
  PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP TO PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOW...AND MOVING EAST   
  AT 35 MPH.   
   
* OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO   
  POMPTON LAKES...CALDWELL...WAYNE...ORANGE...HAWTHORNE...PATERSON...   
  BLOOMFIELD...RIDGEWOOD...UNION CITY...TETERBORO...SECAUCUS...   
  RUTHERFORD...RIDGEFIELD...PARAMUS...ORADELL...LYNDHURST...KEARNY...   
  HOBOKEN...HACKENSACK...BERGENFIELD AND PASSAIC   

This warning extends to the West Side of Manhattan.

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Your Local Weather / Re: Weather for Chattanooga, TN

« on: October 11, 2010, 07:08:16 PM »

Weather News for Chattanooga, TN

October 11, 2010: Unusually warm weather in the Chattanooga Metro Area broke city records as the mercury pushed its way to 89 degrees Monday afternoon, breaking the old record of 87, set in 1954. The warm weather is expected to continue for the city, as the high is forecast to reach 85 Tuesday.

Current Observations: 6:45 PM EDT
Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 81
Wind: WNW 6 mph.
Precipation (24 hr): 0 inches
Humidity: 24%
Dew Point: 42
Barometric Pressure: 29.87 inches and steady (1011 mb)
Visibility: 6 miles

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Paula

« on: October 11, 2010, 06:36:28 PM »

Good Lord, Matthew, it looks like Paula's path is going to be just as eratic as your storm was.

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General Weather Chat / Re: Severe Weather Threat For NYC...Again

« on: October 11, 2010, 04:31:00 PM »

Bringing this post back. Severe Thunderstorm Watch 698 has been issued, and it encompasses New York City and Newark. Effective until 2:00 Zulu.

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

« on: October 11, 2010, 11:18:48 AM »

71 here in Chattanooga. We are set to break our record of 87 today with a high of 89!

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Your Local Weather / Re: Weather for Chattanooga, TN

« on: October 11, 2010, 11:17:25 AM »

70 degrees and partly cloudy here in Chattanooga. Forecasts call for temperatures in the lower 90s with no rain in sight. There is a small chance of a storm on Tuesday.

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Local Forecast / LOT8 Intro Clips/Outro Clips

« on: October 10, 2010, 09:19:58 PM »

Hi, everyone.

I am trying to find some video clips that appear just before the local on the 8s, such as a short promo for Storm Stories, or Hurricane Week, followed by "and now, your local on the 8s." I've been searching for some to use in an Intellistar Emulator, but haven't found any.

While I'm at it, where can I find introduction clips to daily shows (opening for PM Edition, Wake Up With Al, Day Planner, etc.). Thanks to anyone who can help me here.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Otto

« on: October 08, 2010, 10:48:06 AM »

Can you say hurricane? Otto has just now been upgraded to hurricane status, making it the eighth hurricane of the season. Winds are 75 mph, and the system is tearing ENE at 17 mph.

Otto has brought the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season into one of the Top 10 busiest in recorded history. 2010 sits at 10th, tied with 2000, 2001, 2004, and 2007.