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Quick lunchtime update, but first a statement from the National Weather Service: THERE IS SOME RAIN ON THE SOUTHERN PERIPHERY OF THE NORTHERNSTREAM SYSTEM ALSO IN PARTS OF WESTERN PA AND EASTERN OH. BASEDON THE MEAN FLOW SEEN IN 12Z … Continue reading →

By now, most have heard of what’s about to happen in southern and central New England – 2-3 feet of wind blown snow with blizzard conditions this Friday and Saturday. This storm will be the biggest in decades for them … Continue reading →

Every once in a while a storm comes along on the computer models we watch that causes us to pause. For many of these instances, such a storm will be seen once on the models, and the simply disappear. This … Continue reading →

Tonight’s enhanced water vapor loop shows a weakening tropical depression Isaac moving up the Mississippi river between Arkansas and Mississippi, and will continue to bring welcome rains to the middle of the country over the next few days. The storm … Continue reading →

Tropical storm Isaac continues to gradually weaken as it crawls off to the northwest, currently about 50 miles west of New Orleans with 60 mph winds: Rainfall amounts are approaching 20 inches around parts of New Orleans, and the earthen … Continue reading →

Hurricane Isaac is ramping up in intensity rather rapidly, with winds of 80 mph and a central pressure of 975 mb as of 5pm. Unfortunately for residents along the south central Gulf, the dry air we’ve been talking about for … Continue reading →

One of the things  discussed during last evening’s update was the dry air that was impeding  Isaac’s development, and that appears to be continuing this morning. Although an eye can now be seen forming on satellite, the storm overall continues … Continue reading →

Currently, Tropical Storm Isaac remains just under hurricane strength with winds of 70 mph. The pressure has been steadily dropping throughout the day indicating an intensifying storm, currently at 981 mb, down from just below 990 mb earlier this morning. … Continue reading →

Tropical Storm Isaac continues moving west-northwest into the open waters of the eastern Gulf of Mexico this morning. The pressure has decreased and winds are at 65 mph, and it’s signature on satellite has been improving: The storm should become … Continue reading →

Just a quick update on the situation shaping up for midweek.  A modestly potent low pressure system will track to our west over the upper midwest and southern Great Lakes region during the day on Wednesday, giving heavy snows to … Continue reading →