Est. September 2014
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Our YouTube channel is a new addition to the Weather 360 network. On these videos will be regular updates, during the Hurricane and winter seasons on the weather in the Northeast and Atlantic Basin.
Weather 360 will no longer call our 7 PM (EST) post ‘The Latest’, instead, now we will bring in more information, especially about computer models, to all our posts, but will still save some more extra information for the 7 PM (This time is just an average for most of our evening posts) post.
Severe weather ahead?
Yes, although the title of this post is just a “bit” exaggerated, there is still the possibility of some (by some we mean a decent portion…) isolated tornadoes, and a higher chance of some (to use the NOAA’s words for severe thunderstorms just about everywhere severe storms could exist), large hail and damaging winds. Where (and when) will these potentially destructive storms occur? The answer to that question is most places in the Northeast and today into tomorrow evening. The most severe storms though will be situated in and around areas such as New York and Pennsylvania (that includes most other states surrounding the states mentioned.) Live in Upstate New York or somewhere in the rest of northern New England? You’ll be glad to hear that the severe threat will be further south, especially in the Mid Atlantic…
The Mid Atlantic and southern parts of New England have the greatest odds of receiving some of the severe storms making their way through the Mid West and parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland now. Be on the lookout for any watches and warnings put out by the National Weather Service.
The severe storms moving through the Mid West now may produce some (a few inches maybe) of snow, but more on the icy side, in northern New England.
For those in northern New England, keep your shovels and ice scrapers nearby, and for those in the rest of New England and the Mid Atlantic, go inside if you hear thunder.
Stay safe!
There was snow last night?
It is true, the snow fell mainly in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Upstate New York last night due to the falling precipitation mixing in with the cold, below freezing air. Who was our big winner last night in terms of snow you may ask? KNOX COUNTY MAINE! You are our big winner! You received a whole fresh 6.7 inches of snow according to the National Weather Service!
Now that the celebrating is done…
We would like to move on to our next big weather event, the rain tonight in most of the Northeast, but even more wintry mess for you Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Upstate New York! Yes it is true, now let us show them what they have won again! About a tenth or two tenths of an inch of ice is expected across the areas mentioned along with some more sleet and snow!
Okay, what about the rain?
In most of New England that isn’t cold enough and nearly the whole Mid Atlantic, precipitation will start to fall later today into tonight in the form of rain if it has not already begun, be careful, turn around don’t drown, meaning, DON’T DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS! (It isn’t a good idea…)
Also, be on the lookout for the potential of some severe weather affecting parts of New England the Mid Atlantic tonight into tomorrow.
Stay safe! And really, don’t drive through flooded roadways.
BEWARE~ APRIL IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WINTRY CONDITIONS IN THE NORTHEAST UNITED STATES!
Well, can the Northeast ever catch a break? One moment, winter is wrapping up, the next, seemingly starting back up again!
Tonight and tomorrow morning there is the possibility that cold temperatures in New England could create the conditions that create wintry weather. Tonight in areas of southern parts of New England, sleet will mix in with rain, creating hazardous driving conditions for the morning commute, especially on I 95 in between Boston and New York. For northern parts of New England, sleet will mix in with freezing rain along with some snow tonight into tomorrow morning, also, creating some more hazardous driving conditions.
Be aware that some roads may also have a layer of black ice on them. Stay safe!
Tonight across New England there is the potential for some wintry mix due to the precipitation happening to fall the one night in April where temperatures are right around freezing in that area.
The freezing line will be just north of New York City, creating a possible icy hazard tomorrow morning for commuters. In Connecticut, southern parts of New York, and Rhode Island, the main threat will be sleet and rain together in the morning. In Upstate New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, the main threat will be freezing rain (ice) and some snow possibly mixed in will also create more hazardous conditions for commuters across New England.
Remember when we told you not to necessarily put away all the winter gear earlier? Now, if you took our advise, you will not need to work so hard to stay safe!
Right now, as this post is being written, a tornado warning is in effect for two different counties in the central part of the state. The question some may be having at their homes in the Northeast besides about the tornado in that area is if storms of the same intensity are expected to impact them.
Well, these same storms will impact locations especially in the Mid Atlantic, but likely not as capable of producing tornadoes as they are now in Kentucky. The thunderstorms that will impact the Northeast over the course of the next couple of days will be likely less severe and hopefully at most producing only hail (at least it is better than a tornado.)
Not much else to say at the moment, we will keep you posted here on Weather 360.
Summer temperatures are on their way! But much like the very early spring, it is only a tease…
According to the European and the GFS computer models, in about a week and a half to two weeks there will be a sudden lift in the Arctic Jet Stream (the one that brings down all the cold Canadian air) and warm temperatures will flood even locations in Maine. In southern parts of New England and the Mid Atlantic temperatures could soar past the 70 degree line. Again though, just like earlier this season, the cooler temperatures will take back the Northeast and bring more March-like temperatures back.
Until then, be aware o the possibility of some thunderstorms today through Friday, and above all, stay safe!
The Northeast has seen quite a wild early spring in terms of temperatures so far. From snow on the first day of spring, to temperatures in the 60’s just yesterday, the temperatures in the Northeast seem to not have made up their mind yet on when exactly they want to transition into the more spring-like temperatures they should be right around now.
On this post of the Latest, Weather 360 would also like to say that we will now, go back to our original statement of how every edition of ‘The Latest’ will explain the differences among the computer models.
The Latest: Why warm temperatures! Why leave us now!
Well, it is not like the warm temperatures are gone forever, more as if they are just scared of their own shadow and wont come back out for another few days if you know what we mean.
The computer models, explain that.
For tomorrow, both the GFS and the European model suggest that most of Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and nearly all of Maine will be trapped in cold, Canadian air. Whereas they both agree that south of those areas, temperatures will still be cooler than average, but not necessarily so close to the freezing line. On Wednesday though, the GFS model suggests that the winds will mainly be from the south in the areas affected by colder air tomorrow, which, although the cold temperatures will still be for the most part in the same place, the temperatures will be a bit cooler in locations slightly further to the south, but warming slightly throughout the day. The European model suggests though for Wednesday that the winds will be from the north and east, which will mean that temperatures have a larger chance for staying the same or declining throughout the day on Wednesday.
Be on the lookout for some icy patches on roadways in locations where the snow may melt during the day and refreeze during the night!
What we didn’t mention though again is the rain over the next several days across the Northeast. Just keep the fact that there may be some snow mixed in with the rain in northern New England in mind…
Until those icy temperatures arrive in parts of New England, enjoy the remaining heat, and stay safe!
The NOAA’s spring outlook discussion may seem a bit complicated, so in this post, Weather 360 will break down the main points of the discussion to tell you what spring 2015 will turn into for the Northeast.
Temperatures in the Northeast
The outlook basically says that slightly above to around average temperatures will be predominant in the Northeast. The discussion along with other sources from the NOAA imply that the warmer to near average temperatures may enhance the risk, likely not by much, of there being more storms (some severe) in the Northeast later this season.
Precipitation
For the Northeast, the amount of precipitation this spring will be very close if not at average this spring. Although temperatures will be close to average, flooding will be at an enhanced risk this season in northeastern parts of New England, where the snow pack is still melting. Be aware this month of some flooding in northern locations in New England.
Stay safe, and enjoy the season while it lasts!
So, is today the last day of mild temperatures this week?
Unfortunately for at least New England, this may be true…
Temperatures in most of New England and New York have been relatively nice for spring so far, but it is still only early April, one of the most erratic times (temperature wise) of the year. So for those in New England, have your sweatshirts ready, it is going to be a cool spring week.
But, for the Mid Atlantic, people can look forward to a week of temperatures on the milder side.
Yes, this is mostly what is going to happen in locations such as New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. So, for people there, enjoy the weather! Before the rain comes to spoil it…
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