Weather 360 news and days of storms ahead for the Mid Atlantic

First off today we will talk about the rain now, and of course, the potential for a several day long period of storms next week.  Scroll to the bottom to also view some website news.

Back to the rain now

The rain falling across the Northeast today is apart of a large and widespread storm system moving across the United States right now.  There is the potential for some of the severe storms to impact locations further south, especially in the Mid Atlantic.  The severe storms could include some small hail, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and the slighter side of the potential for some isolated tornadoes or micro bursts (sudden areas of a large downdraft of wind, this causing a similar amount, but more isolated, damage of a weak tornado.) Be careful and heed all warnings.

The rain next week

Again, mainly closer to and in the Mid Atlantic will be the potential for rain and severe storms.  The timing of the rain event will go as so:

First, there will be mainly rain showers starting later on during Monday,  but from there the storms will start to become more severe and large.  Likely by Tuesday though, the storms in the Mid Atlantic will become severe, spreading further north, but not with the same magnitude. The storms should begin to wrap up by Friday, bringing with that, warmer temperatures and sunny conditions.  If you really want to see what spring has to offer, you likely are very eager for next weekend to arrive.

Heed all warnings, and stay safe!

Weather 360 news

Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWTxO538BC1k2fTp8-Wn2A to view our YouTube channel, currently we only have our promotional video, but we are working on developing new videos to report on Northeast weather along with Atlantic Basin tropical (and, if considered a storm by the NHC, sub-tropical) cyclones.  The videos will include some of the same, but definitely also different information than what is shown out our website along with Weather 360 announcements.

Watch out Northeast, there’s a storm brewing

Over the next one or two weeks there is the possibility for a lot, and we mean a lot of rain and thunderstorms to arrive in the Northeast.

First, we would like to talk about the current rain and thunderstorms in the parts of the Northeast, especially Pennsylvania and New York.  The current storms rolling across the two Northeast states are bringing with them some lightning, hail, and localized flooding.  These same storms are expected to arrive in most of New England and eastern parts of the Mid Atlantic by tomorrow night, less severe, but will still bring a lot of rain to these areas.  Watch out for some flooded roadways, including and especially underpasses and some tunnels with poor drainage. DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THESE ROADWAYS IF THEY ARE FLOODED, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!

So to wrap it all up, be careful, and stay safe!

Spring time for real? Okay, but what do the computer models have to say about this?

Is it really spring?

Yes, it is springtime right now, but will winter’s wrath have that stand?

GFS computer model:  This computer model is suggesting that warm temperatures will arrive and be in the Northeast to stay for at least a while after April 7th.  Though, there is the potential for some snow in northern parts of the Northeast after that.

European (ECMWF or Euro) computer model:  The European model does agree with the GFS for the most part, but instead of a steady stream of cold air for the northern parts of the Northeast US, the European model suggests more in the way of some cold spells that will affect parts of the Northeast (northern) and large portions of Canada.

Be careful, there may be some spotty black ice over the next several days, so stay safe!

The Latest: Milder temperatures coming, bringing with it some April showers

Winter is well on it’s way to ending, but will still attempt to come back over the next several weeks, likely only to loose to the warm air once again.  Watch out for some slick roads tomorrow.

The Latest:  Warm temperatures

Starting tomorrow across the Northeast warm temperatures actually above average will start to settle in, helping to diminish any snow remaining in southern portions of New England.  Most of the temperatures to be seen tomorrow will be around ten degrees above average, so about 60 degrees in most places.

The Latest: Rain, rain, and of course, more rain

Starting tomorrow evening, rain showers will start to move in and be in the Northeast to stay at least until Friday night.  The system will bring with it generally two inches, with locally higher amounts across the Northeast.  Be aware of the possibility of some isolated severe thunderstorms in this system.

Stay safe!

Was yesterday the last day this season for daytime snow for most of the Northeast?

Big blizzard 2015 that was not... The so called “Blizzard of 2015” that was really not for most areas (except for Boston because you know, since no one else wanted the snow the blizzard decided to just dump it all on them…)

So was yesterday the last daytime snow in the Northeast this wintry-springy hybrid season…?

Maybe for the major cities such as New York and Boston, but for extreme northern parts of New England there is the potential for some more daytime snow not just overnight flurries…

Before the end of April there will likely be several more clippers and larger storm events that could bring mainly rain for the Northeast, but some more, fresh snow in northern areas of Maine, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. (This all over the next several days and couple of weeks.)

Be aware of the potential of melting and refreezing creating patchy areas of black ice across New England and the northern parts of the Mid Atlantic.

Stay safe!

Cooler temperatures now, warmer temperatures tomorrow

Today is April 1st 2015, the average highs today in the Northeast will be around 45, this is about ten degrees below average, but tomorrow, the temperatures will be virtually the same as the historical average in most locations in the Northeast.  The big deal though is this Friday, this Friday, is the first time in most locations in the NYC Metro Area and about everywhere north of there to see temperatures above average this spring.  Temperatures in NYC will be around 60 on Friday, whereas locations such as Philadelphia will have temperatures colder to the mid/upper 60’s.  Although warm temperatures are coming, yesterday was a reminder wintry weather can occur almost anytime in early spring.

Be aware of the possibility of some black ice, and stay safe!

The Latest: Snow on the ground for April First? Or just another cruel April Fools joke?

Are you kidding me?

Though winter was over?  Once again, you may have thought wrong…

The Latest:  Snow in the Northeast, (sigh…)

APRIL FOOLS!  Just kidding the snow falling is actually real…

If it is not already, rain will transition to snow and start to accumulate in areas north of NYC soon.  In areas already seeing this transition there is up to almost an inch of snow, covering most grassy surfaces with yet another fresh round of snow.  Check out our new ‘School Closure Index’ page to see the general odds of school closings, delayed schedules, and early dismissals across the areas affected by the storm.

The Latest:  We have mentioned again and again that the warm temperatures are coming, so when exactly will they come here to stay?

Soon most hope, but there is again the potential for a few more cold spells in the Northeast before winter’s last breath will be exhausted.  The truth is that warmer temperatures will become more normal and average over the next week, but again, there is the potential for some more, not as cold, but cold, spells dipping into the Northeast.  Be aware of the possibility of some localized areas of black ice tomorrow and the next day due to melting and refreezing.

Stay safe, and stay warm during the snow.

Snow is falling now, warm up tomorrow could spell for black ice and flooding

Right now, if you live in the Northeast it may seem as if there is a pre-taped video from February rolling outside on your windows now, but we can assure you that is not the case.  The snow we are taking about that is falling across New England and the Mid Atlantic could leave the areas talked about with several more inches of fresh snow and the threat of black ice tomorrow along with some flooding.  Please be aware of the possibility of black ice and flooding even today, but expectantly over the next few days.

We will update you soon and stay safe!

SPRINGTIME! Wait a second, more snow?… WINTERTIME!

Is winter coming back?

Springtime for now, but what about in a week or two.

The current computer models (again, especially the GFS) are suggesting that another large large dip in the Jet Stream is imminent, bringing with it, cold, winter temperatures, along with the possibility of some snow.  As said many times before, DO NOT PUT AWAY THE WINTER GEAR!  Or else you may be sorry if it snows again in your area.

Stay safe!

People want spring, people don’t want mud, people don’t like rain, complaints etc.

Why do people want something so badly, then complain about it all day?

This is what spring is:  Mud, rain, mud, rain, warmer temperatures, rain.

Although it can be easy to understand why people may enjoy the warmer temperatures, why do people enjoy spring in general?  Is it because it leads into summer?  Is it because it leads out of winter?  Overall, after a harsh winter, the reality is, people want to move around outdoors.  That is what we have found on why people enjoy, but complain, about spring.

Across the Northeast today we advise to wear rain gear.