At this time, a Level III Alert is in effect for our area. This means there is a possible potential threat soon for our area. This alert does have the potential to become a Level II Alert if conditions expected over the weekend continue to be expected, and if threatening conditions become imminent, there is the potential for a Level I, Most Urgent Emergency to replace the Level II Alert over the next 36 hours. It is advised that those who may be affected by the potential threat be alert and aware of upcoming forecasts and advise given by your local Emergency Management Office and your local Weather Service Office. According to the National Weather Service in New York, along with some computer generated models, there is the potential for thunderstorms to move into this area over the weekend. For more information, view the latest post here at weather360.net, or one of our latest Weather Broadcasts at our Weather 360 YouTube channel. For emergency information, visit weather.gov or your local NWS’s page for tips and forecasts.
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Rain and thunder moving in over the weekend could pose a threat to millions
A LEVEL III ALERT MESSAGE BY WEATHER 360 WILL BE RELEASED TOMORROW MORNING AS A PART OF OUR NEW 3.A.S. SYSTEM
The next few days across the Tri-State Area will be for the most part, calm. With temperatures in the mid to upper 80’s and little to no clouds in the sky, the next few days will feel like true Summer, unlike the temperatures from several days ago that made everyone feel like it was May again. Although temperatures will be roughly the same during the start of next week, the potential for rain and thunderstorms will start to appear starting around early or midday Sunday. Therefore, over the next 24 hours, Weather 360 will initiate its first issue of the 3.A.S. (3-Leveled Alert System.) In this case, an Increasing Level III Alert will be issued as of tomorrow morning. This means not only to be alert and aware that potentially threatening weather may move into our area over the next 36 hours or so, but also means that the threat level will likely increase to either Level II, or potentially a Level I, Most Urgent Alert. If this alert was only a normal Level III Alert, then the threat level would likely not increase and one would only have to remain aware of the incoming weather conditions.
Brace for more rain tomorrow in and around NYC
Tonight, as more rain moves into our area, the set up for rain tomorrow is becoming increasingly likely.
Tomorrow, not only will heavy rains soak the NYC area, again, but there is the possibility for some severe thunderstorms as well. Some of these thunderstorms may contain especially heavy rains and gusty winds, along with the possibility for some more small hail. The rains will last the majority of the day tonight and will likely impact both the morning and afternoon rush hours.
We’ll keep you posted
Hurricane Season 2015 UPDATE, and the heat wave update for NYC
Officially at least, the 2015 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season has started, but, unless a major storm (or at least the first significant disturbance) develops, there is not much to talk about in terms of tropical cyclones. For the first time in a very long time, the Tropical Atlantic Basin has received its first tropical cyclone before the Eastern Pacific has.
Now for the update on the heat wave in New York City and the Tri-State Area…
With temperatures in the 80’s and humidity percentages close to 99%, the majority of those going outdoors will likely feel fairly hot and sweaty. The heat index in some areas (how hot it actually feels) is in the 90’s. For those who are sensitive to the extreme heat, please heed all advisories set out by the National Weather Service (NWS.)
Stay hydrated and be safe!
TROPICAL STORM ANA MAKES LANDFALL IN SOUTH/NORTH CAROLINA
The 50 MPH Tropical Storm Ana has just made landfall in South/North Carolina, bringing with it, rain, thunderstorms, and some storm surge. Tropical Storm Ana is the first storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and is also one of the earliest landfalls by a Tropical Cyclone on record. With Hurricane Season starting in over 20 days, some are now wondering how severe this upcoming season will be now… (this information can be found here at Weather 360.)
Where is Ana heading now?
(NHC prediction cone from earlier this morning.)
Where is Ana heading now? Well, according to this NHC prediction cone, Ana is making landfall right now in South/North Carolina, (the border of), and will soon lose its Tropical Storm characteristics, but will remain as a Tropical Depression (Ana) with winds of about 30 MPH up until impacting southern New England and Long Island with some waves and some wind (and some rain.)
Weather 360 will keep you posted, stay safe!
Wet weather incoming for parts if the Northeast US
Tonight into tomorrow much of the Northeast will be receiving precipitation. Most places south of Massachusetts will likely receive rain while north of there will receive a wintry mix or some snow. So snow melt will continue south of Massachusetts and slow down to the north. Watch out for possible flooding tomorrow in and around the NYC Metro Area.
Possible localized icing is possible in and around the lower Hudson Valley.
Stay safe!
Could a Cyclone Pam occur in the Atlantic?
A monster category five equivalent cyclone is churning towards Vanuatu with winds of over 160 MPH. So the question is, could this happen in the US? The answer is most definitely yes. This is due to the fact that the same caliber hurricane has occurred before in the Atlantic Basin. How about Hurricane Katrina, it was a category five hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall as a category three in Louisiana just a few days later. Now, the other question is, could this happen again? The answer is once again yes. This is due to the fact that a category five hurricane can easily form if there is little wind shear and warm ocean temperatures. If a hurricane such as the one churning towards Vanuatu now was to impact the US, Weather 360 will immediately talk about what this could mean for the area to be impacted.
CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANE TO IMPACT VANUATU
Although Weather 360 mainly covers the Northeast US, we thought it was important for people t note that a category 5 hurricane (typhoon in that region) will likely impact Vanuatu in the Southern Pacific with the chance of impacting northeastern New Zealand with a high surf and gusty winds as the main storm is likely to stay well offshore. This storm could be one for the record books in the Southern Hemisphere. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1st. Wherever you are, stay safe!
Don’t put away the mittens yet…
Thought winter was ending? The unfortunate truth for Spring lovers is that cold temperatures, as suggested by the American GFS computer model, that there may be a big cool down on its way for the Northeast before this month is over. The latest model run for the GFS model is suggesting a major dip in the jet stream to situate itself over the Northeast US that could bring wintry temperatures and conditions back for the Northeast as a “I’ll be back in December” gift to say goodbye for spring and summer (whatever those are.) Love winter? Want it to never end? Then you have likely been pleased by this post. Sick of the cold temperatures? Want spring? Just hang on, we promise that spring will be here… eventually.
Stay safe!
Japanese Tsunami of 2011 anniversary
Exactly four years ago today a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Japan creating a massive wall of water measured at 38 meters in Miyako, Japan that spread across the Pacific killing a man south of Crescent City, California and over 15,000 in Japan alone. The tsunami was one for the record books and triggered more awareness for tsunamis at the same caliber as after the Boxing Day Indonesian Tsunami of 2004. Now that four years have passed since the monster waves swept over the sea walls of eastern Japan it seems as if more and more people have forgotten what destruction these massive forces of nature can do. Although the Northeast is not known for tsunamis there is always the possibility of a tsunami anywhere that borders a large body of water such as the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans. Unlike in Indonesia, in Japan there were tsunami sirens and automatic alerts, this is likely one of the reasons that Japan had many, many less fatalities than in the Indian Ocean region. It is always a good idea to be aware of all possible natural disasters that may occur wherever you are.
Stay safe!
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