Severe Storms Possible this afternoon

Once the rain from this morning passes by there is a chance that the sun will be able to break through and heat areas. These areas where the heating occurs will become increasingly unstable. A strong cold front will eventually pass through the area and could spawn strong to severe storms especially in the eastern parts of the region. Please stay tuned to media and weather outlets for watches and or warnings.

All for now!

 

Mid Atlantic Weather: http://www.midatlanticweather.com
Mid Atlantic Weather Forum: http://www.midatlanticweather.com/bb3

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Nice Weather will end as rain chances increase.Severe Possible Friday!

April Showers on the way!
Spring Showers will be numerous starting later today and tonight and continuing through Friday. Today there is a chance of Showers and Thunderstorms. Highs will come down after today but still be warm for this afternoon. Tomorrow and Thursday highs will be only in the low 60s north and mid an upper 60s to mid 70s south due to the persistent clouds and rain chances. More thunderstorm threats will continue for the southern portion of the Mid Atlantic. As th powerful front that is providing the front running rain finally arrives Friday, numerous showers and thunderstorms could also become severe due to the strong dynamics available. The Severe Storms Prediction Center has outlined parts of the region for the potential of severe storms. See this link: http://www.midatlanticweather.com/cgi-bin/weather/hw3.cgi?forecast=probday&day=3&type=swo&alt=plot_prob&config=spcmaps,png&hwvusename=probday3_swo&spline=3

The weekend will not be as warm as last, but it looks seasonal temperature wise and it appears that the rain will clear or finish clearing by early Saturday!

All for now!

Warmth on the Horizon

It is starting to look like we will warm! Long range models are looking rather warm and drier for the next week time frame. Until then, we slowly climb out of the system that has been plaguing us with colder air the last 2 weeks slowly moves away. This starts with an Upper level low slowly moving over the region Thursday causing some rain showers. Temperatures stay in the 5 to 10 degree below normal range until then. Friday looks like the best day for sun to really return and I am hopeful that the weekend sees temp normal and maybe finishing above normal!

If all goes as it appears, next week will be above normal with temperatures and 80 or above could be possible. See the long range forecast from the NWS here: http://www.midatlanticweather.com/cgi-bin/weather/hw3.cgi?config=&forecast=pass&pass=outlook&outlook=1&type=temp

All for now!

One last note: My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the awful situation at Virginia Tech.

Storm Winding Down

The storm has started weakening rapidly. This has diminished winds and the pull down of colder air. The snow forecast is cancelled and the Wind Adisory will end at Midnight.

 

All for now!

 

Snow Showers acrross Northern Regions looking likely!

After sunset, as precipitation continues to wrap back around the large low pressure, a mixture of rain and snow showers will turn to snow showers in the Northern areas (Northern Third of Virginia and Maryland). Some showers may be briefly heavy!

 

Stay alert to as snow showers will cause detereorating visibilities at times with high winds it could be rough driving!!

 

High Wind warning stays in effect until 2 am. I am expecting either a continuation or a wind Advisory until tomorrow morning.

 

Jimmy

 

Forecast Discussion: Windy Conditions will persist for the next 24 Hours. Today will be the worst part of it

the Nor'easter has really wound up strong as of this morning! The pressure is as low as a Hurricane and winds have gusted that high along the coast of New England! High Wind warnings or Advisories continue through today and there will be many power outages.

As the week progresses a slow climb in temperatures is expected with near to slightly Normal temps possible this weekend. This time of year always makes me nervous when a nice forecast arises for a weekend! We have had many weekend spoilers this spring and so it would not surprise me to see another! RIGHT NOW though it looks pretty decent!

So, after the next 24 hours of winds a somewhat sunny and slowly milder forecast arises.

All for now!

Severe Weather and Heavy rains followed by high winds tomorrow!

Heavy rains will continue, but become less widespread. Southeastern VA is under a Tornado watch! Please stay tuned to local weather outlets for warnings ! Many flood warnings have been issued!

High winds will visit us tomorrow!

Nor'easter on tap for Sunday Into Monday. Heavy Rains, Winds, Mountain snow, coastal floods and very low tides!

The most important note here is that this is a big system and the rains and high winds will likely be the concern around most of the Mid Atlantic.
Highlights:

1. Areas from the Virginia border and southward could see severe thunderstorms with some tornadoes possible later Saturday and early Sunday.
2.Very heavy rain for the Piedmont of Virginia up the 95 corridor with areas receiving 1-3" in Lower Virginia up to 3"+ amounts in Northeastern Virginia and Eastern Maryland up through Pennsylvania
3. Winds will become more and more of an issue Sunday as the Low gets very strong just off the Delmarva area. This will mean power outages and some structural damage possible.
4. Snows will really start to impact the Mountains Later Sunday into Monday with areas seeing 4-8" with isolated higher elevations seeing 12"+. The other factor here will be the high winds (Wind Warning Criteria likely) causing almost blizzard like conditions and tree damage.
5. Coastal Flooding may be somewhat limited, but Bay side flooding is possible as the storm continues high NW winds for a long period of time. this could also mean very low tides with teh offshore winds!

This storm will bring a blizzard to Interior Northern Pennsylvania up through the Middle of New York and New England! Expect travel issues Sunday and Monday from grounded planes due to high winds and snow!

There is a slight possibility that colder air could eventually wrap into the system and cause a brief change to or mix with snow in the Piedmont of Virginia as well. NO accumulations expected.

All for now!

Major Spring Storm to affect area with very heavy rains, high winds, coastal flooding, Snow?

A very serious storm system appears to about to take an aim on the Mid Atlantic. Starting tomorrow conditions will all start to come together for a action packed weekend of weather!

The threats:
1. Heavy Rains/Flooding: Would not be surprised to see 3 to 6" of RAIN especially east of I -95
2. Heavy winds: Friday will be breezy and cool. Saturday will see an increase in winds as the storm begins taking shape. Sunday and Monday will be raw and windy with Coastal flooding a real possibility
3. Coastal Flooding: A prolonged time of heavy rains and winds will cause beach erosion and and flooding.  Please stay tuned to  news and radio outlets for your region
4. Severe Storms: The Best threat here would be far Southeastern Virginia and North Carolina. It is a threat though that should be monitored!
5. SNOW? Yes, I would especially be concerned in teh higher elevations, but, if dynamics really become strong, and they very well could, a switch over to all snow could occur for the immediate piedmont up to the 95 corridor before ending!

This is a serious storm and many watches and warnings will be coming out the next few days. Please heed news/radio/and weather outlets for the potential dangerous conditions this weekend!

All for now!

 

Unrelenting Colder than Normal temps continue!

Summary: We had some great early warm weather a week ago, but things have turned much much colder (as we all know) and it does not really look to go back above normal for at least another week, if not a week and a half! In the meantime, a potent storm will ride up west of the Appalachian mountains. Heavy rain and some wind will likely accompany! This will be tomorrow afternoon into the evening. We dry out and look to go to a closer to normal (though still below) through the weekend with yet more rains possible both Saturday and Sunday. Next week doe not look as cold as this one started off being, but highs remaining between 5 and 10 degrees below normal does seem to be the way things will play out!

Not the fun Spring forecast by any means!

All for now!

4/5 DC/MD/VA SNOW ALERT

First time in the last 4 years I am issuing a SNOW alert in April! CRAZY!!!!! This one is an odd one where areas east of 95 from Richmond up to Baltimore. The place that really could get some accumulations....YES.. Accumulations, would really be the eastern Shore! It sounds crazy but areas could see a dusting to as much as 3 inches! Areas along the I-95 would see a potential dusting. This would happen tomorrow night!

All for now!

 

Mid Atlantic Weather: http://www.midatlanticweather.com
Mid Atlantic Weather Forum: http://www.midatlanticweather.com/bb3

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4/4/07 Severe weather possible tomorrow!

A strong cold front will come through tomorrow and turn us back to winter through the weekend! The strong front could easily bring strong winds and hail with it!

YES.. there is a possibility of snow showers Saturday! Do not be surprised in northern VA/ MD and higher elevations! Temps will be COLD Saturday!

 

Mid Atlantic Weather: http://www.midatlanticweather.com
Mid Atlantic Weather Forum: http://www.midatlanticweather.com/bb3

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