First Official Heatwave

19. August 2015 · Comments Off on First Official Heatwave · Categories: Summer, thunderstorms · Tags: , , , ,

Heatwave

Western New Jersey had it’s first (and hopefully last) official heat wave this summer. What’s that you ask? “Dave it’s been plenty hot this summer!” Yes it has but to have an official heatwave you need three (3) days or more of high temperatures at 90 or above. We had that pleasure Saturday thru yesterday. I don’t think (hope) we get there today so the streak will be over. Even if it’s not as hot the humidity will make up for it in the next few days

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While a scattered afternoon or evening thunderstorm is possible today in some spots, more frequent thundershowers are possible starting Thursday afternoon into Friday as a cold front approaches. The above map show the potential rain for our area through Saturday morning. We do need the rain – most areas have not received substantial rain in 7 days or more.

When the above cold front approaches our area it may not pass through right away and instead stall of the area. This will keep the humidity and chances for rain into at least Friday.

Showers and Thundershower About To Move In

11. August 2015 · Comments Off on Showers and Thundershower About To Move In · Categories: Summer, thunderstorms · Tags:

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As mentioned this morning, additional showers and thundershowers are about to move into western New Jersey. There are some rumbles of thunder but noting severe at the moment. Look for it to last 30-60 minutes and pick up an additional 0.25-0.50″ of rain

Over 1″ Of New Rain in Overnight Thunderstorms

27. July 2015 · Comments Off on Over 1″ Of New Rain in Overnight Thunderstorms · Categories: Summer, thunderstorms · Tags: , , , , ,

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Folks in western New Jersey were treated to a light show last evening from the approaching thunderstorms that slowly moved into the area from eastern PA. They took there time but did arrive and gave part of the area over 1″ of rain. Stewartsville received 1.10″ of new needed rainfall. Parts of eastern PA receive 3″ of rain while other areas of western NJ didn’t receive quite as much.

Summertime heat and humidity are here this week. Tuesday-Thursday will be the hottest weather so far with summer with highs in the mid 90’s we humidity to boot. There could be some scattered thunderstorms around today with a greater chance Thursday as another front approaches.

Photo and Radar of Thundershower

15. July 2015 · Comments Off on Photo and Radar of Thundershower · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: , , , ,

Here is a photograph looking South at the small thundershower near Trenton and the radar image at the same time. This was taken yesterday (Tuesday) when I thought all the heavy rain was over with (for the time being) and went outside and saw this.

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Enhanced Risk of Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon

09. July 2015 · Comments Off on Enhanced Risk of Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: ,

5 pm update:

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Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for western New Jersey until 11 pm tonight.

3 pm update

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I would not be surprised to see a tornado watch issued for our area shortly. There is already on in central and western PA.

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The Storm Prediction Center has just upgraded extreme western New Jersey and most of eastern PA with an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms for this afternoon and early evening.

Be on the lookout for threatening skies later this afternoon. The more sunshine we get this morning and early afternoon, the stronger and more likely the storms will be.

Anyone that has been outside recently knows how humid the air-mass is. This results in the atmosphere holding a great amount of water that can result in downpours.

Furthermore our winds are veering today. At the surface the winds are coming out of the east southeast. As you move higher in the atmosphere the winds are coming out of the SW. This aids thunderstorms to have strong downdrafts and possibly rotation.

I expect a severe thunderstorm watch to be issued at some point today for this afternoon.

Right now the closest storms are in extreme NW PA but with this air mass they can pop up almost anywhere.

Video of Severe Thunderstorms Yesterday

01. July 2015 · Comments Off on Video of Severe Thunderstorms Yesterday · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: ,

None of this footage is earth shattering. I was on the south side of the system which was dry.

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Severe Thunderstorms Heading Towards Western New Jersey

30. June 2015 · Comments Off on Severe Thunderstorms Heading Towards Western New Jersey · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: ,

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Some of these storms in eastern PA have rotation and a funnel cloud was spotted. So there may be tornado warnings – keep an eye to the sky!

Enhanced Risk of Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon

23. June 2015 · Comments Off on Enhanced Risk of Severe Thunderstorms This Afternoon · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: ,

 

 

Update #1:

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Severe thunderstorm watch up for western New Jersey until 7 pm.

There is an initial area of thunderstorms in central PA. These may not hold together and miss us to the north. But they are helping to create more clouds across our area. If these clouds continue, they will not allow the atmosphere to be more suitable for severe thunderstorms.

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The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire area of western New Jersey in an enhanced area of severe thunderstorms this afternoon. This is the highest level issued for our area so far this season. The most likely time of storms will be this afternoon from 2 pm – 6 pm. I expect a severe thunderstorm watch to be issued at some point today for part or all of our area so stay tuned and keep an eye to the sky!

Tornado Watch Issued for parts of area

08. June 2015 · Comments Off on Tornado Watch Issued for parts of area · Categories: thunderstorms · Tags: ,

Update#4: Tornado watch issued further east for eastern PA and parts of western New Jersey:

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Update #3: Threat continues in PA. Now two tornado warnings issued:

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Update #2: Tornado watch no up for eastern PA:

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Update: A discussion from the SPC talks about tornado possibilities in PA and a Tornado watch to our north.

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The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area just to the west of western New Jersey in a slight risk for severe thunderstorms later today and tonight. Looks for showers and thunderstorms to move through the area from 4-8 pm. We could receive 1 – 1.5″ of new rain.

 

 

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Flash Flood Watch Until 2 am Monday

31. May 2015 · Comments Off on Flash Flood Watch Until 2 am Monday · Categories: Flash Floods, spring, thunderstorms · Tags: 
8 pm Update: The rains have arrived! 1/2" and counting.

Also - Flash flood watch has been extended until 2 am Monday. - DD

SUSSEX-WARREN-MORRIS-CARBON-MONROE-NORTHAMPTON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NEWTON...WASHINGTON...MORRISTOWN...
JIM THORPE...STROUDSBURG...BETHLEHEM...EASTON
111 PM EDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND
  PENNSYLVANIA...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN NORTHERN NEW
  JERSEY...MORRIS...SUSSEX AND WARREN. IN PENNSYLVANIA...
  CARBON...MONROE AND NORTHAMPTON.

* UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING

* LOCATIONS...A PORTION OF NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA INCLUDING THE
  POCONOS AS WELL AS FAR NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY.

* BANDS OF THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SWATHS OF
  EXCESSIVE SHORT DURATION RAINFALL, POSSIBLY AS MUCH AS 2 INCHES
  IN AN HOUR. IF THESE TORRENTIAL RAINS OCCUR, POCKETS OF
  DANGEROUS STREET AND HIGHWAY FLOODING WOULD RESULT SOMETIME THIS
  AFTERNOON OR EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO A RAPID RISE OF WATER TO DANGEROUS LEVELS. FLASH FLOODING IS A
VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION
SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.
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