The heavy rain remains to the west of the Boston area tonight. However, we did get some downpours this afternoon up here in Plymouth. Tonight, the axis of the heavy rain will slowly shift eastward and arrive in Boston during the morning rush. Downpours will continue off and on until the evening hours. Although, when it is not pouring the rain will be steady. The strongest winds will come before the heavy rain-during the night tonight. But, there could be some windswept rain early tomorrow. The remains of Nicole may actually gain strength before crossing over the region tomorrow evening with additional showers. The weekend will be cool, but dry. Another storm may come into the NE next week, as we go from drought to flood throughout much of the East.
Alerts:
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire Boston area until noon Friday.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of New England, Including Boston.
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Pemmi River up here at PSU. The river flows under a bridge at the bottom of the campus. Record flooding is possible.
East Coast rain totals so far: inches
Wilmington, NC: 21.2!
Baltimore: 7.0
Washington: 5.2
Philly: 4.7
PSU: 2.5
Greenfield, MA: 2.1
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Overcast with occasional showers after midnight. Very humid and windy with a low of 70. South wind of 25-30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH in Boston and 55 MPH on the Cape and Islands.
Friday; Showers and downpours in the morning, then downpours and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy and very humid with temps DROPPING to 58 by 6 PM. South wind of 20-25 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH in Boston and 55 MPH on the Cape in the morning. Diminishing and shifting to NW at 15-25 MPH in the afternoon.
Friday night: Showers until 9 PM, then mostly cloudy. The wind diminishing and cooler with lows around 50. North wind of 15-25 MPH early, decreasing to 5-10 MPH after midnight. I expect the Sox-Yanks game to at least have a delay.
Rain totals:Inches
1-2: The Cape and islands.
2-4: Most of the Boston area, including JP. Some isolated 5 inch amounts are possible.
4-6+ Northern and western New England, including up here at PSU.
Weekend forecast:
Saturday: A great fall day with mainly sunny skies and highs in the mid 60's. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Saturday night: The first frost is possible outside of Boston. Clear with lows around 45 in Boston and around freezing in some of the cooler suburbs.
Sunday: Sunny, but cooler. Highs in the upper 50's.
Monday: Another storm may come into the region. Showers possible with highs in the 50's.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Flooding rains
While Nicole has lost its tropical circulation, it still has a lot of moisture with it as it sits just south of Miami. And, there is another gale center off the Carolina coast. The storm off the Carolina coast along with a cold front will bring heavy downpours from DC to Burlington, VT tomorrow as the storm moves northward. 6 to as much as 10 inches of rain are possible in those areas. Then, as the front sweeps towards the coast we will get in on the heavy rain on Thursday night and Friday. We will also be on the east side-which will bring damaging wind gusts even to the Boston area Thursday night into Friday morning. The remains of Nicole will make a close pass to New England coast Friday night which could bring more rain as a separate system. It is still unclear how close it will come. However, it should by dry and cool for the upcoming weekend.
Alerts:
A High Wind Watch is in effect for the entire Boston area from 5 PM Thursday to 9 AM Friday.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Western and Northern New England-including up here in Plymouth. It could be extended to the Boston area for Friday.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 64.
Thursday: Scattered showers and downpours in the morning, then scattered downpours and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid and increasingly windy with a high of 76. South wind of 10-20 MPH until 3 PM, increasing to 20-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.
Thursday night: Downpours and thunderstorms overspread the region from west to east. Very windy and humid with lows around 70. South wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH on the Cape and Islands and 50 MPH in Boston. Around 1 inch of rain expected.
Friday: Downpours and thunderstorms continue. Windy with highs in the low 70's. South wind of 25-30 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH on the Cape and 50 MPH in Boston until 9 AM. Then diminishing to 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 2-3 inches of rain possible in most of the area.
Friday night: Depending on the exact track of the remains of Nicole, it could be rainy and windy well into the night. Right now the best chance for steady rain is in SE MA. Less humid with lows around 55. Stay tuned!
Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60's. Frost is possible at night as skies clear out.
Sunday: Becoming mostly sunny with highs around 60.
Alerts:
A High Wind Watch is in effect for the entire Boston area from 5 PM Thursday to 9 AM Friday.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Western and Northern New England-including up here in Plymouth. It could be extended to the Boston area for Friday.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds with a low of 64.
Thursday: Scattered showers and downpours in the morning, then scattered downpours and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid and increasingly windy with a high of 76. South wind of 10-20 MPH until 3 PM, increasing to 20-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.
Thursday night: Downpours and thunderstorms overspread the region from west to east. Very windy and humid with lows around 70. South wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH on the Cape and Islands and 50 MPH in Boston. Around 1 inch of rain expected.
Friday: Downpours and thunderstorms continue. Windy with highs in the low 70's. South wind of 25-30 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH on the Cape and 50 MPH in Boston until 9 AM. Then diminishing to 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. 2-3 inches of rain possible in most of the area.
Friday night: Depending on the exact track of the remains of Nicole, it could be rainy and windy well into the night. Right now the best chance for steady rain is in SE MA. Less humid with lows around 55. Stay tuned!
Saturday: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60's. Frost is possible at night as skies clear out.
Sunday: Becoming mostly sunny with highs around 60.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TD 16
Tropical Depression 16 has formed south of Cuba. It is very disorganized, but is producing heavy rain in the Caribbean islands. The track takes across Florida west of Miami, then making another landfall along the Carolina Coast Thursday as Tropical Storm Nicole. Then, turning north and head up the east coast and come into MA around the Worcester area as a remnant low on Thursday night. On that track the heavy rain would be to the west of the Center at first, but then come east as the storm passes by. 6+ inches of rain are possible from DC to NYC over the next few days. That track would also put the Boston area on the windy side. Some gusts could approach 50 MPH, if it holds together. However, it should clear out for the weekend as a cool blast from Canada comes down.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Fog and humid with scattered showers. Low 65. South wind of 10-20 MPH.
Wednesday: Fog until 9AM, then partly sunny. Warm and still humid with a high of 80. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Wednesday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 60.
Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain to the west of Worcester. Humid and windy with highs in the upper 70's. This is subject to change based on the track of Nicole. Wind gusts over 40 MPH possible. Stay tuned!
Friday:Depending on the speed of the remains of Nicole it could be wet and windy. Currently, it looks like the rain will be over by mid morning followed by partial clearing. Highs around 70.
Saturday: Partly sunny and cool. Highs in the low 60's.
Sunday: Partly sunny with highs around 60.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Fog and humid with scattered showers. Low 65. South wind of 10-20 MPH.
Wednesday: Fog until 9AM, then partly sunny. Warm and still humid with a high of 80. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Wednesday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 60.
Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain to the west of Worcester. Humid and windy with highs in the upper 70's. This is subject to change based on the track of Nicole. Wind gusts over 40 MPH possible. Stay tuned!
Friday:Depending on the speed of the remains of Nicole it could be wet and windy. Currently, it looks like the rain will be over by mid morning followed by partial clearing. Highs around 70.
Saturday: Partly sunny and cool. Highs in the low 60's.
Sunday: Partly sunny with highs around 60.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Heavy rain west
The rain arrived up here in Plymouth, NH this evening and has continued at a steady pace. Most of the heavy rain over the next 18 hours will be west of Boston. But, then a front will come through tomorrow evening with scattered downpours and thunderstorms. After a break on Wednesday, another storm-possibly Nicole-will race up the east coast and effect us on Thursday afternoon and night. Yet another storm may come up the coast after that.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Low clouds and fog with occasional showers. Temps rising to 68 by dawn. NE wind of 10-20 MPH shifting to south late.
Tuesday: Fog along with occasional showers until 3 PM, then scattered downpours and thunderstorms. Windy and humid with a high of 78. South wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.
Tuesday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60's. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a slight risk of an afternoon shower. Humid with highs around 80.
Thursday: Cloudy until 1 PM, then heavy rain likely. Highs in the low 70's. This could be Tropical Storm Nicole-stay tuned.
Friday: Watching another storm coming up the east coast. Otherwise, partly sunny with highs around 70.
Weekend: Behind the storm cool air will come down from Canada. Beth- at this point it looks dry for the 5k on Saturday.
New England Earthquake: A 3.1 magnitude earthquake centered around 10 miles north of Concord, NH shook the area on Saturday night. But, it was not strong enough to cause any damage or injuries. Some residents felt their houses shake for a small period of time.
Hot in West: The hottest day ever recorded occurred in LA today with a high of 113!
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Low clouds and fog with occasional showers. Temps rising to 68 by dawn. NE wind of 10-20 MPH shifting to south late.
Tuesday: Fog along with occasional showers until 3 PM, then scattered downpours and thunderstorms. Windy and humid with a high of 78. South wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH.
Tuesday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60's. South wind of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a slight risk of an afternoon shower. Humid with highs around 80.
Thursday: Cloudy until 1 PM, then heavy rain likely. Highs in the low 70's. This could be Tropical Storm Nicole-stay tuned.
Friday: Watching another storm coming up the east coast. Otherwise, partly sunny with highs around 70.
Weekend: Behind the storm cool air will come down from Canada. Beth- at this point it looks dry for the 5k on Saturday.
New England Earthquake: A 3.1 magnitude earthquake centered around 10 miles north of Concord, NH shook the area on Saturday night. But, it was not strong enough to cause any damage or injuries. Some residents felt their houses shake for a small period of time.
Hot in West: The hottest day ever recorded occurred in LA today with a high of 113!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Wet week
Tonight: Low clouds and fog with periodic mist and drizzle. Lows near 57.
Monday: Drizzle, mist and scattered light showers until 2 PM, then rain. High 61. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.
Monday night: Showers. Lows in the mid 50's. NE wind of 15-20 MPH.
Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70.
Wednesday:Partly sunny with highs in the mid 70's.
Thursday and Friday:Have to watch another storm coming up the coast that could give us rain and wind. Stay tuned!
Monday: Drizzle, mist and scattered light showers until 2 PM, then rain. High 61. NE wind of 10-20 MPH.
Monday night: Showers. Lows in the mid 50's. NE wind of 15-20 MPH.
Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70.
Wednesday:Partly sunny with highs in the mid 70's.
Thursday and Friday:Have to watch another storm coming up the coast that could give us rain and wind. Stay tuned!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Split weekend
A warm front will come through the area tonight, bringing summer like warmth back into southern New England. Then, a cold front with little moisture will come through on Saturday, which will switch the wind direction for Sunday. That all it takes for temps to take a 20 degree drop. A storm will approach from the west around the middle of next week and may stall over the area for days. Stay tuned for more details.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle possible. Low 58.
Friday: Mostly cloudy until 9 AM with a sprinkle possible, then mainly sunny. Breezy and humid with a high of 83. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.
Friday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50's.
Saturday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the low 80's. West wind of 10-20 MPH.
Sunday: Cloudy and cool. Highs in the mid 60's. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Should by dry for the pats game at 1 PM against Buffalo.
Monday: Clearing with highs around 70.
Tropics: Tropical Storm Matthew has formed in the Caribbean with winds of 40 MPH. It is expected to slowly move towards the Gulf of Mexico by early next week as a Hurricane. Stay tuned!
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle possible. Low 58.
Friday: Mostly cloudy until 9 AM with a sprinkle possible, then mainly sunny. Breezy and humid with a high of 83. SW wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.
Friday night: Partly cloudy with lows in the mid 50's.
Saturday: Sunny and warm. Highs in the low 80's. West wind of 10-20 MPH.
Sunday: Cloudy and cool. Highs in the mid 60's. NE wind of 10-20 MPH. Should by dry for the pats game at 1 PM against Buffalo.
Monday: Clearing with highs around 70.
Tropics: Tropical Storm Matthew has formed in the Caribbean with winds of 40 MPH. It is expected to slowly move towards the Gulf of Mexico by early next week as a Hurricane. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Final stand
Tomorrow is the last day of summer and it will be warm one. Then, a cold front will come through tomorrow evening bringing a risk of thunderstorms in the evening. However, the warm air will come back into NE on Friday. The weekend is in question at this point, as some models bring in rain on Sunday, but others keep it dry.
Lows this morning: First frost up here in NH!
Plymouth, NH: 32
Keene, NH: 32
Norwood, MA: 35
Bedford: 37
Taunton: 37
Worcester: 42
JP:45
Logan: 51
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear. Lows near 59 in Boston, 56 in JP and 50 in most suburbs. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Wednesday: Mainly sunny until 4 PM, then increasing clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 85. SW wind of 15-25 MPH.
Wednesday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms until 10 PM, then mostly cloudy. Lows in the low 60's.
Thursday: A great day with sunny skies and highs in the mid 70's.
Friday: Partly to mostly sunny with record highs possible. Highs in the upper 80's.
Tropics: Hurricane Igor slammed into Newfoundland with wind gusts of 100 MPH and 8 inches of rain today. It caused significant damage along the coast. Also a Typhoon slammed into Taiwan a couple of days ago and dumped 44 inches of rain, which caused major flooding.
Lows this morning: First frost up here in NH!
Plymouth, NH: 32
Keene, NH: 32
Norwood, MA: 35
Bedford: 37
Taunton: 37
Worcester: 42
JP:45
Logan: 51
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear. Lows near 59 in Boston, 56 in JP and 50 in most suburbs. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Wednesday: Mainly sunny until 4 PM, then increasing clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 85. SW wind of 15-25 MPH.
Wednesday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms until 10 PM, then mostly cloudy. Lows in the low 60's.
Thursday: A great day with sunny skies and highs in the mid 70's.
Friday: Partly to mostly sunny with record highs possible. Highs in the upper 80's.
Tropics: Hurricane Igor slammed into Newfoundland with wind gusts of 100 MPH and 8 inches of rain today. It caused significant damage along the coast. Also a Typhoon slammed into Taiwan a couple of days ago and dumped 44 inches of rain, which caused major flooding.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Summer is not done yet
Today was a great day here up at PSU with full sunshine and temps near 70. There was also a gusty north wind created by Hurricane Igor hundreds of miles to our east. Another great day is on tap for tomorrow. Then, a warm surge of air will come into NE for the last day of summer. And, it seems another warm blast of air will come into NE for Friday.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 52 in Boston, 50 in JP and 39 in the coldest suburbs.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 74. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with lows mainly in the 40's.
Wednesday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds with a shower or thunderstorm possible after 5 PM. Warm with highs in the mid 80's. Fall starts at 1109 PM.
Thursday: Happy first full day of Fall! Partly sunny with highs in the mid 70's.
Friday: Partly sunny and warm. Highs in the upper 80's.
Tropics: Hurricane Igor has winds of 75 MPH about 500 miles east of New England. It is expected to brush pass Newfoundland tomorrow, and then head for Greenland as a regular low pressure center. Julia is expected to form in the next couple of days in the central Atlantic.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 52 in Boston, 50 in JP and 39 in the coldest suburbs.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 74. SW wind of 10-15 MPH.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with lows mainly in the 40's.
Wednesday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds with a shower or thunderstorm possible after 5 PM. Warm with highs in the mid 80's. Fall starts at 1109 PM.
Thursday: Happy first full day of Fall! Partly sunny with highs in the mid 70's.
Friday: Partly sunny and warm. Highs in the upper 80's.
Tropics: Hurricane Igor has winds of 75 MPH about 500 miles east of New England. It is expected to brush pass Newfoundland tomorrow, and then head for Greenland as a regular low pressure center. Julia is expected to form in the next couple of days in the central Atlantic.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Tracking Igor
Hurricane Igor is now a Cat 2 Hurricane with winds of 100 MPH. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Bermuda as the storm tracks directly over or very close to the island tomorrow. A cold front that will come through New England tomorrow will help push Igor out to sea. Then, a surge of warm air will come into the Northeast as fall begins on Thursday.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clearing with lows near 50 in Boston and 44 in the suburbs.
Sunday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds with scattered light showers after 3 PM. High 75. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle possible. Lows in the mid 50's.
Monday: Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 60's. NE wind of 15-25 MPH.
Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the low to mid 70's.
Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm. Highs in the mid 80's.
Severe weather: 2 tornadoes comfirmed in NYC. One in Brooklyn was a EF0 with winds of 80 MPH. The tornado in queens was an EF1 with winds of 100 MPH. Also, a straight wind gust of 125 MPH was reported in another part of the city.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clearing with lows near 50 in Boston and 44 in the suburbs.
Sunday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds with scattered light showers after 3 PM. High 75. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy with a sprinkle possible. Lows in the mid 50's.
Monday: Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 60's. NE wind of 15-25 MPH.
Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the low to mid 70's.
Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm. Highs in the mid 80's.
Severe weather: 2 tornadoes comfirmed in NYC. One in Brooklyn was a EF0 with winds of 80 MPH. The tornado in queens was an EF1 with winds of 100 MPH. Also, a straight wind gust of 125 MPH was reported in another part of the city.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Pictures from NYC
These pictuers are from the severe weather and possible Tornado that went through New York City Thursday evening. Wind gusts as high as 70 MPH were repored in NYC, but 100 MPH just to the south in NJ. Many buildings were damaged and there were hundreds of power outages. Source: Picfog.com and nydailynews.com
See the last post for the latest forecast!
Noisy night
Severe weather rolled through NYC earlier today and that same system will provide us with showers and some thunderstorms tonight. Some thunderstorms tonight may produce gusty winds and vivid lightning. As the warm front comes through, temps will actually rise overnight. Showers will end in the morning tomorrow, then nice weather moves in for the weekend. Igor will pass very close to the island of Bermuda and then turn NE and out to sea.
Hurricane Igor 5 PM Stats:
125 MPH winds
Cat 3
Moving NW at 9 MPH
ALERTS: Wind Advisory in effect south of Boston
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Windy with temps rising to 68 by dawn. Some thunderstorms will produce damaging winds and vivid lightning. South wind increasing to 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH on the Cape and 40 MPH in Boston. However, higher gusts possible in some thunderstorms.
Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms until 10 AM, then mostly cloudy. High 69.
SW wind of 15-25 MPH early shifing to NE at 15-25 MPH.
Friday night: Clearing with lows around 50.
Saturday: A great day with sunny skies and highs around 70. Rough surf from Igor offshore.
Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. Rough surf continues.
Hurricane Igor 5 PM Stats:
125 MPH winds
Cat 3
Moving NW at 9 MPH
ALERTS: Wind Advisory in effect south of Boston
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Windy with temps rising to 68 by dawn. Some thunderstorms will produce damaging winds and vivid lightning. South wind increasing to 20-30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH on the Cape and 40 MPH in Boston. However, higher gusts possible in some thunderstorms.
Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms until 10 AM, then mostly cloudy. High 69.
SW wind of 15-25 MPH early shifing to NE at 15-25 MPH.
Friday night: Clearing with lows around 50.
Saturday: A great day with sunny skies and highs around 70. Rough surf from Igor offshore.
Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. Rough surf continues.
300th Post!!-Tornado Warning
A Tornado Warning is now in effect unitl 6 PM for portions of New York City. It includes Brooklyn and Queens. If you know anyone in New York, just let them know to take cover until the storm passes. This same storm is sytem is coming through the Boston area later tonight. I will post if any warnings are posted for the Boston area- if I am still awake.
More details on Boston weather in a bit.
Posted at 545 PM.
More details on Boston weather in a bit.
Posted at 545 PM.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wild Thursday night
The first rainstorm in a while will move in from the west Thursday evening. It will provide the region with downpours and some gusty thunderstorms as well. However, it is a fast mover so it will all be over by Friday morning. So, great weather will move in for the weekend. It now appears that Igor will pass very close to the island of Bermuda on Sunday as a major Hurricane, before turning NE and out to sea.
Hurricane Igor 5 PM stats:
Winds: 135 MPH
Cat 4
Moving WNW at 9 MPH
about 1000 miles SSE of Bermuda.
Alerts: A High Wind Watch is in effect south of Boston for Thursday night.
Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 49 in Downtown Boston, 47 in JP and 38 in the coolest suburbs.
Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then cloudy until 7 PM. Then showers after 7 PM. High 68. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Showers in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Windy with near steady temps in the mid 60's. Some thunderstorms may produce frequent lightning and damaging winds after midnight. SE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH on the Cape and Islands, and 40 MPH in the Boston area.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms until 10 AM, then mostly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the upper 60's. NE wind of 15-25 MPH.
Saturday: A great day with deep blue skies and low humidity. Highs in the low 70's. Rough surf and rip currents from Igor way offshore.
Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. Rough surf and rip currents continue.
Cool fact: Hurricane Julia is now a major Cat 3 hurricane with winds of 115 MPH way out in the east Atlantic. It is forecasted to head way out to sea. Earlier today it was a Cat 4 hurricane, which made it the first time since 1926 that we had two Cat 4 Hurricanes in the Atlantic at the same time.
Hurricane Igor 5 PM stats:
Winds: 135 MPH
Cat 4
Moving WNW at 9 MPH
about 1000 miles SSE of Bermuda.
Alerts: A High Wind Watch is in effect south of Boston for Thursday night.
Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 49 in Downtown Boston, 47 in JP and 38 in the coolest suburbs.
Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then cloudy until 7 PM. Then showers after 7 PM. High 68. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Showers in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Windy with near steady temps in the mid 60's. Some thunderstorms may produce frequent lightning and damaging winds after midnight. SE wind of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH on the Cape and Islands, and 40 MPH in the Boston area.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms until 10 AM, then mostly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the upper 60's. NE wind of 15-25 MPH.
Saturday: A great day with deep blue skies and low humidity. Highs in the low 70's. Rough surf and rip currents from Igor way offshore.
Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's. Rough surf and rip currents continue.
Cool fact: Hurricane Julia is now a major Cat 3 hurricane with winds of 115 MPH way out in the east Atlantic. It is forecasted to head way out to sea. Earlier today it was a Cat 4 hurricane, which made it the first time since 1926 that we had two Cat 4 Hurricanes in the Atlantic at the same time.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Feel of Fall
Today turned out to be a great day up here in NH as temps reached close to 70 with a mix of sun and clouds. Tonight will be the coolest so far as many places outside Boston drop into the low to mid 40's. Wednesday and Thursday will be dry days as temps reach close to 70. Then, a low pressure system comes in from the west giving the region a soaking rain.
Triple trouble: Hurricane Igor remains very strong with winds of 145 MPH late this evening as it continues to move WNW about 400 miles east of the Leeward islands. It will track very close to Bermuda this weekend as a major Hurricane. After that most signs point that it will head out to sea, but we will need to watch it closely just in case. Hurricane Julia has now formed way out in the East Atlantic- off the coast of Africa with winds of 85 MPH. This is most definately headed out to sea at some point next week. And, Tropical Storm Karl has formed off the Mexican coast and is expected to head towards the Texas/Mex border this weekend.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 55 in Downtown Boston, 53 in JP and 42 in the coolest suburbs.
Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Breezy with a high of 69. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.
Wednesday night: Clear, lows mainly in the 40's.
Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60's.
Thursday night: Periods of rain. Lows around 60.
Friday: Rain ending early, then clearing. Highs in the low 70's.
Saturday: Sunny with highs in the upper 70's. All eyes turn to Igor to see how close it will come.
Triple trouble: Hurricane Igor remains very strong with winds of 145 MPH late this evening as it continues to move WNW about 400 miles east of the Leeward islands. It will track very close to Bermuda this weekend as a major Hurricane. After that most signs point that it will head out to sea, but we will need to watch it closely just in case. Hurricane Julia has now formed way out in the East Atlantic- off the coast of Africa with winds of 85 MPH. This is most definately headed out to sea at some point next week. And, Tropical Storm Karl has formed off the Mexican coast and is expected to head towards the Texas/Mex border this weekend.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear and chilly. Lows near 55 in Downtown Boston, 53 in JP and 42 in the coolest suburbs.
Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Breezy with a high of 69. NW wind of 15-25 MPH.
Wednesday night: Clear, lows mainly in the 40's.
Thursday: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60's.
Thursday night: Periods of rain. Lows around 60.
Friday: Rain ending early, then clearing. Highs in the low 70's.
Saturday: Sunny with highs in the upper 70's. All eyes turn to Igor to see how close it will come.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Intense Igor
Hurricane Igor has intisfied into a Cat 4 with winds of 150 MPH. It is a monster storm, it would cover an area from Dallas, TX to Washington DC. Currently, the storm is about 750 miles east of the Leeward islands as it moves west at around 10 MPH. It may become a Cat 5 ( 156 MPH+) over the next day or so, before it turns to the NW and weakens slowly. It is expected to head towards Bermuda this weekend. All signs point to Igor turning NE from Bermuda and heading out to sea on Sunday, but I can't be certain at this early stage. Stay tuned throughout the week.
Showers and storms are coming through the Boston area as of 7 PM, but it will clear out by tomorrow afternoon. Then, cooler air comes into New England for the rest of the week. A soaking rain may come in on Friday.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms until 9 PM, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid 50's. Some storms may be severe before 9 PM.
Tuesday: Cloudy until 10 AM with scattered showers, then a mix of sun and clouds. Warmer with a high of 73. West wind of 10-15 MPH.
Tuesday night: Clearing and chilly. Lows in the 40's.
Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Cool with highs in the low 60's. NW wind of 15-20 MPH.
Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 60's.
Friday: A widespread rain seems likely at this point, but could change if the storm track shifts. Highs around 60.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms came through NYC tonight causing a delay of the Ravens- Jets football game. A NFL game is only delayed if dangerous lightning threatens the area. The Patriots have played through several blizzards throughout the years, including playoff games. The game is scheduled to start about 25 minutes late.
Showers and storms are coming through the Boston area as of 7 PM, but it will clear out by tomorrow afternoon. Then, cooler air comes into New England for the rest of the week. A soaking rain may come in on Friday.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms until 9 PM, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid 50's. Some storms may be severe before 9 PM.
Tuesday: Cloudy until 10 AM with scattered showers, then a mix of sun and clouds. Warmer with a high of 73. West wind of 10-15 MPH.
Tuesday night: Clearing and chilly. Lows in the 40's.
Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Cool with highs in the low 60's. NW wind of 15-20 MPH.
Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 60's.
Friday: A widespread rain seems likely at this point, but could change if the storm track shifts. Highs around 60.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms came through NYC tonight causing a delay of the Ravens- Jets football game. A NFL game is only delayed if dangerous lightning threatens the area. The Patriots have played through several blizzards throughout the years, including playoff games. The game is scheduled to start about 25 minutes late.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Good news
I got X-rays this morning, and my wrist is not broken. I hope to play more softball in the future, as my wrist gets better. Today was a great day with sunny skies and temps mainly in the 70's. It was great up here in Plymouth also with temps around 70. Clouds will move in for the Pats first game tomorrow afternoon, but the showers will hold off until after dark. However, it won't be as widespread as I thought yesterday. Just scattered showers lasting a few hours across the area. However, another front will come through on Monday evening bringing Southern New England more showers.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: The coolest so far with clear skies. Lows near 52 in Downtown Boston, 49 in JP and 43 in the suburbs.
Sunday: Sunny utnil 10 AM, then cloudy. High 67. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.
Sunday night: Cloudy until 9 PM, then scattered showers. Lows in the upper 50s. SE wind of 15-20 MPH.
Monday: Cloudy with a chance of a shower before 9 AM, then cloudy until 5 PM. Then showers likely. Highs in the upper 60's.
Tuesday: Showers likely early, then clearing. Highs around 70.
Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 70's.
Tropics: Tropical storm Igor continues to track westward with winds of 70 MPH. It is expected to become a major Hurricane as it tracks towards the Leeward islands. Stay tuned on this one.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: The coolest so far with clear skies. Lows near 52 in Downtown Boston, 49 in JP and 43 in the suburbs.
Sunday: Sunny utnil 10 AM, then cloudy. High 67. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.
Sunday night: Cloudy until 9 PM, then scattered showers. Lows in the upper 50s. SE wind of 15-20 MPH.
Monday: Cloudy with a chance of a shower before 9 AM, then cloudy until 5 PM. Then showers likely. Highs in the upper 60's.
Tuesday: Showers likely early, then clearing. Highs around 70.
Wednesday: Sunny with highs in the low 70's.
Tropics: Tropical storm Igor continues to track westward with winds of 70 MPH. It is expected to become a major Hurricane as it tracks towards the Leeward islands. Stay tuned on this one.
Friday, September 10, 2010
College Injury
Playing a pickup softball game this afternoon I was pitching and took a line drive off the left wrist. Thankfully, it doesn't seem to be broken. However, once the hospital opens tommorow I will go in for X-rays just incase. I will keep you updated.
The weekend will start off great, but end wet. Saturday will be the best day in a while with sunny skies and highs in the 70's. The remians of TS Hermene move into New England after dark on Sunday.
Boston, MA forecast
tonight:partly cloudy early, then clearing. lows near 55 downtown, 53 in jp and 46 in the coolest suburbs.
saturday: a great day with blue skies and low humidity. highs near 69 at the beaches, 72 in jp and 76 inland. East wind of 10-15 MPH.
saturday night: clear and cool. lows around 50.
Sunday:sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs around 70. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.
Sunday night: showers after midnight. lows around 60.
Monday: showers likely before 10 AM, then again after 3 pm. cloudy with Highs in the mid 60's.
Note: Typing with one hand is harder than it seems. Have a good weekend everyone.
The weekend will start off great, but end wet. Saturday will be the best day in a while with sunny skies and highs in the 70's. The remians of TS Hermene move into New England after dark on Sunday.
Boston, MA forecast
tonight:partly cloudy early, then clearing. lows near 55 downtown, 53 in jp and 46 in the coolest suburbs.
saturday: a great day with blue skies and low humidity. highs near 69 at the beaches, 72 in jp and 76 inland. East wind of 10-15 MPH.
saturday night: clear and cool. lows around 50.
Sunday:sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs around 70. SE wind of 10-15 MPH.
Sunday night: showers after midnight. lows around 60.
Monday: showers likely before 10 AM, then again after 3 pm. cloudy with Highs in the mid 60's.
Note: Typing with one hand is harder than it seems. Have a good weekend everyone.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wild Weather
I heard that big thunderstorms came through the Boston area this morning. Including many cloud to ground lightning strikes. One strike hit a house in Dorchester, another hit a building at the Forest Hills Cemetery. Thankfully, no injuries were reported there. Now, a weak trough will come into New England from the NW over the next 2 days bringing us clouds and a risk of a brief shower. The next big rain maker will arrive on Sunday with the remains of Hermine.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy with lows in the 50's.
Thursday: Mainly sunny until 11AM, then mostly cloudy with a risk of a shower. Cooler with a high of 71. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with lows near 55.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with highs around 70.
Saturday: The pick of the week with deep blue skies and low humidity. Highs in the low to mid 70's.
Sunday: Increasing clouds with rain probable by afternoon. Highs around 70.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy with lows in the 50's.
Thursday: Mainly sunny until 11AM, then mostly cloudy with a risk of a shower. Cooler with a high of 71. NW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with lows near 55.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with highs around 70.
Saturday: The pick of the week with deep blue skies and low humidity. Highs in the low to mid 70's.
Sunday: Increasing clouds with rain probable by afternoon. Highs around 70.
2010 summer: Warmest summer on record at Blue Hill with an average temp of 71 degrees. It was the 3rd Warmest summer on record for Boston with an average temp of 73.6 degrees. and the 4th warmest ever in the US. 25 days at Logan hit 90+, but 30 days in JP and many areas NW and west of the city. Summer is from June-August in meteorology.
Tropics: Tropical Storm Igor has formed in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa with 45 MPH winds. The storm is expected to become a Hurricane as it tracks westward over the next few days.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
One last day
A cool front will come through the area tomorrow bringing a risk of a shower or thunderstorm. However, I expect a better chance of rain up here at PSU than in Boston. Then, cooler air comes in for the end of the week. Although clouds may dominate the picture, it won't be too hot. The cool weather will stick around through the upcoming weekend.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds and humid with lows around 67.
Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with a high of 84. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. For all who are returning to Boston schools, have a great first day!
Wednesday night: Clear, with lows in the 50's.
Thursday: Sunny until 11 Am, then mostly cloudy with a pop up shower possible. Highs in the low 70's.
Friday: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70's.
Saturday: The pick of the week with sunny skies and highs in the upper 70's.
Sunday: Increasing clouds with rain possible by afternoon. Highs in the mid 70's.
Tropics: Tropical Storm Hermine continues to dump heavy rain in south Texas. Wind gusts over 70 MPH were reported in the Brownsville area. Otherwise, the Atlantic is quiet.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds and humid with lows around 67.
Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with a high of 84. West wind of 15-25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH. For all who are returning to Boston schools, have a great first day!
Wednesday night: Clear, with lows in the 50's.
Thursday: Sunny until 11 Am, then mostly cloudy with a pop up shower possible. Highs in the low 70's.
Friday: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70's.
Saturday: The pick of the week with sunny skies and highs in the upper 70's.
Sunday: Increasing clouds with rain possible by afternoon. Highs in the mid 70's.
Tropics: Tropical Storm Hermine continues to dump heavy rain in south Texas. Wind gusts over 70 MPH were reported in the Brownsville area. Otherwise, the Atlantic is quiet.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor day, the unoffical end of summer. The first offical day of fall is on September 22. Today was a great day in the Boston area and up here in Plymouth, NH as well. After a warm up tomorrow a cold front comes through on Wednesday bringing showers along with a few rumbles of thunder.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows near 61 in Boston, 59 in JP and 52 in the suburbs.
Tuesday: Partly sunny. High 86. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear early, then increasing clouds. lows around 60.
Wednesday: Cloudy with scattered showers after 9 AM. Humid with highs in the mid 80's.
Thursday: Cloudy and cool with scattered showers. Highs around 70.
Friday: A mainly cloudy day. Highs in the upper 60's.
Tropics: Tropical Storm Hermine made landfall tonight along the Texas/Mexico border with winds of 65 MPH. It is expeted to dump heavy rain that may cause flooding.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows near 61 in Boston, 59 in JP and 52 in the suburbs.
Tuesday: Partly sunny. High 86. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear early, then increasing clouds. lows around 60.
Wednesday: Cloudy with scattered showers after 9 AM. Humid with highs in the mid 80's.
Thursday: Cloudy and cool with scattered showers. Highs around 70.
Friday: A mainly cloudy day. Highs in the upper 60's.
Tropics: Tropical Storm Hermine made landfall tonight along the Texas/Mexico border with winds of 65 MPH. It is expeted to dump heavy rain that may cause flooding.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time to move on
Well, Earl was dissapointing as it weakend to a Tropical Storm and passed around 75 miles SE of Nantucket last night. It caused around 1500 power outages and some trees came down on the Cape-but no major dmaage. In Boston some gusts reached the 25-30 range, along with some tropical downpours. Not much damage or power outages were reported in the Boston area. Now, clear and comfy weather over the next few days before heat builds back into the northeast.
Earl rain totals:inches
Martha's Vineyard: 6.1
Barnstable: 5.5
Welfllet: 5.1
Nantucket: 2.7
JP: 0.5
Peak Wind gusts: MPH
Nantucket: 60
Hyannis: 58
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear and cool. Lows near 59 in Boston, 56 in JP and 48 in the coolest sububrs. West wind of 10-20 MPH.
Sunday: A great day with deep blue skies and low humidity. High 76. NW wind of 15-20 MPH.
Sunday night: Clear and cool with lows near 55 in Boston and around 50 outside the city.
Monday: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Tuesday: Quite warm as the humidity comes back. Highs in the upper 80's.
Tropics: A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to re-energize into Gaston over the next couple of days.
Earl rain totals:inches
Martha's Vineyard: 6.1
Barnstable: 5.5
Welfllet: 5.1
Nantucket: 2.7
JP: 0.5
Peak Wind gusts: MPH
Nantucket: 60
Hyannis: 58
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear and cool. Lows near 59 in Boston, 56 in JP and 48 in the coolest sububrs. West wind of 10-20 MPH.
Sunday: A great day with deep blue skies and low humidity. High 76. NW wind of 15-20 MPH.
Sunday night: Clear and cool with lows near 55 in Boston and around 50 outside the city.
Monday: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Tuesday: Quite warm as the humidity comes back. Highs in the upper 80's.
Tropics: A cluster of thunderstorms is expected to re-energize into Gaston over the next couple of days.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Brunt on the Cape
HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CAPE AND THE ISLANDS TONIGHT. Hurricane Earl is now expected to pass around 60 miles east of Nantucket tonight bringing hurricane wind gusts to the Cape and nantucket. However, in Boston some rain and wind is expected-but for a short time. It will quickly move on tomorrow morning and make landfall in Canada.
8 PM: Hurricane Earl
Max winds: 75 MPH
Category 1
Moving NE at 26 MPH
150 Miles SSW of nantucket
Other alerts:
Flash flood watch for all of eastern MA
Boston, MA forecast: Labor day weekend
Tonight: Tropical storm condtions on the south shore. Hurricane conditions on the cape and Nantucket. Showers. Winds gusting as high as 70 MPH on the cape and nantucket-but 40 MPH in Boston.
Saturday: Clearing and windy. High 83, NW wind of 20-30 MPH. Waves between 10-12 FT.
Saturday night: Clear, lows in the 50's.
Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's.
Labor day: Partly to mostly Sunny with highs around 80.
Stay tuneed for more updates!
Posted at 9 PM
8 PM: Hurricane Earl
Max winds: 75 MPH
Category 1
Moving NE at 26 MPH
150 Miles SSW of nantucket
Other alerts:
Flash flood watch for all of eastern MA
Boston, MA forecast: Labor day weekend
Tonight: Tropical storm condtions on the south shore. Hurricane conditions on the cape and Nantucket. Showers. Winds gusting as high as 70 MPH on the cape and nantucket-but 40 MPH in Boston.
Saturday: Clearing and windy. High 83, NW wind of 20-30 MPH. Waves between 10-12 FT.
Saturday night: Clear, lows in the 50's.
Sunday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70's.
Labor day: Partly to mostly Sunny with highs around 80.
Stay tuneed for more updates!
Posted at 9 PM
Earl PM update
The track of Earl has shifted a little bit to the east-about 30 miles or so. However, that is all it takes to keep the strongest winds offshore and bring less wind to Boston. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Cape and Islands. However, Tropical Storm warning has been dropped for Boston, but some gusty winds are still expected. I expect the heavy rain to arrive at around 5 PM in Boston, and earlier on the Cape. The eye of the storm should pass Southern New England around 1 AM tonight as a minor Cat 1.
2 PM Stats:
Hurricane Earl
Max winds: 80 MPH
Category 1
Moving NNE at 24 MPH.
200 miles SSW of Nantucket, MA
Next update at 5
A turn to the NE is expected very soon, but a small delay in that turn could make a huge difference. Stay tuned for more updates on the expected track.
Peak wind gusts expected during the storm:
70 MPH: The outer Cape and nantucket -Hurricane Warning.
60 MPH: The western part of the Cape and the Vineyard-Hurricane Warning
50 MPH: The South Shore: Tropical Storm warning
40 MPH: Boston and south of Boston (not along coast).
Other Warnings:
Flash flood watch: Most of the area-including Boston, 3-5 inches of rain can be expected in a small time period. Urban floooding is possible in JP.
Another update tonight.
Posted at 3 PM.
2 PM Stats:
Hurricane Earl
Max winds: 80 MPH
Category 1
Moving NNE at 24 MPH.
200 miles SSW of Nantucket, MA
Next update at 5
A turn to the NE is expected very soon, but a small delay in that turn could make a huge difference. Stay tuned for more updates on the expected track.
Peak wind gusts expected during the storm:
70 MPH: The outer Cape and nantucket -Hurricane Warning.
60 MPH: The western part of the Cape and the Vineyard-Hurricane Warning
50 MPH: The South Shore: Tropical Storm warning
40 MPH: Boston and south of Boston (not along coast).
Other Warnings:
Flash flood watch: Most of the area-including Boston, 3-5 inches of rain can be expected in a small time period. Urban floooding is possible in JP.
Another update tonight.
Posted at 3 PM.
Hurricane Earl AM update
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the south shore and the Cape and the Islands. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Boston. Rain bands are already arrriving near nantucket. Current winds of 105 MPH, it is expected to pass around 30 miles east of Nantucket late tonight as a cat 1 hurricane. The height of the storm is from 8 PM-3 AM, with heavy rain and gusty winds.
Another update later this afternnon.
Another update later this afternnon.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
State of Emergency
A HURRICANE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED from Hull, MA and points south through the Cape and Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Boston, but it should be upgraded to a warning later tonight. Deval Patrick has issued a state of Emergency as Earl comes towards MA. As of 8 PM Earl is a Cat 2 Hurrcicane with winds of 110 MPH, it is expected to hold at that strength as it passes close to Nantucket 2 AM Saturday morning. Time to board up the windows if you are on the Cape or the islands, and just bring in any loose object around Boston. However, a small shift either west or east would change the current forecast-so stay tuned for more updates.
Cape+ islands Hurricane timeline: Friday.
Noon: First rain bands arrive as wind starts to pick up. Very humid with highs in the mid 70's.
3 PM- 8pm: Heavy rain and wind gusts as high as 40 MPH.
8PM- 5 AM: Downpours along with hurricane force winds. Gusts as high as 90 MPH causing some structaul damage and widespread powers outages. Waves from 20-30 FT, causing minor splashover. Very humid with lows in the 60's.
5AM-11 AM Saturday: Rain ends but winds still gust to 50 MPH.
Saturday Afternoon: The sun is out as the wind diminishes. Highs in the mid 70's. Stay out of the water!
Boston area: Friday
Noon: Clouds build in. Humid with temps around 80.
4 PM-8PM: The rain starts and becomes steady. Wind gusts as high as 30 MPH.
8PM-7AM Saturday: Periods of rain along with Tropical Storm force winds. NE wind of 30-40 with gusts as high as 50 MPH possible.
Saturday: Skies clear ast the wind slows down. Less humid with highs in the upper 70's.
In Boston be prepared for some power outages and some limbs to come down. No major damage is expected at this point.
Rain totals: Through 8 AM Saturday
3-6 inches: The cape and the islands.
2-3: The south shore and south of Boston
1-2: Boston and the north shore.
.5-1: West of 128.
Stay tuned for more updates thru Friday! Once the Hurricane is over I will post more on the Labor day weekend forecast.
Cape+ islands Hurricane timeline: Friday.
Noon: First rain bands arrive as wind starts to pick up. Very humid with highs in the mid 70's.
3 PM- 8pm: Heavy rain and wind gusts as high as 40 MPH.
8PM- 5 AM: Downpours along with hurricane force winds. Gusts as high as 90 MPH causing some structaul damage and widespread powers outages. Waves from 20-30 FT, causing minor splashover. Very humid with lows in the 60's.
5AM-11 AM Saturday: Rain ends but winds still gust to 50 MPH.
Saturday Afternoon: The sun is out as the wind diminishes. Highs in the mid 70's. Stay out of the water!
Boston area: Friday
Noon: Clouds build in. Humid with temps around 80.
4 PM-8PM: The rain starts and becomes steady. Wind gusts as high as 30 MPH.
8PM-7AM Saturday: Periods of rain along with Tropical Storm force winds. NE wind of 30-40 with gusts as high as 50 MPH possible.
Saturday: Skies clear ast the wind slows down. Less humid with highs in the upper 70's.
In Boston be prepared for some power outages and some limbs to come down. No major damage is expected at this point.
Rain totals: Through 8 AM Saturday
3-6 inches: The cape and the islands.
2-3: The south shore and south of Boston
1-2: Boston and the north shore.
.5-1: West of 128.
Stay tuned for more updates thru Friday! Once the Hurricane is over I will post more on the Labor day weekend forecast.
HURRICANE WARNING
A HURRICANE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED for the South Shore and the Cape and islands. Now is the time to start preparing for the Hurricane. Boston is still under a Tropical Storm Watch-but I expect it to be upgraded to warning shortly. Wind gusts up to 100 MPH are possible on the outer Cape and Nantucket. Time to start boarding up windows amd gathering supplies especially on the Cape and Islands. A slight shift to the west may bring Hurricane conditions to the Boston area- so stay tuned.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Here Comes Earl
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Cape and the Islands. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Boston. If you are on The Cape and Islands now is the time to start preparing. The latest track is closer- as it takes the Hurricane about 30 miles east of the Cape. It will be a Category 2 Hurricane as it passes Southern New England. And, I can't totally rule out a landfall here in Southern New England on Friday night. The biggest threat with this current track would be downpours in the Boston area that would create flooding. But wind gusts over 80 MPH can't be ruled out on the outer Cape and Nantucket- as the wind would be a bigger issue there. I suggest delaying a trip to the Cape to Saturday afternoon if you are planning to head there for the weekend. Stay tuned for more updates!
As of 5 PM Hurricane Earl is a CAT 4 with winds of 135 MPH, and it is about 200 miles to the east of the Bahamas. It is expected to hit the outer banks of North Carolina tomorrow night, as evacuations are underway there.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear, but still stuffy. Lows in the mid 70's.
Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 94. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 70.
Hurricane Earl Forecast: Assuming the current track.
Friday Morning: Clouds overtake the region as the breeze picks up.
Friday noon-3 PM: Rain starts to fall on the Cape and Islands. Wind gusts to 40 MPH on the Cape, and 25 MPH in Boston.
Friday 3-7 PM: Hurricane Conditions Probable on the Cape and Islands. Tropical Storm conditons probable in Boston. Heavy rain may create flooding. Wind gusts as high as 75 MPH on the Cape and 45 MPH in Boston.
Friday night: Hurricane Earl makes a close pass to Nantucket with winds around 100 MPH. Heavy rain with winds as high as 80 MPH on the Cape and 50 MPH in Boston. The heavy rain continues as waves bulid to between 20-25 FT creating a big storm surge.
Saturday: Skies clear out by late morning as Hurricane Earl races towards Nova Scotia.
I suggest making preps now for the Hurricane. Make sure you have a flashlight ready and bring in any loose outdoor objects. Also, just have some extra food or water for the storm. Stay out of the water through Saturday as rip currents remain a threat.
Stay tuned for more updates over the next day or so.
As of 5 PM Hurricane Earl is a CAT 4 with winds of 135 MPH, and it is about 200 miles to the east of the Bahamas. It is expected to hit the outer banks of North Carolina tomorrow night, as evacuations are underway there.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Clear, but still stuffy. Lows in the mid 70's.
Thursday: Hazy, hot and humid. High 94. SW wind of 10-20 MPH.
Thursday night: Increasing clouds with lows around 70.
Hurricane Earl Forecast: Assuming the current track.
Friday Morning: Clouds overtake the region as the breeze picks up.
Friday noon-3 PM: Rain starts to fall on the Cape and Islands. Wind gusts to 40 MPH on the Cape, and 25 MPH in Boston.
Friday 3-7 PM: Hurricane Conditions Probable on the Cape and Islands. Tropical Storm conditons probable in Boston. Heavy rain may create flooding. Wind gusts as high as 75 MPH on the Cape and 45 MPH in Boston.
Friday night: Hurricane Earl makes a close pass to Nantucket with winds around 100 MPH. Heavy rain with winds as high as 80 MPH on the Cape and 50 MPH in Boston. The heavy rain continues as waves bulid to between 20-25 FT creating a big storm surge.
Saturday: Skies clear out by late morning as Hurricane Earl races towards Nova Scotia.
I suggest making preps now for the Hurricane. Make sure you have a flashlight ready and bring in any loose outdoor objects. Also, just have some extra food or water for the storm. Stay out of the water through Saturday as rip currents remain a threat.
Stay tuned for more updates over the next day or so.
HURRICANE WATCH
A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Cape and Islands. Now is the time to start preparing. This means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Boston and the north and south shores. Hurricane Earl is back to Category 4 Hurricane with winds of 135 MPH and gaining more strength is not out of the question before it hits the outer banks of North Carolina tomorrow night. Stay tuned for more details later.
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