Tag Archives: heavy rain

Saturday Morning Sandy Model Roundup

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

Just a quick post with a variety of model solutions for Sandy’s landfall early next week.  Before getting to the models, let’s look at the latest forecast track from the NHC: This forecast has Sandy coming ashore very close to … Continue reading →

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The Origin of Frankenstorm: Your Tax Dollars at Work

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

If you have yet to hear the name “Frankenstorm” in reference to Sandy and the hybrid cyclone she will become after making landfall, get ready to hear it a lot.  You will no doubt wonder, “Who came up with that … Continue reading →

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Better Agreement on the Track of Sandy

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

There is still some variation in the forecast tracks of Sandy, but, at this point, it would take every model being wrong for Sandy to not hit the eastern seaboard of the US sometime early next week.  The clearest picture … Continue reading →

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You’re About to Become Very Familiar with Sandy

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Greg Marvelous

If you’re not aware, there is a hurricane in the Caribbean basin named Sandy and it’s currently moving through the island nation of Jamaica.  It will likely dump several inches of rain, causing flooding in many areas of the island.  … Continue reading →

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Cleveland, OH Sets Record for Annual Precipitation

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Greg Marvelous

It has been quite a wet year in Cleveland, OH… and there are over two months remaining before the calendar turns.  The National Weather Service office in Cleveland is monitoring the progress toward new records with daily updates of the … Continue reading →

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Heavy Rain, Snow Possible for Tuscon, AZ

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

LINK A potentially wet and snowy storm set to hit Southern Arizona Tuesday is just the start of a damper weather pattern that could bring significant precipitation to the region, the National Weather Service says. A winter storm watch has … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Forecast: The Final Verdict

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

The forecast for today and tomorrow is relatively calm.  Scattered rain and snow showers (mostly rain) will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast while Florida and parts of the Carolina coast will experience heavy rain today before clearing out … Continue reading →

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Jersey Shore Could See Worst Flooding in a Decade

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

From the Philadelphia Inquirer: A major nor’easter threatens to bring some of the worst flooding seen at the Jersey Shore since the 1990s, according to the National Weather Service. Virginia already has declared a state of emergency, with some schools … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day Weather History

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

[picapp src=”c/3/7/5/20000_March_In_774a.jpg?adImageId=7347363&imageId=7023576″ width=”500″ height=”310″ /] NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 11: Members of the elite Navajo Code Talkers, the famed U.S. Marine unit who delivered unbreakable codes during World War II battles against the Japanese, salute before the start of the … Continue reading →

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Heavy Rain, Flooding Expected in the Southeast

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

The remnants of Ida are pushing through the southeast U.S. and heavy rain is accompanying the storm.  As much as 4 inches of rain could fall in parts of Alabama and Georgia by tomorrow morning.  This storm will move northeastward … Continue reading →

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