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Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007
Heat Advisory in Effect for Today until 7 PM - 8/5 7 AM
332 am EDT Mon Aug 6 2007
...Heat advisory remains in effect from 11 am this morning to
7 PM EDT this evening...
High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 90s away
from the immediate coast. The heat combined with high levels of
humidity will result in heat index values in the 108 to 112 degree
range for several hours today...mainly during the afternoon.
Even at the beaches the heat index will reach near 105 degrees for
at least a few hours.
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible.
Similar conditions are expected throughout most of the upcoming
week...with the potential for additional heat advisories or
possibly even an excessive heat warning by mid week.
During the hot and humid weather you are urged drink enough water
to remain hydrated. If you can stay in an air conditioned room.
Stay out of the sunshine as much as possible. Check up on the
very Young...the elderly and those that are ill.
Also remember your pets. They need a shady and cool location...as
well as plenty of fresh drinking water. Never leave an animal
inside a parked car...even with thew windows rolled down.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio all hazards for the latest
information from your National Weather Service in Charleston.
...Heat advisory remains in effect from 11 am this morning to
7 PM EDT this evening...
High temperatures today will be in the mid to upper 90s away
from the immediate coast. The heat combined with high levels of
humidity will result in heat index values in the 108 to 112 degree
range for several hours today...mainly during the afternoon.
Even at the beaches the heat index will reach near 105 degrees for
at least a few hours.
A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible.
Similar conditions are expected throughout most of the upcoming
week...with the potential for additional heat advisories or
possibly even an excessive heat warning by mid week.
During the hot and humid weather you are urged drink enough water
to remain hydrated. If you can stay in an air conditioned room.
Stay out of the sunshine as much as possible. Check up on the
very Young...the elderly and those that are ill.
Also remember your pets. They need a shady and cool location...as
well as plenty of fresh drinking water. Never leave an animal
inside a parked car...even with thew windows rolled down.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio all hazards for the latest
information from your National Weather Service in Charleston.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Rain for Today! & Tropical Outlook - 8/3 7:19 AM EDT
We are going to see that rain chance stay with us for the next few days through Sunday. This is all because of a stationary front that is moving northward from northern Florida. This, in combination, with a weak low pressure area in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, will give us a chance of rain through the weekend.
The rain has started to come down this morning. It started around 5:30 AM ET and has continued for the past few hours. It has stopped raining as of 7:15 AM ET. We will see the chances of rain get higher as we go through the afternoon hours. The biggest chance of rain today will be for the areas that are east of Interstate 95. Then, by tomorrow, we will see the chance of rain overspread the whole area. This will give us some much needed rain as we still do need rain to get rid of our deficit.
The chance of rain will diminish by Monday and we'll see highs in the mid ninties inland. On the islands, by the beginning of next week, we will see highs in the upper eighties. The nighttime lows will be in the lower seventies.
Tropical Outlook
The tropical wave that was in the eastern Caribbean has significantly weakened overnight. From the start, I really didn't think that this wave was going to be any concern. However, I kept monitoring it for further signs of development. At this time, the convection around the low really hasn't flared up this morning as it did yesterday. If it had, we might have seen a tropical depression out of the wave; but, we didn't.
As of this morning (8-3-07), none of the major computer forecast guidance are suggesting any type of development from this wave. Furthermore, the models are rather smart in saying this because of all of the dry air that is in the Caribbean. If the wave were to develop, this dry air would have acted as a stability zone that would have made it very hard for it to further develop before it were torn apart.
There are no other areas of concern as of this morning. Some of the models are indicating some activity later next week. However, I do not expect any major tropical development as the same models that forecasted the wave above to strengthen, are forecasting other waves to strengthen next week.
Here is a look at where this tropical wave is now headed as told by the computer forecast models:
If there is any more tropical developments that occur in the Atlantic basin we will be sure to tell you about it.
Have a great weekend!
The rain has started to come down this morning. It started around 5:30 AM ET and has continued for the past few hours. It has stopped raining as of 7:15 AM ET. We will see the chances of rain get higher as we go through the afternoon hours. The biggest chance of rain today will be for the areas that are east of Interstate 95. Then, by tomorrow, we will see the chance of rain overspread the whole area. This will give us some much needed rain as we still do need rain to get rid of our deficit.
The chance of rain will diminish by Monday and we'll see highs in the mid ninties inland. On the islands, by the beginning of next week, we will see highs in the upper eighties. The nighttime lows will be in the lower seventies.
Tropical Outlook
The tropical wave that was in the eastern Caribbean has significantly weakened overnight. From the start, I really didn't think that this wave was going to be any concern. However, I kept monitoring it for further signs of development. At this time, the convection around the low really hasn't flared up this morning as it did yesterday. If it had, we might have seen a tropical depression out of the wave; but, we didn't.
As of this morning (8-3-07), none of the major computer forecast guidance are suggesting any type of development from this wave. Furthermore, the models are rather smart in saying this because of all of the dry air that is in the Caribbean. If the wave were to develop, this dry air would have acted as a stability zone that would have made it very hard for it to further develop before it were torn apart.
There are no other areas of concern as of this morning. Some of the models are indicating some activity later next week. However, I do not expect any major tropical development as the same models that forecasted the wave above to strengthen, are forecasting other waves to strengthen next week.
Here is a look at where this tropical wave is now headed as told by the computer forecast models:
If there is any more tropical developments that occur in the Atlantic basin we will be sure to tell you about it.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
A Few Showers This Morning
There are some showers that are developing and moving onshore from the ocean south of Skidaway Island. Most of those showers will stay south of us. However, we are do have a slight chance of some showers this morning. The chance will also be with us tonight with the biggest chance of rain this evening will be east of Interstate 95. None of those showers will be severe or strong in nature. The only chance of rain are showers, which means that lightning will not be associated with them.
Just a recap, we received 3.89" of rain on the day we saw some flooding. Other areas around Savannah received anywhere from 2" of rain to 4" of rain.
We are tracking the showers on Skidaway Island Pinpoint Doppler Radar and will keep you informed.
Just a recap, we received 3.89" of rain on the day we saw some flooding. Other areas around Savannah received anywhere from 2" of rain to 4" of rain.
We are tracking the showers on Skidaway Island Pinpoint Doppler Radar and will keep you informed.
Monday, July 30, 2007
An Astounding Rain Total of a little under 4 Inches
We received an astounding amount of rain in the past few hours. Currently, the official rainfall total on Skidaway Island is a little under 4" of rain. We are still receiving the rain so we could get even more.
Right now, we are under a Flood Watch. This just means that poorly drained areas will mostly likely have some shallow flooding. This type of advisory is only issued when there is a minimal threat to life or property. However, heavy flooding can and probably will occur in poorly drained areas. Therefore, be careful while driving as a vehicle can be swept away in only two feet of moving water. A person can be swept away in only six inches of water.
We will keep you updated on the situation that is occurring. We will also post a Tropical Update in about an hour with the latest information from the tropics.
Right now, we are under a Flood Watch. This just means that poorly drained areas will mostly likely have some shallow flooding. This type of advisory is only issued when there is a minimal threat to life or property. However, heavy flooding can and probably will occur in poorly drained areas. Therefore, be careful while driving as a vehicle can be swept away in only two feet of moving water. A person can be swept away in only six inches of water.
We will keep you updated on the situation that is occurring. We will also post a Tropical Update in about an hour with the latest information from the tropics.
Getting Much need Rain!
In the past thirty minutes, we have received 0.30" of rain (and counting), which is great. We really need it. However, there is very frequent lightning occurring with these thunderstorms. Please stay indoors and away from windows. There are no warning that have been issued as of yet. The only exception is a Special Marine Warning from the Savannah River Entrance to Edisto Beach out 20 Nautical Miles.
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