Yea, the super heat wave that appeared headed this was mis-forecast by the GFS as of today's depictions. The end of the GFS is more late September than early August.
I was just reviewing some of the tropical models as it is QUIET. I remember I said that last year, albeit it a week or two earlier, and things livened up but it is now August and there is nothing to track.
Strong SW flow at 850 and a bit below is pumping Southern Air in. Plus a S/W forming to my SW. 83 now. Even warmer than CXY right now. It is quickly clouding up though so no records here today. One observer has 87 a bit north of me though I wonder if that is correct.
They seemed to have a bias against this event...not much coordination with Sterling. They even continue to down talk the cell potential while neighbors talk of increasing instability. Latest HRRR has clouds increasing and thickening this AM with rain commencing between 2 and 4 in the LSV.
Some Am models continue the late trend yesterday in focusing the heaviest ran in the drought of N Central PA. Potential for some 2-4" totals in cells. CTP trying to catch on but not there yet.
Oh crap, just missed it. But you were in the game...on the playing field....part of the action. The winner is probably pissed at your for bidding it up. LOL.
89 here as well. One of the hottest days of the summer. Top 10.
Yep, my grass is already bone dry after being completely soaked this AM. Does not look like much heat until Thur. Heat meaning well AN. ULL hanging over us Mon.
The Euro has been leading the way on this (which is a worry) and had the LSV wet since yesterday. GFS is a jack like you said. So are the Canadians. Sort of reminiscent of a snow storm that came from no where. Some thought we had two great days and Sun is going down hill fast (especially later).
Yea, driving is a lot safer to avoid infection. It is quite wide spread and people seem to get very sick with the new variant. Makes sense on the rental car issue as well. Safe travels!