WxLover Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 This is one of the most intense wind setups (non-thunderstorm) we've had in a while. The winds align perfectly at all levels of the atmosphere: And the jet stream that is going to be over us will be ripping: Easily wind gusts over 50 MPH, and over 60 MPH on the ridges. And with an increasing brush fire threat, any that do develop will be very tough to tame. How much lead time is a HW-Warning issued before the event? Will they wait untill tomorrow AM, or send out tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001kx Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Any ice jam issues around you? not that im aware of? i havent been out today though..my garage has a river running through it....easily 2 inches throughout the garage. the water runs down from the hill out back and ponds up against the garage...then it pours through the walls around the beams. i put in a french drain but i guess its not working (still frozen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I kind of wish I'm not back in the Wyoming Valley this weekend...going to miss out on the 60+ gusts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 not that im aware of? i havent been out today though..my garage has a river running through it....easily 2 inches throughout the garage. the water runs down from the hill out back and ponds up against the garage...then it pours through the walls around the beams. i put in a french drain but i guess its not working (still frozen) There's a flood adv for clfd county. Lawrence Twp has a road closed because of an ice jam. Are you close to there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What is your guys thoughts on the possible 30% NOAA budget cut? Are they stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001kx Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 There's a flood adv for clfd county. Lawrence Twp has a road closed because of an ice jam. Are you close to there? hmmmm i didnt even know it...yes i live in lawrence twp. below is my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 hmmmm i didnt even know it...yes i live in lawrence twp. below is my garage. Wow... Im going to use this on air, if that's ok with you?? Can you venture out and see if you can get a pic of the road that's closed? If not, no biggie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU8315 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 How much lead time is a HW-Warning issued before the event? Will they wait untill tomorrow AM, or send out tonight? In theory, they could have it out right now since the high winds will begin within 12 hours. They are probably still deciding between an advisory or a warning. That being said, if this isn't a high wind warning event around here, I don't know what would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 In theory, they could have it out right now since the high winds will begin within 12 hours. They are probably still deciding between an advisory or a warning. That being said, if this isn't a high wind warning event around here, I don't know what would be. Yeah... they're notorious for sitting on watches for some reason. All shifts want to pass the buck to the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSU8315 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What is your guys thoughts on the possible 30% NOAA budget cut? Are they stupid? While 30% is drastic, I'm sure there are ways NOAA could make significant cuts and not affect the end product all that much. When the deficit is as big as it is in this country, you can't just make small cuts to programs (unless you want to hike taxes by a huge amount). They may need to prioritize what they spend their money on. That all being said, it sounds like this will be a fight which could lead to a government shutdown. I'm sure there will be plenty of drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Wow... Im going to use this on air, if that's ok with you?? Can you venture out and see if you can get a pic of the road that's closed? If not, no biggie! I am in town. Just saw the pix. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 While 30% is drastic, I'm sure there are ways NOAA could make significant cuts and not affect the end product all that much. When the deficit is as big as it is in this country, you can't just make small cuts to programs (unless you want to hike taxes by a huge amount). They may need to prioritize what they spend their money on. That all being said, it sounds like this will be a fight which could lead to a government shutdown. I'm sure there will be plenty of drama. It's getting ridiculous anymore. House Fiscal 11 Budget Proposal Could Devastate the National Weather Service's Life-Saving Warnings and Forecasts PR Newswire | February 15, 2011 | 12:30 PM EST WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- As hurricane and tornado seasons approach, funding for the NWS will be nearly 30 percent less than the first half of 2011, if the Continuing Resolution proposed by the House majority is enacted. Congress's move will necessitate work furloughs and force rolling closures of Weather Warning Offices across the country. The effects will be felt in every aspect of daily life, including emergency management, television weather, and information used by our nation's citizens for transportation, commerce and agriculture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001kx Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Wow... Im going to use this on air, if that's ok with you?? yes thats fine. Can you venture out and see if you can get a pic of the road that's closed? If not, no biggie! i would but im just getting ready to go play poker.....wont be home till after midnight,sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Clouds Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 It seems most models are showing 3-6 inches of snow Monday/Tuesday more southern PA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am in town. Just saw the pix. Haha. Sticking around for any of the snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sticking around for any of the snow? Till Sunday night. I got a better chance of snow at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Till Sunday night. I got a better chance of snow at home. Oh no you don't. My backyard will get more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Oh no you don't. My backyard will get more! Haha a few inches look possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Popping in to say hi. Tie everything you like down fellas. Ive been swamped this week. I work for a PBS/NPR station so all resources are fighting the complete funding cut currently scheduled for a vote any moment. If that happens, say bye to many stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Popping in to say hi. Tie everything you like down fellas. Ive been swamped this week. I work for a PBS/NPR station so all resources are fighting the complete funding cut currently scheduled for a vote any moment. If that happens, say bye to many stations. Interesting. What would that mean for you guys.... as far as definite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Clouds Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I thought the wind wasn't supposed to start until tomorrow morning? Currently it has been steady around 10 mph and gusting to 20. Is this going to be a long duriation wind event with highest winds tomorrow afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 What a windy pattern coming up. I don't know if the wind at HR 120-126 will hold but that is one dang windy day. Would be Sustained 30-35 gusting to 55-65 if that held. Something to watch. Right on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I thought the wind wasn't supposed to start until tomorrow morning? Currently it has been steady around 10 mph and gusting to 20. Is this going to be a long duriation wind event with highest winds tomorrow afternoon? The worst of it will be during the daylight hours on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTWX Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Right on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Clouds Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 The worst of it will be during the daylight hours on Saturday. Wow jeez! The wind already is shaking the house and tomorrow is going to be worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Interesting. What would that mean for you guys.... as far as definite? At WITF, more than 25 layoffs and probably cutting most in-house programming. It will shut down Erie, cripple WHYY and the Pitt and State College stations. WITF is in better shape because we are a top 30 affiliate, but it would be very bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 it is amazing how this snowpack is still here. I would have thought it would have melted by now. Prob cuz its ice now and not really snow. Think that sleet we got really helped. We have patches of whatever out there. Kind of ice, kind of snow. Sleet is a great snow preserver. We have two puddle ponds, those might freeze over night. Ground frozen below surface so can't sink in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 At WITF, more than 25 Larissa and probably cutting most in-house programming. It will shut down Erie, cripple WHYY and the Pitt and State College stations. WITF is in better shape because we are a top 30 affiliate, but it would be very bad. Fight the good fight, and good luck to you. Several people I know work at WPSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I heard that a 30% budget cut would force radiosondes to be launched only once every 2 days...models would go from to if that happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen2swt Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Holy crap, I go out of town to come back to a beautiful day....then I read snow...bring it on... I've had withdraws not being able to get on and check up on things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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