eyewall Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thank you Solak. My forecast now updated: http://www.sandhillswx.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 front just went through here, on the way to SC and GA now. Wow its feels a ton better outside....dewpoint 63 here, 55 Greensboro. Northeast winds make this feel like Fall compared to what we've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
november rain Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Will go outside welcome it with open arms.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 the models have about totally nixed the ideas of any upslope rains in n. Ga and western Carolinas now. Including the SREF. It made huge changes suddenly the last run, to match the NAM and recent GFS, it looks like the front is pushing so far south and west, that high pressure settles into the heart of the Carolinas. However, good rains along the Gulf Coast next few days and west of the front in Ala and TN some areas. Old SREF rh: New SREF : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil882 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 While the heat across the southeast this week was pretty rough (coupled with high dewpoints which made it much worse), it looks like we missed the brunt of the very high temperatures that affected those further to the west. I think this trend will generally hold up, even with the models showing another shot of very warm temperatures as the upper level ridge attempts to move eastward. I'm more in support of the GFS, which is keeping the Northeast under a trough which will likely keep us in flux between the unbearable heat further west, and the unsettled weather but cooler temperatures further east. In fact, the pattern we were stuck in for much of June looks to be ready for a repeat performance for the second half of July. The Culprit... the continued persistant -NAO Even though the NAO is attempting to approach neutral right now (and has let a bit of the heat in the Midwest and Plains move eastward) it looks like it will only be a temporary rise as we settle back into a consistent -NAO. Considering this has been the main trend for the better part of two months, I don't see much change occurring despite the ideas of the ECWMF. While things will likely remain somewhat above average temperature wise, I think most of us in the Southeast will escape the brunt of the major heat waves that have been, and will be occurring further west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Avery County Ridgelines in the upper 50s at 11am. NICE! 11am on Grandfather: 56 11am on Mount Mitchell 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaur Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 I figured it for heat induced insanity as I stood outside with a nice wind in my face...and I could feel some cool in that wind! My thermomoter says 88.3, so I know I'm cracking up, but what the hey, it still feels good out compared to recently. Plus the ever welcome clouds are up there smiling down on me, and blocking that other thing that smiles T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Video I took of yesterday's lightning: There were some anvil crawlers on the backside (although not truly crawling like some do but some great spider lightning none the less). Keep in mind this is shot at 210 fps (7x the frames at 7x slower speed than normal). Great shots Jeremy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 From GSP... THE 12Z SOUNDING FROM KFFC AND KGSO ILLUSTRATE A SIGNIFICANT AIR MASS CHANGE ACROSS THE FRONT. KFFC...AHEAD OF THE FRONT...OBSERVED PW AROUND 2.1 INCHES...CAPES AROUND 3500 J/KG...AND A K-INDEX IN THE U30S. KGSO...NORTH OF THE FRONT...OBSERVED PW AROUND 1.3 INCHES...NO CAPE...AND LOW K-INDEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandymanColumbusGA Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 We've got some great thunderstorm action just west of Columbus! I'm hearing the thunder a good 10 to 15 miles away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_hailstorm Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 83.7 DP-57 Not bad for mid July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 148:8 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, Lookout, here I sit again....thunder crashing all around ....and a radar thats 30 minutes old....no update....cked the East Alabama radar....same issues...Oh well, guess I'll do it the old fashoined way.....look out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandymanColumbusGA Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, Lookout, here I sit again....thunder crashing all around ....and a radar thats 30 minutes old....no update....cked the East Alabama radar....same issues...Oh well, guess I'll do it the old fashoined way.....look out the window. It's very frustrating, especially when you're trying to cover storms from home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NGTim Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, Lookout, here I sit again....thunder crashing all around ....and a radar thats 30 minutes old....no update....cked the East Alabama radar....same issues...Oh well, guess I'll do it the old fashoined way.....look out the window. can't believe it took me this long to look up Psalm 148:8. Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 148:8 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well...that's all I got! The consolation prize! Thunder for an hour! but nary a drop. Sun was out in the back yard like there was no storm around....yet in the front, clouds and breeze....HA! And it was the only storm around.....everything else is to my west and south.....well maybe the cooler temps will keep me from burning my tail up when I have to water the azaleas tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 South Georgia is getting hammered (best viewed with Firefox and Chrome) http://www.daculaweather.com/ridge_georgia_master.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 148:8 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 can't believe it took me this long to look up Psalm 148:8. Nicely done! Used to have it in my sig at Eastern before the crash of the site....just never took the time to put it back....thanks for inspiring me to do so. If you've never listed to the song "Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin, you should....its awesome! Its on you tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandymanColumbusGA Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Love the look of this wedge! Storms firing up all along it, while to the north there's hardly a drop! Fortunately, south Georgia is getting much needed rain so hopefully the smoke from the Honey Prairie fire will be gone for a while! Looking forward to a respite from the heat and humidity for the next few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, here we are at peak heating and a 50% chance of rain and no rain in the northern half of Georgia. Hopefully tomorrow will be a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherfide Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I don't like back door fronts. I was doing rather well with the 30% or 40% chance of rain. Now I have dry and hot. Yuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalicwx366 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Its storms everywhere lol. That thunder was explosively loud and the lightning was amazing. Now its just raining lightly. A flood advisory in effect for the central part of the county. Not here though. At least the fire areas is getting rain. It rained yesterday and today. 2 days in a row lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowless in Carrollton Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 The local Atlanta stations are obviously not on the same page as FFC. Channel 2 and 5 say maybe a few isolated showers the next couple of days. FFC says 50-60 pops the next 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Been forever since the Heat Index was lower than the temp.... currently 86/55 = HI 85 = WINNING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I wasn't expecting that back door front. While I like the cooler temps, I sure would like some rain and I don't think we'll be getting much for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 148:8 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Ok...2nd time today...an hour's worth of lightning and thunder and nary a drop.....There is a storm that went around me this time to the east and the lightning is wicked!!! Best show in a while....just no rain.... ....edit....counting drops on skylight now....crossing fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Atlanta radar is down. NOUS62 KFFC 142055FTM FFC Message Date: Jul 14 2011 20:55:16KFFC radar has gone down due to a pedestal problem. A radar tech. has been called out. The radar will be down until further notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 148:8 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Atlanta radar is down. NOUS62 KFFC 142055FTM FFC Message Date: Jul 14 2011 20:55:16KFFC radar has gone down due to a pedestal problem. A radar tech. has been called out. The radar will be down until further notice. what about east alabama? seems to have problems as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 A glorious night in the mountians! Current temp is 74 & DP is 62. Highs in the 70s tomm & low 80s for the weekend. Have some family up from South FL and they are quite suprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Looking ahead --- we've got another concert to go to next Friday. Toby Keith and Eric Church. Yes, we bought the country Megaticket --- 6 shows throughout the summer, and yeah, we know we're taking a chance with it being outdoors. Long range right now is clear and 98° at 18z on 7/22. Let's see how that changes over the next 8 days. All indications are that it's going to be HOT again, just a matter of HOW hot. Will take the break we're getting right now --- calling for 62 overnight. Already have the AC off and windows open in anticipation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 what about east alabama? seems to have problems as well MXX is working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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