LithiaWx Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Please correct if I'm wrong.....MCC=mesoscale convective complex MCS=mesoscale convective system think they are the same thing. From here.... http://forecast.weat...ry.php?letter=m MCCMesoscale Convective Complex. A large MCS, generally round or oval-shaped, which normally reaches peak intensity at night. The formal definition includes specific minimum criteria for size, duration, and eccentricity (i.e., "roundness"), based on the cloud shield as seen on infrared satellite photographs: Size: Area of cloud top -32 degrees C or less: 100,000 square kilometers or more (slightly smaller than the state of Ohio), and area of cloud top -52 degrees C or less: 50,000 square kilometers or more Duration: Size criteria must be met for at least 6 hours Eccentricity: Minor/major axis at least 0.7 MCCs typically form during the afternoon and evening in the form of several isolated thunderstorms, during which time the potential for severe weather is greatest. During peak intensity, the primary threat shifts toward heavy rain and flooding MCSMesoscale Convective System. Mesoscale Convective System. A complex of thunderstorms which becomes organized on a scale larger than the individual thunderstorms, and normally persists for several hours or more. MCSs may be round or linear in shape, and include systems such as tropical cyclones, squall lines, and Mesoscale Convective Complexes (MCCs) (among others). MCS often is used to describe a cluster of thunderstorms that does not satisfy the size, shape, or duration criteria of an Mesoscale Convective Complex. Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoothillsNC Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Was MCC a mistype or is there a difference between a MCS and a MCC. Yes Buckeye did show the correct defs. for them, I use them interchangeably though, and technically shouldn't. An MCV is something different though, we've had a few of them too. Anyway, just got back from a long drive. The bugs are awful this year, and honestly this is the first year they've bugged me a little too much. I'm positive its related to the wetness this year. Its actually normal , just for once, in a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaur Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 What a difference 40 miles makes- I have had only 1.22 this month, .89 on the 4th. Cheez, I feel your pain. I was in your shoes back in June. I've been slack so I can't be exact, but I've had well over 5 inches since the last few days of June, and even on those super hot, humid days the clouds moved in late day and kept down my temps...even if I didn't get rain, I got cooled. Good July for me so far. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidreMann Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Seriously though, some farmers are reporting 70% losses. Not surprised. And if we have a dry and hot July, chances are August will be even drier and hotter. Barring a tropical system or a pattern change, seems like we'll have to wait for November for it to get rainy again. I'm pulling for a Nino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 11 days of no rain. Drought is now returning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion_NC_WX Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 The misery is back...dewpoints are spiking up into the low to mid 70's east of the mountains. Charlotte Metro now under Heat Advisory. Atmosphere is a slight bit more supportive for convection today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos83 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Heat coming back with a vengence today..... obs at 11am: 91/73 HI 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Heat coming back with a vengence today..... obs at 11am: 91/73 HI 100 88/73 HI 96 at dobbins AFB - no heat advisory here, but honestly it really does not matter. We will be flirting with the criteria today anyways. Not like you can really tell the difference between a degree or two...... I only dropped to 78 last night..... ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaur Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 84.9 at nearly noon. I guess I won't complain. The air quality isn't so hot though. Looks like more gills weather ahead. The Experiment Station says the humidity is 87.2. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm sitting at 95.3 right now and its really muggy. Faint hint of smoke in the air but its barely noticable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Radar is starting to show some popcorn storms starting to bubble up. Maybe one will find us/you/them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm liking my chances today. I thought yesterday was gonna be it but the MCS fizzled. Now there are storms popping up along the trough that's oriented SW to NE across north Georgia. A large storm has formed just west of Atlanta and just to the west of the FFC radar. I'm up to 92 with a DP of 75, HI of 103-104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoWeatherman Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Got a nice pop up shower going on IMBY. I was already at 88.5 at 1245p before it hit so 90+ would have been a sure bet. Edit: It's getting heavier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm liking my chances today. I thought yesterday was gonna be it but the MCS fizzled. Now there are storms popping up along the trough that's oriented SW to NE across north Georgia. A large storm has formed just west of Atlanta and just to the west of the FFC radar. I'm up to 92 with a DP of 75, HI of 103-104. I sure hope so. The PW numbers are really, really high right now. I just took a good look at your website and it is quite impressive. Most of us really need the rain and would welcome it, I'm crossing my fingers for a good downpour to enjoy today. With the current look of the radar I think you are correct, this is probably the best chance for rain most of us have had in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoWeatherman Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Tiny and quick and now the sun is out but it dumped .40" in short order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Tiny and quick and now the sun is out but it dumped .40" in short order. I'll bet you heat index will jump up now! The radar is really starting to pop now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 148:8 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm liking my chances today. I thought yesterday was gonna be it but the MCS fizzled. Now there are storms popping up along the trough that's oriented SW to NE across north Georgia. A large storm has formed just west of Atlanta and just to the west of the FFC radar. I'm up to 92 with a DP of 75, HI of 103-104. Hoping that activity in Coweta County comes my way....just south of me got a real soaking this morning...this complex is now southwest of me in Alabama.....hubby said parking lot of his work was flooded this morning when he got there and soaked his pants half way up his calf....crossing fingers on activity in Coweta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNCCmetgrad Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Just got a brief heavy shower here at work. Now I think it actually feels worse than it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeznado Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Typical developments now, scattered stuff- the roulette wheel spins but will I come up craps again?(I know, a mixed metaphor). One of these days you would think I would get one of these showers- it is agonizing watching the radar and seeing the storms just barely miss me every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Looks like a good storm capable of 1-2 inches of rain getting ready to drop in for a visit!!!! Special weather statement for heavy rain and lots of Cloud to ground strikes!!!!! GAZ021-032-201830- 147 PM EDT WED JUL 20 2011 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FREQUENT LIGHTNING AND HEAVY RAIN IN CHEROKEE AND COBB COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM EDT... AT 145 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER CANTON...MOVING SOUTHWEST AT 15 MPH. LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEMS INDICATE NUMEROUS CLOUD-TO-GROUND LIGHTNING STRIKES ACROSS CHEROKEE AND COBB COUNTIES. RESIDENTS IN THIS AREA SHOULD STAY INDOORS. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND TELEPHONES SHOULD NOT BE USED UNLESS IN AN EMERGENCY. BOATERS SHOULD SEEK SAFE HARBOR UNTIL THE STORM PASSES. IN ADDITION...RAINFALL AMOUNTS BETWEEN 1 AND 2 INCHES CAN BE EXPECTED ACROSS CHEROKEE AND COBB COUNTIES. DRIVERS SHOULD USE CAUTION AS INTENSE RAINFALL WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES. PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS IS ALSO LIKELY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsaur Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Past 2pm and only just ticked over to 88. If this keeps up come winter I might actually see snow here while N. Ga. get all rain, lol. Clouds are building but it has been mostly sunny all day. The humidity is the bear out there today. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 wow the storm to my north is a very slow mover. if it holds together I'm in for quite a treat. It would be hitting the jackpot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNET Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Little pop-up shower here at work........quick .62" Now it feels worse outside.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrips27 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 wow the storm to my north is a very slow mover. if it holds together I'm in for quite a treat. It would be hitting the jackpot. Im driving home on 41 and its dumping. Should be a soaking rain for me and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion_NC_WX Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Getting dark to my immediate east...storms moving north to south today. That oddity has been a common theme all summer on the eastern flank of the huge ridge. Another common theme of recent is for the outflow to spawn a cell overhead...we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny and Warm Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Currently 89.2 with a DP of 80, and a HI of 106 and no breeze. I guess August has started early. YUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Im driving home on 41 and its dumping. Should be a soaking rain for me and you. looks good, some nice rains on my doorstep. First substantial rain since the 4th about to happen. I'm very excited!!!! Look like some more storms upstream that very well could drop in after this round!!!!!111!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 hey, daculaweather I just tried to send you a PM and it appears your box is full. It would not let me send you the message. Just FYI sorry if this is OT and does not belong here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SN_Lover Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Unbelievable how vast the coverage of heat related advisories and warnings are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wx n of atl Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 major down pour in downtown Atlanta!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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