Parsley Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I know this is a newbie-type question, but why is the rain training over the same area all day? I'm sure glad its not over us, but I feel bad for central pa. Squeeze play in the upper levels from the closed upper level low in the Ohio Valley and the ridge of high pressure in the Atlantic. Add into that tropical moisture getting thrown between those 2 features and you get the firehose of rain. The upper level features aren't budging much so its raining in the same location non-stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptb127 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Out at school in Millersville. Getting crushed with that firehose. we missed the heavy band this afternoon but are getting it now. Firehose has solidified.. heavy rains have re-commenced here in Hazleton, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptb127 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Very good news for us here in NEPA, spares us the heavy stuff. Downpouring here and now in Wilkes Barre, PA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast4 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Jesus, I knew I should have brought up LanCo's live feed before this. Yep, the companies will be running service calls for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 1.00" today, 5.80" total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast4 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 It looks like some discrete cells are starting to form to the south in VA and there is also one in SE LanCo with a little rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlwx Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I know this is a newbie-type question, but why is the rain training over the same area all day? I'm sure glad its not over us, but I feel bad for central pa. high in Atlantic has built in and is forcing Katia around its western side. Katia is essentially "freezing" the pattern overhead thanks to the high. That's why the front responsible for the heavy rain has stalled literally overhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlwx Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Squeeze play in the upper levels from the closed upper level low in the Ohio Valley and the ridge of high pressure in the Atlantic. Add into that tropical moisture getting thrown between those 2 features and you get the firehose of rain. The upper level features aren't budging much so its raining in the same location non-stop. This too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 This too. Very impressive set up. I think the photos/videos out of the Susq. Valley in the morning are going to be jaw dropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlwx Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Very impressive set up. I think the photos/videos out of the Susq. Valley in the morning are going to be jaw dropping. http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=ctp&gage=harp1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1%22 4th highest crest on record for the Susq @ Harrisburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo82685 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 very nice rotation with the storm down by la plata...moving against the grain of the firehose to with a more ne movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 http://water.weather...,1,1,1,1,1,1%22 4th highest crest on record for the Susq @ Harrisburg. Scary stuff. Its going to be a long night for those folks. Reminds me of the night (Sept. 30th, 2010). when the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole dumped 10+ inches around here. I was up every hour making sure water sloping down from my backyard wasn't rushing in through my back patio doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 So far it looks like the 12z SPC WRF nailed the thunderstorm formation along the NJ coast, which is really bad news since it brings NJ alot of rain over the next 36 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPPG Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 http://water.weather...,1,1,1,1,1,1%22 4th highest crest on record for the Susq @ Harrisburg. I think folks along Schuylkill river in Berks, Montco and Phila will be also be surprised in the am. Predicted levels approaching historical levels....and to boot, they may wake up to very little rain. If the training continues in Berks, could levels go higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Just hit the 6.00" mark for the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaoPos Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 areas in jersey mt.holly /trenton picking up some heavy storms/rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeNJWx Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Heavy rain with thunder/lightning here in Mercer County. Nice lightshow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty97 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 time sensitive: record:16.1, currently (10:15pm) 18.3, forecast 20.0 at noonish thursday sister-in-law at hummelstown said kids held at school because of the flooding. pizza hut apparently collapsed. 2 bison at zooamerica had to be euthanized. http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmt-hershey-zoo-america-bison,0,4944221.story http://unews27.whtm.com/MediaItemView.aspx?id=1471183 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJHurricane Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 areas in jersey mt.holly /trenton picking up some heavy storms/rains. lightning with bursts of moderate rain in North Brunswick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boch23 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Once Katia starts moving away will that allow the rain to move eastward? Not that I want the rain but they need a break out west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeEater Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 New "firehose" setting up over Delaware, W NJ, Philly area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boch23 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 New "firehose" setting up over Delaware, W NJ, Philly area. It sure is coming down in buckets in Delco and woke up to multiple flashes of lightning and thunder.The way that stuff is lining up....it is not looking good for SE PA and SJ. Line stretches all the way down to NC. Not to mention it looks like the southern edge of the main line is starting to edge ever so slightly eastward in the last couple of frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdt Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 New "firehose" setting up over Delaware, W NJ, Philly area. Luckily it is not nearly as ferocious looking as whats been training over parts of PA much of the night. 0.45" here in past hour. Total up to 4.41".Though I should add it does have some very heavy showers with in it just not nearly the size of the PA "firehose". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeEater Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Luckily it is not nearly as ferocious looking as whats been training over parts of PA much of the night. 0.45" here in past hour. Total up to 4.41".Though I should add it does have some very heavy showers with in it just not nearly the size of the PA "firehose". I don't think it matters at this point. I get a 30 dbz shower over me, and it's an incredible monsoon. Granted it's not as bad as what PA is getting, but bad enough. Actually, this eastern line is actually getting stronger then the western one, just not as wide. It's almost all thunderstorms now. My paper route tonight goes right through where the FFW is in SJ, joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boch23 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I don't think it matters at this point. I get a 30 dbz shower over me, and it's an incredible monsoon. Granted it's not as bad as what PA is getting, but bad enough. Actually, this eastern line is actually getting stronger then the western one, just not as wide. It's almost all thunderstorms now. My paper route tonight goes right through where the FFW is in SJ, joy. Be careful out there roads are flooding out quickly. But also seems like the little breaks are allowing the waters to recede just as quickly.Up to 4 calls for water rescues doesn't sound like anything to serious yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdt Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I don't think it matters at this point. I get a 30 dbz shower over me, and it's an incredible monsoon. Granted it's not as bad as what PA is getting, but bad enough. Actually, this eastern line is actually getting stronger then the western one, just not as wide. It's almost all thunderstorms now. My paper route tonight goes right through where the FFW is in SJ, joy. Good point. Guess that is what I was trying to say myself. Now just have to see how it develops with regards to size, alignment and intensity. Not as bad as what PA has been experiencing at this point but still not good for those getting it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeEater Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Be careful out there roads are flooding out quickly. But also seems like the little breaks are allowing the waters to recede just as quickly.Up to 4 calls for water rescues doesn't sound like anything to serious yet. I think I should be all right, but if it gets bad enough I'm heading home, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds~69 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Getting smashed currently in Horsham,Pa....good luck Harrisburg PA...training galaore.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 The secondary line over Philly is really blowing up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 time sensitive: Its late, and I'm tired... but man, this is my biggest pet peeve. Don't post an image link if you know its going to change! Just copy the image to your desktop and attach it! Voila, no more time sensitiveness! Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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