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[Brian5671]

I really wonder if NYC has had three 50 inch seasons in a row since the American Revolution?

they had 4 40 inch seasons in a row in the last decade....that might be  as close as we get.

[Brian5671]

This × a lot. I'm hoping this is shunted way to our south and east as much as we need the rain.

18z Nam is well South and West.

[NYY_2]

rjay best mod ever

[stormwarn]

This × a lot. I'm hoping this is shunted way to our south and east as much as we need the rain.

 

If everyone had their way it would never rain around here.

[BxEngine]

rjay best mod ever

Banned

[SnoSki14]

If everyone had their way it would never rain around here.

If we had nonstop SW US weather like this then this forum would be empty year round.

People can claim to always love nice weather all they want but weather weenies would go nuts if that's all there was.

[NYY_2]

Banned

you rock too Bx. after all, rjay  learned everything he knows from you

[Rjay]

rjay best mod ever

Lol. NYY2, best sports fan ever (after taking the appropriate dosage of xanax)

[Rjay]

you rock too Bx. after all, rjay learned everything he knows from you

He taught me how to troll and how to eat only using my left hand.

Lefty too. I cant eat w my right hand so i cut the meat with the knife in my left hand, drop the knife, pick up my fork, and eat. Im weird af

[stormwarn]

If we had nonstop SW US weather like this then this forum would be empty year round.

People can claim to always love nice weather all they want but weather weenies would go nuts if that's all there was.

 

This has nothing to do with weenies or a forum. Reservoirs do not replenish themselves. 

[SnoSki14]

This has nothing to do with weenies or a forum. Reservoirs do not replenish themselves.

As someone in the NE forums said, we're not California it's okay right now.

[stormwarn]

                                                            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                                                         September 23, 2015

WATER SUPPLY DROUGHT WATCH ISSUED FOR THREE NEW JERSEY REGIONS
RESIDENTS ASKED TO VOLUNTARILY CONSERVE WATER

 

(15/P80) TRENTON – Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today issued a drought watch for New Jersey’s Northeast, Central, and Coastal North water supply regions, urging residents in the affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather and above-average temperatures.

 

 

The drought watch is prompted by continued rainfall deficits that have decreased reservoir, ground water and streamflow levels in the three regions.

 

The purpose of the watch is to raise public awareness, formally alert all water suppliers in the region of the situation, and to seek voluntary cooperation to preserve existing supplies in the affected regions, with water demand still high.

 

The three affected drought regions include all or parts of 12 counties, including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset and Union.

 

“We have been carefully tracking precipitation, stream flows, ground water and reservoir levels since the spring and over the course of the very dry summer,” Commissioner Martin said. “While it is not uncommon to see reduced stream flows and ground water levels by the end of the summer season, we are beginning to observe signs of stress in our water supply indicators, and this warrants closer scrutiny and public cooperation.”

 

“We are asking residents to be aware of the situation and use water more carefully and deliberatively, especially when it comes to lawn watering and other non-essential uses. The goal is to moderate water demand through voluntary conservation.”

Some suggested water conservation tips include:

• Do not over-water lawns and landscaping. Two times per week for 30 minutes in morning or late evening typically is sufficient. Use a hose with a hand-held nozzle to water flowers and shrubs.
• Avoid watering lawns and plants during the heat of the day, as this promotes evaporation and water waste.
• Use a broom to sweep the sidewalk, rather than a hose.
• To save water at home, fix leaky faucets and pipes.
• Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth and shaving.
• Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full.

The DEP has observed significant reservoir level declines in some water systems, particularly United Water New Jersey’s Oradell reservoir system in Bergen County. While measurable rainfall during the second week of September provided some temporary relief, it did not appreciably improve the water supply situation in the three drought regions. Additionally, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center is projecting above-average temperatures and dry weather to continue through October.

 

United Water New Jersey serves approximately 800,000 customers in Bergen and northern Hudson counties. Although combined reservoir storage across Northeastern New Jersey is only marginally below normal for this time of year, the region is potentially vulnerable because of United Water New Jersey’s reliance on other major suppliers to complement its supply when demands are unusually high. If current conditions persist, other interconnected water systems could be adversely affected if inflated demands are left unchecked.

 

Other drinking water supply indicators are also showing signs of stress from the dry weather and high water demands, including stream flows and ground water levels, as well as declining reservoir storage in the New Jersey Water Supply Authority’s Spruce Run and

Manasquan Reservoirs in Hunterdon and Monmouth counties, respectively.

 

While plentiful rains in June replenished reservoirs, stream flow and ground water sources, very dry, warm weather in July and August resulted in high water usage that has continued into September.

 

If conditions remain warm and dry and water demands do not decrease, DEP will consider further regulatory actions, such as the designation of a drought warning. Under a drought warning, the DEP may order water purveyors to develop alternative sources of water or transfer of water between areas of New Jersey with relatively more water to those with less.

 

“We are asking residents across the state, and particularly in the three drought watch regions, to use water sparingly, and to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use, especially outdoors,’’ said Dan Kennedy, DEP Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources Management. “We advocate for conservation of water at all times. But responsible water use at this time is especially important. We ask that residents take voluntary steps such as limiting lawn and landscaping watering, and cutting back on water-related chores at home, such as car washing. This could save millions of gallons of water daily.”

[jm1220]

This × a lot. I'm hoping this is shunted way to our south and east as much as we need the rain.

Suppression already in late September...

 

At this rate I'll be looking through binoculars for cirrus clouds in January. 

[dmillz25]

This weather is so fu*king boring. That STJ needs to get going asap

[AvantHiatus]

This weather is so fu*king boring. That STJ needs to get going asap

The problem is we aren't getting the proper connections, too much ridging. When the cold season gets here it will get crazy.

[swamplover56]

Down to 46 in livingston nj near burbs great weather

[dmillz25]

The problem is we aren't getting the proper connections, too much ridging. When the cold season gets here it will get crazy.

I think the pattern will shift like I mentioned earlier. This won't last through the fall. It's just boring that's all.

[jm1220]

This weather is so fu*king boring. That STJ needs to get going asap

At least in NYC it's boring and mild. It's been boring and scorchingly hot down here since mid-June. Since TS Bill, the only rain to be had here has been scattered thunderstorms once in a while, and even that only started up later last month. July had a trace of rain and parts of the state are in extreme drought again. 

 

Hopefully we get a period where it's in the 80s again for highs with nice weather before the STJ from Mexico cranks back up and we have the typical El Nino Southern weather which is wet and cool. 

 

Also in the winter, a cranked STJ can mean a big snow event for the Northeast. Unless we're very lucky (or maybe we have been lucky, since more than a coating of ice/snow shuts Austin down), down here it's meant days on end of clouds and rain in my experience so far. Hopefully suppression isn't too bad this year. 

[dmillz25]

At least in NYC it's boring and mild. It's been boring and scorchingly hot down here since mid-June. Since TS Bill, the only rain to be had here has been scattered thunderstorms once in a while, and even that only started up later last month. July had a trace of rain and parts of the state are in extreme drought again.

Hopefully we get a period where it's in the 80s again for highs with nice weather before the STJ from Mexico cranks back up and we have the typical El Nino Southern weather which is wet and cool.

Also in the winter, a cranked STJ can mean a big snow event for the Northeast. Unless we're very lucky (or maybe we have been lucky, since more than a coating of ice/snow shuts Austin down), down here it's meant days on end of clouds and rain in my experience so far. Hopefully suppression isn't too bad this year.

Oh totally. I hope you guys get some snow down there. Actually I hope you guys get an unprecedented event down there.

[bluewave]

let's hope it doesn't sunday. i'd much rather see the eclipse than some run of the mill light rain event

 

I am hoping we have clear skies for the solar eclipses in 2017 and 2024. The 2024 event looks more interesting

since we'll be closer to the path of totality. The next total solar eclipse here will be all the way out in 2079.

 

http://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/future/

[dmillz25]

Im not on twitter and its not weird to want summer to last

Its been basically since May. I'm tired of it. I'm welcoming the slow drop off of temps

[bluewave]

Its been basically since May. I'm tired of it. I'm welcoming the slow drop off of temps

 

This should be the new official avatar of the forum.

 

[SnowDemon]

Its been basically since May. I'm tired of it. I'm welcoming the slow drop off of temps

 

Per the GPS after a short warm surge on the 30th, temps will do just that with what looks like a major pattern change.

[LongBeachSurfFreak]

This should be the new official avatar of the forum.

the-endless-summer.jpg

Story of my life. Best wave I ever surfed was at Chuns reef on the north shore of Oahu Hawaii.

[UnionWeatherWx]

Probably going to finish with somewhere around 1" for September. Average is 4.05" so about 3" below normal. August was even worst.

[winterwx21]

Probably going to finish with somewhere around 1" for September. Average is 4.05" so about 3" below normal. August was even worst.

 

 

I can't even remember the last time I got 1 inch of rain from an event. Maybe it was sometime in June. I don't think I've ever seen it this parched. 

[LongBeachSurfFreak]

I can't even remember the last time I got 1 inch of rain from an event. Maybe it was sometime in June. I don't think I've ever seen it this parched.

6" in one day did not help out by me. Soil moisture is back down to zero

[UnionWeatherWx]

Suggestions for October DISCUSSION/OBS Thread naming? For example: "The last days of summer" for the September thread.

[Rjay]

Youve said that since the end of July lol

Why the hell can't half the members in our subforum figure out where to post this kind of crap?

The quoted post above is an example.

[Rjay]

Suggestions for October DISCUSSION/OBS Thread naming? For example: "The last days of summer" for the September thread.

Name it anything you want. As long as people are posting observations, discussing an upcomimg weather pattern or possible upcoming events (not fantasy-land junk), there won't be any issues.