MN Transplant Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, Bob Chill said: If things stay on track, we're going to have dews in the 50's and low 60's from Mon through Sat next week. It's probably going to be the nicest week of pleasant summer weather we've had all season. I know our ACs will very much appreciate it. lol This does seem a bit like the straw that broke the camel's back, or at least a significant step-down from miserable summer weather. The entire GFS run after Sunday does not have widespread 2"+ PWATs . This is so good: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 18 minutes ago, MN Transplant said: This does seem a bit like the straw that broke the camel's back, or at least a significant step-down from miserable summer weather. The entire GFS run after Sunday does not have widespread 2"+ PWATs . This is so good: It's really going to be a shock to the system (in a good way. lol) come Mon-Tues. The most recent stretch of heat was definitely worse than typical DC august heat. Ensembles have a nice look to them down the line. After the first shot we look to get kinda warm by the weekend but another shot is on the heels. Then a mean ridge builds out west d10-15. By the time we get to Sept, above normal days are still typically pleasant. I agree, it looks like the nasty stuff is over for good. We'll be tracking the first frost soon...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast NPZ Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 29 minutes ago, Bob Chill said: It's really going to be a shock to the system (in a good way. lol) come Mon-Tues. The most recent stretch of heat was definitely worse than typical DC august heat. Ensembles have a nice look to them down the line. After the first shot we look to get kinda warm by the weekend but another shot is on the heels. Then a mean ridge builds out west d10-15. By the time we get to Sept, above normal days are still typically pleasant. I agree, it looks like the nasty stuff is over for good. We'll be tracking the first frost soon...lol Heat delayed at this point becomes heat denied. Becomes decidedly more difficult to torch for extended periods after end of August. Losing 2-1/2 minutes of dreadful sunshine per day! FWIW, Accuwx shows the first foray into the 40s for Sep 17. We're close, so close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlizzardNole Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ah I am getting excited for fall approaching -- great weather and football! Next week looks beautiful. It's been so hot lately that I had to bring in large pots of impatiens that were suffering despite being in shade and watered regularly. I just put them back out last night after about a week and they look good again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Kept forgetting to empty the range gauge. From the Sunday rain to this morning: 3 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 DC at 88, should hit 90 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 There have been two very hot stretches but neither reaches the incredible 7/29-8/8/12 run which went: 104,97,99,95,98,99,100,100,105,102 thats a 10 day average of 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 hours ago, BlizzardNole said: Ah I am getting excited for fall approaching -- great weather and football! Next week looks beautiful. It's been so hot lately that I had to bring in large pots of impatiens that were suffering despite being in shade and watered regularly. I just put them back out last night after about a week and they look good again. Me too but man Petunias are hardy heat monsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 25 minutes ago, Tenman Johnson said: There have been two very hot stretches but neither reaches the incredible 7/29-8/8/12 run which went: 104,97,99,95,98,99,100,100,105,102 thats a 10 day average of 100 That was a great run. Really a true taste of summer, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said: That was a great run. Really a true taste of summer, IMO. I am not sure but I think neither 2010, 2011 or 2016 have even a 7 day streak much less 10 day to top that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, Tenman Johnson said: I am not sure but I think neither 2010, 2011 or 2016 have even a 7 day streak much less 10 day to top that 2012 is the king of big heat 2010 and 1980 are the kings of sustained heat 2011 and 2016 are the kings of heat/humidity (including gross overnight lows) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 While I am a winter fan through and through, I do love a warm, humid summer night with a big TCU going up in the distant throwing off nice lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, MN Transplant said: 2012 is the king of big heat 2010 and 1980 are the kings of sustained heat 2011 and 2016 are the kings of heat/humidity (including gross overnight lows) Nice summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 since it's going to be hot I prefer to do battle with Great Heat. Not in my business clothes or for general moving about but put on my gardening shorts, no shirt, get right in that 2pm 100* temp 112 heat index and do battle for 15 or so minutes then rest and water then repeat. Victory as I am still alive and feel like I made it through something-it's a fantastic sweat and really cleans you out and makes the skin feel nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 3 hours ago, MN Transplant said: 2012 is the king of big heat 2010 and 1980 are the kings of sustained heat 2011 and 2016 are the kings of heat/humidity (including gross overnight lows) The 2010+ period has been exceptional, although admittedly some of the past few summers were piece of cake. I remember after 2012 I was sort of worried we'd made the leap and I don't know if we have but this summer reminds me that the this decade has been wild for warmth. This year could have done sustained if it started early. Actually, about as sustained as you'll see down the heart of summer. We just didn't really get going until after the 4th which is lateish for a huge year. 2 individual week+ long stretches of 95+ at DC is a first in any year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Nice little shower right nowSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 hours ago, Ian said: The 2010+ period has been exceptional, although admittedly some of the past few summers were piece of cake. I remember after 2012 I was sort of worried we'd made the leap and I don't know if we have but this summer reminds me that the this decade has been wild for warmth. This year could have done sustained if it started early. Actually, about as sustained as you'll see down the heart of summer. We just didn't really get going until after the 4th which is lateish for a huge year. 2 individual week+ long stretches of 95+ at DC is a first in any year. I think that is right about no previous two separate weeks of 95+ everyday 1980 may have done it and I think it was 1980 thst had two separate stretches of 90+ for 18+ consecutive days each time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Another little shower came through, .36" so far today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 9 hours ago, ThePhotoGuy said: Kept forgetting to empty the range gauge. From the Sunday rain to this morning: 3 inches. I put out the kiddie pool as a supplement to the rain barrel. There is about 4"in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Can see distant lightning to my North/Northeast from the cell that moved from Harford to Eastern Shore. 34 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I put out the kiddie pool as a supplement to the rain barrel. There is about 4"in it It has been a good couple days for rainfall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 5 hours ago, Ian said: The 2010+ period has been exceptional, although admittedly some of the past few summers were piece of cake. I remember after 2012 I was sort of worried we'd made the leap and I don't know if we have but this summer reminds me that the this decade has been wild for warmth. This year could have done sustained if it started early. Actually, about as sustained as you'll see down the heart of summer. We just didn't really get going until after the 4th which is lateish for a huge year. 2 individual week+ long stretches of 95+ at DC is a first in any year. I was thinking same at end of 2012 then it calmed down for 3 and now this. Bright blue skies almost all the time now no matter how humid and maybe the sun can work on ground temps more than the hazy and polluted times past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 8pm and already below 80 degrees. Might have to turn the heat on tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Next Tuesday looks drool worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 76 instead of 86 at 9pm and I think I am noticing the wind chill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Big change in air mass coming and we've been getting monster thunderstorms with no real catalyst other than daytime boil up. Is not later Sunday a heavy-severe set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 8am, still in the 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Last day at the Montgomery County AG Fair. I'm working the OEM booth just across from the fire department...stop by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Never got below 70, and 90 right now. Mowing was still unpleasant. Monday can't come soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Have mowed once in the past 5 weeks here. Two-thirds through the month and my rain total is .65", with mot much the last week of July either. Just been missing everything lately... less than 10 miles to my north it looks like a lush, green, tropical rain-forest, while here my trees are dropping bunches of leaves. Kinda looks like fall with no color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 In Pasadena for the day. It's hot. Thankfully beer helps when it comes to family Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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