Western PA/Pittsburgh Fall Weather Discussion

[TimB]

3 hours ago, Ahoff said:

Up to 69, but looks like an underachiever today.

Sure enough, we have managed at least 78 so far.

[Ahoff]

1 hour ago, TimB84 said:

Sure enough, we have managed at least 78 so far.

Still was supposed to be 81.

[Bubbler86]

4 minutes ago, Ahoff said:

Still was supposed to be 81.

You guys should work with the Capitol (Harrisburg) area crew who cannot seen to ever stay below their forecasted temp.  Find a happy middle ground where everyone's forecast is right.  

[TimB]

1 hour ago, Ahoff said:

Still was supposed to be 81.

Turns out we did get to 80.

[Ahoff]

47 minutes ago, TimB84 said:

Turns out we did get to 80.

Is what it is.  Surprised though, as that fog and cloudiness hung on for long while.

My lunch walk was nice though cool and a little breeze.

[TimB]

1 minute ago, Ahoff said:

Is what it is.  Surprised though, as that fog and cloudiness hung on for long while.

My lunch walk was nice though cool and a little breeze.

It was fantastic indeed. My dog is old and I worry with any day that is 80+ with humidity, so walking him at lunchtime is made much easier with weather like today.

[Ahoff]

11 hours ago, TimB84 said:

It was fantastic indeed. My dog is old and I worry with any day that is 80+ with humidity, so walking him at lunchtime is made much easier with weather like today.

mid-late next week looks great for Fall.  At least for now.

[Ahoff]

One more summer day today, and then Fall!

 

[KPITSnow]

4 hours ago, Ahoff said:

One more summer day today, and then Fall!

 

Thank god!!! I’m sick of the heat! 

[Ahoff]

It definitely feels different today.

[TimB]

Was hoping for more than a day or two of slightly below normal before we revert back to normal or slightly above, but beggars can’t be choosers.

[Ahoff]

11 hours ago, TimB84 said:

Was hoping for more than a day or two of slightly below normal before we revert back to normal or slightly above, but beggars can’t be choosers.

Where are you seeing above normal?

[TimB]

3 minutes ago, Ahoff said:

Where are you seeing above normal?

I think the first half of next week will be at least a hair above the normals of 71/51. Nothing extreme.

[Ahoff]

2 hours ago, TimB84 said:

I think the first half of next week will be at least a hair above the normals of 71/51. Nothing extreme.

Oh, I don't really consider that too bad.

[TimB]

Just now, Ahoff said:

Oh, I don't really consider that too bad.

I don’t think it’s bad at all, it’s just the recent theme of being conditioned to accept a fall where the “cool downs” are basically normal temps.

[Ahoff]

1 hour ago, TimB84 said:

I don’t think it’s bad at all, it’s just the recent theme of being conditioned to accept a fall where the “cool downs” are basically normal temps.

Well enjoy the 60 tomorrow, and make it last as long as you can.

[CoraopolisWx]

https://go.usa.gov/xM5KV

[meatwad]

 

SEL0

   URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
   Tornado Watch Number 510
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   220 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

   The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

   * Tornado Watch for portions of 
     Eastern Ohio
     Western Pennsylvania
     Northern West Virginia
     Lake Erie

   * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 220 PM
     until 1000 PM EDT.

   * Primary threats include...
     A couple tornadoes possible
     Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

   SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will intensify this afternoon along a cold
   front over eastern Ohio, and track northeastward across the watch
   area.  Locally damaging winds are the main threat with these storms,
   although tornadoes are possible in the most intense cells.

   The tornado watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles
   east and west of a line from 20 miles west northwest of Erie PA to
   30 miles west southwest of Morgantown WV. For a complete depiction
   of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
   WOU0).

   PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

   REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
   tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
   area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
   threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
   and possible warnings.

   &&

   AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
   surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
   gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean
   storm motion vector 21035.

   ...Hart

 

[Ahoff]

19 minutes ago, meatwad said:

 

SEL0

   URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
   Tornado Watch Number 510
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   220 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021

   The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

   * Tornado Watch for portions of 
     Eastern Ohio
     Western Pennsylvania
     Northern West Virginia
     Lake Erie

   * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 220 PM
     until 1000 PM EDT.

   * Primary threats include...
     A couple tornadoes possible
     Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

   SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will intensify this afternoon along a cold
   front over eastern Ohio, and track northeastward across the watch
   area.  Locally damaging winds are the main threat with these storms,
   although tornadoes are possible in the most intense cells.

   The tornado watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles
   east and west of a line from 20 miles west northwest of Erie PA to
   30 miles west southwest of Morgantown WV. For a complete depiction
   of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
   WOU0).

   PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

   REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
   tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
   area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
   threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
   and possible warnings.

   &&

   AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
   surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
   gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean
   storm motion vector 21035.

   ...Hart

 

Lol, I don't even remember having any in Spring or Summer.  We probably did, just can't remember.

[TimB]

1 minute ago, Ahoff said:

Lol, I don't even remember having any in Spring or Summer.  We probably did, just can't remember.

You’d be correct:

[Ahoff]

8 minutes ago, TimB84 said:

You’d be correct:

Every once in a while, lol.

[donyewest]

This atmosphere is primed for some severe weather.  The wind would definitely up the tornado chances.  Already secured loose stuff outside.  Butler is in the bullseye for 3hr calibrated severe thunderstorm guidance for the SPC.

[donyewest]

Tornado warning was just to my south, right on the polygon, finally got emergency weather alerts on my phone at least.

[RitualOfTheTrout]

Nothing exciting here. Rumble or two of thunder and some heavy rain.

[MikeB_01]

I had no thunder, but it has been a little breezy. Also, cool to be in the bullseye of low pressure for the system. Bottomed out at 1003mb at my house.


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[Ahoff]

Yeah, pretty benign here.  Breezy a few downpours, but nothing exciting, thank God.

[KPITSnow]

It literally feels like fall rolling in right now. Very chilly breeze and temperature dropping.

[dj3]

It feels pretty chilly with a good breeze blowing outside. Next few days look beautiful. 

[Ahoff]

Days do not get much better than this.  Picture perfect.

[TimB]

Even the high pushing 80 today won’t feel awful with low-ish humidity.