Gustav and Hanna

Here is the latest wind forecast graphic of Gustav and Hanna as they approach the southern US:

Latest bulletin from the NHC:
ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
200 PM EDT SAT AUG 30 2008

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IS ISSUING ADVISORIES ON HURRICANE
GUSTAV...LOCATED NEAR THE ISLE OF YOUTH CUBA...AND ON TROPICAL
STORM HANNA...LOCATED ABOUT 265 MILES EAST-SOUTHEAST OF GRAND
TURK ISLAND.

1. A TROPICAL WAVE LOCATED ABOUT 1025 MILES EAST-NORTHEAST OF
THE LEEWARD ISLANDS IS PRODUCING AN AREA OF DISORGANIZED SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. UPPER-LEVEL WINDS ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN
UNFAVORABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

2. SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH A BROAD AREA OF LOW
PRESSURE LOCATED ABOUT 125 MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE
VERDE ISLANDS HAS DECREASED THIS AFTERNOON. HOWEVER...CONDITIONS
APPEAR TO BE CONDUCIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND A TROPICAL DEPRESSION
COULD FORM DURING THE NEXT DAY OR TWO AS THIS SYSTEM MOVES WESTWARD
AT 10 TO 15 MPH. SHOWERS AND SQUALLS FROM THE WAVE WILL CONTINUE
TO AFFECT THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS TONIGHT.

ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS.



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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.

A Significant Event In The Making

Here’s something that I have never seen before….a double whammy for Florida:Both of these storms will have an impact there. Hurricane Gustav will be on the west side as it moves towards Louisianna and TS 8,which will develop into Hurricane Hanna soon, will be on the east side as it moves towards the Bahamas and Florida.
This is a weather event worth watching especially if you are in Florida. To make matters worse, there is another system with the potential to become a TS in a few days on the heels of Hanna.

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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.

It has remained quite warm here with temps reaching the 30s for the past few days and staying relatively mild most nights.Along with the warm air we are having some fog move onshore overnight.There is a hint of Autumn in the air by times but we’re still holding onto more summer-like conditions for now.
Some rain is expected tonight and into tomorrow and then it’s back to sun and mid 20Cs for the next few days.


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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.

Nice

Aug 21,2008
Well the weatherman was right.It was quite warm here today and I saw 37°C on my backyard thermometer.It was also sunny and humid.
It’s a nice evening here with temps still at 20°C at 8PM and no wind.As the pic below shows,there’s hardly a cloud in the sky.This weather pattern is supposed to stay with us for a few days.

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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.

Cooler

Aug 20,2008
We had a small amount of rain with a little thunder early last evening as cooler weather moved into the area.It was cool and breezy here today with the temps only in the low 20°C range and the air was dry…a great day to be working outside.The forecast is calling for warm,humid weather to be back by the weekend.
The sun is starting to dip below the tree line at around 7:45PM now.The west cam catches it quite well and is worth a look on a clear evening.
There aren’t any storms on the horizon here so that’s all I have for now.

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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.

Hot

Sunday Aug 17,2008
It is very hot here today. The current temp on my backyard thermometer is 37°C.It is also very warm on the coast,the temp reported from Western Head is 24°C.
The revised forecast has the hot weather staying with us until Wednesday.


Taken at 5:45PM:

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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.

Mid-August Monsoons

Recap: Aug 10 to 16.
Our weather has warmed back up but we have been having a fair bit of rain over the past week. Wednesday evening there was torrential rain along with some thunder and lightning. The temps started to rise into or above the normal range on Thursday and it has been quite humid.
There doesn’t appear to be any big storms on the way in the near future and some dryer weather should be in our area by the first of next week. There is a possibility of showers for mid-week.
TS Fay, currently in the Caribbean, is not expected to have any effect here. It is, however, expected to increase to hurricane strength before making landfall in western Florida on Tuesday.

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Note: The temps shown in the forecast block in this blog are reported from the nearest local weather station located at Western Head which is very near the ocean. The temps there are quite different than here usually.