Raindrops Keep Falling On Our Head…on the Weekend
Posted by Joe Joyce October 24, 2009 at 8:33 am
This image from the CrownOfMaine.com cam from 9 AM shows the fourth snow in nine days here in New England. The snow and ice have changed to rain now, as much warmer winds move in.
Scattered showers with periodic downpours will be in place for most of the day, especially in central and Northern New England. The rainfall will be more spotty in nature south…with spotty light rain and drizzle…with extended periods of dry weather, especially by afternoon. So not all is lost today…but obviously not ideal weather to start the weekend. A warm front is pushing northward today. It will take much of the day to finally push through southern New England, but once it is throughn winds will pick up from the SSE direction and a rise in temperatures will be underway. By late afternoon, highs will be climbing into the mid 60’s in southern New England. It will be a balmy, mild, almost tropical airmass in place through the evening. Northern New England will remain on the cooler and more unsettled side of the front. Periodic downpours through the day expected. Rain will be heavy at times. Northern New England will see upto 2-3 inches of rain before this all ends Sunday Morning.
A cold front will be on the move Saturday night. This will be a strong energized front with plenty of lift in the atmosphere to squeeze out any available tropical moisture. Strong winds aloft may mix down to the surface ahead of this front and may produce damaging winds with gusts over 40+ mph for the Cape and the Islands and Down east Maine tonight. The main bulk of rain will be pushing through as a squall line after 7 PM tonight. The line will be reaching the coast around 10-11 PM. This line of downpours will likley come with torrential rain, gusty winds and embedded thunder. It will all be off the coast by sunrise tomorrow. Generally 1-1.5″ of rain expected in southern New England
Skies will be clearing Sunday with breezy NW winds. Highs will be seasonal in the 50’s and lwr 60’s.
Building high pressure will allow for a dry and pleasant start to the week, before our next chance of showers by Tuesday.
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The Return of the Muggies!
Posted by Joe Joyce July 25, 2009 at 10:19 am
The humidity has returned to New England. This time it is going to stick around awhile. A warm and humid week is likely…but with all the heat and humidity will come the threat for afternoon storms. The midweek looks Hot and oppressive…with the heat and humidity breaking by weeks end. Full weather discussion inside. Read more
Weekend Weather Discussion
Posted by Joe Joyce June 6, 2009 at 7:49 am
A storm is moving away from New England today. It provided rain to southern New England last night, especially southeast MA, where up to an 1″ of rain fell. There are plenty of lingering low clouds at the coast this morning. The trend will be for clouds to be breaking and giving way to increasing afternoon sunshine. This weekend will be dry and very pleasant once we get rid of these clouds at the beaches! Read more
Mother’s Day Weekend Weather Discussion
Posted by Joe Joyce May 9, 2009 at 7:49 am
Strong to Severe storms brought heavy rain and damaging winds Late Saturday Afternoon & Evening. This was along a cold front which will change the airmass…just in time for Mother’s Day! More on the weather Inside Read more
Nice Weekend in an Overall Unsettled Pattern.
Posted by Joe Joyce May 1, 2009 at 4:10 pm
This weekend is still delivering the goods with beautiful weather, but showers and clouds are on the move! Look inside for a detailed weather discussion for the weather ahead! Read more
Easter Weekend Weather Discussion-Updated
Posted by Joe Joyce April 11, 2009 at 7:50 am
Chilly Easter Egg Hunts
Happy Easter! So nice to see the sun return on this day. But Brrrr! It feels more like March than April! An area of high pressure is sliding out of James Bay . This, in combination with our departing low is allowing winds to pick up out of the NNW and direct cooler and drier air into the region as skies are filled with sunshine. There are more clouds in the Northwest, especially in VT and the Mountains of NH. Drying downsloping winds are helping to keep the coast brighter. Winds will remain active much of the day providing a significant chill to the air. The airmass will provide an unseasonably cool airmass in the 40’s, but winds will make it feel like it is in the 30’s this afternoon. It would be wise to keep a sweater or light coat with you today. Definitely bundle up the kids for any Easter egg hunts or heading to church! Read more
The Sun is Sleeping!
Posted by Joe Joyce April 4, 2009 at 8:00 am
Deep Solar Minimum
It case you have not noticed the sun has been very quiet. I mean reeeeally quiet! In fact, David Hathaway from the Marshall Space Flight Center says this is the quietest sun we have seen in about 100 years! What do we mean when we say quiet? We see the sun everyday…at least when there are no clouds around. The sun is getting higher in the sky, the UV rays are getting stronger as they are shining more on the Northern Hemisphere. But when we talk about the sleeping sun, We are talking about sunspots and the lack there of! Read more
Fun Stories That Make You Go…”Hmmm.”
Posted by Joe Joyce March 4, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Close Call While You Were Sleeping
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