Update on Major Storm

For the southern portions, tornadow watch #29 has been issued for much of se Texas and sw Louisiana. The largest concern for tornados will likely be from I-10 south to the immedite coastline. Very strong low-level vertical shear (~40kts in lowest 1km per SPC mesoanaylsis ) and very high 0-1km storm relative helicity values (>500m^2/s^2) will favor breif tornado spinups when coupled with the low LCL's in the region.

For the northern side of the storm, heavy snow is falling in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas currently. As the surface low tracks across the Red River Valley today, pockets of heavy snow will likely exist north east of the low.



Here is the latest view of the entire storm system bringing severe storms to TX/LA and snow to KS/OK.

Strong Southern US Storm System for Thursday 31st

A strong winter storm system will bring severe storms to much of the Gulf states while a potent snowstorm will exist to the north from Oklahoma to Michigan. Here's a view of the 500mb map valid for 00z 2-1-08 (Thursday evening).

Decent moisture return will return to the immediate gulf states. Strong vertical wind shear will allow the possibility of severe storms when coupled with marginal instability. High winds will accompany snow north of the surface low.

Strong Winds bring Fence Damage

The very strong winds this morning brought down my fence. Sustained over 40mph and gusts of 55mph did the damage.

A Stormy February?

Medium-Long range forecast models seem to be showing an active storm pattern across the southern and central US for the next few weeks. Depending on the exact tracks, parts of the southern and central plains could experience snow storms to severe weather events. Stay Tuned as February looks to be an active month!

Nor'easter

A fairly quick moving nor'easter will dump some impressive snow amounts across the northeast US starting tonight (1/14) and lasting well into the day on Monday. A surface low is forecast to develop and strengthen just off the coast of the Carolinas and remain offshore as it tracks NNE.


Numerous Winter Weather advisories have been issued for the region as well.


High Precip. forecasts call for heavy snow in a band from New York City NNE up through Massachusetts and southern parts of Maine.



Learn more about Nor'easters... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nor'easter