So... What Happened?

Though we did not get the outbreak I was hoping for, a few reports did arise:

11/15/08


A strong line of storms moved through NY and PA into the New England states, but it just wasn't strong enough to be a severe wind monster. Details will come soon, as I am trying to incorporate it into my research project.

Speaking of my research, the rough draft is completed. A final draft will be posted next week, and I might put up my powerpoint when it's finished this week.

The Tornado Watch for Albany NY and Surrounding Areas

Well well well, it seems as if Mother Nature felt like toying with us again. I was watching FOX23 when I saw that our friend and fellow ATM graduate Ryan Finn issued a Tornado Watch for our area. Sure enough, we had a good amount of shear, moisture, and instability (SWEAT at 12Z sounding was 232 with some good veering). Although we didn't get any twisters, Washington County to our north had a wind report. Hopefully we get something real before winter sets in for good.

Possible Severe Weather Lines Up For NYS

Although I have yet to post the findings of my research here, I would just like to note that I have completed the research.

Basically, today is lining up pretty well with my study of severe wind outbreaks that occurred during the late fall and early winter months, so the potential for a severe wind outbreak is definitely there.

As of now, portions of NYS, New England, and Mid Atlantic states are currently under a tornado watch... and for good reason!

So look out, eastern NYS and New England... it's gonna be a crazy day.

Discovery Of New Sites Bring New Ideas

For a brief time, I was providing archived radar imagery and such for the severe weather events, only to find out that they stayed in the web site's database for a period of a week. While working on my research project, I was directed to several web sites, which have (among other things) archived radar and satellite (IR/Vis), and analyzed maps for upper-air stuff and what-not.

I will try to incorporate these things into my severe weather discussions and reports from now on.

*star swipe* The More You Know!