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h23, yea it is. Thanks

Adrian and 456, this shames your precious WeatherTap high-res visible loops =P

NASA High-Resolution Visible loop of the Bahamas

Mid-level circulation continuing to develop. Dry air is getting punched into the west side of the system by the sub-tropical jet, as evidenced by the lack of low-level cloud streets to the west of the system, which you can see clearly in the loop.

You can also see the dry air here surging through the central Bahamas:

Levi i use weathertap for the quick updates but i use a variety of different sources for sat imagery.

Quoting Levi32:
Adrian and 456, this shames your precious WeatherTap high-res visible loops =P

NASA High-Resolution Visible loop of the Bahamas

Mid-level circulation continuing to develop. Dry air is getting punched into the west side of the system by the sub-tropical jet, as evidenced by the lack of low-level cloud streets to the west of the system, which you can see clearly in the loop.

lol....NASA does not have rapid scan =P

Quoting melwerle:


LOL Keeper! Same problem here. And our builder didn't leave us plywood.

thats just one side of the building mel if you count the east side north side and south side its over 1100 windows and iam in serious trouble if we ever get 150mph+ winds here

Quoting Levi32:
Adrian and 456, this shames your precious WeatherTap high-res visible loops =P

NASA High-Resolution Visible loop of the Bahamas

Mid-level circulation continuing to develop. Dry air is getting punched into the west side of the system by the sub-tropical jet, as evidenced by the lack of low-level cloud streets to the west of the system, which you can see clearly in the loop.

How did you save the animation or its settings seperate from the webpage.

1006. OMG. THAT'S HORRIBLE. You would need two weeks notice to get everything done.

Quoting hurricane23:
Levi i use weathertap for the quick updates but i use a variety of different sources for sat imagery.

Lol I know, just teasing yah.

The RAMSDIS floaters update as fast as 5 mins after the image is taken, I can't imagine WeatherTap updating any faster than that. Nasa is also pretty fast.

I really enjoy useing metwise-(extreme forcasting)which is a set up somewhat similar to AWIPS.It's subscription based

Quoting Weather456:


lol....NASA does not have rapid scan =P

This does though lol (when a storm is active)

Nasa used to have rapid-scan, I don't understand why it doesn't anymore this year. It still updates every 15 mins though which isn't bad.

Quoting Weather456:


How did you save the animation or its settings seperate from the webpage.

Use the arguments found on this page to customize a satellite URL.

BBL,

Tropical Update

2009 Hurricane Season Outlook

I will explain another day and time, what I meant about requesting information about Press and SJ. Nothing bad, trust me.

thanks Levi

No problem.

Quoting Levi32:
You can also see the dry air here surging through the central Bahamas:

I am South of the "dry air surge" here (Providenciales), we have had rain all day.
Light breeze is variable SE to S
and Bar. is still high.

... and Thor is bowling upstairs again!
(Thunder & Lightning)
power off once already today.
(I winced at the strike which shut it off....
too close)

CRS

456 when you have a chance check mail, I think you will understand what I am saying.

blog hole

Storms just started at my house. I'm glad I dashed away from work when I did. I got into the house just as the rain came down.

Quoting hurricane23:
I really enjoy useing metwise-(extreme forcasting)which is a set up somewhat similar to AWIPS.It's subscription based

Metwise isnt allowing online ordering currently...bummer.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
304 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
NORTH CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

* UNTIL 345 PM EDT

* AT 304 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING PENNY SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
HIGHWAY 27 OVER NORTH CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY...AND MOVING EAST AT
5 MPH.

* THE STORM WILL AFFECT...
RURAL NORTHERN BROWARD COUNTY
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN ALSO PRODUCE TORNADOES WITH LITTLE OR NO
ADVANCE WARNING. PREPARE TO MOVE TO A PLACE OF SAFETY IN AN INTERIOR
ROOM IN THE LOWEST FLOOR OF YOUR HOUSE OR BUSINESS IF A TORNADO IS
SPOTTED.

Wow! Within a few seconds of my typing that message, a massive lightning strike knocked out our power! I saw (and felt!) the energy jump from my laptop to my hand. Luckily the laptop is OK. And thank goodness for dialup.

Will let u know how long this page takes to load on dialup.

Baha, thats my region you know. No wonder I am seeing power surges.

two cells both heading South South East. From west of me

India Meteorological Department
Tropical Cyclone Warning Number SIXTEEN
CYCLONIC STORM AILA (BOB02-2009)
20:30 PM IST May 25 2009
===============================

Subject: Cyclonic storm over Gangetic West Bengal.

At 15:00 PM UTC, The severe cyclonic storm over Gangetic West Bengal Bengal weakened into cyclonic storm and moved nearly northerly direction. Cyclonic Storm Aila lays over Gangetic West Bengal about 50 kms north of Kolkata. The system is likely to move in a near northerly direction and weaken gradually.

Under its influence, rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at a few places and isolated extremely heavy falls (%u226525 cm) is likely over Gangetic West Bengal during next 24 hours and over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim during next 48 hours.

Rain/thundershower is also likely at most places over Assam and Meghalaya with isolated heavy to very heavy fall during next 48 hours and over north Orissa during next 24 hrs.

Gale wind speed reaching 25-30 knots gusting 40 knots likely along and off West Bengal coasts during next 12 hours. Squally winds reaching 25-30 knots gusting to 35 knots likely along and off north Orissa coast during next 12 hours.

Sea condition will be very rough to high along and off West Bengal coast during next 12 hours. Fishermen are advised not to venture into sea during next 12 hours.

OK, it took about 30 seconds. I took so long to come back this time because I needed to move my car. There are 3 or 4 inch deep puddles of rain water around my house - this in less than 15 minutes!

I was going to try to upload some pics I took earlier this p.m. while I was on the road, but dunno if I'll try that now, given the lack of power.

Quoting plywoodstatenative:
Baha, thats my region you know. No wonder I am seeing power surges.

Not sure what u mean by "your region". Where are you located again? I'm in SW New Providence.

baha, Just east of Coral Springs

Baha, that cell you spoke of is now heading into the eastern parts of Ft. Lauderdale and we will be seeing reports of damage. Heading for tamarac and surrounding areas, still has hail attached to it. Purplish, wouldn't be surprised if there is rotation attached to it as well.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
338 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
EAST CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

* UNTIL 430 PM EDT

* AT 336 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING NICKEL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
TAMARAC...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 5 MPH.

* THE STORM WILL AFFECT...
TAMARAC...
LAUDERDALE LAKES...
NORTH LAUDERDALE...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS THUNDERSTORM. IF
OUTDOORS...STAY AWAY FROM ISOLATED HIGH OBJECTS SUCH AS TREES AND
AVOID WATER. MOVE INDOORS OR INSIDE A VEHICLE IF POSSIBLE. AVOID
USING THE TELEPHONE UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY. TRY TO UNPLUG
UNNECESSARY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES BEFORE THE THUNDERSTORM APPROACHES.

another low to form from the monsoon?

Is this cell heading north towards Palm Beach county ???

eye, do not know. going to check Nexrad

Quoting EYEoftheCANE:
Is this cell heading north towards Palm Beach county ???

Which cell?

WPB, click on advanced options and then on Composite. gives you a better look

nice graphic WPB - now I can see why I hear thunder all around me - I'm in Boca...

Quoting plywoodstatenative:
WPB, click on advanced options and then on Composite. gives you a better look

Composite overdoes the intensity of the cells greatly. Not really that good...

talking about thunder? sounds like someone bowling heavily outside right now.

Quoting plywoodstatenative:
WPB, click on advanced options and then on Composite. gives you a better look

Never saw that...thanks.

gives a better idea though of the range of the storms we are looking at. Heck I am north of where the hail is located and it looks like its almost 7pm outside right now

Quoting hurricane23:
Sea level pressures are above average over the tropical atlantic.The sub-tropical jet is way south which may mean we will see alot of development above 20N.Personally iam not to thrilled about this season and if the NCEP models verify nicely the atl looks rather hostile in the coming weeks.

456 click on SW atlantic for a better view.

23 tends to be very bearish and responsible with his predictions. Facts over hype, fear or wishcasting. Him feeling this way makes me a little uneasy.

Good Lord!! I think everyone in South Florida should take cover. Every single storm is severe!

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
351 PM EDT MON MAY 25 2009

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
SOUTH CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

* UNTIL 445 PM EDT

* AT 349 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING NICKEL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
INTERSECTION U.S. 27 PINES BLVD...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 5 MPH.

* THE STORM WILL AFFECT...
INTERSECTION U.S. 27 PINES BLVD...
PEMBROKE PINES...
INTERSECTION I-75 AND GRIFFIN ROAD...
AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Quoting SBG:


23 tends to be very bearish and responsible with his predictions. Facts over hype, fear or wishcasting. Him feeling this way makes me a little uneasy.

Very true.

Cyclone Aila has claimed at least 28 lives in eastern India and neighbouring Bangladesh. Nineteen people were killed in the Indian metropolis Kolkata and its surroundings. The storm, which is being accompanied by wind speeds of more than 120 kilometres per hour, has caused widespread material damage and virtually brought life to a halt.

At least nine people were killed in Bangladesh, and dozens of people are still missing. More than 300,000 people there have been trapped by the high water levels. In India, more than a hundred thousand people have been forced to evacuate their homes.

Heavy rainfall and high waves have flooded hundreds of coastal villages in both countries, dams have broken and many rivers have burst their banks.

Well, tried to upload an image, but it's too big to come through quickly on dialup.

I'm headed back to work right now, while the rain seems to be holding up. If we have power there, and if I get onto the wireless system, I'll check in when I get there.

Later.

here comes the rain - really hard & the wind is blowing pretty hard too.......

Large cell just west of Fort Lauderdale.