Mid-Atlantic Discussion – Feb 24, 2012
I can’t believe I haven’t done one of these since August… been too long. The first real chance for severe weather in the Mid-Atlantic this year has arrived! Tomorrow’s looking increasingly promising for at least some severe wind threat in addition to an isolated tornado or two and maybe some hail. Strong post-frontal winds and [...]
A dry cold front is pushing through the region
Winds are starting to gust again today as another cold front makes its way through the region. A lack of moisture out ahead of the front means nothing but an isolated shower or two is possible along the front as is slides eastward. Despite being a cold front, it won’t do much to bring [...]
Severe weather possible in the Mid-Atlantic tonight/tomorrow
The synoptic setup is somewhat favorable for damaging winds and perhaps an isolated tornado or two tonight into early tomorrow in the southern Mid-Atlantic as storms ahead of a cold front push through the region. Poor lapse rates will likely prevent severe weather from occurring in DC, Baltimore and points north and west. The storm [...]
Thoughts on the Friday storm
Forgot to get the snowfall verification up today, but I should be able to get it up tomorrow (FRIDAY SATURDAY… fell asleep early Thursday and Friday!)… maps are saved and ready to go when I have the time. I did get some errands run today instead Looking at the Friday system… still a chance for [...]
Brush fire pictures from the Germantown, MD area
These were all taken from the same area where the power lines run north from Rt. 28 up until the end of Brandon Way Rd. in Darnestown, MD. The time I was there was approx. 1:45-2:45 pm. This was from the same area as the GIF animation in the previous post. If you would like [...]
Winds helping a brush fire in Germantown, MD
To add to the wind discussion in the previous post, here’s an animation of smoke from a brush fire (unconfirmed) in the Germantown, MD area: There is also a brush fire near BWI in Hanover. Very dry conditions and strong winds are helping the brush fires intensify and spread quickly. EDIT: I thought this [...]
Winds gusting to 60-70+ mph possible in the Mid-Atlantic today
Winds are already gusting to 50-60 mph across the region, and it will be getting even stronger as we head into the afternoon! Gusts of 60-70 mph are possible, and could even reach hurricane force (74+ mph)! Wind speeds of 58+ mph is the minimum reading for a thunderstorm to be considered severe. BWI has [...]
