Entries by John Homenuk

What to know about Hermine and how it may affect the Northeast

Tropical Storm Hermine formed earlier today in the Central Gulf of Mexico, after several days of being tracked and obsessively monitored by meteorologists and weather hobbyists alike. Regardless, the storm has strengthened over the last 24 hours and is expected to continue to do so as it moves northeastward towards the Florida Peninsula. Thereafter, forecast […]

The relentless ridge and its effect on 99L

When meteorologists looked at the medium range forecasts on the first of August, one thing was clear, it appeared: Troughiness would become more likely east of the Mississippi River by the tail end of the month. Brought on by a change in tropical forcing and an overall adjustment in the hemispheric wave pattern, this seemed […]

Surge of cooler air likely to begin the week

A strong cold front, with an impressive thermal gradient, will push from the Ohio Valley through the Northeast late on Sunday evening. This cold front is associated with a larger mid and upper level system, which features an organized and deep trough emanating from Canada. The cooler air associated with this trough will be most prevalent in […]

Weekend Overview: Warmth, scattered storm chances return

Worry not! When we say “warmth” we don’t mean the oppressive heat from last weekend. Instead, what will return this weekend are temperatures more typical of late summer. Highs in the upper 80’s will be commonplace throughout the area this weekend, especially away from the area shores. Showers and thunderstorms are possible on each day, […]