It is always interesting, this time of year, when a Tropical Storm or Hurricane forms to the east of the Lesser Antilles. While, obviously, no two meteorological patterns are exactly the same, tropical systems that form in this general area seem to have a tendency to catch the attention of those on the United States […]
While forecast models initially suggested clouds and showers for much of the second half of this weekend, sensible weather conditions turned out to be quite pleasant. Warm ocean waters can partially be thanked for that, as even east winds weren’t able to advect in a cold and damp marine layer. Most notably, showers and thunderstorms […]
A near-tropical airmass has settled into the region over the past few days, with high dew points and temperatures in the 80’s creating uncomfortably sticky conditions. This airmass, most notably, was a major factor in the flooding rains and thunderstorms over parts of Northeast New Jersey on Wednesday. While much of the area saw little rain, […]
The summer continues, dragging on through the dog days of August, and weather is cooperating with the script. Temperatures today reached into the lower to middle 90’s in many locations, with rising humidity and a hazy — yet sunny — sky. Things were a bit cooler near the coast, with southerly winds and temperatures in […]