Entries by Doug Simonian

Jet Streaks and Upward Vertical Motion

Good afternoon, everyone! We are starting a new series of videos called “Weather Education”, where we give educational videos regarding some of the commonly used meteorological terms we use to make forecasts. We detail what these terminologies mean, and how they are applied in weather forecasting. Anything from how to read a forecast sounding, how […]

Locally Strong Thunderstorms Possible on Wednesday

Good evening! We hope you enjoyed this summery Tuesday. This article is going to just focus on the potential for thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon — some of which could briefly pulse to strong to even severe status. It all starts with a shortwave trough that will be moving into the area on Wednesday, bringing plenty of […]

Video: Outlook over the Next 7-10 Days

Good morning! After a very cool start to the day, temperatures should rebound nicely this afternoon into the upper 80s — perhaps touching 90 in the warm spots. Humidity will remain mostly low today, but will increase later this afternoon. We can’t completely rule out an isolated shower or thunderstorm, but any storms that do […]

Most of the Rain Will Stay South; Some Locally Heavy Rain Still Possible

Good afternoon, everyone! We hope you are enjoying your Friday. Some isolated thunderstorms have developed across the area — particularly across Long Island — where a seabreeze converged with prevailing northeast winds, thus leading to convergence and lift. Some heavy downpours were had with these storms. But with very little wind shear, they rained themselves […]