Monthly Archives: October 2012

If Sandy Made Landfall In Texas

Written on October 30, 2012 at 12:29 pm, by

Here is a satellite overlay showing the comparison of how large Sandy would have been over the state of Texas. Thanks to KWTX Meteorologist Ben Walnick for this graphic.

Hurricane Sandy

Written on October 29, 2012 at 11:04 am, by

HURRICANE SANDY ADVISORY NUMBER 29 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL182012 1100 AM EDT MON OCT 29 2012 …SANDY FORECAST TO TURN NORTHWESTWARD SOON… …EXPECTED TO BRING LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND COASTAL HURRICANE WINDS PLUS HEAVY APPALACHIAN SNOWS… SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION ———————————————– LOCATION…37.5N 71.5W ABOUT 205 MI…330 KM SE OF ATLANTICContinue Reading

Hurricane Sandy

Written on October 24, 2012 at 11:55 am, by

Data from the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft indicate that Sandy has reached hurricane strength. Present movement is to the north-north east at 13 MPH. Sandy is approximately 30 miles south of Kingston Jamaica with maximum sustained winds at 80 MPH.  

Severe Weather Possible This Weekend

Written on October 12, 2012 at 1:39 pm, by

A progressive mid/upper-level trough is forecast to shift out of the Rockies and into the Central U.S. this weekend. The Storm Prediction Center has put out a Slight Risk for severe storms today in West Texas and across a large area of the Central U.S. for Saturday. Main threats will be from large hail, damagingContinue Reading

Weekend Rainfall Totals

Written on October 1, 2012 at 10:16 am, by