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Here Come The Troughs, More Southwest Tropical Moisture, Atlantic Shear

Written by on August 30, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
Here Come The Troughs, More Southwest Tropical Moisture, Atlantic Shear

In yesterday’s post I showed you the troughy look to next week and how the Plains high will eventually break. Through the first half of next week, we see the second of three systems drop out of Canada. This one will be stronger than the one just gone by but if you notice in the […]

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Models Show Strong Hint Of Cold Mid To Late September Across Most Of US!

Written by on August 29, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
Models Show Strong Hint Of Cold Mid To Late September Across Most Of US!

It may be hot now over the heart of North America with 100s showing up over parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba this week and to a lesser extent next week but there are strong indications of a significant hemispheric pattern change coming up in the next few weeks. September is sure to start off warm […]

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High Pressure Dictating US Pattern Right Now

Written by on August 28, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
High Pressure Dictating US Pattern Right Now

At the moment, the main and obvious dominant factor to the US pattern right now is the Plains ridge which is making it rather hot across most of the US. Each day we’re seeing record highs and record high maximums and through the rest of this week and into early next week, there is no real sign […]

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ECMWF, CFSv2 Shrinks Plains High & Backs It West Allowing Trough Into East Next Week

Written by on August 26, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
ECMWF, CFSv2 Shrinks Plains High & Backs It West Allowing Trough Into East Next Week

At the moment, the sprawling upper high centred over the Plains is the dominant feature to the US pattern this week but there are noteworthy features causing headaches surrounding this wheel of heat. We have what was once Tropical Storm Fernand pushing copious amounts of moisture into the mountains of east-central Mexico which will cause flash flooding while […]

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Dangerous N Plains Heatwave, Southwest & Gulf Coast Flooding Rains

Written by on August 25, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
Dangerous N Plains Heatwave, Southwest & Gulf Coast Flooding Rains

There are three noteworthy aspects to discuss across the Lower 48 not only today but through the next few. Taking centre stage will be the hot dome that will force temperatures this afternoon as well as Monday and Tuesday afternoon up towards or above 100 in several Upper Midwest locales including Minneapolis and Des Moines. […]

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N Plains Heatwave, Gulf Coast & Desert Southwest Tropical Flood Threat

Written by on August 23, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
N Plains Heatwave, Gulf Coast & Desert Southwest Tropical Flood Threat

While a lot of focus shifts towards the building heat over the Plains in coming days, we also want to watch carefully the tropics and not one but two features may present big rains and an increased flood potential. While the upper pattern has changed in recent days which is helping ease the prolific Southeast rains […]

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Northern Plains 100s, Southeast Rains Loose Intensity, Long Range

Written by on August 22, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
Northern Plains 100s, Southeast Rains Loose Intensity, Long Range

Think it’s hot now over the Dakotas into Minnesota, well it might be given the cool summer that it’s been but the secondary surge of heat which follows beginning Monday will comfortably beat what we have now. A low tracking along the US-Canada border will temporarily break the heat as it drops a trough down […]

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Focus Of Heat Centres On Dakotas, Minnesota, Relentless Southeast Rainfall

Written by on August 21, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
Focus Of Heat Centres On Dakotas, Minnesota, Relentless Southeast Rainfall

After what has been a cool summer across the Northern Plains, the heat over the next 7-10 days will be centred over the Dakotas. Even today, highs are around the 100 degree mark over central North Dakota. Thanks t0 a system tracking along the International border, the heat pulls back Thursday and the cooling kicks in right across […]

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Heating Things Up Across US With MJO Becoming Favourable, CFS Shows A ‘Blocky’ Winter Ahead!

Written by on August 20, 2013 in United States of America with 0 Comments
Heating Things Up Across US With MJO Becoming Favourable, CFS Shows A ‘Blocky’ Winter Ahead!

As we continue progressing through August the pattern is shifting from mid summer into late summer and with the MJO pulse not only becoming more favourable for tropical development in the Atlantic, it’s also shifting the temperature profile across the US. We’re seeing it heat up considerably across the Northern Tier after a long spell of September-like cool with upper 90s […]

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Official North America Fall 2013 Forecast

Official North America Fall 2013 Forecast

It’s been a cool summer from North Dakota to Florida and for Eastern areas, August has been downright chilly with temperatures averaging 4-8 degrees below normal. This comes on the heels of a cold and very snowy back end to winter and spring season. The NAO from the end of July turned negative and this along with saturated […]

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