Wet weather returns for parts of the area today and tomorrow...
Good morning Central New York and TGIF! It's been a hot stretch of weather, but the next two weawther systems will help bring down the high levels of humidity. Thunderstorms will arrive today late this morning and early this afternoon, with most of them leaving by 5-6PM. There's a small chance for severe weather today, with our main concern being gusty winds. Heavy rain is possible in some of these thunderstorms due to the high amounts of humidity in the air.
There are many different types of thunderstorms: air mass storms, pulsers, supercells, and squall lines just to name a few. Each type of thunderstorm produces different types of weather. In order to figure out what kind of storm will develop today we have to look at the forecast sounding.
There are two types of wind shear: directional shear and speed shear. Directional shear is when winds that change direction with height. Speed shear is when winds change speed with height. Directional shear aids in the rotation of thunderstorms. Speed shear helps separate the updraft from the downdraft. You need both in order to produce rotating thunderstorms.
Take a look at this map. This is called a hodograph. It is a diagram that represents wind speeds in the atmosphere. The yellow lines represent winds from the surface to 3km. The lines go in the same direction (they look straight), which means the winds aren't changing direction with height. The lines branching away from the center means that winds are getting stronger with height (speed shear).
Today's sounding show little directional shear, with ample amounts of speed shear. We call this 'unidirectional shear'. In this kind of situation, we look for multi-celled thunderstorms. Multi-celled storms mainly produce wind and sometimes small hail. The temperature profile looks too warm for any significant hail to form today, so winds look to be the main concern.
It's possible, if the right ingredients coming together (jet stream influence, etc), that a squall line could develop along the front this afternoon. If this does happen, it will likely develop either over or to the east of Central New York....meaning we'll have very little lead time on the situation. It's difficult to pinpoint exactly where and when this will happen.
There's the chance for more storms tomorrow, as another disturbance passes through the area. We'll keep you updated with all the latest developments for today and tomorrow's storms as we head throughout the afternoon.
Comments
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Well we got 3 chances out of 5 days for storms. We gotta get something out of this. Just some heavy rain would be nice.
Here’s a report from USGS on the earth quake. Is there even a fault down there?
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/us2010yua6.phpPosted July 16th at 7:04 AM
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Gary (Schuyler, at work in Syracuse):
Bill, thanks for giving the Alex. Bay and Sacketts Harbor temperatures. A lot of people vacation up in that area as well as the Adirondacks, so it’s nice to see them covered on your early morning TV wx segments.
Interestingly this morning, I left for work before 6 and the temperature on my car thermometer was 69 degrees. When I got to Syracuse, it was 79! Sort of goes hand in hand with what your last blog was about. I always notice it warmer out this way. Looks quite dark here to the west at the moment. Radar confirms some showers to the northwest of Syracuse now.
Posted July 16th at 7:11 AM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
Rob,
The New Madrid Fault line runs along the NY/Canadian border southwest to and down the Mississippi River Valley. This earthquake was too far away from that fault line. The Brevard Fault line runs through Georgia. I can’t seem to find any information about if this one extends northeast enough to impact DC…but there’s gotta be something there to produce a 3.6. Either it’s a little known fault line or it’s now going to be a newly discovered one.
Posted July 16th at 7:33 AM
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Matt S. (Deerfield):
Looks like a line of heavy precip is forming quite well out to the west. Just getting to Syracuse now.
Posted July 16th at 8:14 AM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
Hazy, Warm, and Humid as heck down here. Bright sun is out, hopefully stirring the pot for later!
Posted July 16th at 8:54 AM
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Working in Utica:
Would that line passing Syracuse be considered our squall line? If not, what would define a squall line – severity?
Posted July 16th at 9:06 AM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
Working,
Squall lines are based on intensity. The radar would show a line of red right across the line. I see many cells in this one, but nothing all that strong. This line moving through now likely won’t produce severe weather…too early in the day and not enough instability in the atmosphere.
Posted July 16th at 9:13 AM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
I’m surprised this line got going so early. I’m thinking this thing may come in waves, with the first one happening now. The front is still well to the west.
Posted July 16th at 9:18 AM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
Looking at the winds & radar pattern, I think the lake breeze helped pop these storms early.
Posted July 16th at 9:39 AM
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jessie (ilion):
goodmorning guys i was wondering what time do you guys think the front will be coming through i am driving to buffalo today at about 5ish and was wondering if the rain and storms will be done by this time thanks jessie ilion at 78/68
Posted July 16th at 9:57 AM
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Gordon (Northwestern):
Finally getting some decent rain for the first time since June 28th.
Posted July 16th at 10:10 AM
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Mel:
Well that first line gave us a good steady rain for a while – few rumbles/cracks of thunder – then 15 minutes of heavy rain – I lost the Sat TV signal just before it started and still don;t have it back. Looks like a little training going on. Have to check the rain gauge when I get a chance.
Posted July 16th at 10:12 AM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
Nothing here still bright and sunny!
Posted July 16th at 10:16 AM
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MG(Point Rock):
Rain has just ended here, for now. I picked up 1.34” between 9:00 and 10:15 AM. It was quite steady for those 75 minutes
Posted July 16th at 10:19 AM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
This line continues to get stronger, but is still below severe limits. Some good soaking rains will move through from the valley north over the next few hours. The storngest part of the line is now crossing through Rome.
Posted July 16th at 10:19 AM
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Working in Utica:
Thanks, Bill. So I assume that a squall line would be defined as a severe line of t-storms. Nothing severe with this line. Just much needed rains. Where about is the cold front? I see a line of storms popping up near Rochester. Is that our front?
Posted July 16th at 10:20 AM
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Mel (Westernville):
Well a little break in the action – picked up .72” with that first line.
Posted July 16th at 10:52 AM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
Working,
That’s where the front is right now…near Rochester. This line advancing through the area right now is not doing too well…losing strength. I have a feeling the atmosphere jumped the gun on this one. We’ll see how things play out over the next few hours to see if there will be another line forming.
Posted July 16th at 10:52 AM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Had a few rumbles and some downpours with the first round. Picked up a much needed .45” so far.
Posted July 16th at 11:14 AM
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Becky (West Leyden):
With all the sun and humidly over southeast NY, they’re going to get slammed this afternoon. we might see some bowing east of the Valley, I would expect quite a few wind reports for Albany and points south.
Posted July 16th at 11:24 AM
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Becky (West Leyden):
So far, I have picked up 1.15 inches this morning.
Posted July 16th at 11:26 AM
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Gordon (Northwestern):
Bill, As of 11:30 AM, I have picked up 1.15” of rain this morning. I see it is the same as Becky has picked up about 12 miles Northwest of me.
Posted July 16th at 11:36 AM
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working in West Edmeston:
Not a drop of rain has fallen south of route 20 today. Just wondering if things are going to stay north of 20 or if we all will get in on the action later? We really need the rain .
Posted July 16th at 11:39 AM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
Any areas that saw rain already today are pretty much off the table for severe weather this afternoon. The storms robbed the energy out of the atmosphere. There’s a lot of energy south of rt 20 this early afternoon thanks to morning sunshine. This area still has the potential for a strong storm or two…but so far things don’t look great on the radar (nothing has fired up yet).
Posted July 16th at 12:03 PM
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fairfield:
.14” out of that storm
Posted July 16th at 12:25 PM
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Bill Kardas (WKTV):
The storm northeast of Cooperstown is starting to fire up. Looks like the prime spot for severe weather has shifted mostly south and east of our viewing area.
Posted July 16th at 12:54 PM
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kelly Mohawk:
had a couple of downpours earlier now SOME SUN still muggy out any chances for any good storms to pop up?
Posted July 16th at 1:16 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
Rain is coming down very hard, getting a little thunder again. total up to 1.63.
Posted July 16th at 1:52 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
Still nada…...My goodness we really need the rain and it looks like we are gonna get shut out again…
Posted July 16th at 2:38 PM
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fairfield:
any thoughts of where that cell just passed sy is going to go?
Posted July 16th at 3:03 PM
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Laura (Clinton):
That cells looks decent if it holds together. Seems to be headed down the Thruway?
Posted July 16th at 3:37 PM
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kelly Mohawk:
I hope your right Laura have been waiting all day for a decent storm…
Posted July 16th at 3:48 PM
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Laura (Clinton):
Some decent but short-lived rain here. Not much else.
Posted July 16th at 4:16 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
As of 4:30 pm rain total is 2.07”
Posted July 16th at 4:30 PM
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sara:
Bill
Are we expecting severe weather for tomorrow?Posted July 16th at 7:59 PM
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sara:
Bill
Are we expecting severe weather for tomorrow?Posted July 16th at 7:59 PM
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MG(Point Rock):
Total precip for today was 1.72”
Posted July 16th at 8:07 PM
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Becky:
Rain total for the day stands at 2.07”
Sara, This is the way I see it. The severe treat will depend on where you’re at. For the Thruway and points south there might be a few showers and thunderstorms, at this time, they don’t look like the will be strong to severe. A line of storms could form somewhere between Rochester and Syracuse tomorrow afternoon, If they form and stay together It’s possible the Mohawk Valley could see a few strong cells. At this time northern NY has the best chance for seeing strong to severe weather. the temps and dewpoint along with a fairly decent CAPE look favorable for strong thunderstorms.
fairfield, How much rain did you end up with?
Posted July 16th at 10:04 PM
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sara:
Bill, is there a severe weather threat for sat?
Posted July 16th at 11:10 PM
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Tom ( Richfield Springs):
Guess we missed all the rain here
Posted July 17th at 6:02 AM
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fairfield:
Becky, we got a whopping .14 yesterday, while refreshing, still dissapointing
Posted July 17th at 8:15 AM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Instability is rather impressive ahead of the front currently. CAPE is 2000-2500 across western and CNY. This is about the highest we’ve had all year.
Posted July 17th at 12:40 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
conditions are ripe over parts of Minnesota and Iowa today for a decent tornado outbreak, these will be large wedge a few should be EF4’s-EF5’s. the storm chasers will be all over these storms later today.
Rob, CAPES do look decent for later this afternoon and. we will have a few triggers this afternoon. (after 3-4 pm) that could get things going. However don’t forget that the sounding show a layer of warm air aloft. This will probably keep things from getting out of hand. However, a few storms could reach strong too severe levels. I still think northern NY has the best chance of seeing thunderstorms. the big concern for this afternoon will be the possibility of strong winds from any thunderstorms that do develop.
fairfield, hopefully you get more rain today. If not Sunday night and Monday morning are looking good for storms. There will also be a warm front later in the week that will bring the possibility of rain as well. I think your ground moisture problem will be a lot better by next weekend.
Posted July 17th at 1:08 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
A couple of cells are beginning to pop to the West of Syracuse in and Chenango County. Most storms will be the garden variety but we could see a couple strong to severe, main threat being heavy rain and gusty winds.
Posted July 17th at 1:24 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
That Onongaga storm is pretty intense. There was even some rotation with it in Cayuga county.
Posted July 17th at 1:50 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Ping pong hail with that cell too earlier. I just had a wind gust of 31mph…not sure where that came from.
Posted July 17th at 2:01 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
The hail core looks to past just south of Cazenovia.
Posted July 17th at 2:13 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Warning up for Madison county now for that cell.
Posted July 17th at 2:25 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 315 PM EDT.
- AT 215 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 2:36 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Keeping an eye on another cell in Northern Cayuga/Onondaga that is flagging 0.50” hail.
Posted July 17th at 2:38 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
RUC is showing some decent helocity values up around the St. Lawrence. Once things get going up there it should be interesting. There’s enough ingredients for a twister up there.
Posted July 17th at 2:39 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
The actual front is back to the west of Buffalo, so this is just the 1st round of showers and thunderstorms.
Posted July 17th at 2:57 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Storm in Oswego County just went severe. Looks to be heading towards Northwestern Oneida county within the hour.
Posted July 17th at 3:02 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Meso Discussion just came out, a severe thunderstorm watch is possible
Posted July 17th at 3:10 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 330 PM EDT.
- AT 302 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 3:11 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 400 PM EDT.
- AT 315 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 3:17 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 400 PM EDT.
- AT 315 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 3:19 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
322 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 415 PM EDT.
- AT 319 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY...PLEASE REPORT HAIL...OR DAMAGING WINDS TO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE AT
1-877-633-6772…OR BY EMAIL AT BGM.STORMREPORT@NOAA.GOV.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...SEEK SHELTER INDOORS AND STAY
AWAY FROM WINDOWS!Posted July 17th at 3:24 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Reports of trees down in Sherburne, quarter size hail South Bay, Sylvan Beach
Posted July 17th at 3:42 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
We seem to do better in the “see text” category this year. We never get anything when were in the slt risk. More storms developing over Oneida Lake!
Posted July 17th at 3:51 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Rob, so true! We may have some training over Oneida Lake.
Posted July 17th at 3:54 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
355 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 500 PM EDT.
- AT 353 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 3:56 PM
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MG(Point Rock):
Having a rain shower here, under bright sunshine. The first storm certainly pulsed down quickly — I had a rumble of thunder, then everything brightened up.
Posted July 17th at 4:01 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
AMazing activity down here, that storm was bookin through the county. We had multiple reports of tree and wires down in Smyrna, Sherburne, and New Berlin area. The cone is silent now….Any chance that activity out in Western NY makes it here intact?
Posted July 17th at 4:03 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
The storm in Otsego County is flagging 1.25” hail.
Jeff,
My only concern is that these initial storms are taking a lot of the energy out of the atmosphere, so they may fall apart as the front edges east.
Posted July 17th at 4:07 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Go figure, SPC just put us in the slight risk.
Posted July 17th at 4:08 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
NEXRAD has that cell at 2.5” now! Big storm blowing up over NW Oneida.
Posted July 17th at 4:15 PM
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Chris ( HP Weather Observer ):
Watching the activity pulse up and down.. maybe warning for central oneida may expire.. storms don’t look impressive as they once did.. The Chenango and Otsego county storm is still looking strong.. If we get anything here I will send reports. A slight risk maybe this is just getting started but as Jill said this may rob the atmosphere for later development.
Posted July 17th at 4:19 PM
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Chris ( HP Weather Observer ):
of course as I say they pulse down they pulse up again.. watching and waiting
Posted July 17th at 4:20 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
I was stunned here at work, the lines lit up like christmas trees, and here in Norwich the sun has never left us….
Posted July 17th at 4:22 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
I’m surprised SPC didn’t include severe hail in their outlook. Nothing for isolated tornadoes either. EHI levels were approaching 4 to the north. Just the lake breeze alone should warrant a 2% risk.
Posted July 17th at 4:24 PM
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MG(Point Rock):
2nd storm just passed through; a little thunder, some rain, then, just as the sun breaks back out, we had a 5 min. downpour and enough of a gust to tip over a lightweight lawn chair (maybe 20-25 mph). Certainly nothing severe.
Posted July 17th at 4:45 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
I just had a big rumble of thunder here…don’t see nothing on radar though?
Posted July 17th at 4:47 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Laurens in Otsego county got hit pretty good. Lots of trees down and an injury out that way.
Posted July 17th at 5:02 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
509 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 545 PM EDT.
- AT 507 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY...PLEASE REPORT HAIL...OR DAMAGING WINDS TO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE AT
1-877-633-6772…OR BY EMAIL AT BGM.STORMREPORT@NOAA.GOV.Posted July 17th at 5:10 PM
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MG(Point Rock):
Storm No. 3 just ending. This one a litle louder, a little gustier, but again, nothing close to severe
Posted July 17th at 5:17 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Clouds are blowing up right to my west. Looks like I might finally get a storm.
Posted July 17th at 5:27 PM
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MG(Point Rock):
Some figures:
Storm 1 – 0.01” precip, no wind
Storm 2 -0.11” precip, wind 20 mph
Storm 3 -0.17 precip, peak wind 26 mphIn each case, the rain fell in just about 5 minutes — so it was pretty heavy for a short while (in storm 2 and 3)
My location is fairly sheltered with respect to wind, so more exposed areas nearby could have been quite a bit higher.Posted July 17th at 5:27 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Rob, might just pass you to the north. I heard thunder at the station.
Posted July 17th at 5:34 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Storm south of Boonville is flagging 1.00” hail
Posted July 17th at 5:35 PM
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Kelly:
Rob, In regards to #74, where did you get the info? Thanks!
Posted July 17th at 5:39 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
I’m about 1.5 miles NW of the village. Just a downpour with a few rumbles here. Nice rainbow though.
Posted July 17th at 5:41 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/product.php?site=BGM&issuedby=BGM&product=LSR&format=TXT&version=2&glossary=0
Posted July 17th at 5:42 PM
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fairfield:
can someone blow something my way, been too nice and sunny all day, i’m getting jealous!
Posted July 17th at 5:51 PM
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fairfield:
oh, oh, hehehe, seeing some dark clouds coming, cross ur fingers!
Posted July 17th at 5:52 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
I came up through storm #3, It had marble size hail bouncing off the car along with some gusty winds
Posted July 17th at 6:02 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
614 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 715 PM EDT.
- AT 611 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 6:15 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Storm across western Oneida County is flaggin 1.50” hail.
Posted July 17th at 6:24 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Storm just blew through here with pea size hail and 40mph winds. Rain was intense!!
Posted July 17th at 6:25 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Thanks for the report
Posted July 17th at 6:26 PM
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kelly Mohawk:
Have cloths hanging out should I go bring them in or will these storms go around me.. Right along the thruway thanks
Posted July 17th at 6:32 PM
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fairfield:
just got our 1st storm. some thunder and lightening, .11” of rain
Posted July 17th at 6:32 PM
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Chris ( HP Weather Observer ):
Seeing the next storm on my door step now. Missed the first 2 and now getting thunder now no rain yet but this next storm is potent. will report hail if any comes
Posted July 17th at 6:34 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
ULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
636 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 730 PM EDT
- AT 632 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 6:37 PM
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Tony - CNYWeather.com (Westmo):
WOW just a 54mph gust here.
Posted July 17th at 6:38 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Thanks, I passed it along to the NWS
Posted July 17th at 6:40 PM
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T :
is this next one on its way worth watching from the hill as it comes in?
Posted July 17th at 6:43 PM
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Mike(Rome):
Seems like I always miss it. Brief downpour and a little thunder here in Rome, that’s it!
Posted July 17th at 6:46 PM
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Bill - Exeter Center:
Not a drop here. Every storm goes south to Cooperstown or north to the valley.:(
Posted July 17th at 6:48 PM
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Karen (Westmoreland):
pea size hail here and some very strong gusts….
Posted July 17th at 6:50 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
fairfield, Looks like you will be getting hit in about 15 min.
Posted July 17th at 6:58 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
ULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
FLASH FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
655 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 1000 PM EDT.
- AT 653 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED AN
- LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ROME AND
RAPID FLOODING OF STREAMS...CREEKS...URBAN...AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS
IS LIKELY IN AND NEAR THESE LOCATIONS.WHEN YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY...PLEASE REPORT FLOODING TO THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE AT 1-877-633-6772…OR BY EMAIL
AT BGM.STORMREPORT@NOAA.GOV.Posted July 17th at 6:58 PM
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Tony - CNYWeather.com (Westmo):
Also had .51” of rain here with the two cells Jill.
Posted July 17th at 6:59 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Wow…that was a doozy. Clocked a 48mph wind gust with penny/nickel hail. I have 1.85” of rain in the gauge from todays storms.
Posted July 17th at 7:02 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
The storms passed south of me, went through Ava and Point Rock….I picked up 0.04 inches of rain.
Posted July 17th at 7:02 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Here comes another one!
Posted July 17th at 7:05 PM
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kelly Mohawk:
Getting jealous where are my storms…...
Posted July 17th at 7:08 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Fairfield [Herkimer Co, NY] trained spotter reports TSTM WND DMG at 07:02 PM EDT — tree down on castle rd.
Salisbury Center [Herkimer Co, NY] trained spotter reports TSTM WND DMG at 07:02 PM EDT — tree down blocking portion of route 29.Posted July 17th at 7:14 PM
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Tim (west Herkimer):
why do all the storms seem to move either north or south of Herkimer when it reaches us. My lawn is dead as a result. Nothing but a sprinkle here, yet a mile north is pouring.
Posted July 17th at 7:16 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A
- FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 1015 PM EDT
- AT 714 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
- LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATES ONE TO THREE INCHES
OF RAINFALL HAS OCCURRED OVER THE WARNED AREA. ADDITIONAL RAINFALL
AMOUNTS OF ONE TO TWO INCHES ARE POSSIBLE IN THE WARNED AREA AS
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE TO MOVE OVER THE SAME AREA.
FLASH FLOODING MAY OCCUR ON THE WEST CANADA CREEK...SHED
BROOK....BEAVER CREEK...AND MALTANNER CREEK.Posted July 17th at 7:21 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
731 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 830 PM EDT
- AT 728 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 7:33 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
The atmosphere is just loaded. CAPE is at 2500 in the metro area. I gotta to be way over 2” by now.
Posted July 17th at 7:35 PM
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fairfield:
yes, we got nailed, HEAVY RAIN, 62 mph wind gust, took down part of the kids tent, and bent some of our corn down. ended up with 89” of rain fall…..did hear the fire alarm go off, must have been for the damage on castle which is about 2 min away from us…..funny part was when we finally left the work shop…..no computer in there just weather guage…...that’s when i got the flash flood info…..
Posted July 17th at 7:43 PM
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Matt (utica):
decided to chase that really bad cell we had a few minutes ago. it was pretty intense, i had to pull off the road a few times, strong winds, hail… i couldnt see the road right in front of me. down on trenton rd/church rd/glass factory rd is where it hit the worst (for me anyway). There were tree parts and leaves littering the road, was pretty exciting :D i recorded it on my phone but till i get an adapter for my card i cant upload it =[
Posted July 17th at 7:50 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Looks like the train has passed. Picked up 2.22” today. Haven’t had rain like that in a few years.
Posted July 17th at 7:51 PM
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fairfield:
scratch my last rain total of .88”, total for storm is 1.17”......rather refreshing, did hear middleville alarms going off again a little while ago but not sure what happened
Posted July 17th at 8:17 PM
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Matt S. (Deerfield):
Will there be anymore storms for the remainder of the night?
Posted July 17th at 8:19 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
821 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 915 PM EDT.
- AT 818 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 8:23 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
Storms starting to pulse up in Cortland Cty again making a beeline for southern Madison and northern Chenango cty.
Posted July 17th at 8:23 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
ULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
908 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 1000 PM EDT.
- AT 900 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 9:09 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
The lightning show out there is UNREAL! Watching it past north of the center and there is a lot of cloud to ground, still realatively quiet here.
Posted July 17th at 9:15 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 1015 PM EDT.
- AT 913 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 9:16 PM
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Nate (little falls):
The thunder strom here was awsome. The rain was coming down so hard with the wind whiping it around.
Posted July 17th at 9:19 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Yeah the light show is awesome to the south of me. Just drove through Oriskany. There were several large trees, branches and lines down. No power in the whole village. There was also a tree on a house just down the road from me.
Posted July 17th at 9:21 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
Looks like there is a big cell just coming into central chenango county.
Posted July 17th at 9:24 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
We were all outside on top of smith hill watching the lightning show. 180 degrees of non stop lightning, the best I have seen!
Posted July 17th at 9:31 PM
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Bill-Exeter Center:
Finally, we get in on the action!
Posted July 17th at 9:34 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
Amazing storm right now, lots of lightning, very heavy rain, and hail (not sure how big)
Posted July 17th at 9:45 PM
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Chris ( HP Weather Observer ):
the storm that came through around 7 or so missed us with the heavier action. the storms trained right to the south of HP. we got some rain for 10 minutes and some thunder, a couple hunderths at best for rain. but in marcy, whitesboro, north utica, deerfield got all the action.. I went out and saw the lightning show and that was impressive a few minutes ago. when can we see the action end so to speak
Posted July 17th at 9:48 PM
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Michael- (Dolgeville):
Just took a ride on Rt 29 through Oppenheim in Fulton County. Ran into fire police about a mile east of the high school on 29. Said there was no way to continue east on 29 and that we would have to turn around. Said it was a “complete disaster” with almost every road blocked with downed trees. Decided to head to St. Johnsville instead. The lightning to the south was incredible! Here in town when the storm came through around 7p.m. I estimated winds around 55 mph. Not alot of thunder or lightning but the wind was the most intense I’ve seen in a few years. I only spotted one large tree down in a yard but storm reports say there are numerous trees down. We did loose power for a few seconds too.
Posted July 17th at 9:58 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
959 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2010THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A
- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 1045 PM EDT.
- AT 955 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
- THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
Posted July 17th at 10:00 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
Best storm around here in a LONG time!
Posted July 17th at 10:03 PM
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Jeff H (Sherburne Hills):
I am stunned at how the storms just keep forming, another one in the Western part of Chenango flagging 1.5” hail and lightning is visible from here.
Posted July 17th at 10:12 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Yeah this is quite the outbreak. The atmosphere is still juiced with CAPES still running around 2000! That is very rare for this time of night.
Posted July 17th at 10:14 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBANY HAS ISSUED A
- FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
- UNTIL 115 AM EDT
- AT 1006 PM EDT...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS RECEIVED A REPORT
- LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO OPPENHEIM.
ADDITIONAL LIGHT RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE IN THE WARNED AREA OF
UNDER A HALF AN INCH.Posted July 17th at 10:21 PM
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Matt:
Incredible storms today… the storms out near Albany are huge. I can see the lightning from them here in Utica… definitely one of the worst outbreaks I have seen in a while.
Is Utica out of the danger zone for the rest of the night?
Posted July 17th at 10:26 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Yes, outside of a passing shower, severe weather is winding down for Utica. I am beat :)
Posted July 17th at 10:48 PM
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Gerry Deansboro:
I agree about the storms to the South, the light show was very cool, nonstop. Here though so far all day and night we got rain but all storms either went north or south of here.
Posted July 17th at 10:48 PM
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Salisbury:
Power Just restored here a few minutes ago up on Dairy Hill Rd. Salisbury. We had very heavy winds with Downpour! Lots of Limbs down!
Posted July 17th at 10:57 PM
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Michael- (Dolgeville):
Some of our worst storms (including today) have been when the risk for severe weather is nil.
Herkimer tornado
Camden tornado
Todays event!Posted July 17th at 11:09 PM
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fairfield:
I can still see the light show as well, very impressive…...and we picked today of all days to dig for another spring….been out of water for so long and had no choice…. now both springs are loaded, UNBELIEVABLE!
Posted July 17th at 11:20 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
Well we’ll see what tomorrow night brings. Probably won’t get anything severe due to the timing but could have some decent storms. Then the next round comes in Tuesday it looks like.
Posted July 18th at 12:05 AM
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Sar:
Bill, are we expecting severe weather today, tonight and mondaY?
Posted July 18th at 12:04 PM
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Becky (West Leyden):
Jill or Bill, the NAM and GFS forecast sounding look very interesting for late morning through early afternoon tomorrow. It looks like there could be some severe weather at least in spots for CNY and ENY. what are your thoughts?
Posted July 18th at 5:40 PM
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Rob (Whitesboro):
I thought they did too Becky…or at least there is around 1500 CAPE. Seems like storms will fire around here somewhere and intensify as push east.
Posted July 18th at 5:50 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
Becky and Rob,
Things do look interesting, but I dont think we will be the hot spot. Timing looks to be off. I will touch upon it after the news:)Posted July 18th at 5:55 PM
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Sar:
Jill, do you think we will see severe weather tonight? How about tommorow and what is the primary threat?
Posted July 18th at 7:18 PM
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Jill Reale (Utica):
new entry up
Posted July 18th at 7:35 PM
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