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August 26th, 2009


cieldumort
06:49 pm - Hair's Some Tropical Retro Goodness

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February 19th, 2009


cieldumort
10:47 pm - All-New Storm Stories Kicks Off This Sunday
All new season premieres Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8pm ET
New season premieres Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8pm
Sneak Peek>


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February 1st, 2009


cieldumort
02:26 pm - Super Bowl Weather



Countdown to kickoff | Test your knowledge of the big game


Credits: Weather.com


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January 14th, 2009


cieldumort
10:47 pm - Inauguration Day 2009 Coverage: TWC Live from D.C. with Jim Cantore
Jim Cantore will be broadcasting live from D.C. on Inauguration Day

From Weather.com's Today In Weather

Inauguration slideshow:
Hey, by the way, we just recently put together a slideshow documenting some interesting facts about the presidential inauguration.

Some are weather-based facts while others are just some historical tidbits. Check it out by clicking the image below...



4:31 pm ET
Inauguration Day weather: The inauguration of President-elect Obama is 6 days away and millions will arrive in Washington, D.C. to be witnesses of this historic day.

You can check the weather.com 10-day outlook to get an early glimpse of the weather on January 20.

We've been following the forecast for a few days now and nothing notable has changed from yesterday to today.

The main concern remains the question of how much cold air will be in place and how strong will the winds be.

No, the temperature won't be as cold as this coming Friday when weather.com predicts a high of just 20 degrees. But on the other hand, it won't be very warm either. Reinforcing cold shots from the North will keep high temps in the mid 30s.

Meanwhile, there's the wind factor we'll have to contend with. If you believe the computer weather models right now, there is possibility for a modest storm to take shape somewhere off the East coast.

It's not the snow we're worried about but the tight pressure gradient that develops between the low pressure and the high pressure building in the central U.S. This setup aids in the creation of strong northerly winds blowing through Washington D.C.

So you probably know where we're going with this; the wind chill factor may become a big player on Tuesday. Temps in the 30s and winds out of the north at 15 to 30 mph equals wind chills in the upper teens to mid 20s. Just something to keep in mind as we fine-tune the forecast leading up to January 20.

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November 23rd, 2008


cieldumort
01:45 pm - 2008 ONE OF THE COSTLIEST HURRICANE SEASONS IN U.S. HISTORY

Weather.com Press Room

Storm Session:
Hurricane Season 2008 Reviews
One of the Costliest Hurricane Seasons in U.S. History

Program Debuting November 24 on The Weather Channel
Will Look Back at the Season's Most Significant Moments and Its Place In History

The Weather Channel will present Storm Session: Hurricane Season 2008, a recap of this year's hurricane season featuring insight and experiences from the Hurricane Authority -- The Weather Channel.   Premiering on Monday, November 24 at 8 p.m. ET, the program will feature four key meteorologists from the network's hurricane coverage team sharing their stories, expert analysis and first-hand field accounts from covering one of the most destructive hurricane seasons in history.

Program host Jim Cantore -- along with Stephanie Abrams and Mike Bettes, co-hosts of Abrams & Bettes - Beyond the Forecast -- will go back to areas most impacted this season.  They will share their perspectives and provide updates on the progress these communities have made towards recovery.  Hurricane Expert Dr. Steve Lyons will provide analysis about the most severe storms, which ones were so severe that their names will be retired from the hurricane list, the 2008 season as a whole, and historical perspective on where this season ranked. 

"Storms such as Hurricane Ike come along as infrequently as every 20 years or less and that hurricane alone would have made 2008 a season to remember.  But six other severe storms and hurricanes also struck the U.S. coastline, thus making this one of the most destructive hurricane seasons in U.S. history," noted Dr. Lyons. 

Storm Session: Hurricane Season 2008 will showcase the network's in-the-field hurricane coverage team in the following locations:

  • Galveston, TX - Jim Cantore returns to the area where he witnessed damage caused by the destructive winds of Hurricane Ike.
  • Houston, TX - Mike Bettes reports from Seabrook, TX, near Houston, where he was literally blown over during Hurricane Ike.
  • New Orleans, LA - Stephanie Abrams visits New Orleans where all the country watched as the city dodged a bullet when Hurricane Gustav did not deliver another devastating blow to the city as feared.

"In fulfilling our mission to keep America ahead of the storm, we were there every step of the way to keep people informed.  And now we are bringing our experts together for a final look back at this incredible season," said Ray Ban, executive vice president of programming and meteorology. 

Storm Session: Hurricane Season 2008 will highlight video clips from this year's season that illustrate and bring to life the hurricane coverage team's experiences and what it was like behind the scenes.  Other features will include the personal story of a man who rode out Ike in his home on the Bolivar Peninsula while all the houses around him were destroyed and an insightful explanation of how the 15-foot-high seawall at Galveston helped save the city from reliving the disaster of 1900.  More information is available at www.weather.com/tv

In addition to the premiere on Monday, November 24, at 8 p.m. ET, Storm Session: Hurricane Season 2008 will be presented on Monday, November 24, at 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET; Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m. ET; Thursday, November 27, at 9 p.m., 11 p.m., and 2 a.m. ET; Saturday, November 29, at 2 p.m. ET; and Sunday, November 30, at 2 p.m. ET.



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July 22nd, 2008


cieldumort
11:57 am - 12PM DOLLY ALMOST A HURRICANE. TWC LIVE REPORTS FROM TX IN HD.

Image Credit: Weather.com Newscenter


L) TWC Blue Box: Jim Cantore in Port Aransas R) Forecast Earth: Dolly Drought Buster?

CLICK TO PLAY (Opens in new window)


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May 31st, 2008


cieldumort
02:13 pm - Jim Cantore live along the coast this Sunday
After two years of relatively mild U.S. storm seasons, The Weather Channel (TWC) will mark the official start of the 2008 hurricane season with two days of live HD programming.

For the first time ever, The Weather Channel will be live in HD, reporting from the coast for the start of hurricane season. TWC efforts kick off June 1 and 2 with programming to emphasize hurricane awareness, education, and most importantly, readiness.

Storm Tracker Jim Cantore will be live on the Florida coast on both June 1 and 2. Coverage on June 2 will be the first ever live HD shots for the all-weather network. Not only will the in-studio crew be live in high definition, but viewers will see Cantore in the field with the TWC HD-equipped satellite truck. Live shots from Miami Beach will air June 1 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., and live shots in HD will air throughout the day June 2 (from 7-10 a.m. ET during Your Weather Today, at 7 p.m. ET on Abrams & Bettes, and from 9-11 p.m. ET on Evening Edition).

Additional TWC programming will include the following topics:

* A look at if people have let their guard down or become complacent since the active 2005 season
* A discussion of how much emphasis should be given to seasonal forecasts predicting an active season
* Areas that are building stronger, smarter and safer
* A wind demonstration to help homeowners better fortify against wind and water
* Interviews and analysis with Dr. Steve Lyons, TWC Hurricane Expert; Florida Governor Charlie Crist; Bill Read, director of the National Hurricane Center; Bill Gray and Phil Klotzbach, seasonal hurricane forecasters; and building and construction experts
Weather.com Hurricane Central Newscenter



Above: Weather.com TV: Hurricane Season 2008 Videos
(CLICK TO LINK)


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October 30th, 2007


cieldumort
07:00 pm - Nor'easter Noel

Jim Cantore is "storm tracking" Tropical Storm Noel from Stinger Island, Fl.

Alright, it's really Singer Island, but not with the sand blowing. This has really been a tough season on Florida's east coast for beach erosion, with several weak tropical and subtropical cyclones interacting with Highs to their north, just funneling the northeast winds into the state.

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September 15th, 2007


brianthedog
01:29 am - Veteran viewers, unite!
Far be it from me to make anyone date themselves (is that legal?:-)), but _real_ TWC Aficionados(tm) have been viewing long enough to remember the Bad Old Days (otherwise known as the '80s)

You know you're a TWC veteran viewer if you remember:

Text-only local forecasts and special weather statements that took up the entire screen, blocking it for five minutes at a stretch.

Public service announcements on physical fitness with Kevan Ramer and lightning-safety tips for golfers by Bruce Edwards.

When TWC was so Atlanta-centric they almost never talked about anything happening west of the Mississippi (except maybe during a tornado outbreak).

Catchy sing-along promotional jingles: "You need usss (The Weather Channel!) for ev-ry-thing you do!"

Michelin:  Because so much is riding on your tires.

And the ultimate sign of TWC veteranhood (wait for it...)

Jim Cantore with hair.
Current Location: home
Current Mood: nostalgic
Current Music: peace & quiet

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August 14th, 2007


cieldumort
09:18 am - It is August, afterall
First,


Yep! Jim Cantore will be covering Flossie -live-
from Hawaii! They call that work? ;)


Invest 91L in the Gulf

Image credit: NRL

WEATHER RECONNAISSANCE FLIGHTS
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER, MIAMI, FL.
TROPICAL CYCLONE PLAN OF THE DAY (TCPOD)

I. ATLANTIC REQUIREMENTS
1. SUSPECT AREA (GULF OF MEXICO)
FLIGHT ONE
A. 14/1900Z
B. AFXXX 01EEA INVEST
C. 14/1700Z
D. 23.5N 91.0W
E. 14/1700Z TO 14/2300Z
F. SFC TO 10,000 FT

FLIGHT TWO
A. 15/0900Z
B. AFXXX 02EEA CYCLONE
C. 15/0630Z
D. 25.0N 95.0W
E. 14/0730Z TO 14/1200Z
F. SFC TO 10,000 FT
2. SUCCEEDING DAY OUTLOOK: POSSIBLE FIX AT 15/1500Z.
3. ADDITIONAL DAY OUTLOOK: FIX TD 04* IN ATLANTIC
AT 16/1800Z NEAR 13.5N 52.5W.

II.PACIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. HURICANNE FLOSSIE
FLIGHT ONE
A. 14/1200,1800Z
B. AFXXX 0409E FLOSSIE
C. 14/1000Z
D. 16.4N 153.1W
E. 14/1100Z TO 14/1830Z
F. SFC TO 10,000 FT

FLIGHT TWO
A. 15/0000,0600Z
B. AFXXX 0509E FLOSSIE
C. 14/2200Z
D. 17.2N 155.1W
E. 14/2300Z TO 15/0630Z
F. SFC TO 10,000 FT

2. OUTLOOK FOR SUCCEEDING DAY: BEGIN 12-HRLY FIXES
AT 15/1800Z.


*(Tropical Storm Dean)

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July 2nd, 2007


cieldumort
08:56 pm - Water is definitely on the road during rain around here
Hey, Community. Been a little wild in Texas lately, and I haven't been posting as often as I like, as there has been a lot of goings-on outside of my state. It's my birthday today, send gifts if you like ;) What better way to wrap up a birthday than with a restart to the flooding storms we've been experiencing here (I'm being a little sarcastic, now) - There comes a point in even this storm-lover's life, when the thin line between enthrallment and torment are crossed. We have had some record floods in Texas, and as you can imagine, it's not all fun and games.

Jim Cantore was out this way last week - Sorry, no pics to share. I was watching him at home during the Double Es along with everyone else who had TWC on - but, think about it - how often does Mr. Hurricane/Storm-Tracker Jim Cantore show up at a small town to cover a rain event? Marble Falls, Tx. picked up *nineteen* inches of rain in twenty-four hours, with most of that falling in under eight! Boats that didn't end up stuck in trees, were slammed into garages, or run into cars.. one was even sent streaming over Lake Marble Falls, just northwest of Austin.

These torrential rains in the south central U.S. have been very similar in not only effect, but in actual structure, to a decaying inland tropical cyclone that sits and spins itself, and its moisture, out. These storms even inspired an in-depth post from Dr. Steve Lyons in The Weather Channel Blog last week, and an in-depth post today from Severe Weather Expert, Dr. Greg Forbes.

Going forward, much of Texas is looking at an additional two to five, and perhaps even isolated totals of between ten and fifteen, inches of rain this week. Not good.


To change gears a bit. It looks like another surface Low might be Invest "tagged" shortly. This one currently out in the central Atlantic. We'll see by perhaps as early as tomorrow morning if it has been, and start tracking it more closely if in fact it does develop a little more, as it continues generally west-northwestward toward the general direction of the Caribbean - for now.

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May 2nd, 2007


cieldumort
12:42 am - TWC's 25th! Remembering May 2, 1982 ... Happy Birthday!!!
HAPPY 25TH TWC!

CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY
THE VERY FIRST AIRING OF
THE WEATHER CHANNEL FROM 25 YEARS AGO!

Talk about retro! ;)

"An entire channel devoted to weather, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week?
Industry skeptics were silenced when The Weather Channel launched on May 2, 1982,
eventually becoming must-see TV for millions of viewers.
"



CLICK ABOVE TO PLAY
MUCH-BELOVED JOHN HOPE 1985


"After hovering by the Carolinas, Hurricane Gloria
slammed Long Island, N.Y., in September of 1985. Legendary
hurricane expert, John Hope, led the coverage on The Weather Channel.
"


CLICK BELOW FOR MORE


"The Weather Channel Network Fact Sheet

The Weather Channel, launched on May 2, 1982, is the pre-eminent provider of weather information, reaching over 89 million subscribers in the U.S. Among its distinctions are:

* State-of-the-art technology for forecasting, presentation, and dissemination of weather information; cutting edge, patented equipment for transmitting local forecasts, creating weather graphics, and developing new local and digital products.
* A staff of over 120 meteorologists, including experts of national renown, who speak at conferences such as the National Hurricane Conference and who play active roles in professional organizations such as the American Meteorological Society."

Credits:
The Weather Channel Press Room

Weather.com About Us: 25 Years

"Weather Channel basks in birthday glow
Ever-nerdy network grows into cable standard from its Atlanta home

By SCOTT LEITH
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/27/07

Mock it if you must. But bear in mind who gets the last laugh.

May 2 marks the 25th birthday of cable's ever-nerdy Weather Channel. The network was launched amid much skepticism about its prospects and, early on, nearly collapsed under the weight of massive losses...Story on AJC.com

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April 24th, 2007


cieldumort
09:51 am - Comic Relief! ;)
You've just gotta love these three! ;)

Below: The Sun in Three Dimensions
Credit: STEREO Project, NASA

"Explanation:
What does the Sun look like in all three spatial dimensions? To find out,
NASA launched two STEREO satellites to perceive three dimensions on the
Sun much like two eyes allow humans to perceive three dimensions on the Earth.
Such a perspective is designed to allow new insight into the surface of the
rapidly changing Sun, allowing humans to better understand and predict things
like Coronal Mass Ejections and solar flares that affect the Earth as well as
satellites and astronauts orbiting the Earth. Pictured above are two simultaneous
images of the Sun taken by STEREO A and STEREO B, now digitally combined to give
one of the first 3-D pictures of the Sun ever taken. To fully appreciate the image,
one should view it with 3-D red-blue glasses. The teeming and bubbling solar surface
can be seen sporting a prominent solar prominence near the top of the image.
"



Abrams & Bettes 4/23/07
And more! ;) )


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March 13th, 2007


cieldumort
05:55 pm - Live From Tornado Alley!


Jim Cantore live from the National Weather Center in Norman, Ok...
-Behind the scenes at the Storm Prediction Center-

Interesting Audience Barometer on tonight's A&B...
"What metro area gets the most tornadoes per square mile?" -
Weather.com/ab to take the poll online at weather.com!

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January 4th, 2007


cieldumort
09:09 am - "Maxed out after 506 hurricanes"


'Max Mayfield sits down with Jim Cantore as he reflects on his career and how hurricanes have changed his life. Airdate: 1/03/07 Abrams & Bettes Video'

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December 14th, 2006


musicman474747
01:21 pm - Pretty storm:-D
See More! )

For those with cable, The Weather Channel is having extensive coverage on this West Coast Windstorm event with meteorologist Jim Cantore reporting from Cannon Beach, OR. He's reporting gusts of 60-80mph have already affected portions of the coast. 100+mph winds are expected later tonight.

This is first time i've ever seen any actual Weather Channel met come to the Pacific Northwest to cover a storm...it's like i'm dreaming or something;-)

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November 1st, 2006


cieldumort
09:01 pm - Before I get an email to take this down ;)

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October 12th, 2006


cieldumort
09:26 pm - A little taste of winter, anyone?
Get this, from NWS Buffalo, NY:

"...HISTORIC SNOWFALL FOR THE NIAGARA FRONTIER...


A MAJOR EARLY SEASON LAKE EFFECT SNOW STORM CONTINUED TO PUMMEL
PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEW YORK THURSDAY EVENING INCLUDING THE CITIES
OF BUFFALO, TONAWANDA AND AMHERST IN ERIE COUNTY AND NORTH
TONAWANDA IN NIAGARA COUNTY.

AT 8PM, UTILITY COMPANIES WERE REPORTING OVER 50,000 CUSTOMERS
WITHOUT POWER. THE REASON FOR THE WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES HAS
BEEN THE COMBINATION OF VERY HEAVY WATER LADEN SNOW ACCUMULATING
ON TREES THAT STILL HAVE MOST OF THEIR LEAVES. TREES LIMBS BREAK
UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE SNOW AND BRING DOWN POWER LINES AS THEY
FALL.

THE WORST HIT REGION THROUGH 8PM HAS BEEN THE NORTHERN THIRD OF
ERIE COUNTY INCLUDING AMHERST AND TONAWANDA. SPOTTERS HAVE
REPORTED ONLY ABOUT 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW ACCUMULATING ON THE WARM
GROUND, BUT SHOWERS OF SNOW PELLETS AS LARGE AS PEAS QUICKLY PILES
UP ON TREE LIMBS AND BRINGS THEM DOWN.Read more... )

THE BUFFALO AIRPORT HAD OFFICIALLY RECEIVED 3 INCHES OF SNOW
THROUGH 8PM. THIS MAKES OCTOBER 12, 2006 THE THIRD SNOWIEST DAY IN
OCTOBER IN 137 YEARS OF WEATHER RECORDS. SIX INCHES OF SNOW
OCCURRED ON OCTOBER 13, 1909 AND AGAIN ON OCTOBER 31, 1917.
"

(And actually their earliest Lake Effect Snow on record!)





In case you were wondering about the icon
yes, that's Jim Cantore's famous December, 1996 Thundersnow-struck pose! ;)


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June 1st, 2006


cieldumort
06:15 am - - June 1st -
TWC is airing unique start-of-the-season programming all day,
with live broadcasts from the Gulf Coast.


Jim Cantore, Jeff Morrow & Stephanie Abrams revisit
Gulfport, New Orleans & southwest Louisina...


Climatological June TC origins & tracks:


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May 8th, 2006


cixel
10:20 pm
is it hurricane time yet?

*sigh*

hurry up! i want to meet jim cantore this year!

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