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December 2008
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Yesterday's temperatures were a bit mild for this time of year with highs in the lower 60s. We'll be back close to 60 for a high today, but the ride will be up and down over the coming week. ...Here are some rainfall totals for Sunday, through 6 PM... ...Wondering if you'll need to tote more than your wallet today? ...Happy Thanksgiving! Low temperatures dipped into the 20s for most of the viewing area this morning. There was frost on the cars, pumpkins, and just about anything else left outside overnight. ...After mentioning on the Sunday 6 PM newscast that we broke two records this weekend, Ryan in Virginia Beach says he and his wife "...were wondering who actually records and keeps the weather records. If the older records are kept before computer data bases, where are the written records kept?" This is the time of the year we buckle in for the ride. ...It's a great event...and it's going feel a lot like Christmas as Santa makes his way down Waterside tonight. ...Snow totals in Perquimans up to 2" on the grass and bushes, 1-2" fell farther east. We could still see a snow burst or two this afternoon. We already had one over downtown Norfolk during 13NEWS at Noon. ...Today's highs in the lower-mid 50s will feel almost summer-like following the past couple of days. Yesterday, we managed only 39°F for the high at Norfolk International. That's 4°F below the normal low temperature for this time of year! ...Enjoying the cold? Based on feedback from email and phone calls, some of you are, others are over it. Here's the freaky thing... it isn't January, it's mid-November! The high temperature yesterday was 43 degrees, close to normal... ...Ok, ok. Not a HUGE chance of snow, but a slight chance nevertheless. ...And that means more comfortable conditions in more ways than one... ...Been getting that a lot these days... ...We say it a lot. I know it may not make things any better after the drenching we've had, but it is true--and here's proof. ...I'm feeling a bit like Annie Lennox. For those of you not old enough to remember the 80s British duo "Eurythmics," the song "Here Comes the Rain Again" climbed to number 4 on the charts in 1984. Rain is all over my forecast for the next 3 days. ...It's going to be hard to dodge the raindrops the next few days... ...From Valley Forge to operation Iraqi Freedom, weather has always been an important part of military history. ...Some snowfall facts and figures for November. ...We aren't affected very often this time of the year in the U.S., but Paloma proves that the tropics are still active. ...where they've already repeatedly been battered and bruised this season. ......but the sun is back! Will the weather hold for the weekend? ...Tropical Storm Paloma formed overnight and serves to remind us that the Atlantic hurricane season is not done yet. We have been watching this area for days, and now that it has organized, the models are coming into closer agreement on what will happen next. ...We get a lot of questions into the WeatherLab about the differences between Small Craft Advisories, Gale Warnings, and Storm Warnings on the open water. Here's a quick explanation. ......and the weather angle. ...Election day is here! Unfortunately for southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina, so is a coastal low and the chances for wet weather. We have a Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday morning. ...You hear a lot about this...is it a factor? ...Those of you who work weekends, especially early, can no doubt relate. ...The weather for trick or treating this evening will be picture perfect. Highs today will reach the mid 60s across the region. Skies will be mostly sunny. During the bewitching hours... ...Monday night's rain was certainly a taste of fall. It was blustery and cold with several people commenting to me on just how miserable they thought conditions were. Today will be cooler than yesterday, and that trend continues into the new week... ...Rain fell over much of Hampton Roads today. It wasn't particularly heavy, but at least we got something measurable in the rain bucket. Through the afternoon update we recieved .09" with additional showers falling into the evening. Now it looks like... ...Just as we're settling into Fall, talk of thunderstorms? ...We have had our first cold blasts of Fall and the warm days will be fewer and farther apart. Today's temps are warmer than it has been, but they won't last. Another cool push of air will move in tonight. ......but hold on, things will settle down this week. ......of course it has to rain. ...After record heat and a dry stretch of weather, things really changed this afternoon and into the evening. The cooler weather settled in quickly behind the cold front. Now that the moisture has arrived, it really feels like late fall. ...
Yes, weather is a tradeable commodity... ...Notice anything else about our celestial satellite? ...Fall foliage is nearing peak in the Virginia mountains, and a return to fall-like temperatures in the forecast. ......by that I mean hop on board the temperature roller coaster. ...While we are not expected to break a record next week, it could be close! ......in the southwest? ...No, not here, but what's happening out west does have something to do with why our weather will be so nice... ...If you ask most people whether the water around here in the Bay and the Ocean is warmer in early June or early October you would probably find very few would give the correct answer. That's because early June is the beginning of summer break and meteorologically speaking is the start of summer, while mid October is well into Autumn. ...When you woke up Wednesday morning you were probably shivering. This morning, not so much. Why? ...Tonight we still have many hours to go before we see the overnight lows and readings are already dropping well down into the 40s in outlying and rural locations. Even spots in the city or by the beaches will get down near 50. What's the significance? ...It is tough to beat lots of sunshine and pleasantly cool temperatures. That's what we'll find across the region today as highs top out in the upper 60s (slightly warmer inland.) ...Enjoy the next few days. We can expect fairly sunny conditions with occasional passing clouds. Temperatures will see-saw a bit. Changes look to be coming... ...Looking for the most recent fall foliage reports?? Check out this site. ...Since it's October your mind might start drifting toward the former, but with this weather the latter is also an option. ...
The situation is dreadful. I came across something yesterday that really brought home the reality of the situation... ...Right now there is nothing but clear skies and comfortable temperatures in the forecast for Hampton Roads for many many days. We might see a bit of fog early in the morning on a couple of those days but in general things will be very quite. ...It's another beautiful day, and thank goodness... ......in my opinion the best month in Hampton Roads. My colleagues have written about this and I'm happy to join the conversation. |
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