tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63869862008-09-06T22:27:03.817-04:00FOOT'S FORECAST : Basic Weather For Busy PeopleThis site provides forecasts and analysis when winter weather or tropical cyclones threaten the Mid-Atlantic. Mr. Foot is an Earth and Environmental Science Teacher from Dundalk High School in Baltimore County, Maryland and has forecasted storms for over 20 years. The February 2003 President's Day Blizzard and Hurricane Isabel's impacts on the Chesapeake Bay that September prompted this site for teaching students, colleagues and family about high risk weather events.Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comBlogger425125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-10087667555998083972008-09-06T18:03:00.000-04:002008-09-06T18:17:57.272-04:002008-09-06T18:17:57.272-04:00MOVIN' ON UP6PM UPDATE: With the center now crossing the Bay and heavy rain bands subsiding across the area, I think you're looking at the grand finale of Hanna for the Chesapeake region, and conditions have begun improving at least in the Baltimore area. As you can see from the radar, Pennsylvania is getting c-c-c-clobbered with monsoonal like downpours. A recent report from Cecil County Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-16043239659849922002008-09-05T20:42:00.002-04:002008-09-05T22:32:28.703-04:002008-09-05T22:32:28.703-04:00NOW WE WAIT AND SEE
From the day-after-day weak satellite presentation and lack of noticeable circulation, to this bowling ball of convection that is about to make landfall in South Carolina... Hanna has certainty demonstrated tenacity. Now we wait to see if the forecasted path holds true, and if she indeed does travel mostly EAST of the Bay and NOT UP the Bay. Not landfalling in Wilmington, Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-6541917996656635122008-09-05T16:30:00.001-04:002008-09-05T17:40:17.383-04:002008-09-05T17:40:17.383-04:00READY OR NOT, HERE SHE COMES
Formatting note: I realize this is a long post, it's a combo of 2 days. Comments are found at the bottom. Please note your location for more accurate response to your questions.
STORM IMPACTS AND PREPARATION. The Red Cross has good details on preparation in the "Spotlight" Box for Tropical-Storm related disasters. The NWS has a list of key actions to take in their Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-11329996608501633182008-09-04T18:10:00.003-04:002008-09-04T22:02:10.890-04:002008-09-04T22:02:10.890-04:00HANNA TO IMPACT ENTIRE I-95 CORRIDOR
TROPICAL STORM WATCHES FOR ENTIRE THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, THE BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON METRO AREA, THE DELMARVA AND DELAWARE BAY.
The media continues to do the same disservice to you as they did in Hurricane Isabel. I have not seen an adequate explanation yet on what a Tropical Storm Watch/Warning means, other than the official NWS statements. Television Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-39863482538382470682008-09-02T06:22:00.007-04:002008-09-02T10:57:27.370-04:002008-09-02T10:57:27.370-04:00"BUSY, BUSY, BUSY"- Professor Hinkle, the fussy magician from Frosty the Snowman
TUESDAY AM UPDATE: With all school districts now back in session, or just about to resume, I realize that many of you have limited time to wade through extensive posts, and just want the basics on the next storm. We will be returning to the format employed during busy winter storm season, which is as follows:
1. Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-84424755940625165282008-09-01T15:59:00.002-04:002008-09-01T16:19:49.097-04:002008-09-01T16:19:49.097-04:00GUSTAV: NOT REAL GONE then there's HANNA SAVANNA
Although Gustav continues to warrant full attention of the media and weather outlets, those of you in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic are understandably concerned about the next tropical threat. I have even seen the cable network meteorologists say on air, “everyone who’s calling or emailing is asking not about Gustav but Hanna…” It is almost as ifMr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-27132081557314372662008-08-31T21:24:00.001-04:002008-08-31T23:10:59.211-04:002008-08-31T23:10:59.211-04:00TRIPLE THREAT...3 LANDFALLS?Sunday 8-31 Evening Update
(Storm clouds build over Havana, Cuba as Gustav approached from the south)GUSTAV: 10 PM Sunday Analysis. It's a forgone conclusion that landfall as a Category 3 is now just a matter of time. It appears from latest satellite and radar imagery that a slightly discernable northward jog is occuring, which is very troubling. I also notice the Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-58886972687878768962008-08-29T21:19:00.003-04:002008-08-29T22:30:14.363-04:002008-08-29T22:30:14.363-04:00LEST WE FORGET
Three years ago, the worst case scenario became a reality. The predictions came true, the projections were justified and the suffering of a city and the people it left behind became inhuman. For years, some said that someday, the luck would run out in the Crescent City. Others claimed we were safe behind our technology and devices. The levees will hold, the pumps will work. Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-58238742829429544042008-08-29T09:10:00.001-04:002008-08-29T12:02:41.664-04:002008-08-29T12:02:41.664-04:00SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMESIf you live along the I-10 corridor between Pensacola, Florida and Beaumont, Texas, please scroll to bottom of this post for a special list of recommendations I have regarding hurricane preparations for your family. This storm has the potential to be as bad or worse than Katrina, especially for cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge. Towns along the Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-7831738332412807032008-08-27T10:00:00.002-04:002008-08-27T10:19:33.178-04:002008-08-27T10:19:33.178-04:00GETTING READY FOR GUSTAV
WED 8-27 SYNOPSIS: (Supporting links to be added later)1. Gustav threatens to shut down at least 80% of US Gulf oil and gas production for 5 or more days, depending on the extent of damage and it's eventual path. Energy companies already evacuating personnel from offshore platforms, which are indicated by the white tower symbols on above map. Oil, fuel gas and natural Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-59393683467663183352008-07-12T08:01:00.003-04:002008-07-12T08:06:59.026-04:002008-07-12T08:06:59.026-04:00THERE SHE IS, THERE SHE'LL STAY(for the weekend anyway)
Today I am starting the trip south from Bar Harbor back to Baltimore, as it will take 2 days. In that span of time, Bertha will have moved very little and probably by Sunday afternoon so I can just leave this satellite image up for most of the weekend, right? For those of you heading to an ocean beach anywhere from Miami to the Gulf of Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-18457609438566780982008-07-09T17:19:00.002-04:002008-07-11T06:58:36.616-04:002008-07-11T06:58:36.616-04:00BERTHA'S OCEAN SWELLS TO BASH BERMUDA WEEKEND RIP CURRENT DANGER ALONG U.S. EAST COAST
As of the 5:00 AM July 11 advisory, Bertha has been maintaining maximum wind speeds in the 75-85 mph range, as well as an impressive satellite presentation. According to the Ocean Prediction Center's current Wind & Wave Analysis, and ocean swells of at least 6-9 feet have propagated several hundred miles Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-72313243323152658902008-07-08T12:00:00.000-04:002008-07-08T12:15:25.942-04:002008-07-08T12:15:25.942-04:00HOW BIG WILL BERTHA BE?
TUE 7/8 AM UPDATE: The phrase "Big Bertha" actually originates with this World War I era mortar-like howiter manufactured and used by the Germans towards the end of the conflict. As for the size and strength of our hurricane, the maximum sustained winds (shown below) are likely to have peaked, and while those may decrease, the actual size of the storm will increase overMr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-42337781668080784432008-07-05T08:15:00.000-04:002008-07-05T10:43:25.032-04:002008-07-05T10:43:25.032-04:00DOUBLE TROUBLE AHEAD:1. CAPE VERDE TROPICAL STORM...RECURVING?2. INSTABILITY IN THE WESTERN GULF SAT 7-5 AM UPDATE: The Tropical Atlantic is starting to produce noticeable activity, view the latest infrared satellite loop. As of 11AM Thursday morning, the robust tropical wave off the West African coast was upgraded to Tropical Storm Bertha, and may approach hurricane strength late in the Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-67460249920041173382008-07-04T09:10:00.001-04:002008-07-04T12:20:39.951-04:002008-07-04T12:20:39.951-04:00THE BEAUTY THAT IS DOWNEAST MAINE FRIDAY 7-4 UPDATE: CHECK THIS SECTION FOR NEW PICS IN THE WEEK AHEAD
CURRENT SLIDE SHOW OF BAR HARBOR and ACADIA, OR SCROLL FOR SNAPSHOTS.
One of many rugged inlets found along the coastal section of Acadia's Park Loop Road.
I cannot recall the name of the islands shown... something about the "Sleeping Lambs?" Those of old timers with more background on theMr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-85743472576067832482008-06-28T20:13:00.000-04:002008-06-28T21:10:07.526-04:002008-06-28T21:10:07.526-04:00"IT HAPPENED BEFORE...IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.It's just a question of W H E N." - voice of Charleton Heston, in the opening scene from Armaggedon. 1. EXCESSIVE HEAT DISMISSALS. June 28 followup comment: The call made on June 5 played out in Baltimore County Schools as expected, with a 3 hour early dismissal due to heat on Monday June 9. am wagering that many county school systems in central Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-25047202956029698232008-03-11T19:40:00.002-04:002008-03-11T20:08:16.663-04:002008-03-11T20:08:16.663-04:00FEEL FREE TO TALK AMONGST YOURSELVES
We will soon be entering the long quiet period when powderhounds go into sad hibernation until the promise of major snow looms again come next winter. While close monitoring of any potential storm surprises will continue for another few weeks, it is obvious to all that opportunities for significant snow in the southern I-95 corridor are just about over. Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-51089692707232508862008-02-26T22:01:00.005-05:002008-03-04T10:45:36.812-05:002008-03-04T10:45:36.812-05:00A TRIP TO FANTASYLAND..FOR THOSE GOING SKIING(IT WILL BE POURING SNOW AT MY 7 SPRINGS SKI TRIP THIS WEEKEND, AND EVEN BETTER...THE FOOT GIRLS WILL BE THERE TO ENJOY IT ALL WITH ME. )
(No, not that one. I'm talking about the GFS Fantasyland...this one:
TUE 2-26 10:30 PM. I know it's hard for you ravenous powderhounds not to get excited when you see maps like this. It's similar to how the Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-4814929433996843942008-02-25T16:59:00.003-05:002008-02-26T22:01:00.586-05:002008-02-26T22:01:00.586-05:00WILL SCHOOLS FINALLY GET A FULL WEEK?
TUE 2-26 10:00 PM. At least your week in the Mid-Atlantic started tranquil, with sunshine and seasonable temperatures on Monday. From here it gets interesting, and much colder. On Tuesday, the vigorous cross-country system that impacted western states Sunday arrives on the East Coast with force. By afternoon, heavy windswept rain overspreads the region, with Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-90074944393964168302008-02-24T18:00:00.000-05:002008-02-25T17:14:04.317-05:002008-02-25T17:14:04.317-05:00A KA'NO'NA FOR THE 95 CORRIDOR
It is very unlikely this system will trend far enough south to become a major coastal Kahuna/snowstorm. The surface Low will remain over land and not transfer energy or redevelop off the Carolinas. Regardless of that, this system will have tremendous energy and impact the northern half the country from California to the Northern Plains, Great Lakes and into New Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-20627340030225830212008-02-22T19:00:00.005-05:002008-02-23T09:37:58.329-05:002008-02-23T09:37:58.329-05:00SATURDAY = SLOW WARMING, MUCH MELTING
FRI 2-22 4:00 PM. The latest Baltimore NWS forecast indicates that while the storm is not over, we are on the upside and bulk of precip has passed. Intermittent freezing rain and drizzle along with areas of fog throughout the DC and Baltimore regions may hamper the evening commute. As Capital Weather pointed out, when the sun dips, some wet less traveled Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-13543962715053517022008-02-21T21:50:00.004-05:002008-02-21T23:20:08.661-05:002008-02-21T23:20:08.661-05:00THE PROOF HAS ARRIVED, AND A LITTLE EARLY.
CHECK THE LATEST MID-ATLANTIC RADAR FOR PRECIP TRENDS
THU 9:30 PM. The Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 10 PM FRIDAY for Central and Western Maryland, Northern Virginia and the West Virginia panhandle probably comes as no surprise to those of you who have been following the development of this storm since last Friday. There are no changes to Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-37440572112688662482008-02-20T05:58:00.009-05:002008-02-20T21:54:10.856-05:002008-02-20T21:54:10.856-05:00ALMOST DE JA VU ALL OVER AGAIN
WED 5:00 PM. I personally was glad not to see an early dismissal, as today might have been the only day this week I see my Environmental Science students. With interim quarter grades due Friday, I knew it be their last chance to lock in the grade they want. They all knew why, as the word has gotten around about Friday's storm. But then you should have seen the look Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-70489494755106130642008-02-19T06:15:00.006-05:002008-02-19T22:19:05.794-05:002008-02-19T22:19:05.794-05:00WILL A SHORT WEEK BE EVEN SHORTER?
TUE 2/19 10:00 PM. For those of you in the school system, whether students, parents or teachers, the answer is MOST LIKELY YES. Since we are approaching the onset of this 2-3 day event, I have condensed the main ideas down to just a basic overview. If you need more detail, scroll down below this post for the analysis from this past weekend.
THE WEEK AHEAD: A Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386986.post-41543457277776699662008-02-18T14:40:00.000-05:002008-02-18T15:33:30.890-05:002008-02-18T15:33:30.890-05:00THE SECRET LIES WITH CHARLOTTE ? (if you just want the storm basics, scroll down to 'synopsis')
2 PM MON 2/18: For those who may think this site is purely for entertainment purposes only... YOU'RE RIGHT! Who doesn't love drama, conflict, uncertainty, whodunits and intrique? You can find all that and more in the weather each day. I have always deeply enjoyed the National Treasure series, Mr. Footnoreply@blogger.com