Stay Up to Date
Search Results
131 items found for ""
- Tropics Outlook September 25
Hello everyone! This is a tropics outlook for the Northern Hemisphere. Here is what you need to know. North Atlantic Tropical storm Philippe has not intensified as wind shear continues to disrupt the system. Since wind shear is not expected to abate for the rest of the week, a gradual decline in intensity is forecast. Philippe is also still expected to stay out to sea as it heads generally northwest. Invest 91L has a 90% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Conditions are expected to be slightly more favorable for intensification but shear will likely remain the primary issue. Eastern Pacific A new area of interest has a 20% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days in the western part of the this basin. Western Pacific Tropical depression 13W was designated just east of central Vietnam and made landfall about 12 hours ago with sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). Heavy rainfall remains the primary threat for those living in central Vietnam and central Laos. Invest 92W will not form.
- Tropics Outlook September 24
Hello everyone! Here is a tropics outlook for September 24. North Atlantic The remnants of Ophelia continue to bring rain across parts of the mid-Atlantic and new England. Rainfall should end by Tuesday. Tropical storm Philippe slightly strengthens but wind shear continues to hinder more intensification. Shear should somewhat subside later this week. The storm is expected to stay out to sea. Invest 91L is designated in the eastern Atlantic and has a 70% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days. A new area of interest located northeast of the Yucatan Peninsula has a 10% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 2 days. Eastern Pacific Tropical depression 14E degenerated to a remnant low as conditions were unfavorable for additional development. Western Pacific Invest 91W has recently developed better convection and a defined center. 91W unofficially has a 50% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 2 days. Invest 92W is still not expected to form.
- Weekly Outlook September 24-30
Hello everyone, this is your weekly outlook for Chatham, NJ! Sunday 9/24: On and off rain throughout the day 🌧️. Watch out for potential localized flooding. Winds are a moderate breeze. Daytime high 62°F and nighttime low 55°F. Monday 9/25: Light rain in the morning followed by occasional showers in the afternoon 🌧️. Winds are a moderate breeze. Daytime high 60°F and nighttime low 52°F. Tuesday 9/26: Morning overcast skies with somewhat clear in the afternoon 🌥️. Winds are a gentle breeze. Daytime high 64°F and nighttime low 45°F. Wednesday 9/27: Partly cloudy 🌥️. Winds are a gentle breeze. Daytime high 65°F and nighttime low 44°F. Thursday 9/28: Partly cloudy 🌥️. Winds are a light breeze. Daytime high 68°F and nighttime low 47°F. Friday 9/29: Partly cloudy and pleasant 🌥️. Winds are a light breeze. Daytime high 71°F and nighttime low 49°F. Saturday 9/30: Sunny ☀️. Winds are a gentle breeze. Daytime high 73°F and nighttime low 54°F. Concluding thoughts: Gloomy start to the week from the remnants of Ophelia, but warmer and sunnier weather will return by midweek.
- Tropics Outlook September 23
Hello everyone! Here is a tropics outlook for September 23. North Atlantic Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina earlier today at 6:15 am EDT with sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h). Due to land interaction, the storm has weakened to a tropical depression. Its center will continue to move northeast through Virginia and bring heavy rainfall from Virginia to Long Island. Tropical storm Philippe was named earlier this afternoon. While shear continues to inhibit significant development, conditions should improve later next week to become a stronger tropical storm. A new area of interest in the eastern Atlantic has a 20% to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Eastern Pacific Tropical Depression 14E was designated this afternoon and is expected to become the next tropical storm of the season as 14E heads generally west. Western Pacific Invest 91W has a 30% chance to become a tropical depression in the South China Sea within the next 2 days. Invest 92W is not expected to form.
- Weekend Rain Update
Hello everyone! Potential Tropical Cyclone 16L is heading north-northwest and poses a rainfall threat for Morris County, NJ throughout the weekend. Here is what you need to know. Rain is expected to arrive after midnight today and will continue most of the time from Saturday to Sunday. Showers are expected to occur on Monday 9/25 before ending overnight. Total rainfall from now till Monday morning is expected to be 2-3 inches with localized higher rainfall. There is a slight risk of flash flooding from Sunday to Monday so be careful of potentially flooded streets. Maximum sustained winds will be a moderate breeze or about 15 mph (30 kmh) in this case, with potential wind gusts up to 25 mph (40 kmh).
- Tropics Outlook September 22
Hello everyone! Here is a tropics outlook for September 22. North Atlantic Tropical storm Ophelia is named off the coast of North Carolina. A recon plane investigated the storm and found sustained winds of 60 kt (70 mph). A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of coastal North Carolina. Tropical storm and storm surge warnings remain in effect for areas in the image below. Invest 90L is producing better deep convection and has a 90% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Eastern Pacific Kenneth became a remnant low and should dissipate very soon. Invest 97E is designated and has a 80% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days. The disturbance will stay out to sea. Western Pacific Invest 90W remains at 10% chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Invest 91W has a 20% chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next 7 days in the South China Sea.
- Tropics Outlook September 21
North Atlantic Hurricane Nigel slightly weakens with sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kmh). Its structure collapsed due to increasing wind shear as the storm accelerates northeast. Nigel should become an extratropical cyclone by tomorrow morning. The area of interest in the central Atlantic is designated as Invest 90L and has a 80% chance to form within the next 7 days. Potential Tropical Cyclone 16L is designated northeast of Abaco Island, the Bahamas and has a 60% chance to form into a (sub)tropical depression or storm within the next 2 days. Regardless of development, heavy rain, flooding, and tropical-storm-force wind gusts are expected from parts of the Southeast to the Mid-Atlantic states. Eastern Pacific Tropical storm Kenneth's convection has been stripped from its center and is expected to become a remnant low tomorrow as the storm heads generally north. The area of interest has a 50% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Central Pacific Former Invest 96E moved into the Central Pacific and got re-designated as Invest 91C. This disturbance has a 20% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 2 days before conditions become unfavorable this weekend. Western Pacific Invest 96W is not expected to develop. Invest 90W has a 10% chance to become a tropical depression within the next 7 days. North Indian Invest 98A is still not expected to form.
- Tropics Outlook September 20
Hello, this is an outlook of the tropics that covers the Northern Hemisphere! North Atlantic Hurricane Nigel peaked yesterday and is now downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kmh). Its outflow is starting to get hindered, which should allow further weakening as the storm heads northeast and stays out to sea. The area of interest in the central Atlantic remains at 70% chance to form into a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Again, it's too soon as to where the potential track and the impacts will be. The area of interest located off just north of the Abaco Islands, Bahamas has a 40% chance to form into a (sub)tropical depression within the next 7 days. People in the Southeast like South Carolina and North Carolina and in the Mid-Atlantic states should be prepared for heavy precipitation. Eastern Pacific Tropical storm Kenneth slightly strengthens with winds of 50 mph (85 kmh) and should be near or at its peak intensity. Mid-level wind shear is expected to increase soon as the storm remains out to sea. Invest 96E has a 30% chance to form into a tropical depression within the next 7 days before conditions become unfavorable for further development. A new area of interest has a 40% chance to form into a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Western Pacific Invest 96W chances have dropped to 10% for forming into a tropical depression due a sharp increase in wind shear. North Indian Invest 98A is slowing moving across the western part of the state of Gujarat, India. 98A is not expected to develop into a tropical depression.
- A New Start
Hello, I hope everyone is having a great day! Are you someone who is wondering if there will be rain, a heatwave, a hurricane, or a bomb cyclone? Well this place is just for you. Local weekly weather updates will be provided for Chatham, New Jersey. It's important for our town to stay up to date to ever-changing conditions. Everyone's day and plans are affected by the weather, like the clothes we wear. One day could be sunny while the next day could be stormy. As for extreme weather updates, there will be outlooks about any potential hurricanes that could form and their impacts. For example, there would be updates on a hurricane that could bring significant impact to Florida or a typhoon striking the Philippines. Having these updates are not only crucial for people's safety, but also gives a deeper dive into the world of tropics. During the winter, there will be updates on potential storms affecting our area. Ultimately, the weather can be unpredictable, but I hope you will keep in touch for the most accurate updates.
- Mid-week Outlook September 20-23
Hello, this is your mid-week outlook for Chatham, New Jersey! Wednesday 9/20: Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Winds are a light breeze. Daytime high 75°F and nighttime low 50°F. Thursday 9/21: Sunny ☀️. Winds are a light breeze. Daytime high 74°F and nighttime low 51°F. Friday 9/22: Partly cloudy skies in the morning ⛅ followed by increasing clouds in the afternoon☁️. Winds are a gentle breeze. Daytime high 73°F and nighttime low 54°F. Saturday 9/23: First day of astronomical autumn 🍂! Overcast skies accompanied by intermittent showers throughout the day 🌧. Winds are a moderate breeze. Daytime high 65°F and nighttime low 58°F. Concluding thoughts: Enjoy the sunny and pleasant conditions for the next few days, but be prepare for precipitation this Saturday.
- Tropics Outlook September 18
Hello, this is an outlook of the tropics that covers the Northern Hemisphere! North Atlantic Hurricane Nigel continues to intensify to a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kmh) and should be nearing its peak intensity within the next 12 hours. The storm is still expected to remain as a Category 2 as it stays out to sea. An area of interest in the central Atlantic has a 70% chance to form into a tropical depression within the next 7 days. Note that it's too soon as to where the potential track is for this area of interest. An area interest located off the coast of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida has a 30% chance to form into a (sub)tropical depression within the next 7 days. Even if it does not develop, heavy rainfall is still expected for the Mid-Atlantic this weekend, including our area. Eastern Pacific Tropical storm Kenneth is named in the Eastern Pacific with sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kmh). Kenneth is forecast to slightly strengthen more before increasing wind shear causes the storm to weaken and is expected stay out to sea. Western Pacific Two new disturbances Invests 98W and 99W, are not expected to form. Invest 96W has a 30% chance to form into a tropical depression within the next 7 days and could become our next storm for the season. North Indian Invest 98A is located overland in the state of Gujarat, India while Invest 97B is located in the Bay of Bengal. Both have very low chances to develop into a tropical depression.