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5/11/15: Ohio Severe Thoughts

For the record, here is a discussion I privately posted for other Neoweather.com forecasters to read and comment to as we came up with a severe forecast for Monday. This was posted at about 5PM Sunday afternoon however I haven’t … Continue reading

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5/8/15: Morning Update on Plains Severe Weather

I woke up early to do hand analysis of the mandatory levels to take another look at today’s severe weather potential in the Plains. Water vapor loops and 12z 250mb analysis show the nose of stronger winds aloft and a … Continue reading

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5/8/15: Multi-day Severe Weather Outbreak Upcoming in the Central US

Please note that the thoughts in this post should not be used for decision making purposes. You can find “official” severe weather outlooks and watches at: http://www.spc.noaa.gov You can find “official” local forecasts, watches and warnings at: http://www.weather.gov The Storm … Continue reading

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4/9/15: Severe Threat Acorss Ohio

The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of Ohio in an “enhanced risk” (risk category 3/5) for severe thunderstorms for Thursday and Thursday night. The potential hazards include: -Large hail -Damaging winds -Flash flooding, especially in central and southern Ohio … Continue reading

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3/3/15: Another Southern Ohio Snowstorm

General discussion: Colder air will pour into Ohio on Wednesday, changing any rain over to sleet and eventually snow from northwest to southeast during the day Wednesday. By Wednesday evening, another surge of precipitation will affect southern Ohio, and this … Continue reading

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2/28/15: Snowy Sunday

General discussion: It is the weekend which means another winter storm is a forgone conclusion across Ohio… Snow will spread into the state rather quickly between 11PM and 1AM tonight. This first wave of snow will persist into Sunday morning … Continue reading

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2/20/15: Significant Winter Storm In-Route for Southern/Central Ohio; Few Inches for Northern Ohio

General discussion: A low pressure system will move from the southern Plains towards Ohio on Saturday. A surge of moisture will cause moderate to heavy snow across southern and central Ohio as this low pressure approaches, with light to moderate … Continue reading

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2/15/15: Southeast Ohio Finally to get Snow

General Discussion: Light snow will overspread Athens around noon on Monday. The potential exists for a few hours of somewhat heavier snowfall during the mid to late afternoon, with light snow then persisting through Monday evening. The snow should end … Continue reading

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2/13/15: Snow and Blowing Snow Saturday; Then Bitter Cold

General discussion: A winter storm will bring moderate amounts of snow, significant blowing/drifting snow, very low visibilities for a time and brutally cold conditions to Northeastern Ohio Saturday through Sunday. A significant impact on travel is expected Saturday mid morning … Continue reading

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2/11/15: Tricky Lake Effect Forecast for NE Ohio Wednesday Night-Thursday Night

It won’t be the most snow ever, but it could be enough to move around in parts of Northeastern Ohio Wednesday night into Thursday as a potent shortwave diving through the Great Lakes and upper Ohio Valley sparks some light … Continue reading

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