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Eye On The Sky The Eye On The Sky meteorologists are Mark Breen, Steve Maleski, and Lawrence Hayes.

This collaborative program between the Fairbanks Museum and Vermont Public Radio provides unique, in-depth information about the weather and astronomy. Experienced meteorologists Mark Breen, Steve Maleski, and Lawrence Hayes focus on details of the complex variety of weather that constantly changes and challenges those in the VPR listening region, extending throughout Vermont, and adjacent souther

n Quebec, New Hampshire, New York, and Massachusetts. In addition, Eye on the Night Sky offers a guide to our skies, noting planets and constellations that are visible, sharing new discoveries in astronomy, and encouraging everyone to enjoy observing the heavens above.

***High Avalanche Danger for the Adirondacks and Northern Green Mountains***
17/02/2025

***High Avalanche Danger for the Adirondacks and Northern Green Mountains***

I thought the sun shower would cast these utility wires in a good light, but the stupid rainbow got in the way! (Actuall...
22/11/2024

I thought the sun shower would cast these utility wires in a good light, but the stupid rainbow got in the way! (Actually it's a nifty thing this time of year, when the low sun angle permits these low-arcing midday rainbows. Most of the year the sun is only low enough to make them during the early or late day hours.)

-LH

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 552 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 100 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 The NWS Stor...
17/07/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 552
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
100 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Southern New Hampshire
Northern and Central New Jersey
Southeast New York
Eastern Pennsylvania
Southern Vermont
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 100 PM
until 800 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

SUMMARY...Strong to severe thunderstorms will intensify through the
afternoon, with the strongest storms posing a risk of damaging wind
gusts and some hail.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 85
statute miles east and west of a line from 10 miles west of
Wilmington DE to 30 miles west northwest of Concord NH. For a
complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

***DAMAGING WIND THREAT AGAIN FOCUSED ACROSS THE SOUTH THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING*** Mesoscale Discussion 1666 NWS Storm...
17/07/2024

***DAMAGING WIND THREAT AGAIN FOCUSED ACROSS THE SOUTH THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING***

Mesoscale Discussion 1666
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1127 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

Areas affected...Eastern PA/northern NJ into western New England

Concerning...Severe potential...Watch likely

Valid 171627Z - 171830Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

SUMMARY...The damaging-wind threat will increase this afternoon. One
or more watches will likely be needed.

DISCUSSION...Relatively strong heating is underway from parts of the
Mid Atlantic into western New England, to the east of an extensive
cloud shield that is moving eastward across western/central NY/PA
and WV. A seasonably deep upper-level trough will move eastward
across the lower Great Lakes and Northeast through the day, while an
MCV embedded in the larger-scale trough will move from WV toward the
Mid Atlantic. Cumulus is gradually building from east-central PA
into southeast NY, and a general increasing in storm development and
coverage is expected with time this afternoon.

Midlevel lapse rates are weak (as noted on regional 12Z soundings),
but continued heating will support MLCAPE increasing above 1000 J/kg
with time. Modestly enhanced midlevel flow will support 30-40 kt of
effective shear, sufficient for some storm organization. Multiple
storm clusters and possibly a couple of supercells may evolve with
time, with steepening low-level lapse rates supporting a primary
threat of damaging wind. Some threat for isolated hail and/or a
brief tornado is also possible if any supercells can be sustained.
One or more watches will likely be needed this afternoon to cover
the damaging-wind threat.

***FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS EXPANDED***The lowermost and rightmost segment was just issued. Here is the text that accompanie...
10/07/2024

***FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS EXPANDED***

The lowermost and rightmost segment was just issued. Here is the text that accompanies it:

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Burlington VT
638 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Addison County in central Vermont...
Northwestern Orange County in central Vermont...
Washington County in central Vermont...
Caledonia County in northeastern Vermont...
Southwestern Essex County in northeastern Vermont...
Southwestern Orleans County in northeastern Vermont...
Southeastern Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont...
Southern Lamoille County in northwestern Vermont...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Barre, Montpelier, St. Johnsbury, Lyndon, Middlebury, Morrisville,
East Montpelier, Barre City, E F Knapp State Airport, Barre Town,
Berlin, Calais, Middlesex, Plainfield, Websterville, Worcester,
Williamstown, Marshfield, Northfield Village and Marshfield
Village.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4427 7276 4440 7261 4444 7282 4457 7281
4456 7247 4459 7233 4455 7192 4444 7166
4440 7179 4435 7181 4434 7185 4432 7203
4427 7207 4425 7206 4382 7333 4396 7341
4413 7301

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR

***FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS***Pictured are the two Flash Flood Warnings that have so far been issued. The detailed for both ...
10/07/2024

***FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS***

Pictured are the two Flash Flood Warnings that have so far been issued. The detailed for both are listed below, in the order of issuance. More are likely to follow overnight.

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Burlington VT
350 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a

Flash Flood Warning for...
Essex County in northern New York...
South Central Franklin County in northern New York...

Until 945 PM EDT.

At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Wilmington, Elizabethtown, Keene,
Minerva, Newcomb, Mount Marcy, Keene Valley, Schroon Lake, Jay In
Essex County, North Elba, North Hudson, Mount Van Hoevenberg,
Tahawus, Mount Van Hoevenburg Recreation Area, St. Huberts,
Underwood, Schroon Falls and Ray Brook.

PRECAUTIONARYPREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 4437 7411 4444 7360 4380 7353 4374 7406
4380 7405 4383 7415 4381 7421 4393 7434
4397 7426 4412 7428 4410 7453

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Burlington VT
556 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Essex County in northern New York...
Northwestern Addison County in central Vermont...
Northwestern Washington County in central Vermont...
Southern Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont...
Southwestern Lamoille County in northwestern Vermont...

* Until midnight EDT tonight.

* At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate
is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Vergennes, Moriah, Crown Point, Westport, Monkton, Monkton Boro,
Monkton Ridge, Mt. Philo State Park, Ferrisburg, New Haven,
Waltham, Bristol, Ferrisburgh, Charlotte, Hinesburg, Starksboro,
Kingsland Bay State Park, St. George, Weybridge and Panton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4417 7357 4428 7331 4446 7292 4440 7262
4425 7279 4416 7295 4406 7315 4390 7354

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR

Severe Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Gray ME215 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024The National Weather Service in Gra...
30/06/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Gray ME
215 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024

The National Weather Service in Gray Maine has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Grafton County in northern New Hampshire...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 214 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Haverhill, or
16 miles southwest of Littleton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Bethlehem, Lincoln, Haverhill, Franconia, Woodstock, Lisbon, Bath,
Benton, Easton, Livermore, Landaff, Sugar Hill, Hart`s Location,
Waterville Valley, Lyman, Monroe, and Thornton.

This includes Interstate 93 between mile markers 98 and 118.

This also includes...
Franconia Notch, Mount Moosilauke, Cannon Mountain, North Twin
Mountain, and Franconia Ridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4405 7206 4406 7207 4408 7204 4408 7203
4409 7204 4410 7203 4411 7206 4413 7203
4419 7206 4422 7205 4427 7158 4425 7157
4426 7147 4422 7142 4397 7140 4403 7208
4404 7208
TIME...MOT...LOC 1814Z 267DEG 35KT 4413 7200

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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