Capital Weather Gang - DC area weather blog, news - July 12, 2009

Forecast: Blissful Weekend Weather Wise

Though dry, next week looks wet * Can Wind Farms Change Weather? | Alignment on Tornado Advice* * NatCast | UnitedCast | Temps and More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 83-86. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 59-66. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Mid-80s. A Look Ahead FORECAST...

By Jason Samenow | July 18, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
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NatCast: Perfectly Pleasant Evening

* Our Full Forecast | Weather Wall | Nationals Journal * Nationals vs. CubsSaturday July 18, 7:05 p.m., Nationals Park First Pitch9th InningWeatherChance of Rain80F74FMostly clear10%Should be a very comfortable evening to catch a game. Humidity levels will be low as temperature slowly fall from the low 80s into the...

By Jason Samenow | July 18, 2009; 11:41 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UnitedCast: Beautiful Evening

* Our Full Forecast | Weather Wall | Soccer Insider * United vs. ColoradoSaturday July 18, 8:00 p.m., RFK Stadium KickoffFinal WhistleWeatherChance of Rain78F72FMostly clear5%A great night to take in a game. Temperatures will slowly fall through the 70s under mostly clear skies. UnitedCast appears on the day of...

By Jason Samenow | July 18, 2009; 11:40 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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PM Update: A Few Showers Into Evening

Storm threat minimal; Nice weekend ahead * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Nats-Cubs Forecast | NWS, Red Cross Align on Tornado Advice * Behind the area of showers that moved through during mid-afternoon, we're left with just the chance of a few passing...

By Ian Livingston | July 17, 2009; 5:10 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
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NWS, Red Cross Align on Tornado Advice

* Severe T-Storm Watch: Full Forecast | Nats-Cubs Forecast * Photo courtesy NSSL. Back in May, we told you that the the American Red Cross (ARC) and National Weather Service (NWS) had agreed to disagree on the recommended action of last resort when confronted by an approaching tornado while in...

By Steve Tracton | July 17, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Forecast: Sticky Friday; Stormy, Too?

Weather is looking good for weekend * Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 5 p.m. * * Nats-Cubs Forecast | Can Wind Farms Change Weather? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Morning shower. 50% chance of p.m. showers/storms. Upper 80s to near 90. | Tonight: Showers and storms end. Upper...

By Camden Walker | July 17, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (13)
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Natcast: Humid With Decreasing Rain Chances

* Our Full Forecast | Weather Wall | Nationals Journal * Nationals vs. CubsFriday July 17, 7:05 p.m., Nationals Park First Pitch9th InningWeatherChance of Rain79-83F75-80FHumid, Shower?50%A passing shower or isolated storm is possible through around 9 p.m. or so. Probably not enough to cause too much disruption to the game....

By Camden Walker | July 17, 2009; 5:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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PM Update: Finally Hot and Muggy, For Now

Cloudier, still quite warm Friday; Thunderstorms late? * Flight Safety Plan Hearing | Wind Farms and Weather* In what has been a relatively cool summer so far, today is one of the hottest or the hottest day of the season for many, and humid too. Plenty of sunshine has led...

By Ian Livingston | July 16, 2009; 3:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (10)
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Hearing Today on Controversial Flight Safety Plan

Proposal would consolidate aviation weather forecasters * Hello, Humidity: Full Forecast | NatCast | Wind Farms & Weather * * Federal Eye: More Storm Clouds for FAA-Weather Service Plan * Coverage area of the Washington D.C. Center Weather Service Unit. The House Science Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight is holding...

By Andrew Freedman | July 16, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Forecast: Humid and Unsettled Weather Develops

Warm, at times thundershowery, through Monday * NatCast: Muggy, Stray Storm? | Can Wind Farms Change Weather? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Clouds & sun. T'storms? Near 90. | Tonight: Muggy; stray shower. Around 70. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny; P.M. storms? Near 90. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The...

By Josh Larson | July 16, 2009; 8:40 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
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NatCast: Muggy & Warm; Isolated T'storm?

* Our Full Forecast | Weather Wall | Nationals Journal * Nationals vs. CubsThursday, July 16, 7:05 p.m., Nationals Park First Pitch9th InningWeatherChance of Rain87F81FPartly cloudy25%Plan on sticky conditions with temperatures only slowly dropping through the 80s during the course of the game. An isolated thunderstorm is possible, but more...

By Josh Larson | July 16, 2009; 5:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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PM Update: July Heat Returns, Humidity to Follow

Hot and muggy Thursday; morning showers? * Can Wind Farms Change Weather? | Hurricane Season's Slow Start * After another cool and pleasant morning, typical July heat returned to the area today, but thankfully humidity levels remain modest for now. Highs are generally reaching the upper 80s to near 90...

By Ian Livingston | July 15, 2009; 3:20 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Can Wind Farms Change the Weather?

* Summer Tries to Sizzle: Full Forecast | TWC's New Morning Show * Courtesy ecopartnership.gov. Large-scale wind farms, consisting of hundreds to thousands of wind turbines spread over large areas for generating electricity, are likely to play an increasingly important role in providing a climate-friendly source of energy. Unlike power...

By Steve Tracton | July 15, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (19)
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Forecast: Summer Tries to Muster Some Sizzle

Warmer today; more humid with rain chances Thurs.-Sat. * Slow Start to Hurricane Season | Later: Wind Farms & Weather * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. Upper 80s. | Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Upper 60s to low 70s. | Tomorrow: A few showers and storms? Humid. Upper...

By Dan Stillman | July 15, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (7)
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PM Update: July Heat to Follow September-like Day

Near-normal temperatures, not too humid, for Wed. * Hurricane Season off to Slow Start | Matt Rogers on El Nino * We're just days off our typically hottest time of the year, but today's mild temperatures and low humidity just might have made one forget about summer! Dew points temporarily...

By Ian Livingston | July 14, 2009; 3:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
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Hurricane Season Off to Slow Start

No signs yet of season heating up * D.C. Weather to Heat Up: Full Forecast | New Weather Channel Show * * CWG's Matt Rogers on El Nino | Hurricane Tracking Map * Tropical sea surface temperatures are generally above average, but tropical storm activity is non-existent. Image courtesy NOAA's...

By Capital Weather Gang | July 14, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Weather Gang's Matt Rogers on El Nino

* Lots of Sunshine: Full Forecast | Hurricane Season off to Slow Start * Capital Weather Gang's very own Matt Rogers was interviewed on MSNBC about El Nino, what to expect from it in the coming year, and any relationship with global warming. Check it out below... Visit msnbc.com for...

By Capital Weather Gang | July 14, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Forecast: Summer Shine and Super Weather

Some heat and humidity on Thursday * New Weather Channel Show with Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams * * Later: Hurricane Update - Season off to Slow Start * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny. 82-86. Tonight: Partly cloudy. 57-61. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 84-88. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Matt Rogers | July 14, 2009; 7:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
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PM Update: Another Nice Day Ahead

Sunny and mild Tuesday; Any 90s this week? * TWC's New Morning Show | D.C. - A Summer Sweet Spot So Far * Though temperatures have climbed back to near normal the past few days, there's still not much to complain about around here when it comes to weather. Highs...

By Ian Livingston | July 13, 2009; 3:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Weather Channel Launches New Morning Show

The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams, co-host of the new program "Wake Up with Al" with the Today Show's Al Roker. * Some Hot Days Ahead: Full Forecast * The Weather Channel debuts its newest show a week from today, "Wake Up with Al", the first program to launch since NBC...

By Andrew Freedman | July 13, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Forecast: Very Warm Week, Sticky Heat Limited

Humid midweek, t'storm threat Wed-Fri p.m. * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * D.C.'s Sweet Summer | Later: Up Close with Stephanie Abrams * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 84-87. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 60-67. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 86-90. | A Look Ahead...

By Jason Samenow | July 13, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Forecast: Drier Air Returns...

But pesky front keeps slight shower chance around * Outside Now? Radar, Clouds, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, p.m. shower south? 84-87. | Tonight: Partial clearing. 63-66. | Tomorrow: Sun and clouds, isolated shower, 83-86. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Less humid...

By Brian Jackson | July 12, 2009; 5:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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