Daily Archives: July 2, 2014

Tropical Storm Arthur Update – Jul 2, 2014 @ 18:00 EDT

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Current satellite imagery of Tropical Storm Arthur shows a storm that is increasingly organized, with well established outflow in all quadrants, a symmetrical appearance, and spiral bands around the whole storm. An eye feature continues to grow more clear. The National Hurricane Center current analysis of Arthur indicates a storm with sustained winds of 70mph, just below the 75mph criteria for a Category 1 hurricane.

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Intensity Forecast

Current forecast reasoning shows low wind shear conditions over the next 48 hours, which should allow Arthur to continuously strengthen. Max winds are currently forecast at 85mph.

Track Forecast

As of right now, it seems Arthur has taken a jog to the west, so model forecasts have been pushed west as well. As a result, portions of the Outer Banks in North Carolina have now been placed under a hurricane warning. This slightly more westerly route also means increased potential for impacts in southeastern New England late Friday into Friday night. For NYC, we’ll be looking at soaking rains from the tropical moisture brought up by this storm tomorrow as well as Friday, however, confidence is decreasing that Arthur will rain out our fireworks in NYC.

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NYC Afternoon Weather Update – Severe Tstorms in Vicinty – Jul 2, 2014

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You may have already experienced it, but if you haven’t you’re probably seeing some huge clouds forming on the horizon. We’re in for some stormy weather this evening, as the Storm Prediction Center and our local forecast office have us under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. The hot, humid atmosphere, along with ample sunshine earlier today, has made the atmosphere moderately unstable, with CAPE values in the 2000-3000 J/Kg. This, along with mid-upper unidirectional shear will supply ample energy for strong to severe storms, with the greatest threat being frequent cloud to ground lightning and damaging winds.

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As you see above, there are already strong storms in our vicinity. The storms north of the city have met severe thunderstorm criteria (wind gusts in excess of 58mph, hail greater than 1/4″ in diameter, or a tornado). More storms are forming to our southwest, so NYC itself should not be immune to the threat later on. Check out this image of a classic towering cumulonimbus (thundercloud) below!

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Tropical Storm Arthur Update – Jul 2, 2014

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A quick update on TS Arthur, before a more substantial post later this afternoon. Based on the latest satellite imagery, it appears that Arthur is continuing to gather strength. You can see below that a central eye feature is beginning to form, and that spiral bands have now begun wrapping around the west side of the storm. While Arthur continues to struggle with dry air on its western side, it does seem that this is gradually being overcome. The inner core of the storm is displaying relatively symmetrical outflows, a sign that the storm is strengthening.

As of 11AM EDT, the National Hurricane Center analysis indicated that Arthur now has sustained winds of 60mph, and is moving north.

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