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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Quakes and Shakes

Yesterday was an interesting day here in New England. A 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake struck in southern Maine and its effects were felt through out the region. Here in Springfield, MA, I probably wouldn't have noticed it unless my sister pointed out the shaking. Damages and injuries seem to be little to none from the event, which is the good news with this bit of excitement.

Also, Rafael is now out into the Canadian Maritimes. It lost its tropical characteristics and is expected to weaken/disipate over the next few days.

Quillayute, WA (KUIL)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Rainmaker. (NOAA Water Vapor)
A large ridge is funneling wet weather into the Pacific Northwest and rain is in the forecast for the next week (Extended GFS has no less than 96% probabilty of precipitation for each day the whole period). Highs will be in the middle 50's for Thursday and Friday, and in the lower 50's for the weekend and into the next week. Lows start off in the middle 40's and drop into the upper 30's over the next week.

Fort Worth, Texas (KFTW)

Fort Worth continues to be hot and dry, though there may be a chance for a shower on Monday. Right now, it looks to be minimal, but I will keep an eye on it (still five days out, but there is a 21% POP). We'll see highs in the upper 80's (perhaps 90 in some loactions) for Sunday and Monday. Otherwise, they'll be in the lower 80's. Lows will vary from 52 on Thursday to 70 on Monday.

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