Welcome: Good morning. The storm was not as catastrophic as I expected here, but in parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey it was much worse than anyone expected. 

Today: Mostly sunny. 

Temperature: Highs around 70. Lows around 50.

Wind: 5 to 10 mph, with gust up to 20 mph.

Precipitation: A few showers this morning.

Air Quality: Good.

Tomorrow: Mostly sunny.

Temperature: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 40s.

Wind: 5 to 10 mph.

Precipitation: None.

Air Quality: Good.

Day 3: Sunny.

Temperature: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.

Wind: 5 to 10 mph.

Precipitation: None.

6 To 10 Day Forecast: Nothing major expected at the moment.

Temperature: At average.

Precipitation: Slightly above average.


Tropical Forecast: We have three areas to watch. 

1. The remnants of Ida have become subtropical, the threat will be moving out to sea today.

2. Hurricane Larry is a Category 1 hurricane. Larry is south of the Cabo Verde Islands. We must watch where Larry goes because this hurricane may eventually make it to the US as a Category 3.

3. A small area of low pressure is disorganized. It is near Nicaragua. I give it a small chance of development.

Hazards Summary: Some river or stream flooding is possible due to all the rain.

Notable Amounts: In all I got 2.50 inches of rain from Ida.

Anything to Mention: Have an amazing day.

Welcome: Good morning. All of Berkshire County has flash flood watches in effect from 2:00 PM today until 2:00 PM tomorrow.

Today: Rainy. 

Temperature: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.

Wind: 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.

Precipitation: Heavy rain, amounts of 2 to 3 inches tonight.

Air Quality: Good.

Tomorrow: Rainy to partly sunny.

Temperature: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.

Wind: 10 to 15, with gusts to 20.

Precipitation: Rain in the morning, amounts of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Air Quality: Good.

Day 3: Mostly sunny.

Temperature: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.

Wind: 5 to 10 mph.

Precipitation: None.

Next Week’s Forecast: Nothing major expected at the moment.

Temperature: At average.

Precipitation: Slightly above average.


Tropical Forecast: We have four areas to watch. 

1. Tropical Depression Ida will impact our area today into tomorrow, it will bring heavy rain to the Northeast. It will then merge with a front and be swept away. 

2. Tropical Depression Kate is in the middle of the Atlantic. It poses little threat, it will also slowly weaken.

3. Tropical Storm Larry is south of the Cabo Verde Islands. We must monitor where is goes to determine if it will make it to the US. 

4. A broad area of low pressure is disorganized. It is in the Caribbean Sea. I give it a small chance of development.  

Hazards Summary: Heavy rain will lead to flash flooding. The potential of flash flooding increases as you go south. In all 3 to 6 inches is expected, with isolated higher amounts.

Notable Amounts: None.

Anything to Mention: Have an amazing day.

I just wanted to put out a quick note that the rainfall forecast seems to have a lot of rain falling very quickly tomorrow night. So I am concerned of the flooding potential. 2-4 inches is expected in all, however if the Remnants of Ida move farther north we could expect 4-6 inches of rain. Also 3 quarters of what we will be getting in all will fall tomorrow night. Finally a flash flood watch is now issued for all of Berkshire County from tomorrow afternoon to Thursday afternoon. Have a good night.

Nor’easters are not named because they always impact the Northeast. It is actually that their wind comes from the northeast of it‘s low pressure center. So it is just a coincidence that they impact the Northeast.

Welcome: Good morning, flash flood watches have been issued for Southern Berkshire County from tomorrow afternoon to Thursday afternoon.

Today: Partly sunny. 

Temperature: Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 50s.

Wind: 5 mph, increasing to 10 mph.

Precipitation: Fog in the morning.

Air Quality: Good.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy.

Temperature: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 50s.

Wind: 5 mph.

Precipitation: Rain starting in the afternoon, rates of up to 1 inch per hour are possible.

Air Quality: Good.

Day 3: Mostly cloudy.

Temperature: Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 50s.

Wind: 5 to 10 mph, with gusts to 20 mph.

Precipitation: Rain before the afternoon.

Next Week’s Forecast: Nothing major expected at the moment.

Temperature: At average.

Precipitation: Slightly above average.


Tropical Forecast: We have four areas to watch. 

1. Tropical Depression Ida will impact our area tomorrow and Thursday. Heavy rain is likely, Ida will then turn subtropical and leave the region because of an incoming frontal system.

2. Tropical Storm Kate is in the middle of the Atlantic. It poses little threat to anyone other than sailors near it.

3. A low pressure system is producing organized showers and thunderstorms. It is southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. I give it a yes or 100% at development.

Hazards Summary: Heavy rain and gusty winds may cause very isolated power outages.

Notable Amounts: I got 1.22 inches of rain from yesterday‘s thunderstorms.

Anything to Mention: Have an amazing day.

Welcome: Today will be a report on how Ida will impact us. Good evening.

Timing: Wednesday through Thursday.

Wind: Gusts up to 20 mph.

Rain: Widespread 2 to 4 inches. Very isolated amounts of 6 inches. Flash flooding will be scattered.

Tornado: Unlikely, 1 isolated spin up possible.

Summary: Lots of heavy rain will impact travel, do not go through flooded roads, have a good night.

Welcome: Today will be a report on how Ida will impact us. Thank you to all who donated and supported my work yesterday. Also good evening.

Timing: Ida will start impacting us Wednesday and continue through Thursday.

Wind: Winds will not really be a threat unless the storm restrengthens into a subtropical storm or extratropical storm. Also if it moves north or if the pressure gradient between the high pressure and low pressure strengthens. So just gust up to 25 mph.

Rain: Isolated to scattered flash flooding because of the previous rain from Henri and Fred. Widespread 2 to 4 inches. Isolated amounts of 4 to 6 inches.

Tornado: Very isolated tornados if we are on the east side of the storm.

Summary: This storm will mainly bring lots of rain, heavy rain bands with gusty winds are possible. Power outages will be isolated. Have a good night.

Welcome: Today will be a special report on Hurricane Ida. Hi everyone today is a very special day… It is my birthday, hip hip hooray. If you would ever like to donate or buy yourself a Berkshire Weather t-shirt today would be an amazing day as it would be a birthday gift from you to me. Thank you.

Impacts To Us: Ida poses little threat to us other than some rain and gusty winds on Wednesday and Thursday.

Timing: Ida will start impacting Louisiana tomorrow.

Wind: Winds of over 110 mph are expected in the southeastern parts of Louisiana.

Rain: Extreme flooding is expected with isolated amounts of over 20 inches expected in southeastern Louisiana.

Storm Surge: Life threatening and historic surge expected, with storm surge well over 9 feet in southeastern Louisiana.

Tornado: Isolated to scattered tornados expected on the eastern side of the storm.

Summary: This storm has the potential to reach Category 5 hurricane strength which is the strongest a hurricane can get. Catastrophic damage is likely. Areas may be uninhabitable for months. Please evacuate if you are on the southeastern coast of Louisiana. Emergency responders may not be available until 3 days after the storm. Stay safe and have a good night.

Today will be a special report on Hurricane Ida.

At the moment Ida poses no threat to us however this post is meant to inform us here in the Berkshires but especially anyone who has family or friends in Louisiana.

Ida is now a hurricane. In the latest guidance from the Hurricane Center, Ida seems likely to become a Category 4 hurricane slightly before making landfall.

Wind: Winds of over 110 mph are expected in the southern central and eastern parts of Louisiana. This will bring catastrophic damage. Power outages are likely.

Rain: Amounts of 15 to 20 inches in the south eastern parts of Louisiana. Flooding is expected.

Storm Surge: Up to 15 feet of surge possible in the southernmost central parts of Louisiana. Evacuations are likely and water may be up to the roof for some houses.

Tornado: Some tornados possible in eastern Louisiana.

Summary: This storm will be catastrophic for portions of Louisiana. This may effect the American economy. Impacts begin Sunday afternoon. I hope all stay safe if you live or know anyone in Louisiana. Have a good night.

We all remember how bad Tropical Storm Irene was. It covered all of the Northeast with clouds at one point. It is hard to believe it has been 10 years since it hit here. The flooding was catastrophic. It was an unforgettable atmospheric phenomenon. This Sunday, August 29th will mark a decade since Irene hit. If you would like to read about Irene and learn some cool facts please go to this link below and under news in this link you will see 10th Anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene, please press that link to take you to the information. Thank you.

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