July 21-24, 2007 Forecast Results

Here are the results of a Weather Alternative forecast posted 3 months ago. The Weather Alternative bases its long-range forecasts on planetary cycles.

The forecast for July 21-24, 2007 called for a low pressure system (possibly a tropical storm or hurricane but not necessarily) to be drawn northward off the North Carolina coast up to the Long Island/Connecticut area. The storm system would affect the Northeast and New England with heavy rain.

The Weather Channel maps for July 22nd and 23rd
at the right show the low's formation off of North Carolina and it's northward movement.

The New Jersey office of the National Weather Service on July 22 warned that RAIN ON MONDAY (23rd) WILL BECOME HEAVY DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS WITH POSSIBLY ONE TO TWO INCHES FALLING. THIS WILL PRODUCESOME STREET AND POSSIBLY SMALL STREAM FLOODING.

Fellow weather-watcher, Gary, from New Jersey writes " The prediction for heavy rains in the northeast was spot on--torrential rain on July 23 with very chilly temps (only in the 60s today)." Some counties in New York State picked up one to two inches of rain.

The long-range forecast also stated Monsoonal moisture comes to life over the Rockies resulting in showers and thunderstorms. Some of these may be possible flash-flood producers.

Accuweather reported the following on July 22nd:
With more moisture in the atmosphere, the thunderstorms over the Four Corners region will have the greatest chance of dropping significant rainfall. While these storms will be good in terms of preventing the start of wildfires, heavy bursts of rain in a short period of time could lead to rockslides and flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
Late Saturday night, 1.61 inches of rain deluged Queen Creek, Ariz., which is southeast of Phoenix, in only one hour. The heavy rain quickly flooded roads, resulting in officials performing water rescues.

The last part of the forecast called for strong storms to affect Missouri and surrounding States.

The Accuweather map for July 23rd above shows strong storms affecting Iowa, northwest Missouri, and eastern portions of Nebraska and Kansas. Their article follows:

Strong Storms Impact PlainsUpdated: Monday, July 23, 2007 7:27 AM Strong storms will impact parts of the Plains and the Midwest during the day today. A fast-moving disturbance will help to spark these storms across Iowa, eastern Nebraska and eastern Kansas. The storms will be capable of producing small hail and damaging wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. The storms will last into the evening and overnight hours across eastern Nebraska and Kansas...

For more long-range forecasts, click the following links:

July 2007 Hurricane and Severe Weather Outlook

August 2007 Hurricane and Severe Weather Outlook

Venus Retrograde, South America, and the western Atlantic

Even when we look up and the sky looks gray, the sun is still shining above the clouds. That's a fact. The clouds might keep us from seeing it, but it's there, just as round and bright as on any other day. When darkness closes in around us, the sunshine of God's love is still there, as constant as ever, waiting for just the right moment to dissipate the clouds and warm our souls once again.
So the next time the forecast says "severe weather alert," Try my little remedies for the bad-weather blues: Put on a bright sweater, have a cup of good coffee, thank God for your blessings, and pray for someone in need. Then your day can be sunny and bright, no matter what the weather is like outside. --Victoria Olivetta