to pinpoint storms 90 days in advance. Johannes Kepler's method based on planetary cycles gives us a much better chance to do so. The Weather Alternative issused a forecast back in April for the period of June 30th through July 3rd. Here's what the forecast called for:
June 30-July 3, 2007:
Venus now triggers the Saturn-Neptune opposition drawing moisutre up over South Carolina and the Southeast.
Expect an influx of mositure from the south over the Baja California into the Desert Southwest.
The Accuweather map of July 1st to the right tells part of the story. Here are some more clips from their weather reports over the last few days. (Bold is mine)
Stormy Southeast Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2007 7:37 AM
As a slow-moving cold front continues to push southward, thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of the front. Moist, humid air is in place ahead of the front due to a southerly flow ahead of the cold front across the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. As the cold front pushes into this warm, moist air it will act as a trigger to develop thunderstorms. The best chance of strong-to-severe storms will be across eastern North Carolina and northern South Carolina.
Lingering Gulf Storms 7/1/2007 6:37 AM
Some storms Saturday became severe in South Carolina and Tennessee with storms across the South producing moderate rainfall amounts, strong winds and hail.
July 2nd Accuweather
On Sunday, showers and thunderstorms produced significant rain that put a dent in the drought across the South. According to the Weather Summaries page, Macon, Ga., received nearly three inches of rain late Sunday, which is more than the monthly rainfall totals recorded in February, March, April and May.
The forecast also called for moisture to be drawn up over the Baja California and Desert Southwest.
The map at the right from the Mexican Weather Service shows moisture heading over the Baja today. The National Weather Service explains:
NWS July 3, 2007
A CUT-OFF UPPER LOW IS DRIFTING WWD AWAY FROM BAJA CALIFORNIA NEAR 24N118W AS IT MEANDERS WITHIN THE MEAN RIDGE AXIS TO ITS N. THE UPPER LOW IS ACTING TO DRAW HIGH LEVEL MOISTURE NWD FROM THE TROPICAL WAVE NEAR 120W TOWARDS SRN BAJA...
The Desert Southwest did not experience any influx of moisture during the time period but rather a dramatic increase in temperatures.
July 2007 Hurricane and Severe Weather Outlook
August 2007 Hurricane and Severe Weather Outlook
Thoughts for July 4th
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