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January 19-21, 2012 Forecast Results

2012-01-21T18:51:00.000-08:00

The next forecast in The Mountain Astrologer Feb/Mar 2012 issue covered the period between January 19-21. The forecast covered three areas. Let's look at how they turned out. These forecasts were prepared in July 2011.

Forecast
January 19-21, 2012
The sextiles to Uranus and Pluto by the Sun and Venus indicate cold but fair conditions now. The Sun's squares to the approaching Jupiter-Saturn opposition, however, add inclement conditions with above average precipitation. These combine over the U.S. Northeast and New England promising messy winter conditions. A strong low pressure system is also indicated over the western Great Lakes.

Results
The Accuweather map below shows the winter storm hitting the Great Lakes, Northeast and New England on the 20th and 21st as forecast.

Here are some of the weather headlines for this period.
Jan 19: Snow for Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, NYC, Boston
Jan 20: Snowstorm for NYC, Hartford, Boston and Others
Jan 21: Snowstorm rips through Northeast
A quick-hitting winter storm brings the heaviest snow since the late October snowstorm to parts of the Northeast.

Forecast
The U.K. gets a blast of winter now, and Portugal is slated for stormy conditions. Farther east over Turkey, the Jupiter-Saturn opposition will most likely result in a winter storm.

Results
Here are some of the European weather headlines. I'm not sure what weather Turkey experienced.
Jan 20: Heavy snow, Gales
Cloudy, wet and windy across England, France, The Low Countries, Denmark and Germany with outbreaks of rain.
Jan 21: Cold and wintry, Strong winds

Forecast
While Uranus and Pluto bring cold air through Russia and central China, the Jupiter-Saturn combination seems to promise a strong winter storm system over China's eastern and southeastern coasts.

Results
On the 20th and 21st, the China Meteorological Administration issued a blizzard alert close to the areas forecast as shown in the map below.

The Central Meteorological Office issues Blue alert for blizzard at 6:00 p.m. on January 20 (Beijing Time):
It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours from 8:00 a.m. on January 20 there will be heavy snow affecting southeastern Gansu, central Shaanxi, southwestern Shanxi, most parts of Hubei, southern Anhui, northwestern Jiangxi, and northwestern Hunan. Isolated areas in southern Hubei will be hit by blizzard with precipitation of 10 to 13 mm. Parts of central Guizhou will see freezing rain.

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Winter 2011-12 West Coast

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Hurricane Risk-Management

Update on Winter 2011-12

Texas Summer 2012

New Weather Alternative Website

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

January 12-14, 2012

2012-01-15T15:41:00.000-08:00

A series of winter forecasts of mine for 2012 entitled The Winters of 2011-14: An Astrometeorological Assessment has been published in the Feb/Mar 2012 edition of The Mountain Astrologer. These forecasts are all based on planetary cycles and were prepared in July 2011. As the forecasts transpire, I post the results to see how they have turned out. I've already posted the results of all that have occurred so far. Here's the next one.

Forecast
January 12-14, 2012
Some of the main areas affected by Mercury's conjunction to Pluto, and Venus' conjunction to Neptune are the U.S. east and west coasts. An impressive winter storm should enter the Pacific Northwest with plentiful moisture. Its eastern counterpart will deliver a wintry punch to the Northeast and New England.

The Mercury-Pluto conjunction in the Solar Ingress affects the 105th degree of east longitude through Russia and central China opening up an arctic expressway for cold air to penetrate southward.

Results

For the United States, two areas were mentioned: the East and West Coasts. The Northeast and New England were to experience a wintry punch. The Accuweather map below for January 13th--the middle of the forecast period--shows the wintry punch arriving on schedule. Weather headlines for this time period are as follows: Northeast: Accidents, Cut Power from Snow, Freeze, Wind--Double shot of winter storms in the East--Arctic invasion.

As for the West Coast, the Accuweather map below is for the 14th or the end of the forecast period. The accompanying headline read: Seattle Snow, Storms to Return to the West. The weather, however, began to gear up for this before the 14th. On the 11th, the National Weather Service reported brisk east to northeast winds with gusts up to 50 mph--and even 70 mph--in some places in and around the Portland metro area. On the 13th, the NWS stated "a vigorous frontal system will push through western Washington early Friday (13th) bringing significant snowfall to the Cascades.

The last part of the forecast was for cold air to penetrate southward through central China. The China Meteorological Administration reported the following:

From Jan.12 to 14, there will be light to moderate snow or sleet in central and eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (this is located in west central China), southeastern Northwest China, northern Yangtze-Hanshui Valley, southern and western Yellow-Huaihe Valley, northern Yangtze-Huaihe Valley. From Jan.12 to 15, the last overcast will hit most parts of southern China with the precipitation of 40 to 90mm. On Jan.14, the heavy rain or rainstorm will affect Jiangxi (southeast China), Fujian (southeast China), northern Guangdong and eastern Guangxi (south central China).

Funny But True

January 7-8, 2012 Forecast Results

2012-01-09T20:05:00.001-08:00

The next forecast that appeared in The Mountain Astrologer Feb/Mar 2012 issue covered January 7th and 8th.

Forecast

January 7-8, 2012
Mercury and Venus activate Uranus and Pluto now by square and semi-square. Abruptly falling temperatures with northwest wind push down over the Great Lakes into eastern U.S. and bring the potential for wintry precipitation. Other key charts indicate that wintry weather will be felt over Nevada, Oklahoma, and Iowa.

This should be an active weather period for Europe. Blustery northwest wind should push eastward over Ireland through the UK, Portugal, and Spain towards Germany. Similarly, Uranus-Pluto over China indicates sudden temperatures drops and northwest winds pushing into the country's center.

Results

The falling temperatures mentioned for the Great Lakes and eastern U.S. are shown in the following Weather Channel map for January 8th. Notice the cold front pushing over the whole area.

Winds were also experienced over the Great Lakes as shown by the NWS gale warning on the 7th for Marquette, MI.

... GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

Wintry weather was forecast for Nevada, Oklahoma, and Iowa.

Nevada
The National Weather Service warned that on the 7th and 8th
A TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE THROUGH NORTHERN AND EASTERN NEVADA BRINGING SNOW SHOWERS AND A LOT OF COLD AIR...SOME GUSTY WINDS COULD DEVELOP OVER NORTHEAST NEVADA WHICH MAY BRIEFLY IMPACT TRAVEL ALONG HIGHWAY 93 FROM WELLS TO JACKPOT...TEMPERATURES WILL DROP RAPIDLY AND SINGLE DIGITS ARE EXPECTED BY DAYBREAK SUNDAY.

Oklahoma
A COLD FRONT IS FORECAST TO PUSH SOUTH OF THE PANHANDLES BY SUNDAY MORNING WITH MUCH COLDER AIR RETURNING TO THE AREA. SNOW IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE NORTHWEST PANHANDLES SUNDAY MORNING AND IS EXPECTED TO SPREAD SOUTHWARD ACROSS MOST OF THE AREA BY SUNDAY NIGHT.

The Accuweather map below shows a bigger picture of the weather affecting that area.

Iowa
No wintry weather was reported for Iowa.

Europe
Wet and windy weather was reported for Europe starting on the 6th. Heavier showers and stronger winds blew into Germany and Poland on the 7th. On the 8th, a strong mistral affected southern France.

China
The Chinese Meteorological Administration reported the following on January 5th:
In the next 3 days, there will be last overcast, rain and snow in most of southern China. The last rain and snow will influence eastern Qinhai-Tibet Plateau and most southern parts of China. Central and northern Guizhou, northern South of the Yangtze River will get light to moderate or sleet. The freezing rain will hit central and western Guizhou while moderate to heavy snow affect southwestern Tibet.

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Winter 2011-12 West Coast

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Hurricane Risk-Management

Update on Winter 2011-12

Texas Summer 2012

New Weather Alternative Website

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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December 31, 2011 - January 2, 2012 Forecast Results

2012-01-04T18:55:00.000-08:00

The third forecast that will appear in The Mountain Astrologer February 2012 issue follows below. Let's see how it turned out.

Forecast
December 31, 2011-January 2, 2012
A front or low pressure system bringing windy and stormy conditions to the Rockies due to the Mercury-Mars square will eject out into the Plains. Europe will see boisterous conditions over the UK, Spain, and Poland. Key charts show Mercury-Mars affecting a broad area of China with windy weather.

Results
On December 30th, Examiner.com reported that high wind watches were in place for parts of Wyoming and Colorado and were to increase significantly by the 31st effectively fulfilling the first part of the above long-range weather forecast. The article further reported that winds were to be strong across the Central Plains from the 31st into January 1st fulfilling the next part of the forecast.

As for Europe, the map below shows windstorm to affect the continent between January 1st and 3rd.

On the 1st, weather.co.uk reported strong winds and periods of rain were to affect the Low Countries, northern Germany, and the north of Poland. The only place not mentioned was Spain.

The China Meteorological Administration reported that from December 31st through January 4th, northerly wind forces would hit the northern parts of the Huaihe River which is located in eastern China.

December 28-31, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-12-30T19:42:00.000-08:00

The second forecast that will appear in The Mountain Astrologer February 2012 edition covers the period between December 28-31, 2011. These long-range forecasts were prepared during July 2011.

Forecast

December 28-31, 2011
The Sun's conjunction to Pluto over 75 west longitude at the same time as Venus' parallel to Pluto insures a cold air mass will take root over the Great Lakes area and move over U.S. Northeast with the potential for triggering a low pressure system.

Results
The Weather Channel map below is for December 27th when heavy rain and some snow hit the Northeast U.S. a day earlier than forecast.

The assault continued on the 28th as shown in the Accuweather map below as very windy conditions and a low pressure system affected the forecast area.

In keeping with the forecast more snow and rain is expected over the Great Lakes area tomorrow on the 31st. See below.

The forecast also spoke of Russia and China.

Forecast

December 28-31, 2011Pluto affects the 105th degree of east longitude through Russia and east central China promising and invasion of cold air through the region.

Results
The China Meteorological Administration reported the following on December 28th:

From Dec.28 to 29, the cold air will influence eastern China, eastern Inner Mongolia, Northeast China and eastern North China... The temperature of some parts of will drop by 8 degrees with 4 to 5 northerly wind forces. On Dec.28, the light snow will hit northern and eastern Northeast China.

December 21-23, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-12-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

This forecast is the first of those that will appear in the February 2012 edition of The Mountain Astrologer magazine. The first part of the forecast covers two areas of the States.

Forecast
December 21-23, 2011
The first day of winter will be ushered in over the eastern U.S. on gusty northwest winds due to the Sun-Uranus square. As temperatures fall, wintry precipitation may develop in areas that have enough moisture available. A western storm will also unleash its precipitation over the Pacific Northwest.

Results
The Weather Channel map below is for December 21st and shows the arrival of the storm system predicted over the eastern U.S.

This system spread locally heavy rain over the Mid-Atlantic and a mix of rain and snow from New York into Massachusetts. The gusty winds mentioned in the forecast are scheduled to appear across the Great Lakes and Northeast on the 24th and 25th as a vigorous upper-level disturbance races across the area. Much colder air will push into the region as well.

The second part of the forecast called for a storm system over the Pacific Northwest. The Accuweather map below shows the arrival of an onslaught of storms starting on the 23rd.

The magazine article also covers forecasts for Europe and China. Here's the first one.

Forecast
December 21-23, 2011
Winter weather will punch its way in over the European continent as a low pressure system affects the area in and around Switzerland. With Uranus affecting 97 east longitude through central China, strong cold winds will penetrate southward now.

Results
On the 21st, rain hit northern Germany with heavy snow in the south and into Poland and western Finland. Heavy snow also affected the Alps. China reported gusty, cold winds affecting central and eastern China lowering temperatures to between 4 and 8 degrees Celsius.

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Winter 2011-12 West Coast

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Update on Winter 2011-12

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Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

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Winter 2011-12 The Rockies

2011-12-17T15:15:00.000-08:00

Mercury will occupy the 106th degree of west longitude in the season's key chart, which takes effect on December 21, 2011. Mercury's role in weather forecasting shows areas where cooler temperatures and high pressure will prevail and where windy conditions may center when other planets make disruptive aspects to Mercury.

A few dates when Mercury will "come under attack" by negative aspects from the rest of the heavenly host are the following:

February 18, 2012
In and around this date, an influx of cold air over the Rockies
should result in windy conditions.

February 27, 2012
Similar conditions should generate cold and windy conditions around this time as well.

March 17, 2012
Mars now gets involved and is usually quite energetic in its weather influence. Expect whipping winds throughout the Rockies in and around this
date.

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Winter 2011-12 West Coast

2011-12-10T07:11:00.001-08:00

As each new season begins, conventional meteorologists spend a few minutes mentioning the exact date and time that the new season in question officially gets underway. As we get close to the beginning of winter , you will probably hear that the astronomical winter season will commence on December 21, 2011 at 11:30 p.m. CST (for those living in the Central Time Zone).

Unbeknownst to them, that piece of information could lead to a more detailed understanding of the season's weather that's about to unfold--for if an astro-locality map is set up for that very moment, one can observe where planetary energies will be concentrated during the season.

The above astro-locality map is for the beginning of the Winter 2011-12 season. Along the West Coast we see a black line cutting through California and a yellow line running vertically through the Pacific Northwest and California. The black line represents the planet Neptune, which will be setting along the West Coast, and the yellow line represents the Moon, which will be exactly on the "underside" or opposite side of the earth.

These key positions reveal that both heavenly bodies will affect weather conditions there throughout the season. Neptune has been observed to bring increased precipitation, sometimes to the extreme of flooding, as well as foggy conditions, and mild temperatures in winter leading to thaws. The Moon is another harbinger of moisture so we appear to be looking at a wet winter season along the West Coast.

January 10-13, 2012 is one such time where heavy precipitation could affect the West Coast as Venus conjoins Neptune.

February 13-15, 2012 At this time Mercury will conjoin Neptune around the time of the Last Quarter Moon bringing a strong front or low pressure system over the West Coast. There are indications that the pattern may continue through February 19th.

The above map shows that the Neptune and Moon lines cross off the northern coast of the Baja Peninsula. Perhaps this represents the source of moisture that fuels these storms.

Hurricane Season 2011 Forecast Results

2011-12-01T12:31:00.000-08:00

Hurricane Season 2011 officially ended yesterday, November 30th. I had written an article outlining forecasts that was published in the August issue of Dell Horoscope. The forecasts presented the times and places of possible hurricane/tropical storm development as well as the times and places of what appeared to be weaker systems such as tropical waves, and even non-tropical severe weather patterns.

At some point, I might be able to look at how I made out on all these different categories, but for now 10 tropical systems were pinpointed with fairly good accuracy.

These systems were:
Beatriz, Harvey, Hilary, Irene, Irwin, Kenneth (close but not exact), Lee, Nate, Rina, TD 8E. All of these were published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope except the forecast for Lee, which only appeared on The Weather Alternative blog. The links to the individual posts for each of these systems can be found below.

Hurricane Kenneth and Dell Forecast

Hurricane Rina Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Hurricane Irwin Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Tropical Storm Lee Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Irene Closely Fulfills Long-range Forecast

Tropical Storm Harvey Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Hilary Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Tropical Depression 8-E Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Risk-Management

Update on Winter 2011-12

Texas Summer 2012

New Weather Alternative Website

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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Hurricane Kenneth and Dell Forecast

2011-11-21T20:30:00.001-08:00

The map below for November 21st shows the position and extent of Hurricane Kenneth off the Mexican coast. My Dell Horoscope forecast published in August of this year expected a tropical system to form between Nov. 22-26 and affect the west coast of Mexico around 105 west longitude and 21 north latitude.

As seen in the satellite image above, some of Kenneth's outer rain bands were affecting the area pinpointed in my forecast. I would consider this forecast a type of near miss, since tropical activity did form around the time of the long-range forecast and somewhat affected the forecast area. Not too bad for not having at my disposal the personnel and equipment that conventional forecasters have at theirs.

Texas Summer 2012

Hurricane Rina Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Hurricane Irwin Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Update on Winter 2011-12

Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Tropical Storm Lee Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Irene Closely Fulfills Long-range Forecast

New Weather Alternative Website

Tropical Storm Harvey Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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2011-11-13T09:01:00.000-08:00

The moisture principle in astrometeorology is governed to a large extent by the Moon, Venus, and Neptune. When these planets appear over geographical areas in key charts, the astrometeorologist may take this as an indication that those geographical areas will see an increase in moisture for that season or month depending on the time frame of the chart in question.

The winter season chart for 2011 places warm and dry Mars over Texas arguing that the state may not see much moisture during the winter season. The spring and summer season charts, however, both place Neptune over western Texas. Here we can take this as an indication that moisture will begin to return more in earnest starting with the spring season.

This pattern continues in the summer seasonal chart as well but apparently even more so. This is because the spring chart still shows the presence of Mars (equated with dryness) over Texas. The summer chart, however, adds the effect of Jupiter's square to Neptune.

The square between Jupiter and Neptune has been equated with above normal precipitation, low pressure systems, and southerly air flows. Hopefully this summer, Neptune will live up to its astrometeorological reputation as the most pluvial of all planets. These are preliminary observations presented here, which I hope to explore further in other posts by looking at more of the details as found in other charts.

Hurricane Rina Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Hurricane Irwin Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Update on Winter 2011-12

Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Tropical Storm Lee Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Irene Closely Fulfills Long-range Forecast

New Weather Alternative Website

Tropical Storm Harvey Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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October 2011 Forecast Results

2011-10-30T10:20:00.000-07:00

Here's a recap of the long-range weather forecasts published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope.

Forecast
Oct 4-7
The Mercury-Saturn conjunction triggers the solar eclipse of July 11, 2010. Its influence zeros in on the area about 275 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas on the Baja California. This, along with other indications, points toward the likelihood of a tropical system that will approach the Baja threatening the area with tropical storm or hurricane conditions.

Results
This was closely fulfilled by Hurricane Irwin as shown in a previous post.

Forecast
Oct 9-10
This period shows more threatening weather centering off the coast of the northern Baja Peninsula and may just be part of the storm system mentioned in the Oct 4-7 forecast.

Results
No threatening weather was reported.

Forecast
Oct 26-29
With the Moon at its closest approach to earth on the 26th, weather patterns often intensify. This coincides with the squares of Mercury and Venus to Mars. Astro-locality maps place these configurations over an area in and around the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and its southern neighbor, Belize. Chances are very strong now for a tropical system to form in the western Caribbean or be drawn to this area from further east endangering this portion of Mexico and Central America.

Further north along the Louisiana coast, a low pressure system which may be tropical in nature, is indicated at this time.

Results
This forecast was fulfilled by Hurricane Rina as mentioned in another post. No low pressure system developed over Louisiana.

Forecast
Oct 31- Nov 1
The area about 200 miles south of western Cuba in the Caribbean, roughly around 82 west longitude and 20 north latitude, will be the focal point for the double squares of Mercury and Venus to Neptune. The eight planet from the Sun, Neptune, is known in astro-meteorology for its pluvial influence. This set up fits the bill for possible heavy downpours in this area, so the development of a tropical system is likely.

Results

As shown in the Weather Channel map for Nov 1 below, that area of the western Caribbean experienced a low pressure system across western Cuba and the Yucatan but nothing severe enough to develop into a tropical system.

Hurricane Rina Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

2011-10-25T10:48:00.000-07:00

My long-range weather forecast published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope is being fulfilled by Hurricane Rina. This is the 8th tropical system forecast this year by astrometeorology. The other systems were Beatriz, Harvey, Irene, Lee, Nate, Hilary, and Irwin.

The forecast in Dell Horoscope read:

Oct 26-29
With the Moon at its closest approach to earth on the 26th, weather patterns often intensify. This coincides with the squares of Mercury and Venus to Mars. Astro-locality maps place these configurations over an area in and around the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and its southern neighbor, Belize. Chances are very strong now for a tropical system to form in the western Caribbean or be drawn to this area from further east endangering this portion of Mexico and Central America.

Hurricane Rina is headed to the exact area forecast--the Yucatan Peninsula and Belize. The forecast was prepared about 8 months ago in February of this year and then published in Dell.

Hurricane Irwin Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Update on Winter 2011-12

Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Tropical Storm Lee Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Irene Closely Fulfills Long-range Forecast

New Weather Alternative Website

Tropical Storm Harvey Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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Developing Caribbean System

2011-10-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

An area of disturbed weather in the Caribbean may fulfill my long-range weather forecast published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope. The forecast was prepared in February of 2011.

Here's the original forecast:

Oct 26-29
With the Moon at its closest approach to earth on the 26th, weather patterns often intensify. This coincides with the squares of Mercury and Venus to Mars. Astro-locality maps place these configurations over an area in and around the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and its southern neighbor, Belize. Chances are very strong now for a tropical system to form in the western Caribbean or be drawn to this area from further east endangering this portion of Mexico and Central America.

As of today, the National Weather Service is giving this area of disturbed weather a 60 percent chance of developing into a tropical system.

Hurricane Irwin Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Update on Winter 2011-12

Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Tropical Storm Lee Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Irene Closely Fulfills Long-range Forecast

New Weather Alternative Website

Tropical Storm Harvey Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

September 15-28, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-10-14T20:11:00.001-07:00

Here are the remaining Dell Horoscope forecasts and results for the month of September 2011.

Forecast
Sept 15-17
There is a slight chance that the western Gulf of Mexico could come alive now as Cardinal Solar Ingress Venus is triggered again at longitude and latitude 95 west and 22 north.

Results
National Weather Service
Sept 15

A BROAD UPPER TROUGH COVERS THE REMAINDER OF THE GULF GENERATING SCATTERED SHOWERS/ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE BAY OF CAMPECHE WITHIN 75 NM ALONG THE COAST BETWEEN 91W-95W.

Forecast
Sept 16-19
The opposition of Venus and Uranus, and the square between Venus and Pluto may once again threaten the Baja California with severe weather that may be tropical in nature.

Results

As shown in the maps below for Sept 17th a small area of low pressure formed south of the Baja, which had a 20 percent chance of development.

Forecast

Sept 17-20
Things are not looking good for Hispaniola and the Bahamas as the chance for severe weather or a tropical system is high now.

Results

National Weather Service

Sept 17
A SECOND AREA OF VERY MOIST AIR IS ALONG A SURFACE TROUGH TO THE E ALONG 31N65W 27N72W ACROSS THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS TO 21N77W. STRONG
SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS ARE NEAR THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE TROUGH AXIS
ACROSS THE BAHAMAS FROM 21N-27N BETWEEN 72W-78W...

Sept 18
UPPER LEVEL LOW IS DOMINATING THE ERN CARIBBEAN CENTERED OVER EASTERN
PUERTO RICO.

A SURFACE TROUGH CONTINUES TO SIT OVER THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS...

Sept 19
AN UPPER LEVEL WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN TROUGH PASSES THROUGH
32N70W...ACROSS THE CENTRAL BAHAMAS TO 23N76W...ACROSS CENTRAL
CUBA..

Sept 20
CONTINUED UPPER LEVEL TROUGHING OVER THE SW NORTH ATLC
EXTENDS SOUTHWARD INTO THE NE CARIBBEAN AND IS PROVIDING FOR THE
ADVECTION OF TROPICAL MOISTURE NORTHWARD ACROSS HISPANIOLA...
PUERTO RICO...AND THE LEEWARD ISLAND.

Forecast

Sept 17-20
Further north, a severe weather system threatens the U.S. Northeast through New England. It is possible that any tropical system forming or passing through the Bahamas is drawn northward. toward Long Island and New England. Northeast and New England Showers and thunderstorms are ongoing or developing region wide.

Results
Sept 19-20

The Weather Channel
A few 1-inch-or-greater downpours are possible, especially across the Mid-Atlantic Appalachian Mountains.

Forecast

Sept 20-22
A possible tropical system is shown off the west coast of the Baja. This may be part of the system seen in the Sept 16-19 forecast.

Results

No tropical system reported.

Forecast

Sept 21-23

An area of disturbed weather about 325 miles south of Puerto Rico around 66 west longitude and 15 north latitude may show signs of organization now.

Results

Sept 22nd

As seen in the graphic below, a weak low was centered over Puerto Rico near 18 north/66 west. Close to the forecast coordinates.

Forecast

Sept 25-28
The Sun and Mercury oppose Uranus and square Pluto. These aspects center over the Baja California and may be indicative of severe weather or a tropical system that is drawn up over the area.

Results

Sept 27

The map below shows Hurricane Hilary approaching the Baja California.

Forecast
Sept 25-28
During this same period, the above aspects set up a broad sensitive area from Jamaica through Cuba and the Bahamas all the way up through the North Carolina coast. This could very well be a tropical system that menaces the Caribbean as it turns and heads up the U.S. coast through the Carolinas.

Results
Sept 25
The Accuweather post for this date says "Worst Weekend Weather in Store for Eastern North Carolina."

Steady bands of rain will continue to move from south to north across the same areas over the next several days in eastern North Carolina. Many cities have already picked up nearly 2 inches of rain, and another 2-4 inches are likely from Emerald Isle to Elizabeth city and points eastward through Tuesday. Isolated amounts of over 6 inches are not out of the question.

Sept 25-26
National Weasther Service reported that an upper level low centered south of the Cayman Islands was generating showers and thunderstorms across Jamaica to the Yucatan and Cuba. On the 26th they reported some heavy showers and thunderstorms across the entire Florida Peninsula into Cuba.

September 1-15, 2011 Dell Forecast Results

2011-10-10T15:39:00.000-07:00

Here are the results of the Dell Horoscope long-range weather forecasts for the first half of September 2011. These forecasts were prepared in February of this year and published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope.

Forecast
Sept 1-3
This forecast expected tropical storm development to take place about 480 miles south of Guadalajara, Mexico or around 103 west longitude and 14 north latitude.

Results
Tropical Depression 8-E formed on the 31st of August and by the 1st of September was at 102 west/18 north.

Here's the report from the National Weather Service.

Tropical Depression 8E

THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHT-E CONTINUE TO PRODUCE
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERN COAST OF MEXICO.
RE-DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM...IF ANY...IS EXPECTED TO BE SLOW TO
OCCUR AS IT MOVES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD AT ABOUT 10 MPH. THIS SYSTEM
HAS A LOW CHANCE...10 PERCENT...OF BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE
DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS. REGARDLESS OF DEVELOPMENT...HEAVY RAINS
COULD CONTINUE OVER EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO DURING THE NEXT DAY
OR SO.

Forecast
Sept 7-10
This forecast warned of possible tropical system over the southern Baja Peninsula and a flare up of tropical activity in the western Gulf of Mexico.

Results
There was no system reported over the Baja at this time but Tropical Storm Nate fulfilled the Gulf forecast as covered in the post Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Forecast

Sept 9-11

More severe weather was mentioned for the western coast of Mexico around the state of Jalisco.

Results
No system developed here.

Forecast

Sept 11-15

A tropical wave or depression was forecast for the area west of Jamaica in the Caribbean around 80 west longitude and 18 north latitude.

Results

On the 11th a tropical wave west of Jamaica was reported by the National Weather Service over 83 west between 15 and 20 north. Over the next days the wave brought heavy rainfall to Yucatan, Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala. Here's a clip from the National Weather Service on the 13th.

Sept 13

ABUNDANCE OF
TROPICAL MOISTURE COVERS THE ENTIRE CARIBBEAN AND S GULF OF
MEXICO INCLUDING THE YUCATAN PENINSULA AS DEPICTED ON THE TOTAL
PRECIPITABLE WATER IMAGERY. CLUSTERS OF SCATTERED MODERATE TO
ISOLATED STRONG CONVECTION ARE S OF 19N W OF 83W TO INLAND OVER
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE YUCATAN PENINSULA.

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Hurricane Irwin Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

2011-10-07T11:19:00.000-07:00

The National Weather Service reports today that Hurricane Irwin is located near 13.7 north latitude and 119.8 west longitude off the coast of Mexico. This fulfills the long-range weather forecast prepared in February of this year and published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope.

The forecast for October 4-7 stated that the Mercury-Saturn conjunction of October 6th would trigger the Solar Eclipse of July 11, 2010 resulting in the likelihood of a tropical system forming about 275 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas on the tip of the Baja California. Hurricane Irwin will pass near these coordinates in the next few days.

The Dell forecast indicated that the system would approach the Baja with tropical storm or hurricane conditions.

The above map from the National Weather Service shows that there is a chance that tropical storm force winds will affect the tip of the Baja Peninsula.

As stated above, this forecast was prepared in February of this year, or 8 months beforehand, based on the principles of astrometeorology. See the links below for 5 other tropical systems (Nate, Lee, Irene, Harvey, and Beatriz) predicted this year through this method.

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Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

Tropical Storm Lee Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast

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Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

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Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

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Winter 2011-12

2011-10-06T11:17:00.000-07:00

Accuweather has published its overview of winter 2011-12. The map below shows the weather highlights for the season.

On January 24th of this year, I posted an overview of the winters of 2011-14 based on astrometeorology. It's interesting to see that the comments I made regarding the eastern United States for the next winter and the two beyond match up with the cold and stormy conditions Accuweather is showing for that same area of the country.

Accuweathe expects the Midwest and Great Lakes to be dealt the worst of winter this year. If you refer to the map for the winter season in my Winters of 2011-14 post, you'll see the Uranus/Pluto lines passing through 83 west longitude. Geographically, this passes through Michigan, Ohio, and the central and eastern Great Lakes.

Specific forecasts for the winter of 2011-12 for the United States, Europe, and China will be published in an article I have written for The Mountain Astrologer. The article will appear in their February 2012 edition, which will be available in January of next year.

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August Results for Dell Horoscope Long-range Weather Forecasts

2011-09-29T21:00:00.001-07:00

We've already seen some of the results of the Dell Horoscope forecasts for August 2011 here on The Weather Alternative. Tropical systems such as Tropical Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irene were fulfillments of these long-range weather forecasts. Here are a few of the remaining forecasts and their results.

Forecast

Aug 17-19, 2011
This forecast mentioned the possibility of a tropical system passing about 450 miles north of Puerto Rico and of severe weather hitting the New England area at this time.

Results

Except for showers and thunderstorms, no major tropical system formed or passed north of Puerto Rico between these dates. Tropical Storm Gert did pass near this area but a few days before on the 15th. No major severe weather hit the New England area at this time either although heavy rains were affecting the area on the 14th through the 16th but these forecasts were not direct hits.

Forecast

Aug 20-25, 2011

This forecast called for an area of disturbed weather to form off of the Mexican state of Jalisco and to approach the Baja Peninsula. The National Weather Service map below is from the 23rd and shows the fulfillment of the forecast affecting both the areas mentioned.

They reported the following:
A LARGE AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER EXTENDS FROM JUST WEST OF PUERTO
VALLARTA MEXICO SOUTHWARD FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. SOME
DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE BEFORE IT MOVES WESTWARD
OVER COOL WATERS IN A DAY OR SO.

Another forecast for this same period was for the central Caribbean where tropical storm formation was forecast between 75-77 west longitude around 12 north latitude. Although no independent system developed, it's interesting to see that Hurricane Irene, which was affecting the Bahamas at the time, was having an effect on the central Caribbean.

Here are the NWS comments from the 25th.

BROAD OUTFLOW FROM HURRICANE IRENE REMAINS OVER THE E AND CENTRAL CARIBBEAN DRAWING TROPICAL MOISTURE N ACROSS THE S CARIBBEAN AND GENERATING SCATTERED SHOWERS/ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS S OF 15N TO INLAND OVER COLOMBIA BETWEEN 71W-76W AND S OF 13N TO OVER VENEZUELA BETWEEN
62W-66W.

Forecast

Aug 27-28, 2011
This last forecast mentioned a possible tropical system in the making just west of the Lesser Antilles that probably would not see conditions favorable for development.

Results

On the 27th, the NWS reported:
A SURFACE TROUGH IS IN THE W TROPICAL ATLC ALONG 55W FROM 12N-16N MOVING
TOWARD THE LESSER ANTILLES WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS
W OF THE TROUGH TO OVER THE LESSER ANTILLES.

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Baja Hurricane Results

2011-09-26T20:51:00.000-07:00

The Weather Alternative's May 14th 2011 post offered five forecasts for Mexico's Baja Peninsula. I've been posting the results of these long-range weather forecasts as they come up. Here are the last two.

Forecast

August 20-25, 2011
Conditions are now conducive for a low pressure system to form over the area as Venus triggers Mars and Neptune.

Results

The above National Weather Service map for August 23rd shows a large area of disturbed weather that extended west of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The system had about a 20 percent chance of developing into a tropical cyclone but remained non-tropical.

Forecast

September 7-10, 2011
Mercury once again enters the equation and brings the possibility of a low pressure area or tropical system over the Baja.

Results

This next map is for September 6th when a large area of disturbed weather developed about 275 miles south-southeast of Manzanillo, Mexico. No further development took place.

Results For "What About Rain for Texas" Forecast

2011-09-18T09:49:00.001-07:00

The August 22nd post "What About Rain For Texas" carried three basic long-range weather predictions for September. The first forecast was for a tropical system to be born in the Gulf of Mexico between September 2-4. This was fulfilled in Tropical Storm Lee. Click here to read.

The second forecast called for another tropical system to form in the Gulf of Mexico between September 7-9. This was fulfilled in Tropical Storm Nate, which you can read about here.

The third forecast for September 15-17 called for a good chance for Texas to receive the benefits of a southerly air flow and for eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas to experience severe weather.

Here are the results of this last forecast. On September 15th, Accuweather reported, "Clouds and much-needed rain will contribute to keeping temperatures even lower in some locations while providing relief to drought-sicken areas from southern Kansas to northern Texas."

On the 17th, in an Accuweather post entitled "Strong Storms Target Portions of Texas, Oklahoma," meteorologist Meghan Evans said these storms were due to an area of low pressure sitting over southeastern Colorado that was acting as a trigger for some violent thunderstorms. The clashing of dry air coming from the Desert Southwest and humid air surging out of the Gulf of Mexico was aiding in the development of these storms.

Notice that humid air was surging out of the Gulf as stated in the long-range forecast. The Accuweather map below shows the area in and around Texas, Oklahoma, and a bit of Arkansas that was still under a severe threat on the 18th.

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September 16-18, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-09-17T07:57:00.001-07:00

The Weather Alternative post of Sept 8 entitled "Will Tropical Storm Maria Affect the Northeast U.S.?" expressed the possibility of Tropical Storm Maria striking the area roughly from the Delmarva Peninsula eastward through New Jersey and Long Island between Sept 16-18. It also presented the possibility of another type severe weather pattern affecting the area.

Fortunately for the Northeast and New England, Maria steered clear of the area and affected Newfoundland. The second forecast scenario mentioned played itself out over the U.S. Northeast instead. The main weather activity arrived on the 15th and 16th.

According to the National Weather Service, on the 15th a strong cold front approached from the west sweeping across the Northeast and New England with gusty northwest winds ushering in the coolest airmass of the season. Precipitable water values approached 1.50 inches with locally heavy rainfall possible. Freeze watches and warnings were issued throughout the area on the 15th and 16th.

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Tropical Storm Nate Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

2011-09-10T12:17:00.001-07:00

Tropical Storm Nate formed in the Gulf of Mexico on September 7, 2011. It's center was located near 92 west longitude and 20 north latitude effectively fulfilling my long-range forecast that was prepared in February of 2011 and published in the August Dell Horoscope magazine edition. The forecast was also posted here on this blog on August 22nd.

The forecast called for a tropical system to form around 95 west longitude and 22 north latitude between September 7-10. My hope was for the tropical system to provide rain for drought-stricken Texas, which neither Tropical Storm Lee (another tropical system that fulfills a prediction in the same August 22nd post) nor Tropical Storm Nate have done. In the post, I discussed the possibility that these systems could affect Mexico instead. Lee hit Louisiana and Nate will make landfall in Mexico.

Despite some of the imperfections of each forecast, the fact that the areas and dates of origin of both these tropical systems have been forecast days (in the case of Lee) and months (in the case of Nate) in advance by no other guidance than planetary cycles, is a strong indication that there is a connection between earthly weather systems and planetary alignments that should be investigated further. More examples are provided in the links below.

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Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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Will Tropical Storm Maria Affect the Northeast U.S.?

2011-09-08T12:40:00.000-07:00

This is an important question since the Northeast is dealing with major flooding in part due to the two latest tropical systems: Irene and Lee. Tropical Storm Maria is presently located at latitude 13 north and longitude 52 west and is expected to track farther west than Hurricane Katia did. Conventional meteorologists at our point in time state that it's too soon to tell what Maria will do. We may, however, be able to glean some information from Johannes Kepler's long-range weather forecast method based on planetary cycles.

According to this forecast system, the storm-breeding influence of the planets Uranus and Pluto affect the Northeast U.S. for the summer season. Both these planets will be spurred into action between the 16th and 18th of September.

Therefore, if Maria remains a tropical storm or strengthens to hurricane status, these planetary indications over the Northeast suggest that Maria could strike the area roughly from the Delmarva Peninsula eastward through New Jersey and Long Island.

There is always a chance that these planetary indicators suggest some other type of severe weather. For example, one of the last times they were activated, (August 9th)
storms ripped through parts of Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey causing power outages to an estimated 19,000 people in New Castle County, Delaware, traffic snarls, and possible tornado.

Kepler's method allows astrometeorologists to venture long-range weather forecasts months or years in advance. The forecast being shared here was formulated in February of this year and published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope magazine. By clicking on the links below, you can see other tropical systems from this year and last year's hurricane season that were predicted by this method.

August 2011 Forecast Results

2011-09-05T18:09:00.001-07:00

The July 28th post entitled General Weather Indications for August 2011 made a number of long-range weather predictions based on planetary cycles also known as astrometeorology. Here is a summary of the weather experienced in order to see how accurate the forecasts were.

Forecast
August 1-4
The gist of this forecast was for heat to affect the Plains and Mississippi Valley along with the chance of some precipitation. Hopefully, Texas would receive some rain.

Results
Record high temperatures were set the first few days of August in Joplin, Mo; Fort Smith, Ar and Salina, Ks to mention a few. Storms, unfortunately, bypassed Texas as shown in the Accuweather map below.

But they did hit throughout the Plains as shown by the following weather headlines:

Aug 1
More Powerful Storms Target Dakotas to Wisconsin

Aug 3
A cold front sparks scattered thunderstorms from the Ohio Valley to western Kansas today.

Forecast

August 9-13, and throughout the rest of August

Low pressure systems and rain was forecast for the 9th through the 13th as well as the remainder of the month. The Accuweather map below shows damaging storms that hit the Northeast on the 9th.

Other weather headlines for the month are shown next:

Aug 13
Heavy Rains In Store From D.C to Boston

Aug 20
Philadelphia Close to All-Time Record Rainfall

Aug 21
Gusty Storms Take Aim at Northeast, mid-Atlantic

Aug 27 - On the last day of the New Moon period Hurricane Irene arrives.

Forecast

August - West Coast

A number of charts showed cooler conditions over the West Coast states during the month of August.

Results

Aug 8

Accuweather posted an article entitled " Tired of the Heat? Head West!" Heat began to return to the area around the 21st.

Forecast

August 16, 21

The forecast stated that around the 16th the Pacific Northwest and northern California could see a strong cold front pushing inland, and around the 21st monsoonal moisture might trigger storms in the desert Southwest.

Results

The Weather Channel reported on the 15th that a cold front triggered scattered thunderstorms in eastern Idaho, Montana, northern Utah and northern and western Wyoming.

On the 21st, as shown in the Accuweather map below, storms were possible over the Four Corners region.

Forecast
August 9-11
This forecast warned of a possilbe low pressure system or front approaching off the West Coast.

Results
On the 10th, the Weather Channel reported "A trough of low pressure moves through the Northwest kicking up some late afternoon thunderstorms in eastern Idaho and western Montana."

Forecast
August 20-21
Increasing temperatures and storm systems were indicated for the Dakotas, eastern Montana, and eastern Wyoming.

Results
Here's what conventional forecasters reported:

Aug 21
Showers and thunderstorms possible for much of the Rockies and High Plains today and tonight

Aug 22
South of a vigorous storm crossing western and central Canada, the day will be quite windy across Montana with gusts as high as 40 to 55 mph. Gusty winds will be on the increase across western North Dakota.

Forecast
August 16
The triple conjunction of the Sun, Mercury, and Venus was to affect the Plains with heat leading to thunderstorms and rain also possible over extreme southern Texas.

Results
As seen from the Accuweather map below for August 16th, strong storms affected the Plains as they also did on the 17th. Extreme southern Texas, however, saw no rainfall.

Forecast

August 21-22

Good rain was supposed to fall on these dates over the Arklatex region.

Results

On the evening of the 20th, strong storms were possible over northern Oklahoma and Arkansas. Then on the 22nd, a few thunderstorms developed from eastern Oklahoma to the lower Mississippi Valley.

Forecast

August 27-28

The forecast indicated a stormy time over the eastern Great Lakes.

Results

A cold front affected the area but the main show was Hurricane Irene a bit further east.

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Tropical Storm Lee Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast

2011-09-04T08:11:00.000-07:00

The August 22nd post warning of a tropical system to form in the Gulf of Mexico between September 2nd and 4th has been fulfilled in Tropical Storm Lee.

The forecast specified the area around 95 west longitude and 22 north latitude as the area likely for storm formation. On September 1st, the center of Tropical Depression 13 was located at 91 west longitude and 26 north latitude further northeast than mentioned. Unfortunately, Texas will not see the rain it has been needing from Tropical Storm Lee.

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Storm Brewing in the Gulf

2011-09-01T09:14:00.000-07:00

Conventional weather forecasters are pointing out that a tropical system may be developing in the Gulf of Mexico towards the end of this week. If so, this may fulfill the long-range weather forecast posted here at The Weather Alternative on August 22nd.

This forecast explained how the influence of the planet Venus on weather systems would be activated between September 2nd and 4th--exactly when conventional forecasters are now saying storm formation is likely.

Specifically, Venus affects the 95th line of west longitude around 22 north latitude, which corresponds to the west central Gulf of Mexico. Hopefully, this will mean some rain for Texas.

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Hurricane Irene Closely Fulfills Long-range Forecast

2011-08-26T07:05:00.000-07:00

The Dell Horoscope long-range weather forecast that appeared in the August 2011 edition stated:
August 22-25
Tropical moisture still has access to the U.S. East Coast from the Carolinas northward. This time, however, there is an indication of a low pressure system about 200 miles off the North Carolina coast, which could be a tropical system.

This is a great forecast in the sense that six months ago when I formulated the forecast (February 2011) the general time and area of this tropical system was obvious whereas conventional forecasters only began to see the potential around August 19th. The day before, conventional forecasters commented that it was too soon to determine what land areas would eventually be affected by the tropical wave that eventually would become Irene.

There is something I overlooked which could have made the forecast even more accurate since Hurricane Irene will be affecting the U.S. East Coast past the time frame I used. Mercury is turning direct today (26th) and as it does so it will make a ses-square aspect to Uranus. Normally, this would be considered a "minor" aspect, somewhat disruptive to weather patterns and usually pretty quick--a one day transit. Since Mercury, however, is slow in motion this aspect will linger for a couple of days and be triggered by the Moon's conjunction to Mercury tomorrow (Aug 27th). Under these circumstances a minor aspect by a fast moving planet now becomes a major aspect due to Mercury's slower-than-normal motion. Mercury-Uranus combinations are known for stormy and windy conditions.

How does this tie in with Hurricane Irene? Well, the Solar Ingress chart for the summer season places Uranus over the U.S. Northeast and New England exactly where Irene will track during the next few days.

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What About Rain for Texas?

2011-08-22T12:16:00.001-07:00

In a recent Accuweather post on breaking the Texas heat and drought, two options were discussed. The first one involves a frontal boundary pushing southward over Texas. Alas, this seems unlikely as it's very tough for a front to make it that far south and bring any major change.

The second option is for a tropical system to move in from the south bringing needed rain and thus break the drought and heat. The following comments explore the long-range possibilities of this happening during the first two weeks of September.

September 2-4, 2011
Indications in the Solar Ingress chart for the summer season show that the influence of the planet Venus will be activated now. In astrometeorology, the general tendency of Venus is to increase moisture. Venus occupies the 95th degree of west longitude passing through the Gulf of Mexico, eastern Texas, and northward through the Plains. This could indicate a southerly airflow that returns moisture, hopefully in the form of rain, to these areas. Precipitation could be the strongest in the Gulf around 22 north latitude. This suggests a tropical system that could form roughly about 150 miles east of Tampico, Mexico. Of course, if such a system develops, there is the chance that it will travel westward to Mexico and not affect the U.S.

September 7-9, 2011
This period features a Mercury-Neptune opposition, which is well known for its ability to increase moisture. Some of the recent heavy rainfall in the Northeast was due an earlier Mercury-Neptune opposition. Various lunation charts place this planetary pair over the 95th and 97th degrees of west longitude. Once again, these pass through Texas. Venus is once again active in the Solar Ingress. So we see the same area in the Gulf off of Tampico, Mexico activated again. Perhaps this is a continuation of the Sept 2-4 influence. The general idea is that a moist air mass from the Gulf is drawn northward over Texas.

September 15-17, 2011
More Venus and Neptune aspects occur now and since both these planets increase moisture there is a good chance Texas will receive the benefits of an increased southerly air flow from the Gulf. Eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas stand the chance of some severe weather now.

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Tropical Depression 8 Fulfills Long-range Weather Forecast!

2011-08-19T09:37:00.001-07:00

The long-range weather forecast for August 16-18 published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope magazine had been fulfilled by Tropical Depression 8. The forecast, prepared in February of this year, stated "...a tropical system may churn from the Windward Islands and pass south of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola, probably affecting them, and then continue south of Jamaica and hit Honduras and Nicaragua."

The National Weather Service map above shows T.D. 8 hitting Honduras and surrounding areas.

The next map below is from August 17th and shows T.D. 8, when it was still a tropical wave, passing south of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola on its way toward Jamaica as stated in the long-range forecast.

The tropical depression is expected to pour down as much as 8 inches of rain over Honduras causing flash flooding and mudslides.

The other portion of the same August 16-18 forecast had a close fulfillment.

The forecast was based on the simultaneous conjunctions of the Sun, Mercury, and Venus which took place on the 16th.

"Around this time the conjunctions of the Sun, Mercury, and Venus affect the east coast states of North Carolina and Virginia through Pennsylvania. Severe weather in the form of strong storms should result."

The Weather Channel headline for August 15th read "Storm slogs through Northeast with heavy rain." The big storm also pushed a significant cold front through most of the South and Southeast.

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Dell Horoscope Forecast Results August 9-15, 2011

2011-08-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

Here is the next installment of the results of the long-range weather forecasts published in the August edition of Dell Horoscope magazine. These forecasts were prepared in February of 2011.

Forecast
August 9-13, 2011

This forecast called for an active weather period over the U.S. Northeast and New England as well as eastern Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas. A similar forecast was posted here on July 25, 2011. The possibilities were for intense storms or a tropical system to affect these areas.

Results

Accuweather reported on August 9th that storms and a possible tornado caused damage in Delaware leaving 19,000 people without power in New Castle County. Storms ripped through parts of Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey causing power outages, traffic snarls and possibly a tornado over northern Delaware.

The above Accuweather map shows the downpours of 1 to 3 inches of rain to hit the Northeast and New England starting on the 13th triggering flash flooding. Conventional forecasters pointed out that this is due to a strong storm system that typically is found in the U.S. during autumn months.

Part of the forecast pinpointed eastern Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas as areas that would see possible tropical storm development. The National Weather Service reported on the 14th, one day after my forecast ended that a surface trough brings continued convection over Hispaniola. But the main tropical activity was further north than the area I mentioned.

On the 11th, The Weather Channel showed this area north of the Bahamas that could slowly develop. This eventually became Tropical Storm Franklin, which was directed away from the U.S. coast.

On the 13th, Tropical Depression 7 formed southeast of Bermuda around 61 west longitude and 27 north latitude. In the Dell article I did pinpoint the area around 67 west longitude and 24 north latitude as an area to generally watch for tropical activity throughout August and September.

Forecast
Aug 12-13, 2011

A low pressure system may form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa, FL It remains to be seen if it develops tropical characteristics.

Results

Not much happened in this area at the time. The National Weather Service reported the following on the 13th:

GEORGIA...AND THE FLORIDA BIG BEND
AND PANHANDLE...AND ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS.

SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. SOME MAY BE STRONG WITH GUSTY WINDS AND SMALL HAIL AND WE
CANNOT DISCOUNT AN ISOLATED SEVERE STORM WITH DAMAGING WINDS.

Forecast
August 12-15, 2011

A couple of tropical waves in the western Caribbean may show signs of strengthening as
they approach Honduras and the Yucatan Peninsula.

Results

On the 11th, the NWS reported a tropical wave moving westward in the central Caribbean. Then on the 13th they reported isolated moderate convection inland over Honduras and El Salvador due to the wave. The Mexican weather service reported strong to very strong rains over the Yucatan on the 13th. The above map shows the tropical wave's position on the 13th.

General Weather Indications for August 2011

August 16-18, 2011 Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

Dell Horoscope Forecast Results Aug 1-8, 2011

2011-08-08T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here are the first results of the long-range weather forecasts of mine that appeared in the August issue of Dell Horoscope magazine. These forecasts, which cover the months from August to November, were prepared in February of this year and submitted to the magazine in March.

Forecast

August 1-5
Mercury's retrograde station and the squares of the Sun and Venus to Jupiter work together to highlight an area of severe weather or tropical storm /hurricane activity over the New England and Nova Scotia areas.

Results

Severe weather was active over the New England and Nova Scotia areas at this time.
According to Accuweather, on August 2nd, portions of New England and the Great Lakes were the target of violent thunderstorms.
Southeastern Maine to eastern Massachusetts is the zone at risk for thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts over 60 mph, hail larger than quarters, numerous lightning strikes and torrential downpours.

The Canadian weather bureau posted rainfall warnings for a few counties in Nova Scotia.

Forecast

August 5-8
Mercury retrogrades and activates the Mars-Neptune square that affects the southern tip of the Baja peninsula in the Cardinal Solar Ingress chart. This strongly suggests a tropical storm or hurricane that will be drawn to the area.

Results

The weather map above shows a developing low pressure area south of the Baja on the 6th. It never developed tropical characteristics but a tight pressure gradient brought winds in and around the Baja area. The Mexican weather service reported an 80 percent chance of rain or greater, lightning, extremely hot temperatures, and winds 20 to 35 km/h with gusts on the 6th. One to two inches of rain were reported in a 24 hour period on the 8th.

Forecast

August 6-8
Mercury's opposition to Neptune also affects North Carolina and northward into the Northeast. Neptune is indicative of tropical moisture so at this time we can expect an influx of rain-producing moisture over this area. This does not necessarily mean a tropical system.

Results

Tropical Depression Emily made an appearance off the Southeast coast on the 7th but never made it to North Carolina. However, the Mercury-Neptune influence still brought an influx of rain to North Carolina. On the 6th, flash flooding in Charlotte prompted evacuations and closures as 2 to 3 inches of rain--and in some areas more than 6 inches--hit the area.

Flooding and gusty storms also impacted Harrisburg, Pa. and northern Virginia dropping 1 to 3 inches of rain in a short time. On the 7th, the region from Baltimore to New York City was especially susceptible to flooding from thunderstorm downpours.

General Weather Indications for August 2011

August 9-13, 2011 Long-range Forecast

August 16-18, 2011 Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

John Quincy ADAMS on U.S. Foreign Policy

"[America] goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own. She will commend the general cause by the countenance of her voice, and the benignant sympathy of her example. She well knows that by once enlisting under other banners than her own, were they even the banners of foreign independence, she would involve herself beyond the power of extrication, in all the wars of interest and intrigue, of individual avarice, envy, and ambition, which assume the colors and usurp the standard of freedom." -- John Quincy Adams, Speech before the House of Representatives, July 4, 1821; quoted in William Bonner and Pierre Lemieux (Editors), The Idea of America (Les Belles Lettres, 2003), p. 237.

Fulfilled Long-range Forecasts for Hurricane Season 2010

2011-08-02T18:40:00.000-07:00

The tropical systems referenced below from Hurricane Season 2010 fulfilled long-range weather forecasts based on astrometeorology or planetary cycles.

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

T.S. Eugene and July 29-31 Forecast Results

2011-08-01T09:03:00.001-07:00

The Weather Alternative post of May 14, 2011 entitled Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico mentioned that planetary alignments during July 29-31, 2011 had "the potential to result in a low pressure that generates strong winds and rain." One idea was that this might be a tropical system.

In general at this time, which featured the Mercury-Neptune opposition, the tropics came to life. The Gulf of Mexico saw Tropical Storm Don, the Atlantic saw a strengthening tropical wave which any day now may become Emily, and the eastern Pacific greeted Tropical Storm Eugene.

Although Eugene will pass somewhat near the Baja, its passage will be too far west of the Baja, and a few days too late to view it as a fulfillment of the May 2011 long-range weather forecast.

What weather did occur over the Baja then?

Over the last few days, particularly on the 30th and 31st of July, the Mexican weather bureau, Conagua, has reported an 80 percent chance of rain over the Baja, along with lightning, extremely hot temperatures, and high winds. The above map shows a green arrow over the Baja with the words "Viento Maximo" or maximum wind, fulfilling the long-range forecast for strong winds and rain.

General Weather Indications for August 2011

August 9-13, 2011 Long-range Forecast

August 16-18, 2011 Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

Politics, Lies, and Gold Medals

How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?
Four. One to hold the bulb. Two to turn the ladder.
And one to raise taxes by a million dollars to buy the light bulb

What are the three most common lies in America?

The check is in the mail.
This is a safe investment. And...
I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you.

Did you hear about the Federal Reserve economist who won an olympic gold medal?

He was so proud he had it bronzed.

What is the origin of the word politics?

It's from the Greek word "poly" meaning many and "ticks" meaning blood-sucking insects.

General Weather Indications for August 2011

2011-07-28T10:28:00.000-07:00

Some general weather trends can be gleaned from lunation charts and the Solar Ingress chart. Here we'll quickly go over the four lunation charts for August. These include the New Moon, Full Moon, First Quarter, and Last Quarter charts or maps.

The first map above is the New Moon of July 30, 2011, which will be in effect for all of August until the 28th.

The New Moon in Leo occupies the the 98th degree of west longitude through the central Plains and Texas. This is a hot, dry influence. The New Moon is square Jupiter, which also indicates warmth but can bring atmospheric disturbances. Let's hope this means some rain for Texas and the surrounding area. Jupiter influences the Mississippi Valley in this regard.

Venus is also in Leo through the Front Range and Plains. Venus usually increases atmospheric moisture so along with the heat symbolized by Leo we might get some precipitation during the month of August. The 1st through the 4th is a period when there could be some action along these lines.

The Northeast is under the influence of the Mercury-Neptune opposition. This increases temperatures and humidity leading to low pressure areas and rain through out the month of August. Since Mercury will go retrograde on August 2nd and then oppose Neptune on the 8th strong storms are possible with lots of moisture. This has been mentioned in another post for August 9-13.

Saturn affects the West Coast states of Washington, Oregon, and northern California arguing for cooler conditions and some precipitation. It's interesting to note that Accuweather just posted an article entitled Northwest Continues to Chill This Summer. With Saturn in this position, cool weather seems likely to continue for the region during August, which is their conclusion as well. There are two stormy periods indicated for the West Coast states in the Solar Ingress around the 16th when coastal regions of northern California and the Pacific Northwest could see a strong front pushing inland and around 21st when monsoonal moisture might trigger storms in the desert Southwest.

Uranus and Pluto are off the West Coast at 132 west longitude calling for cooler conditions and a possible low pressure system or front around August 9-11.

Full Moon August 13, 2011

This Full Moon heavily bombards the Plains. The Sun, Moon, Venus, and Jupiter concentrate their influence over the Dakotas, eastern Montana, and eastern Wyoming. While all these indicate heat, Venus does increase moisture. One possibility is that this area will periodically be subject to increasing temperatures and storm systems--for example around the 20th and 21st.

The triple conjunction of the Sun, Mercury, and Venus around the 16th will also strongly affect the Plains with a heat wave, but I'm hoping the heat will provoke thunderstorms and rain. I've mentioned extreme southern Texas in this regard in another post.

Mercury and Neptune also affect the Plains. While Mercury retrograde can signify high pressure and wind (something we don't need over the southern Plains right now), Neptune is associated with humidity and rain. Neptune's position along the 94th degree of west longitude affects the eastern Plains and signifies atypical rainfall during this Full Moon period. We may get some good rain around the 21st and 22nd as moisture is pull up out of the Gulf of Mexico and drawn northward over the Arklatex region.

First Quarter Moon August 6, 2011

Uranus and Saturn affect the western states and the Rockies exercising a cooler influence. The rain-making Mercury-Neptune pair resides over the New England area extending the same influence in the New Moon chart farther eastward.

This chart indicates some possible tropical activity in the eastern Gulf off the west Florida coast around August 12th and 13th and in the central Caribbean around the same time.

Third Quarter Moon August 21, 2011

Uranus and Saturn also affect the western states and the Rockies indicating cooler conditions. Mars and Jupiter over the eastern Great Lakes indicate a stormy time especially around the 27th and 28th.

Texas Needs Tropical Storm Don

August 9-13, 2011 Long-range Forecast

August 16-18, 2011 Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

August 9-13, 2011 Long-range Weather Forecast

2011-07-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

An active weather period is indicated for the U.S. East Coast, Northeast, and New England between August 9-13, 2011 as the square of Mars to Uranus and the Mars-Pluto opposition continue to stir up the atmosphere. During this time, a retrograde Mercury will oppose Neptune as well.

Mercury's role in hurricane formation is usually greater when it is in retrograde motion, which it begins this year on August 2nd. Mars is no slouch when it comes to severe weather either. Mars-Uranus incites wind velocities that add violence to storms. Mars-Pluto generates intense storms as well.

Not only is the eastern U.S. involved, the area affected also includes the region in and around eastern Cuba, Haiti, and the Bahamas. There's a strong chance that a tropical system will develop in this area and head northward affecting the Carolinas and northward to the Northeast and New England. Other possibilities include severe storms throughout these areas.

August 16-18, 2011 Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

Been Hot Enough Lately?

August 16-18, 2011 Long-range Weather Forecast

2011-07-20T09:33:00.000-07:00

On August 16th, a triple conjunction will take place involving the Sun, Mercury, and Venus is the hot sign Leo. Mercury is retrograde now and its conjunction with the Sun during hurricane season has been observed to coincide with the formation of tropical systems.

The conjunction when viewed from key charts affects the East Coast states of North Carolina and Virginia northward through Pennsylvania. Since the conjunction takes place in the thermal sign Leo, one of the initial reactions over this area could be a heat wave. Severe thunderstorms are also a strong possibility now as is the likelihood of a tropical system.

Further south in the Caribbean, a tropical system may make its way from the Windward Islands affecting Puerto Rico and Hispaniola as it passes south of them on its way past Jamaica towards Honduras and Nicaragua.

The southernmost portions of Texas around Brownsville are also affected by the triple conjunction, where severe thunderstorms or an influx of tropical moisture is likely.

Typhoon Ma-On Targets Japan

2011-07-16T11:56:00.000-07:00

Typhoon Ma-On is expected to approach and hit Japan around July 17-19. Ma-On is now the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane and may become a super typhoon with sustained winds near 150 mph. Ma-On is expected to dump between 10 to 20 with flooding and mudslides.

Certain planetary alignments usually coincide with these monster storms. But what if there are no major planetary alignments at the time--such as is the case with Ma-On? When this type of scenario arises, you can be sure that some planet is triggering or activating a previous planetary alignment or eclipse.

On May 20, 2011 Mercury conjoined Mars. This combination of planets is known for its whipping winds and energetic storm systems. As shown on the astro-locality map, the conjunction was right overhead through Japan. On the 16th and 17th, Jupiter will reach the degree of this conjunction, which was at 7 degrees Taurus, activating its windy and stormy potential.

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

Hurricane Hot Spots for June 2011

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

Captain Incompetence

Results of June 2011 Hurricane Hot Spots

2011-07-12T18:26:00.000-07:00

On May 31st I posted a few dates and places that might have been worth watching for tropical activity or other forms of severe weather in June. Here are the results.

The first one was for June 17-20 that pinpointed an area east of the Bahamas and southward through Haiti (Hispaniola) where there might be tropical activity.

The Weather Channel reported on the 18th, "Another tropical wave will bring some showers to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola over the weekend."

A severe weather pattern over New England was also forecast for the same time period. The Weather Channel reported on the 17th that a low pressure organized and strengthened over the region and on the 18th that "some showers and thunderstorms are possible in New England from a departing system."

Possible tropical storm development was forecast for June 20-23 around 67 west 25 north but no system developed there.

I've already covered the forecast that Hurricane Beatriz fulfilled in another post.

The Rockies were also highlighted for severe weather at this time. On the 20th, the Weather Channel reported that rain and thunderstorms were expected in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. The next day they stated that "the big storm departed," and "lingering northwest wind gusts will top 40 mph in eastern Wyoming and eastern Colorado."

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

July 1-11 Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Hot Spots for June 2011

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

Austerity Riots – A Glimpse Of America’s Future? (read more here)

Heat Alerts Fulfill Long-range Forecast

2011-06-30T12:58:00.001-07:00

The long-range weather forecast for July 1-11, 2011 is beginning to shape up as excessive heat warnings are being issued for the central U.S. The Weather Channel map below shows where the heat alerts are for today.

The long-range forecast posted on June 18th talked about how the astrometeorological effect of Venus would begin being felt around July 1st. Venus' influence was described as increasing the moisture content of the atmosphere accompanied by a southerly air flow and increasing temperatures.

The mercury is starting to rise over the central U.S. with temperatures in some of these locations reaching between 100 to 110 degrees! Accuweather warns that the heat will continue for the next couple of days and be accompanied by high levels of humidity as well. As we progress into the forecast period, we'll look at how the rest of the forecast fared.

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

July 1-11 Long-range Weather Forecast

Big Dreamers

All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose. -- Brian Tracy

Rockies Forecast Result

2011-06-27T17:20:00.000-07:00

In the May 21st post Neptune and Rockies Flood Potential, I explained how the astrometeorological influence of the planet Neptune correlates with southerly air flows, winter thaws, and snow slides. In other posts, I've mentioned Neptune's tendency toward flooding.

Since Neptune was influencing the western U.S. during the spring season, I gave some dates when those weather patterns would be activated.

The first one was May 22nd when the Sun squared Neptune. The Weather Channel reported on that date that a potent storm was moving into the Pacific Northwest and that "the threat of flooding from the rain, snow melt, or a combination of those will continue in Washington, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming."

June 3rd brought Mercury's square to Neptune. This date saw a very unusual low pressure system whose end result brought "periods of rain (locally heavy), high elevation snow in the Sierra Nevada and perhaps a few severe storms with hail, gusty winds..." according to the Weather Channel.

June 8th was the date of the Jupiter-Neptune sextile. On June 7th the National Weather Service reported, "Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue today across the northern Rockies and northern Plains, with flooding is possible throughout parts of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and western Washington and Oregon. Flash Flood and Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect for these areas."

Venus square Neptune was exact on the June 10th. More showers and thunderstorms hit the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. Some showers and thunderstorms also were possible in the higher elevations of Colorado.

Mercury's trine to Neptune was on June 16th. The National Weather Service reported on that date that "in Utah, large creeks and mainstem rivers will periodically rise above flood stage for the next several weeks due to warmer temperatures and resultant snowmelt increases. In California, snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada has resulted in minor flooding of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park."

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

July 1-11 Long-range Weather Forecast

Failure is merely an opportunity to more intelligently begin again.

Hurricane Beatriz Fulfills Long-range Weather Prediction!

2011-06-21T09:58:00.001-07:00

In my May 14th post of this year entitled Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico, I issued a long-range weather forecast for June 21-23, 2011. The forecast indicated that a tropical storm or hurricane was likely over the tip of southern Baja between these dates. The map below shows that Hurricane Beatriz will pass by the southern Baja between the 22nd and 23rd effectively fulfilling the forecast.

July 1-11 Long-range Weather Forecast

Hurricane Hot Spots for June 2011

Neptune and Rockies Flood Potential

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

On the way to A New Global Financial System as predicted in the Bible? (read more)

July 1-11 Long-range Weather Forecast

2011-06-18T09:17:00.000-07:00

Around July 1st, from an astrometeorological view, Venus begins to affect the Mississippi Valley. The influence of Venus on the weather tends to increase the moisture content of the atmosphere. Winds are generally from the south accompanied by rising temperatures. This corresponds to a maritime tropical air mass, which should be especially pronounced around the 4th.

As we move into the 7th through the 10th and Venus makes its square to Uranus and its opposition to Pluto, the indications are for a more disruptive influence on the weather. Coupled with other aspects, moisture will be drawn up from the Gulf generating storms up through the central Mississippi Valley. There is a chance that a tropical system will form in the Gulf around 90 west longitude and 23 north latitude.

The area in and around the Bahamas is another area that may show signs of tropical storm development around July 7-10.

Hurricane Hot Spots for June 2011

Neptune and Rockies Flood Potential

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

Forecast Results June 10-16, 2011

2011-06-15T20:40:00.001-07:00

Two areas of the country were specified for severe weather in the long-range weather forecast for June 10-16. The first area encompassed the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles northward through Nebraska. A strong low pressure area was forecast to bring severe weather that would continue eastward to the Mississippi Valley.

Accuweather reported that as early as Saturday (June 11th)destructive thunderstorms tore over a zone from far southeastern Montana into the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas. The storms continued to march eastward bringing flooding downpours to eastern Kansas and Missouri on the 12th.

By the 14th, severe thunderstorms shifted eastward into parts of the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys with damaging winds, hail, and some possible tornadoes according to Accuweather. The above Accuweather map shows the area in question fulfilling the long-range forecast based on planetary cycles involving Saturn, the Sun, and Mercury.

The second part of the forecast stated that the Gulf of Mexico from north of the Yucatan (around 89W/23N) to western Cuba might be worth watching for signs of tropical activity between June 10-14. No major system developed at this time. The National Weather Service did mention that a cyclonic center developed around 85W/28N on the 11th, which was the general area I pinpointed. Other than that, the Gulf was largely lifeless. For those tuning into the planetary aspects that these forecasts are based on, the Sun's conjunction to Mercury was the basis for this forecast, however, the Sun's conjunction to a retrograde Mercury (the inferior conjunction) seems to be more powerful in spawning tropical systems when occurring during hurricane season than the Sun's conjunction to a direct Mercury (the superior conjunction). The conjunction on June 12th was a superior conjunction.

Should we only believe what can be scientifically proven?

June 3-7, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-06-08T05:45:00.000-07:00

We've had some interesting weather out west in recent days from record-shattering rain in California due to an out-of-season low pressure system, the third-largest wildfire in Arizona's history, and the first tropical depression of 2011. Since this period and area of the country were the focus of my long-range weather forecast for June 3-7, let's see how the forecast turned out.

My May 26 post began by pointing out that on the 3rd of June Mercury would make a 90-
degree or storm-breeding aspect to Neptune at the same time that Neptune began its apparent retrograde motion, which has been observed to coincide with excessive humidity and abundant moisture. I mentioned that these planets affected the western U.S. the Baja Peninsula, and the area around Guadalajara, Mexico. I concluded that the aforementioned areas would receive an influx of moisture due to low pressure systems or fronts. This was definitely the case with the California storm, although I didn't mention California in particular but just the western U.S.

I thought that the Arizona area would see an increase in monsoonal flow bringing abundant moisture. On the contrary, dry and windy conditions have brought one of the largest wildfires to Arizona during this period. What's up with that? While I focused on Neptune's pluvial influence, one of the major ingredients was Mercury's square to Neptune. Mercury is known for its connection with windy conditions and as McCormack stated in his "Astrotech Weather Guide," "Mercury is largely concerned with wind direction and velocity and predicates sporadic strong winds." Looks like I missed that one completely. Throughout the forecast period numerous red flag warnings were in effect for Arizona due to the strong winds. Even the Baja Peninsula, one of the areas I included in the forecast, began the forecast period with warnings for strong winds as shown by the green area on the following map. The map legend relates the green area to "vientos fuertes" or strong winds.

The forecast period ended with the formation of Tropical Storm Adrian. In the forecast I suggested the possibility of the Guadalajara and Baja areas being affected by a tropical system or other type of severe weather. As it stands now, Accuweather commented this morning that one possible path for Adrian takes it toward Mexico somewhere between Jalisco (Guadalajara) and Michoacan or northern Guerrero although it takes it there or near there a bit later than I thought.

June 2011: Long-range Weather Forecasts

Hurricane Hot Spots for June 2011

Neptune and Rockies Flood Potential

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

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Hurricane Hot Spots June 2011

2011-05-31T18:43:00.000-07:00

The following long-range weather forecasts reveal some dates and places worth watching for tropical activity and other forms of severe weather. The slower moving planets can have a major impact on the weather as they align in important configurations. During June of this year, Uranus and Pluto will be only 2 degrees shy of an exact square. The square or 90 degree aspect between planets in astrometeorology brings low pressure systems and disruptive atmospheric conditions.

June 17-20
On the 18th and 19th of June, Mercury will trigger this square by squaring Uranus and then opposing Pluto. One of the areas vulnerable to their influence is just east of the Bahamas and southward through Haiti. This is an area that has the potential to develop a tropical system or some type of severe weather pattern. New England is another area, which most likely will experience a severe weather pattern of its own.

The Baja California also stands out as an area where tropical storm or severe weather conditions may develop. Since I'm already expecting a low pressure or tropical system around June 21-23, this may be a build up of that. The Rockies appear to be affected by a strong front or low pressure system at this time as well.

June 20-23
Mercury will square Saturn on the 21st and Mars will square Neptune on the 22nd. One area that stands out for possible tropical storm development is around 67 west longitude and 25 north latitude. This is roughly 550 miles east of the Bahamas and 430 miles north of Puerto Rico. This may be the same system mentioned in the above June 17-20 forecast or an independent one. The Rockies are also highlighted again for severe weather conditions in the form of a front or storm system. This could be a time when the melting snowpack brings flooding conditions to the area.

June 2011: Long-range Weather Forecasts

Neptune and Rockies Flood Potential

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

June 2011: Long-range Weather Forecasts

2011-05-26T05:40:00.001-07:00

Johannes Kepler, the discoverer of the planetary laws of motion, developed a long-range weather forecast system based on planetary cycles. His success as a long-range weather forecaster or astro-meteorologist preceded his success as the discoverer of the laws of motion. Here are some forecasts for June based on his system.

On June 3rd, Mercury will square Neptune. The square or 90 degree aspect is a storm-breeding relationship between two planets. On the same day, Neptune will begin its retrograde motion. This means that from our viewpoint on earth, Neptune will appear to move backwards in the heavens. The retrograde motion of Neptune has been observed to coincide with excessive humidity and abundant moisture.

Key charts used in making astro-meteorological forecasts show the influence of Mercury and Neptune over the western U.S., the Baja Peninsula, and the area around Guadalajara, Mexico. The above astro-locality map shows the area in and around Arizona to be particularly affected by Neptune's pluvial influence. In my experience, the effects of a retrograde planet build up over the days after it begins its retrograde motion. I think the period between June 3rd and 7th should show that the above mentioned areas will receive an influx of moisture due to low pressure systems or fronts. The Guadalajara area and the Baja could see a tropical system affecting them since the eastern Pacific is now in hurricane season or it could be some other type of severe weather pattern. The Arizona area may see an increased monsoonal flow triggering abundant moisture at this time.

On June 12th, Saturn will also change its apparent motion after about 4 1/2 months of its backward boogie. Saturn will now appear to move forward in the heavens. This change of motion has been observed to correspond to cold and damp conditions. When coupled with the Sun's conjunction to Mercury on the same day, which can excite windy conditions, these can all work together to bring noticeable weather patterns.

Astro-locality maps draw our attention to a number of places. One place where the Sun, Mercury, and Saturn join forces is in and around the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles up through Nebraska. One possibility is that a strong low pressure system is ejected out of the Rockies into the central Plains bringing severe weather in eastward transit to the Mississippi Valley area. Our time frame is roughly between the 12th and the 16th.

Another area that might be worth watching from around the 10th through the 14th is the Gulf of Mexico. The area just north of the Yucatan Peninsula (around 89W/23N) over to western Cuba and northward to the Central Gulf Coast may show signs of tropical activity.

Neptune and Rockies Flood Potential

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

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Neptune and Rockies Flood Potential

2011-05-21T16:08:00.000-07:00

Conventional weather forecasters are concerned that the snowpack that has accumulated in the northern and central Rockies, Cascades, and Sierra Nevada due to a long-running winter with deep snowfall may mean downstream flooding for those areas when warmer conditions melt the snowpack. The light pink and white areas on the map below depict snow water content over 30 inches. Image appears courtesy of NOAA.

A great deal of the snowpack is still intact due to unseasonably cool conditions and with the combination of cool, wet weather, more snow continues to fall. Some meteorologists, however, are forecasting above-normal warmth through the Rockies during the month of June. A rapid thaw could lead to dangerous flooding.

According to astro-meteorology, which ventures long-range forecasts based on planetary cycles, the influence of the planet Neptune affects the western United States during the spring season as shown on the map below.

Some of the effects of Neptune on weather conditions due to its connection with southerly airflows according to the late George J. McCormack are thaws and snow slides in mountain areas. Times when this influence is activated should be when Neptune is aspected by other planets. Here are some approximate dates to watch for.

May 22nd- Sun square Neptune

June 3rd- Mercury square Neptune

June 8th- Jupiter sextile Neptune

June 10th- Venus square Neptune

June 16th- Mercury trine Neptune

Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

May 8-17, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-05-18T20:43:00.000-07:00

The close conjunction of Mercury and Venus throughout the May 8-17 period was the basis of the long-range forecast posted on April 29th. There were basically three areas that were emphasized: the Plains, the western Atlantic, and the West Coast.

The Plains
The first portion of the forecast for the Plains spoke of increasing temperatures due to a moist, southerly airflow and the possibility of damaging thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes. The areas to be affected were the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles and eastward toward the Mississippi Valley.

The first Accuweather map shows the severe thunderstorm threat for the 8th through the 10th over Texas and Oklahoma and continuing toward the Mississippi River Valley.

The next Accuweather map for the 9th confirms the increasing temperatures and moisture talked about in the forecast.

Greatly enhanced storm potential was the forecast for the Plains during the May 10-12 period.
This next map for the 11th shows the area slated for tornadoes, large hail, and severe thunderstorms.

The forecast for the final period, May 14-17, specified through the Plains, Deep South, and East Central States. This next map shows the lingering low pressure area affecting the East Central and Northeast States from the 15th through the 18th.

The Western Atlantic
The forecast for the whole period mostly concentrated on an area roughly 420 to 475 miles northeast of the Lesser Antilles centering around 54 west longitude and 19 north latitude, and looked for a low pressure system (not necessarily tropical) that would affect the area. A strong low was forecast to develop between the 14th through the 17th.

The National Weather Service made the following comments throughout the period:
May 9: Low-level moisture continues to pool along a surface trough from 18N55W into the NE Caribbean...
May 11: A SURFACE TROUGH IS OVER THE W TROPICAL ATLC INTO THE NE CARIBBEAN EXTENDING FROM 21N55W ACROSS THE VIRGIN ISLANDS NEAR 18N63W.
May 15: ANOTHER LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM IS IMPACTING THE CENTRAL ATLC. AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH IS ALONG 53W...

The following weather map is for May 15 and shows the area mentioned.

This low pressure area around May 15th was broad enough that it affected Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with strong storms. Accuweather reported "More Drenching Storms for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands. Drenching showers and thunderstorms will continue to soak the northeastern Caribbean Islands through at least early next week..."

West Coast
Between the 10th and the 17th, the West Coast was forecast to experience an increase in heat and moisture leading to storms over California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

On the 14th, a low pressure area hit the West Coast States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho as shown in the following Accuweather map. Their title was "Storm to Slam West Coast this Weekend."

On the 16th, Accuweather reported "The next shot of rain will advance onshore over northern California later today. " Here's their weather graphic.

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Hurricane Season 2011 Baja, Mexico

2011-05-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

The map below shows the planetary influences at work over the Baja California at the time of the summer solstice. The summer solstice chart is used by astro-meteorologists to assess weather patterns for the summer season and issue long-range weather forecasts.

This map for the summer of 2011 in particular is of interest because of the planetary influences that concentrate over the Baja California. The two crossing lines represent the influences of Mars and Neptune. In addition to their crossing, the two planets are in a 90 degree relationship which indicates a distruptive influence on weather patterns.

Neptune's influence on the weather correlates with tropical moisture, high humidity, and heavy downpours. Mars adds energy to weather patterns through heat. Together this planetary combination can indicate low pressure areas that bring strong storms and heavy rainfall. Tropical storms and hurricanes fit this description as well.

Vacationers considering the Baja California as their destination this year should note the following dates as times when low pressure areas and/or tropical systems could threaten the area. My Hurricane Season 2011 forecasts will appear in the August edition of Dell Horoscope.

June 21-23, 2011
This is when the summer solstice chart takes effect and the square or 90 degree aspect between Mars and Neptune makes their initial contact.

July 29-31, 2011
Mercury triggers the Mars-Neptune set up now. This has the potential to result in a low pressure that generates strong winds and rain.

August 5-8, 2011
Mercury retrograde, itself an indication of windy conditions, triggers Mars-Neptune again bringing the potential a tropical system.

August 20-25, 2011
Conditions are now conducive for a low pressure system to form over the area as Venus triggers Mars and Neptune.

September 7-10, 2011
Mercury once again enters the equation and brings the possibility of a low pressure area or tropical system over the Baja.

May 8-17, 2011 Forecast

Hurricane Risk-Management

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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Hurricane Risk-Management

2011-05-06T06:41:00.000-07:00

As of April 2011 Colorado State University, Weather Service International, and Tropical Storm Risk have lowered the number of hurricanes they're expecting in the Atlantic Basin for the 2011 season. Nevertheless, they all agree the season should be well above average. CSU expects 16 named storms and 9 hurricanes while Weather Service International foresees a more impactful season along the U.S. coastline. They estimate 15 named storms and 8 hurricanes. Tropical Storm Risk calls for 14 named storms and 7 to 8 hurricanes. They realize that it is, of course, impossible to precisely predict this or any season's hurricane activity in early April.

Because a land-falling hurricane can cause extensive damage, risk management experts work with models that are designed to estimate insured losses due to these tricky tropical tempests. What has presented even more of a problem for these experts is trying to anticipate where and how many hurricanes will make landfall. The three major catastrophe modelers, AIR Worldwide, EQECAT, and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) have recently concluded that their near term hurricane models have significantly overestimated losses due to land-falling hurricanes. For example, they initially projected insured loss levels for the 2006-2010 period at 35 percent above the long-term average. The actual cumulative losses, however, were less than one third of the long-term cumulative average.

Here's where the Hurricane Frequency Paradox comes into play which states that although there has been an increase in Atlantic tropical activity since the 19th century, there has not been an increase in hurricane landfalls for the United States. The answer may be due to improved observational techniques according to NOAA researchers. For example, in the days before satellite technology, some tropical systems that formed and died out at sea went undetected. Now they are tallied up with each season's hurricanes if and when they occur.

As pointed out above, the near term hurricane models can't produce credible estimates of losses at specific locations, which is what insurance companies and the average citizen are most interested in, because conventional meteorology is unable to generate long-range forecasts of hurricane strikes for specific locations. The study of astro-meteorology offers some assistance to this very problem. As put forth by Johannes Kepler, the discoverer of the planetary laws of motion, astro-meteorology is a long-range weather forecast system based on planetary cycles. The system allows the formulation of long-range weather forecasts months or years in advance that can pinpoint, not just general trends, but specific forecasts that cover the time, place, and type of weather to be expected. Although no forecast method can claim 100 percent accuracy, and astro-meteorology is no exception, it can give a much clearer picture. Tropical systems Alex, Bonnie, Earl, Matthew, and Tropical Depression 10E were all forecast months in advance last year using this method. Although no hurricane made a direct U.S. landfall last year all of these systems affected land areas in the western hemisphere. Where ever there's a problem, God has a solution--astro-meteorology may very well be, in more ways than one, heaven helping us.

May 8-17, 2011 Forecast

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

April 18-24, 2011 Severe Weather Window

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

Encouragement

Everyone craves encouragement. If you feel like you have no time, no energy, no expertise, no money, or little to give, don’t worry; that’s common to many of us. But we can all give through our words of encouragement, through which our lives can have influence, and we can spread God’s love wherever we go. In just five minutes or less, we can make a difference at a bus stop, on the metro, crossing the street, at the shop, at work, at school, online, going for a walk, and the list goes on.

May 8-17, 2011

2011-04-29T22:11:00.000-07:00

There's about a two week period in May where the planets Mercury and Venus are traveling side by side in close conjunction, which doesn't normally happen. The graph below gives an idea of this. Notice the two lines that run together from the left down the the lower right. At one point they cross a third line, which represents their conjunction to Jupiter. Let's see what weather these conjunctions might engender. I'll try and mention the most outstanding dates and places.

May 7-10, 2011

There is an indication that the tropics will begin to awaken at this time. It doesn't necessarily mean that a tropical system will result but there's a strong possibility that a low pressure system will develop now about 420 northeast of the Lesser Antilles.

Another area that stands out for severe weather is the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles. Mercury and Venus together indicate increasing temperatures due to a moist, southerly airflow. This can indicate the ingredients necessary to trigger damaging thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes. These storms could then continue in eastward transit toward the Mississippi Valley.

May 10-12, 2011

At this time the three planets, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter all conjoin. A broad area in the west central Atlantic to the Lesser Antilles is activated now so we may continue to see low pressure areas that may be monitored for development.

The Plains continues to be an area of concern as more warm, moist air will be available as a mechanism for thunderstorm generation. Storm potential is therefore greatly enhanced now.

The Full Moon and New Moon charts place these aspects over the West Coast States of California, Washington, and Oregon. Increasing heat and moisture could very well manifest as an increased monsoonal flow triggering storms over the area.

May 14-17, 2011

The West Coast States are still responding to increases in temperatures or at least warm, moist air masses. The area in and around Idaho is emphasized where storm development is a likely response.

Generally, the Plains through the Deep South and East Central States are experiencing an influx of warm, moist air from the Gulf which continues to provide the ingredients for storms.

A strong low pressure area seems likely to develop or strengthen about 475 miles northeast of the Lesser Antilles (around 54 west longitude and 19 north latitude).

April 18-24, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-04-25T18:55:00.000-07:00

At the end of March, I posted a long-range forecast for April 18-24, 2011. The forecast zeroed in on areas that might experience "wild weather." Three areas were highlighted: Puerto Rico, the area from Northwest Texas through Tennessee and Georgia, and area about 600 miles off the coast of California.

As can be seen from the above Accuweather map of April 21, conventional meteorologists were watching a low-pressure system about 460 northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Forecasters were concerned that it might develop tropical characteristics. The low lingered in the area and by the 23rd, the National Weather Service issued its last advisory on the low pressure.

The next area for wild weather was from Northwest Texas through Tennessee and Georgia.

This was a very volatile time for this section of the States. Prior to the forecast period there were already deadly tornadoes. Within the April 18-24 window there were violent thunderstorms that hit central Texas to northern parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. There were reports of damaging winds and hail.

The above map is for the 22nd and shows the area slated for severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding. This is roughly the same area I pinpointed in my long-range forecast. The St. Louis airport was hit by a tornado.

The above Accuweather map is for the 23rd and shows roughly the same area that I had specified. Severe weather continued to threaten the area.

The 3rd area mentioned in the forecast was 600 miles off the coast of California. I was unable to verify either way if a low developed there or not.

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

April 18-24, 2011 Severe Weather Window

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

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Tropical Activity

2011-04-21T06:08:00.000-07:00

The Weather Alternative forecast posted on March 25, 2011 specified some "wild" weather likely to form around Puerto Rico between April 18-24, 2011. Check out the Accuweather map below that shows a low pressure area developing near Puerto Rico that may even develop tropical features.

Here's what the National Weather Service is saying:

April 21, 2011
A LOW PRESSURE AREA LOCATED ABOUT 460 MILES NORTHEAST OF SAN JUAN
PUERTO RICO HAS DEVELOPED SOME SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
NEAR ITS CENTER. IN ADDITION...SATELLITE DATA AND SHIP REPORTS
INDICATE GALE-FORCE WINDS ARE OCCURRING NORTH OF THE CENTER. SLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE DURING THE COUPLE OF DAYS AS
IT MOVES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD AT ABOUT 10 MPH. THERE IS A LOW
CHANCE...20 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM DEVELOPING INTO A SUBTROPICAL
OR TROPICAL CYCLONE BEFORE CONDITIONS BECOME LESS FAVORABLE IN
ABOUT 48 HOURS.

In a few days we'll look at the results of the complete long-range forecast.

Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

April 18-24, 2011 Severe Weather Window

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

April 9-11, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-04-15T18:32:00.001-07:00

The long-range forecast for April 9-11, 2011 was posted about a week beforehand on April 2nd. The forecast called for thunderstorms and severe weather over the New England area due to Pluto's retrograde station, Mars' square to Pluto and the Sun's conjunction to Mercury.

The American Meteorological Society's Data Stream Atmosphere website reported the following for April 11th:

UNSETTLED WEATHER ACROSS THE NORTHEAST -- Two waves of precipitation moved across the Northeast on Monday. Early in the day, an area of rainshowers and thunderstorms traveled across sections of Upstate New York and New England. Early morning thunderstorms across New England produced quarter size hail along the Connecticut Valley in New Hampshire and in southern Maine. This precipitation was out ahead of a warm front that moved across the region. The warm front accompanied a storm that had moved into eastern Canada. This storm was responsible for Sunday's severe weather across sections of the upper Midwest.

April 18-24, 2011 Severe Weather Window

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

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Hurricane Season 2011 Predictions

2011-04-06T20:06:00.000-07:00

I'm proud to announce that Dell Horoscope magazine will carry my long-range weather forecasts for Hurricane Season 2011. The forecasts will appear in the August 2011 edition and cover the months of August through November.

Conventional forecasters are already predicting an active season but of course are not able to pinpoint specific dates and locations. Astro-meteorology can specify when and where hurricanes and severe weather patterns are likely to hit months or even years beforehand. If you click on some of the links below, you will see a number of tropical systems from last year's hurricane season that I predicted months or weeks beforehand.

April 9-11, 2011 New England Forecast

April 18-24, 2011 Severe Weather Window

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

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April 9-11, 2011 New England Forecast

2011-04-02T07:09:00.000-07:00

The Mars-Pluto square of April 11, 2011 will be preceded by Pluto's retrograde station on the 9th and the Sun's conjunction to a retrograde Mercury that same day.

Pluto's retrograde station will usher in cold air over the New England area while the Mars-Pluto square will generate thunderstorm potential. Adding the gusty winds that usually accompany the conjunction of the Sun to a retrograde Mercury we have the recipe for some severe weather over the New England area.

April 18-24, 2011 Severe Weather Window

2011-03-25T13:26:00.000-07:00

There has been talk lately on Accuweather about the wild weather that might be in store for us this spring. The long-range weather forecasting technique used here on The Weather Alternative allows forecasts to be drawn up weeks, months, or years in advance pinpointing certain dates and places. The forecasts are based on planetary cycles. This approach has been used successfully for centuries and was further refined by Johannes Kepler, the discoverer of the planetary laws of motion.

An interesting, and perhaps "wild" grouping of planets forms between April 18-24, 2011 as Mercury and Mars oppose Saturn. Mercury will then linger in opposition to Saturn longer than it normally does due to its retrograde motion. The storm-breeding capabilities of these three planets when found together is well known among astro-meteorologists.

Let's look at some areas that should respond with storm systems at this time.

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands could see the development of a low-pressure system around the 18th through the 20th, and later around the 23rd and 24th.

It appears that northwest Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia all stand out as being recipients of a severe weather pattern. This may indicate a system that moves from Texas eastward over Tennessee and Georgia. Since this period covers seven days, it may be actually more than one system that develops. As in the above forecast, the first few days and then the last couple of days seem to be the strongest for severe weather.

Another area likely to see the formation of a low-pressure area is about 600 miles off the California coast. The low would then move eastward over the U.S. West Coast.

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

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SuperMoon Forecast Results

2011-03-21T19:28:00.000-07:00

On February 14th of this year, I posted a forecast based on the influence of the SuperMoon of March 19, 2011. As we all know a SuperMoon is a new or full moon that takes place when the moon is at its closest approach to earth.

The forecast was for March 18-20 and called for cold air to enter over the Mississippi Valley and
Great Lakes area. I foresaw a storm system developing over the Kentucky/Tennessee area down through the Florida Panhandle. I also forecast a storm system to hit the New England area. The idea was that these storm systems would be intensified due to the influence of the SuperMoon.

The above weather map is from the Weather Channel for March 18th and shows cold air entering the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley area and a storm system affecting New England. Accuweather reported that this storm system buffeted upstate New York and New England with strong, gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

By the 20th a storm system moved in over the Great Lakes area threatening Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois with rain and a few thunderstorms capable of torrential downpours, gusty winds, and hail. Nothing really formed over the Kentucky/Tennessee area or down to the Florida Panhandle execpt for that little low pressure area and cold front along the Gulf Coast.

The real action was out in California at this time, as can be seen on the above map. Storms were slamming the state with drenching rain and snow.

Some astro-meteorologists think you should give a larger window for your forecast during a SuperMoon and allow 2 or 3 days on either side.

This next map is for today, one day passed my forecast, and shows a stronger storm heading for New England. So within the forecast dates we did have a cold front affecting the forecast area and a storm system hitting New England. The intensity was less than I expected and also nothing really developed from Kentucky-Tennessee down to Florida.

In another forecast posted back in November of 2010, I called for a cold front over the Midwest on March 13th and 14th. This next Weather Channel map shows the cold front entering the Midwest on the 13th.

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

No Fly Zone

Feb 12-13, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-03-17T11:08:00.000-07:00

The Weather Alternative long-range weather forecast for the Midwest indicated that a cold front would pass through the area on Feb 12-13, 2011. The forecast, based on planetary cycles, was posted on Nov 14, 2010.

The above map from the Weather Channel is for Mar. 12th and shows a low pressure area and its attendant cold front pushing into the Midwest.

The system brought snow, slushy conditions, and wind gusts to the area. Colder than average temperatures affected the Upper Mississippi Valley.

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

Excerpts from Tidal Dynamics by Fergus J. Wood

2011-03-13T10:45:00.000-07:00

There has been a lot of excellent discussion recently about the SuperMoon phenomenon and the recent Japan earthquake. Fergus J. Wood, a geophysical consultant published Tidal Dynamics: Coastal Flooding, and Cycles of Gravitational Force in 1978. His views might shed some light on these recent discussions. I've chosen a few excerpts that, if I understand them correctly, echo what Mark Paquette has expressed in his post Why I Think the Extreme SuperMoon May Have Played a Role in the Earthquake.

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

Storms Fulfill West Coast and Midwest Predictions

2011-03-10T11:06:00.000-08:00

The West Coast storms for March 7-9, 2011 predicted at the end of February have materialize on schedule. The Accuweather map below shows one of the storms hitting the West Coast on the 9th.

Other storms hit on the 7th and 8th as well.

The blustery conditions over the Midwest that I predicted for March 8-10, 2011 back in November of 2010 have also come to pass. The Accuweather map below is for March 9th. The storm system brought heavy rain, snow, strong winds, and hail.

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Thought of the Day

“A man can do only what a man can do. But if he does that each day, he can sleep at night and do it again the next day.”—Albert Schweitzer

March 5-7, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-03-07T08:21:00.001-08:00

The November 14, 2010 post entitled Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil contains long-range weather forecasts for the Midwest U.S through March 2011. The forecast for March 5-7, 2011 called for a cold front over the Midwest to trigger storms down into Kentucky and Tennessee.

The above Weather Channel map is for March 5th and shows the cold front and low pressure system over Kentucky. The front extended even further than expected down to the Gulf Coast.

Flood watches were issued for the Midwest. Many locations picked up 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain on the 5th, and a deadly tornado ripped through Louisiana. On the 6th, the storm then continued to affect the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with wind, snow, and rain.

March 7-9, 2011 West Coast Storm

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

The Fed Caused Disaster...

...is finally here. After 97 years of manipulation, the Fed has finally run out of maneuvering room and it is choosing runaway inflation as a way to stave off depression. EWR has been predicting this for decades. For a concise explanation, click here.

February 28-March 2, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-03-04T11:09:00.000-08:00

The Weather Alternative long-range forecast for Feb 28-March 2, 2011 was posted on Nov. 14, 2010 and called for fair and cold conditions for the U.S. Midwest.

Combining the different reports posted by the Weather Channel, we find that on the 28th, a storm system exited the forecast area (see above map), and on the 1st and 2nd of March, a new, moisture-starved cold front pushed southward through the region. (See map for March 2nd below)

The new front brought windy conditions to the region as well.

March 7-9, 2011 West Coast Storm

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

The Grand Design — Truth Or Fiction?

When it came to the creation of the Universe, God just wasn’t necessary. This is the conclusion renowned English physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking has made in his latest book with Leonard Mlodinow, The Grand Design. “It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper and set the Universe going,” Hawking writes. According to Hawking, the big bang was a natural event that would have happened without the help or involvement of God. Thus, Hawking and Mlodinow’s new book has made a big bang among laypeople. But what about these authors’ conclusions? How accurate are they? William Lane Craig, noted Christian philosopher and theologian, responds to Hawking and Mlodinow’s new book.

In summary, despite Hawking and Mlodinow’s vaunted assertions and constant sniping at religious belief throughout this book, there is actually genuine profit in it for religious believers, especially for those interested in natural theology. For the authors affirm and argue for the facts of an absolute beginning of time and the universe and of the apparently miraculous fine-tuning of the universe for intelligent life. Given the desperation and/or irrelevancy of their proffered answers to the questions that motivated their inquiry, their book turns out to be quite supportive of the existence of a transcendent Creator and Designer of the cosmos. -- William Lane Craig Read the full article here.

March 7-9, 2011 West Coast Storm

2011-02-28T18:46:00.000-08:00

Our last lunar eclipse was the full moon of December 21, 2010. The stormy conditions promised by this eclipse have been waiting off the Pacific Northwest coast for a celestial trigger to activate it.

Between the 7th and 9th of March, the planet Mercury will provide the necessary jolt to set things moving as it parallels and conjoins Uranus. These two together indicate strong cold fronts that excite windy and stormy conditions.

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

It's Oscar Time!

February 20-23, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-02-24T11:33:00.000-08:00

The Weather Alternative forecast for February 20-23, 2011, related how the triple conjunctions of Mercury, Mars, and Neptune would produce a strong low pressure system over the North American West Coast. The low pressure area would bring precipitation and windy conditions to British Colombia, the Pacific Northwest, California, Idaho, and Nevada, since Neptune occupied the 116th degree of west longitude. The forecast, posted on December 19, 2010, also mentioned that eastern Australia may be subject to heavy rain.

The forecast also pointed out that the storm system could actually get under way as early as the 17th due to other factors. The above Weather Channel map is for the 17th and shows the rain and snow beginning to enter California. The map below this one is for the 19th where we see a more full-fledged storm underway.

Other storm system entered the West Coast area on the 21st and 22nd.

Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology reported today that in the last 24 hours rainfall of up to 240mm has caused river rises in coastal rivers between Cooktown and Cardwell in northeastern Australia.

Darwinist Dictatorship

Recent Forecast Success and Failure

2011-02-20T06:26:00.000-08:00

In my post of Nov 14, 2010 entitled Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil, I issued two long-range weather predictions.

The first one was for a cold front over the Midwest between February 12-13, 2011. The above Weather Channel map for Feb 12 shows the cold front penetrating the area.

The second forecast from the same post was for February 17-19, 2011 and expected a low pressure area over the Great Lakes and Midwest. The above weather map from the National Weather Service is for Feb. 18th. Here we see a deep low pressure system above the Great Lakes with its attendant front and winds sweeping into the Midwest.

In Michigan, for example, the National Weather Service reported frequent wind gusts of 45 mph and widespread lake effect snow flurries. In some more limited areas significant snow fell.

Long-range weather forecasting at times can be tricky. In my post of December 21, 2010, entitled South Texas Wet Weather, I expected a wet weather pattern for the South Texas Plains region. No such weather materialized. It is from these forecast failures that the most important progress is made. As someone has rightly said, we learn more from 10 failures than we do from 10 successes.

The National Weather Service map above shows that on Feb. 17th there were high wind warnings and red flag warning for Feb 17th and 18th over southern and western Texas. Referring back to the First Quarter Moon map upon which I based the original forecast, I now notice that I did not realize that Mercury (the planet of gusty winds) was triggering the degree of the First Quarter Moon. I missed this important ingredient that would have led to a different forecast had I caught it--a lesson learned.

March 18-20,2011 Special Full Moon

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Scientists on God's Design

As we survey all the evidence, the thought insistently arises that some supernatural agency—or, rather, Agency—must be involved. Is it possible that suddenly, without intending to, we have stumbled upon scientific proof of the existence of a Supreme Being? Was it God who stepped in and so providentially crafted the cosmos for our benefit?--George Greenstein, astronomer

We are, by astronomical standards, a pampered, cosseted, cherished group of creatures. If the universe had not been made with the most exacting precision, we could never have come into existence. It is my view that these circumstances indicate the universe was created for man to live in.--John O'Keefe, astronomer at NASA

It seems to me that when confronted with the marvels of life and the universe, one must ask why and not just how. The only possible answers are religious. I find a need for God in the universe and in my own life.--Arthur L. Schawlow, Professor of Physics at Stanford University, 1981 Nobel Prize in physics

March 18-20, 2011 Special Full Moon

2011-02-14T10:59:00.000-08:00

The Full Moon of March 19, 2011 will be a special type of full moon since it will coincide with the moon's perigee. When the moon is at perigee, it is at its closest approach to earth. This happens about every month but not every time there is a full moon. The illustration below shows the idea of perigee.

Not only will full moon and perigee coincide, but the Sun and Moon will be lined up with the earth's equator since it's almost the time of the vernal equinox (March 20th). The scientific term for this full moon at perigee is "perigee-syzygy" but astrologer Richard Nolle has coined the more vernacular term "supermoon."

Geophysicist, Fergus J. Wood, who was an expert on tidal phenomena, noted that since the new and full moons cause each month's highest tides, when the new or full moon coincides with the moon's perigee, tides are even higher. This is not too much of a problem, but when these larger tides are accompanied by strong on-shore winds, then damage can arise from coastal flooding. Although science can predict when these supermoons will occur years in advance, they cannot predict weather patterns that far in advance. This long-range weather prediction is the realm of astro-meteorology.

Fergus Wood seemed to be open to the fact that astronomical bodies might affect the weather. He said, "The seemingly above-average frequency of such concurrent events raises the question whether some interrelationship between respective astronomical and meteorological phenomena might exist which has not yet been established."

So let's look at what type of weather patterns are in store for the U.S. at this time and see if we can determine how this coming perigee-syzygy might affect those patterns.

On March 18th, we have an opposition between Mercury and Saturn--a definite storm breeder. On the 19th, we have a parallel between the Sun and Uranus. These two coincide with cold, dry air masses ushered in on northwest winds.

One possible interpretation of the different influences at work suggests that cold air will pour down through the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes area and generate a storm system that is particularly intense from the Kentucky/Tennessee area down through the Florida Panhandle. The system then pushes eastward through the Mid-Atlantic. Since New England is under the influence of the Mercury-Saturn opposition the same storm system, or perhaps an independent one, affects that area. With the moon at perigee, these systems could be intensified.

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

God's Design

Astronomy [science] leads us to a unique event, a universe which was created out of nothing and delicately balanced to provide exactly the conditions required to support life. In the absence of an absurdly improbable accident, the observations of modern science seem to suggest an underlying, one might say, supernatural plan.--Nobel laureate Arno Penzias

It’s not just the universe as a whole that manifests design. Scientists find overwhelming design evidence no matter what volume size they investigate—the universe, our galaxy, planetary system, star, planets, cell, atom, and fundamental particles. On each of these size scales, evidence for extreme fine-tuning on the behalf of life and humanity persists.--Astrophysicist Hugh Ross

There is for me powerful evidence that there is something going on behind it all. It seems as though somebody has fine-tuned nature’s numbers to make the universe. The impression of design is overwhelming.--Paul Davies, British astrophysicist

This Day in Weather History

2011-02-10T12:48:00.000-08:00

On February 10, 1899 a severe cold front hit the eastern United States. The temperature at Monterey, Virginia plunged to 29 degrees below zero!

What has convinced most students of astro-meteorology of its effectiveness is the study of past weather events and how they match up perfectly with planetary alignments. The deep freeze of Feb 10, 1899 is one such example.

According to astro-meteorology, Saturn and Uranus are planets that bring cold weather--much more so when they aspect each other. Another truism amongst astro-meteorologists is that when one of the outer planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) conjoins the degree of a previous eclipse, significant weather changes take place.

This is what happened with the Feb 10, 1899 deep freeze. A solar eclipse had taken place on December 13, 1898 at 5:43 am CST at 21 degrees Sagittarius. On Feb 9, 1899, Saturn reached this very degree of the zodiac triggering the eclipse. Saturn was also in aspect to Uranus bringing both their cold natures into the picture. Uranus was rising over the eastern United States while Saturn was rising off the U.S. East Coast.

Cyclone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Thought of the Day

“The smallest deed is better than the largest intention.”

Overview of UK Winter 2012-13

2011-02-07T10:22:00.000-08:00

In a recent post we looked at an overview of the next three winters (2011-2013) in the U.S.

The conclusion was that due to the placement of the cold influence of Uranus over the eastern U.S., and the upcoming Uranus-Pluto alignment, the next 3 winters in the U.S. would bring similar weather to what we're experiencing during this present winter.

What will the next three winters be like for the UK and Europe? I've invited UK astro-meteorologist Tricia George to give her comments on the planetary influences operating during the winter of 2012-13.

Tricia will be commenting on the astro map below, which shows the planetary positions that will be operating during the winter of 2012-13. One thing that I'd like to point out right away is that, just like in the U.S. map for winter 2012-13, Uranus is present. Here we find its influence through Germany, Austria, and Italy signifying a cold and stormy winter for Europe. Now on to Tricia and her analysis of UK weather and elsewhere.

(Tricia) Winter 2012/2013 promises some sunny but breezy weeks with clear skies, but this weather will be interrupted by intermittent spells of freezing fogs, prolonged periods of drizzly rain and sleet showers, and more protracted periods of mists and clouds than is usual for our UK winter season.

Mercury's Influence
Looking at the map of planetary positions Mercury augurs well from the outset for the blue sky outlook over Ireland and western parts of Great Britain, combining with winds which may result in gale force blizzard type predominantly North Westerly activity due to the crossing with Mars to the NW of Scotland.

Venus' Influence
Venus close on the heel of these winds promises snow. Snow, frost and icy weather will have already arrived by October 2012, and more snowfall is heralded for December-February especially for southern regions of the UK with the position of Venus so close to our part of the world and featuring strongly near the mc/ic axis of the solstice chart. Venus crosses Mars off the NW coast of Scotland and these two are always the chief suspects in regard to snowy weather, sleet and blizzards, so I expect this configuration off the NW coast of Scotland to be sending in some snow blizzards.

Saturn's Influence
Saturn is moving in our direction also and in Scorpio it does not bode well for drains, boggy land and underground watering places which will be assaulted by the stormy conditions and flooding he is promising to bring our way over the winter period before March 2013.

Neptune's Influence
Taking a look at the Neptune influence on the chart it does look like some murky conditions are affecting a huge swathe of the SE sector of England from December if you watch the line Neptune forms from Budleigh Salterton up to Berwick upon Tweed in the NE of England. This looks likely to be outbursts of mists and freezing fog near the solstice, especially around low lying areas near rivers and lakes particularly and it does look to be affecting major airports! Such conditions will appear again over the ensuing winter months.

Saturn in Scorpio figures in many of the historical flood charts I have been looking at over the years, so it is set to bring some pretty murky conditions our way for the whole of 2013.....watch this space!

Asia
Looking further afield across to Asia the weather looks extremely revolutionary over Tibet where Uranus meets Mars in what looks to be an especially headline making if not seismic clash of energy.
I expect a large earthquake to make the news headlines after second week of November. The first eclipse in November 2012 is in Scorpio with Saturn so by the 22nd January we can expect some major seismic event when triggered by Mars.

Cylone Yasi fulfills long-range prediction!

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Thought of the Day
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”—Helen Keller

Feb 2-5, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-02-04T08:41:00.000-08:00

The Feb 2-5 forecast expected an energetic storm system to hit the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.

Results

Feb 2nd saw strong Santa Ana winds over southern California and the Southwest.

Feb 3rd brought rain to western Washington and snow to the Cascades.

Feb 4th and 5th-- Starting today a series of upper level disturbances will keep the chance of rain and mountain snow in the forecast for the Pacific Northwest along with gusty winds. (see above Accuweather map)

Australia

As mentioned in the last post, Cyclone Yasi fulfilled the second half of the Feb 2-5 forecast, which called for strong storms or a tropical cyclone to affect northeastern Australia.

The Winters of 2011-14

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

The Gas Formula

Groundhog Day Blizzard and Australian Cyclone Yasi

2011-01-31T09:31:00.000-08:00

A crippling winter storm, nicknamed the Groundhog Day Blizzard, will impact much of the eastern two-thirds of the United States over the next few days.

Between Monday and Wednesday (Jan 31-Feb 2), both a major blizzard and an ice storm will affect a large portion of the Midwest and continue its trek eastward through New England.

The storm coincides perfectly with the New Moon of February 2nd and its conjunction to Mars. The planet Mars in astro-meteorology is known for acute and energetic storm systems. A number of charts place the Sun-Moon-Mars combination over the eastern United States but the most outstanding one is the last Lunar Eclipse of December 21, 2010.

Australia

In my post of January 15, 2010, which contained forecasts for Feb 2-5, 2011, I commented on how the Sun-Mars conjunction strongly affected Australia, especially the northeastern part. I concluded by saying that since it's cyclone season down under, a tropical system could not be ruled out.

This forecast will be fulfilled in Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi. As shown on the weather map from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the cyclone is predicted to hit northeastern Australia on February 2nd.

The Winters of 2011-14

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

J. C. Penny

J.C. Penny, one of twelve children of an unpaid (not merely underpaid) minister in Missouri, went to the Rockies to cure his tuberculosis. In a 25-ft wide building on a side street of a small Wyoming coal mining town, he started a store. He lived in a sloping-roofed attic above the store with his bride. He built that store into a chain of more than 1500 stores, all of them on main streets. "It is neglect of little things," he said, "not hard luck nor lack of talent, that trips up most men."

January 25-27, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-01-28T11:24:00.000-08:00

In my post of December 29, 2010, I pinpointed the New England and Nova Scotia areas for storm activity due to astronomical cycles involving the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto. In another post (Nov 14, 2010) I also forecast stormy conditions for the Great Lakes and Midwest.
The above Accuweather map for January 26th shows the storm impact over the Northeast and New England that resulted in travel disruptions and many flight cancellations.

The next map for the 27th shows the storms impact over eastern Canada.

Snow tallies exceeded a foot throughout the corridor from Philadelphia to New York City. Places across southern New England have joined this list with South Windsor, Conn. picking up 19 inches and Milford, Mass reporting 13.9 inches.

A fast moving system affected the Great Lakes as well on the 24th and 25th.

Here are some pictures of the snow left over the Northeast.

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The Winters of 2011-14

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Kepler on Astrology
When Johannes Kepler was asked how he could believe in the nonsense of astrology, he replied "As a Lutheran astrologer I discard the nonsense but retain the substance."

The Winters of 2011-14

2011-01-24T19:52:00.000-08:00

In his recent Accuweather video entitled "A La Nina That Is King?...More Cold to Follow!" meteorologist Joe Bastardi explains the current cold conditions found over the United States and other parts of the globe.

Based on a double La Nina followed by an El Nino, Bastardi concludes that "There are things going on that are bigger than the normal course of affairs." He concludes that the trend for coming winters will be toward colder weather. As a result of the La Nina influence,"When the Pacific cools," he states, "the globe cools."

How does Joe's synopsis square away with astro-meteorological indications for future winters? One of the most important tools in astro-meteorology is the Cardinal Solar Ingress chart set for the beginning of each season and valid throughout the entire season in question. Based on indications in the Ingress chart for the winter of 2010-11, I concluded that the U.S. Midwest would experience a cold winter due to the placement of Uranus over the 88th degree of west longitude. This is exactly what is happening.

Since the position of Uranus in an Ingress chart is a good indication of where colder conditions will originate and proceed eastward, it's interesting to note the positions of Uranus in the Cardinal Solar Ingresses for the next three winters. The three maps shown below show where Uranus will be in each seasonal winter chart. I've stripped most of the other planetary lines for ease of viewing.

The first map is for the winter of 2011-12. Here we see the area Uranus will influence shown by the darker line which runs through 82 west longitude or the area from the eastern Great Lakes through Florida. The yellow line next to it shows the Sun's influence which is square to Uranus. This is a disruptive influence resulting in stormy conditions there.

The next map is for the winter of 2012-13. The influence of Uranus affects 74 west longitude that runs through the Northeast U.S. specifically New York and New Jersey.

The third map is for the winter of 2013-14. Here, once again we see Uranus (the white line) affecting the U.S. Northeast. The black line represents the planet Mars, which at that time will be in opposition to Uranus indicating a tempestuous winter season.

The general trend shown here is for the center of cold to migrate progessively eastward over the next few winters. All in all, the eastern U.S. should be in for a few winters comparable to this year's winter. So I think Joe Bastardi is correct in his assesment of future winters. One thing not shown in the above maps is the fact that as we progress toward 2014, Uranus forms a number of squares to Pluto. My research classifies Pluto as a cold planet--thus intensifying the storminess and coldness of the winters to come.

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

SNOW!

I just got off the phone with a friend living in northern North Dakota near the Canadian border. She said that since this morning the snow has been nearly waist high and is still falling. The temperature is dropping way below zero and the north wind is increasing to near gale force. Her husband has done nothing but look through the kitchen window and stare. She says that if it gets worse, she may have to let him in.

Next Week 's Big Storm

2011-01-22T19:07:00.000-08:00

Both Accuweather and the Weather Channel have been talking about the potential "big storm" that will likely hit the East Coast next Tuesday and Wednesday (Jan 25-26). This will likely be the fulfillment of my long-range forecast for January 25-27, 2011 that I posted last December 29th.

Accuweather is saying this storm may be right up there with the Christmas Weekend Blizzard. They're thinking it could be a big deal. My forecast made note of the fact that "astronomical cycles involving the Sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto culminate between January 25-27, 2011 and bring storm potential for New England, Nova Scotia and surrounding areas."

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

Thought of the Day

“If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude.”—Amy Tan

Jan 16-18, 2011 Forecast Results

2011-01-19T19:18:00.000-08:00

The long-range forecast for Jan 16-18, 2011 called for a cold high pressure system over the Midwest. The forecast was posted on Nov 14, 2010.

The Weather Channel map above for Jan 16th shows the high pressure over the Midwest. It didn't last very long as a wintry mix hit the area over the next days. Below is the map for the 18th.

Feb 2-5, 2011 U.S. West Coast and Australia

January 25-27, 2011 New England and Eastern Canada

South Texas Wet Weather Feb 16-18, 2011

Significant West Coast Storm February 20-23, 2011

Major Storm January 3-5, 2011

Midwest Winter Cold and Heating Oil

Tropical Storm Matthew Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Hurricane Earl and T.D. 10E Fulfill Long-range Forecasts!

Tropical Storm Alex Fulfills Long-range Prediction!

Bonnie Fulfills Long-range Forecast!

Introduction to the Weather Alternative

How Long-Range Forecasts Are Made

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