2008-05-15T19:18:25Z tag:blog.washingtonpost.com,2008:/capitalweathergang/366 Copyright (c) 2008, WashingtonPost.Newsweek Interactive 2008-05-15T19:18:25Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-15:/capitalweathergang2008/05/commutecast_rain_returns_flood_1.html

Heaviest rain expected between midnight and AM commute *Flood Watch tonight through Friday morning* *Exercise caution in flood-prone areas; never drive through flooded roads* Radar: Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop from the National Weather Service. Click here to expand. Refresh page to update. What is UTC? In this pattern, nice weather doesn't seem to last long, so it should be no surprise that more rain is on the way. Temperatures reached the mid to upper 70s...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Ian Livingston 2008-05-15T15:41:14Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-15:/capitalweathergang2008/05/great_falls_in_flood_stage.html

Flood Watch tonight as more rain approaches The Potomac River peaked just over flood stage at Great Falls on Tuesday at 2 p.m. When I arrived at Great Falls National Park Tuesday afternoon, the parking lot was over half full and a steady stream of visitors moved up the trail toward the overlooks. The park always seems to do brisk business during floods. Our recent heavy rain put the Potomac River over flood stage, but...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Kevin Ambrose 2008-05-15T14:49:16Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-15:/capitalweathergang2008/05/forecast_cloudy_today_rain_ret.html

More flooding a threat, but rain totals uncertain *Flood Watch in effect this evening through Friday morning* A weak frontal system and an area of low pressure will conspire to bring rain back into the picture tonight, especially after midnight into the first part of the day Friday. Unfortunately for sun-lovers, it looks like clouds will stick around on Friday and for parts of the weekend, though both Saturday and Sunday look predominately dry. TODAY...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Josh Larson 2008-05-15T09:15:21Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-15:/capitalweathergang2008/05/post_hunt_forecast_kinda_puzzl.html

What: 2008 Post Hunt Where: Penn Quarter When: Noon-5 p.m. Looking for the Sunday forecast? We've hidden it somewhere in downtown D.C. Good luck finding it. Just kidding... Actually, the Sunday forecast is a bit of a mystery, as the models don't have a very good handle yet as to how much cloud cover and showers will be generated by a piece of energy in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Best guess for now...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Dan Stillman 2008-05-14T23:12:37Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-14:/capitalweathergang2008/05/comment_of_the_week_bob_ryan_o.html

Last Thursday, Capital Weather Gang's (CWG) newest writer, Steve Tracton, defended meteorologists against the critical points raised in the NY Times Freakonomics blog "How Valid Are T.V. Weather Forecasts?" NBC 4 Chief Meteorologist Bob Ryan agreed with Steve's assessment and weighed in with some insightful comments: Steve Tracton gives a excellent, useful cogent discussion and answers to the tired cliches and plain errors and misinformation as in the original Freakonomics post and responses and other...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Jason Samenow 2008-05-14T19:28:15Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-14:/capitalweathergang2008/05/commutecast_area_continues_to.html

Transition back to unsettled weather Thursday Clouds: Latest mid-Atlantic infrared satellite loop, courtesy Unisys. Click here to expand. Refresh page to update. Today was another welcome respite for weather-weary residents, especially those continuing to clean up from flood damage following recent rain across the area. Even with increasing clouds throughout the day, temperatures have managed to climb into the low and mid 70s as southerly winds help pump in warmer air. Tonight: Clouds will stick...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Ian Livingston 2008-05-14T19:37:05Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-14:/capitalweathergang2008/05/tropical_cyclone_nargis_which.html

Tropical Cyclone Nargis, which exacted a staggering human toll on the politically isolated and poor country of Myanmar, has demonstrated once again that there is an urgent need for a more robust infrastructure in developing countries for issuing and disseminating warnings of natural hazards. Unlike when the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami hit in 2004, government officials had at least one and a half days of warning before Nargis' arrival as a Category Three or Four...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Andrew Freedman 2008-05-14T16:30:41Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-14:/capitalweathergang2008/05/forecast_its_midweek_of_course.html

More rain on the way for Thursday night and Friday The conspiracy theorists would say forecasters hedge their predictions toward nicer weather so people will like them. Here on Wednesdays at CWG, there's no hedging necessary. Time and again, the midweek weather has been perfect as can be. And gosh darn it, I think people really like me for it. Just do me a favor and don't hate on my late-week and weekend brethren, ok?....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Dan Stillman 2008-05-13T20:25:43Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-13:/capitalweathergang2008/05/commutecast_clear_skies_bring.html

More warm weather expected Wednesday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. After all the rain and bad weather of recent, today has been a welcome and beautiful break! Highs are now topping out in the low 70s, just about everywhere, and light winds out of the northeast are the only reminder of the long-lived storm that ended yesterday. Tonight: Clear and cool conditions will...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Ian Livingston 2008-05-13T17:04:30Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-13:/capitalweathergang2008/05/projectile_automobiles.html

Watch the video below to understand why it's a bad idea to be in your car when a tornado strikes. This incredible video was captured by a surveillance camera from an equipment company in northern Alabama on Thursday according to the National Weather Service....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Jason Samenow 2008-05-13T19:13:56Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-13:/capitalweathergang2008/05/drought_buster.html

Doppler rainfall estimates from the Sunday-Monday storm. The yellow shade is 2.5", the medium orange shade is 4", and the dark red is 6". Courtesy NOAA. Related Washington Post story: Deluge Washes Away Area's Drought It was just this past fall when Reagan National Airport (DCA) observed a record 34 days with no measurable rain. 2007 finished with precipitation 30-40% below average across the region. But for the most part, 2008 has been wet. May...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Jason Samenow 2008-05-13T12:51:05Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-13:/capitalweathergang2008/05/forecast_sun_and_the_city.html

The long-awaited reunion will only be brief By Matt Rogers, Guest Forecaster With lots of drying to do, the return of the sun will be a welcome sight. This morning will still be cool, but daytime temperatures should muscle their way up to near 70 (despite a wind from the north and a super-soaked ground). The reunion with the sun will be short-lived though as more clouds return on Wednesday, and more showers return by...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Capital Weather Gang 2008-05-13T12:51:05Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-12:/capitalweathergang2008/05/update_rain_gradually_pulling.html

*Flood warnings lifted except for Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Montgomery Counties* The final bands of rain are rotating through the region. Precipitation will end from southwest to northeast between 10 p.m. and midnight. Continue to exercise caution as some streams are still rising. Turn around, don't drown....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Jason Samenow 2008-05-13T12:51:05Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-12:/capitalweathergang2008/05/commutecast_cold_and_waterlogg.html

Flood warnings continue; gusty winds a concern *Flood Safety: Never Drive or Walk Through a Flooded Road* Radar: Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop from the National Weather Service. Click here to expand. Refresh page to update. What is UTC? Our second big rainmaker in less than a week is ending, finally. Some storm totals through 3 p.m. include 3.84" at National Airport, 4.37" at Dulles Airport, and 3.70" at Baltimore Washington International. These 2-day totals, added...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Ian Livingston 2008-05-13T12:51:05Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2008-05-12:/capitalweathergang2008/05/forecast_winddriven_deluge.html

We apologize for this morning's technical difficulties due to a washingtonpost.com blog publishing and comment system outage. Significant Storm Impacts: Widespread Flooding (do not attempt to cross flooded roadways), Road Closures, Isolated Power Outages from Wind, School Closures *Flood Warnings continue in effect across the metro area* Let's call this storm what it is: a late spring Nor'easter of historic proportions. When all is said and done, this storm will have dropped three to six...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Jason Samenow