Thursday, May 13, 2010

Slight risk for Friday

Looks like the front that pushed through here last night and cooled temperatures considerably will be grinding its way northward again in response to a eastward tracking surface low that looks to head well north of the Northern VA area.  This will result in temperatures in the 80's, more humidity, and possibly some decent boomers around here tomorrow, but the main threats would again be hail and wind since the shear is speed-related and not directional.  Not sure we'll get much widespread rain with the upper level support staying well to our north, but individual locales may get a drenching.  I won't know until mid-afternoon tomorrow whether I'll be able to chase, so I'll be making decisions on the fly...again. 
Meanwhile the Hokie Storm Chase team is delaying its scheduled Sunday (5/16) departure for Tornado Alley as things out west are quieting down for a few days.  That's probably good news for the residents of the Alley, but not so good for chasers.  Good luck to both!

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