This week's weather will be wet and warm, with rain chances each day and temps in the 90s.
Each day, we can expect to see at least a 40% POP. Sorry about not having a long post like normal, but I'm really busy. I'll try to post some more this week.
On Tuesday, members of NWS Ruskin and NWS Melbourne (Brian LaMarre, Charlie Paxton, and Jennifer Mcnatt from NWS Ruskin; as well as Matt Volkmer, Scott Spratt, Dave Sharp, and Bart Hagemeyer from NWS Melbourne) went to Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park to learn about two new attractions at Innoventions.
They met with Ben May, a weather enthusiast, who does marketing for Disney. He was one of the main people behind the attractions. The attractions, which sound really cool, are about home safety:
Where's the Fire? – Get your picture taken at the 30-foot pumper truck, become a Fire Chief by answering the most questions at the Burning Questions kiosks, and explore the most dangerous house in America.
Storm Struck: The Tale of Two Homes – Experience what it feels like to be in the perfect storm and discover ways to protect your home.
The Full Story Can Be Found Here
It has been quiet around the Tampa area lately, but over in Orlando there were two reported tornadoes.
Locally, rain is in the forecast for the immediate future, but at least it will be warm. Daytime temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s next week, while at night, it could get down into the low 70s.
WEATHER IN THE NEWS
NOAA announced that this past June had the highest global water temps and the 2nd highest combined land and water temps.
NOAA also announced that El Niño has returned, and is expected to persist through Winter 2009-2010.
El Niño's impacts depend on a variety of factors, such as intensity and extent of ocean warming, and the time of year. Contrary to popular belief, not all effects are negative. On the positive side, El Niño can help to suppress Atlantic hurricane activity. In the United States, it typically brings beneficial winter precipitation to the arid Southwest, less wintry weather across the North, and a reduced risk of Florida wildfires.
El Niño’s negative impacts have included damaging winter storms in California and increased storminess across the southern United States. Some past El Niños also have produced severe flooding and mudslides in Central and South America, and drought in Indonesia.
An El Niño event may significantly diminish ocean productivity off the west coast by limiting weather patterns that cause upwelling, or nutrient circulation in the ocean. These nutrients are the foundation of a vibrant marine food web and could negatively impact food sources for several types of birds, fish and marine mammals.
This past Thursday was the 40th anniversary of the Apollo launch to the moon. More info can be found here, here, and here. Monday is the 40th anniversary of the actual moon landing.
The local fourth of July forecast is going to be HOT. Brooksville is looking at a high of 94, Tampa, a high of 93, and Lakeland, a high of 96. There will be a chance of rain. However, it should not be enough of a threat to cause you to have to cancel fireworks or anything you might have planned.
Also, I'm doing the Weekly Update early, because I'll be out of town next week on vacation in Myrtle Beach. We've got rain chances there too, of course.
(I CAN'T GET AWAY FROM THE RAIN, CAN I?)
It looks as if we'll have more rain next week. You can expect moderate to high rain chances for next week. Temps will be in the high 80s to mid 90s.
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