Pathetic looking and not going anywhere fast as far as intensification that's for sure. Never should have been upgraded to TS status yesterday. Leaving it as a depression might have even been generous. What a season thus far.
Didn't go out to check the gauge but can't be more than .10". Had a brief heavy downpour and then a period of light rain for about 30 min.
Will confirm total in the morning.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15107125/Hurricane-Gabrielle-US-coast-tropical-depression.html
The changed the headline to "Barrels towards the east coast"
What a two bit rag sheet.
Seems like some decent southerly shear going on. Naked swirl with bursts of convection off to the north. I don't think TPC is going to do anything with this.
Also have to believe that is keeping the humidity in check when the wind is off the water as opposed to having a warm pool there as we've had over the last several years. Also have to believe that maybe the cool pool is keeping heavy rainfall events in check when conditions favor such events.
Thanks Don. That's kind of what I was expecting it to look like. My perception was that it has been a drier than normal year to date and drier than 2024 and a much drier 12 month period compared to normal and 2024. It has just been dry. Barring any tropical activity for the second half of this month September I think will finish drier than normal. Not going to be much rainfall over this sub forum for the coming week.
My hunch on low off NC is no but it is going to be interesting to watch it's track and see what it delivers to the Mid-Atlantic area in terms of rainfall and wind gusts. As for the MDR region feature I'd say if it happens it will be after 9/17. Things still look less than ideal for development in the MDR. Slower development is the better hedge IMO.
No changes to the Drought Monitor this sub forum. With the rain last week, cool temperatures and lowering sun angle not as critical as it would have been back in July and August. Drought intensified / expanded over New England.
Just entered my CoCoRaHs obs. My 9/5 to 9/8 total was 2.5". Much needed. Beautiful chilly morning with a low of 46.
Lowest I've seen is Sandyston, NJ at 40.
Picked up .35" yesterday afternoon into this morning. Had .22" in early afternoon T-Shower and an additional .13" overnight with periods of light rain and drizzle. All done now. Total for month up to 2.50". Dry week ahead but these two rain events were a big help. Things looking greener.
Pleasant temperatures this coming week with some chilly nights.