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trough/cold front moving through thu evenig focuses storms, rain showers north. The next 5 - 6 days look very dry /warm-hot (outside the 4th) . Next rain chances 7/8.

Yeah outside of JFK/NYC which is the area he's referring to (i think) . 2010 - 2024(5) summer years have featured heat / strong heat as much as 48, 49, 53, 63, 66, 80,83,88, 91,93, 99 etc.

83 / 70 now partly cloudy

Clearing out quick as steve3 mentioned

more familiar heat over the top from 2020's next week, but still heat getting here. The earlier 100 heat potential seems to be focused inland s-w with low - mid 90s in the usual non coatsal hotter spots - 7/6 - 7/9

Mainly southern rains the next few hours till late morning.

Records: Highs: EWR: 102 (1966) NYC: 100 (1966) LGA: 101 (1966) JFK: 101 (1966) Lows: EWR: 56 (2001) NYC: 56 (2001) LGA: 58 (2001) JFK: 56 (2001) Historical: 1833 - An unusually large New England tornado, one half to three quarters of a mile wide, went from Salem Pond to Norton Pond, VT, and then into Canada. It prostrated nearly everything in its path. (The Weather Channel) 1833: The following is from the "History and Description of New England" published in 1860: "On the 2nd of July, 1833, this town (Holland, Vermont) was visited by a violent tornado, which commenced on Salem Pond in Salem, and passed over this place in a northeasterly direction. It was from half to three-quarters of a mile wide and prostrated and scattered nearly all the trees, fences, and buildings in its course. It crossed the outlet of Norton Pond and passed into Canada, and its path could be traced through the forests nearly to Connecticut River." 1843 - An alligator reportedly fell from the sky onto Anson Street in Charleston, SC, during a thunderstorm. (David Ludlum) 1944: Today began the longest dry spell in Las Vegas, NV history which lasted until October 10th, a total of 101 days. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1932: Boston, Massachusetts recorded its lowest pressure 29.21 inches of mercury for the month of July. (Ref. NOAA Boston Weather Events) 1965: A cool morning 50° at Sterling, 61° at DCA. A cool 51° minimum temperature equaled July record low on 15th in 1940 in Richmond, VA. (Ref. Richmond Weather Records - KRIC) 1972: Large hail and damaging winds accompanied severe thunderstorms across parts of central Oklahoma. Baseball-size hail fell in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, and winds reached 75 to 100 mph. The wind took down power lines and damaged or destroyed at least 23 mobile homes. Winds gusted to 100 mph at Lindsay, and 80 mph at Norman. The wind in these areas mainly damaged trees and blew down power lines, but also damaged a few roofs. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1980: Wichita Falls, TX broke their old record by 10 degrees as the temperature hit 114°. This was the 9th consecutive day of temperatures above 100°. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1986: Amazingly, an F2 tornado at Jacksonville, NC that killed three people was the deadliest twister of the year as the United States experienced only 15 tornado deaths during the year. This was an all-time low since records began in 1916. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1987 - Thunderstorms in Colorado produced hail as large as golf balls northwest of Kiowa, which accumulated to a depth of twelve inches. Hail two and a half inches in diameter was reported at Black Forest. Hail damaged 900 acres of crops south of the town of Wiggins. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1988 - Twenty-six cities in the eastern U.S. reported record low temperatures for the date. The morning low of 47 degrees at Roanoke, VA, broke the July record set the previous day. (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Thunderstorms produced severe weather in the south central U.S., with 158 reports of large hail and damaging winds through the day. Evening thunderstorms in northeastern Texas produced softball size hail which caused more than five million dollars damage at Allen, and wind gusts to 90 mph at Dallas, which injured eight persons and caused seven million dollars damage. Winnfield LA reported 29.52 inches of rain in six days, for a total of 62.50 inches for the first six months of the year. Midland, TX, reported an all-time record high of 112 degrees. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 1992: An usually cold air mass for the time of year was in place across northern New York and Vermont. Saranac Lake, NY dipped to 30°. An observer in West Charleston, VT dropped to 30° as well with widespread frost and a frozen garden hose. A total of six cooperative observer stations in Vermont reported freezing low temperatures with East Haven reporting the lowest with 29°. Burlington, VT set a record low with 40°. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1994: A US Air jet crashed near Charlotte, NC during a thunderstorm. The cause of the crash was officially listed as wind shear. Major efforts to understand and avoid wind shear have resulted in a dramatic reduction in the number of air accidents involving this deadly phenomenon. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 2001: In Michigan, frost and freezing temperatures were observed in some locations with Grant dropping to 29 degrees. Muskegon reported their coldest July temperature on record with 39 degrees. Other daily record lows included: Lansing: 38, Muskegon: 39, Flint: 40, Youngstown, Ohio: 40, and Grand Rapids, Michigan: 43 degrees. 2003: Thunderstorm wind gusts to 75 mph at Bigfork, MN, blew off the top of a tree, which went through the windshield of a car and impaled the driver in his seat; he lived. At Basswood Lake, a storm gust toppled a tree onto a tent; 1 camper killed and 1 hurt. (Weather Guide Calendar with Phenomenal Weather Events 2011 Accord Pub. 2010, USA) 2004: It was about a half hour into the storm that my grandmother recalls hearing what she calls a "blood curtailing scream" coming from me. She looked over to see me lifted from about 6 inches off the ground and dropped back down again. At first she though I had just become scared and jumped as she could tell that the lightning had struck not to far away. Read the full story at the following Ref. (Ref. A Lightning Survivor) 2007: All-time record dew point depression set at las vegas today June 27, 2011 at 432 PM PDT today the dew point depression at Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas reached 129 degrees. The dew point depression is defined as the difference between the air temperature and the dew point temperature. In the case of today the air temperature was 107 degrees at 432 PM and the dew point temperature was -22 degrees. This made for a relative humidity of 1 percent at the time. The previous all-time record dew point depression for Las Vegas was 120 degrees set on July 2, 2007. The above information is preliminary and is subject to a final review before being certified by the national climatic data center. (Ref. NWS - A New Record To Be Certified) 2019: Measurable rain fell at the Richmond International Airport for the first time in 13 days. The drought began on June 20th and ended on July 3, 2019. (Ref. NWS - The Richmond International Airport Records)

74 / 72 cloudy. Perhaps some clearing later this afternoon but not enough to extend this recent heatwave 6/28 /29 - 7/1. Storms/showers look to stay mainly in southern areas. Drier/warmer tomorrow to setup a very summery 5 -6 day stretch. 80s - low 90s in the hot spots the 3rd. Stray storms mainly north Thu evening-overnight. Fourth of July Friday is looking gorgeous 80s/70s dry nw flow, great day bbq, beach, fireworks - special! Saturday warmer 80s / low 90s in the hotter spots. Heat builds back Sun - MOn / Tue - some onshore flow keeps the heat focused or concentrated strongest inland. Overall warm-hot / humid and wetter as heights remain elevated but showers/storms pop Tue - beyond. 7/2: Clouds - scattered showers focused south 7/3 - 7/5 : Dry/ warm - clear 80s 7/6 - 7/8 : Hot / humid - strongest heat west 7/9 - beyond : Warm - hot and wetter overall (looks to have spikes of heat, showers/storms)

0.55 in the bucket here missed the heaviest

Highs: EWR: 95 ACY: 93 PHL: 93 TEB: 93 LGA: 93 JFK: 91 New Brnswck: 91 BLM: 90 (no intra hour highs) TTN: 90 ISP: 87 NYC: 89

Highs: EWR: 95 ACY: 93 PHL: 93 TEB: 93 LGA: 93 JFK: 91 New Brnswck: 91 BLM: 90 (no intra hour highs) TTN: 90 ISP: 87 NYC: 89

S-W PA activity

86 / 77 steaming away Florida syle

Steamy 82/ 77 and steaming

Monthly Dep Site : Dep (pcp_ ISP: +3.1 (1.88) JFK: +2.7 (2.56) EWR: +2.6 (2.29) NYC: +1.1 (2.46) LGA: +0.5 (2.54)

I would imagine PHX was influenced by increased Dew point temps and overnight lows as the city was developed, similar to Palm Springs - i know it seems much more humid (by local standards) going there since the late 60s. On our side a steamy hazy 75 / 74 here.

Records: Highs: EWR: 100 (1963) NYC: 100 (1901) LGA: 97 (2018) JFK: 102 (1963) Lows: EWR: 52 (1943) NYC: 52 (1943) LGA: 56 (1988) JFK: 56 (1988) Historical: 1792 - A tremendous storm (a tornado or hurricane) hit Philadelphia and New York City. Many young people were drowned while out boating on that Sunday. (David Ludlum) 1814: A tornado crossed Saint Helena Sound in South Carolina, drowning 23 people who were out on the sound in ships. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1876: In the Douglas, WI area, a 25 square mile ice field was still in existence at the head of Lake Superior. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1891: The U.S. Weather Bureau was born as the equipment, stations and personnel of the U.S. Army Signal Service were passed to the new agency, which was part of the Department of Agriculture. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1911 - The high of just 79 degrees at Phoenix AZ was their coolest daily maximum of record for the month of July. The normal daily high for July 1st is 105 degrees. (The Weather Channel) 1915: Pawtucket, RI received a deluge of rain containing 5.10 inches in 24 hours, beginning a very wet July for the area. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1933: Lightning struck the Texas Oil Company plant near Elizabeth, NJ causing 300,000 barrels of oil to go up in flames. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1953: A severe thunder squall struck parts of Grand Island, the Tonawandas, and north Buffalo, NY during the evening. Destructive winds at the airport of 59 mph, heavy rain with one inch in a 10-minute period, and hail caused damage estimated around $2 million dollars. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1972: The Lake Creek community, just north of Granite in Greer County, Oklahoma was pounded by a severe thunderstorm. The storm produced 2.5 inch diameter hail, winds 75 mph, and 2.25 inches of rain. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1974: Larimer County, Colo.--A girl was killed by lightning at the Iceberg Lake parking area at 12,000 feet above mean sea level on Trail Ridge Road. (Ref. Lightning-The Underrated Killer.pdf) 1979 - It snowed almost half a foot (5.8 inches) at Stampede Pass WA, a July record. (The Weather Channel) 1981: Tropical storm Bret formed well off the North Carolina coast, but moved toward the west then northwest across the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and into Virginia. Philadelphia, PA received 0.49 inches of rain. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1986: Chadron, NE was struck by a severe thunderstorm with large hail and 80 mph winds. An automobile dealership had its windows blown out and many buildings had large holes punched in their roofs by the hailstones. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1987 - Lake Charles LA was drenched with a month's worth of rain during the early morning. More than five inches of rain soaked the city, including 2.68 inches in one hour. A thunderstorm in the southern Yakima Valley of Washington State produced high winds which downed trees up to six feet in diameter. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary) 1988 - Twenty-six cities in the north central and northeastern U.S. reported record low temperatures for the date. Lows of 48 degrees at Providence RI, 48 degrees at Roanoke VA, 49 degrees at Stratford CT, and 48 degrees at Wilmington, DE, were records for the month of July. Boston MA equalled their record for July with a low of 50 degrees. Five inches of snow whitened Mount Washington NH. (The National Weather Summary) 1989 - Showers and thunderstorms associated with the low pressure system which was once Tropical Storm Allison continued to drench parts of Mississippi, Louisiana and eastern Texas. Late night thunderstorms produced 12.58 inches of rain at Biloxi, MS, in six hours, and 10.73 inches at Gulfport MS. Flooding in Mississippi over the first six days of the month caused 55 million dollars damage. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) 1991: Two inches of rain fell in 30 minutes about 3.5 miles south southeast of Trousdale, KS. The heavy rain washed out roads and left water holes that measured 100 feet long. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1993: Not a good place to be. Hail as large as 2 inches in diameter plummeted the Bismarck North Dakota vicinity for more than 20 minutes. Three girls were stranded in the swirling waters of the Missouri River during the vicious hailstorm. All three were injured by the hailstones. (Ref. Weather Guide Calendar with Phenomenal Weather Events 2007 Accord Pub. 2006, USA) (Weather Guide Calendar with Phenomenal Weather Events 2011 Accord Pub. 2010, USA) 1994: A microburst over the south side of Cheyenne, WY blew windows out of 15 cars. (Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 1995: A 53-year-old male golfer was killed instantly at the Ibis Golf & Country Club 9 miles northwest of Palm Beach, FL, when lightning struck his 7-iron on the follow through, after a foursome had halted play because of lightning in the area. The lightning struck when the group resumed play.(Ref. Wilson Wx. History) 2002: San Antonio, Texas recorded 9.52 inches of rain on this day to set a new record for its greatest rainfall for the entire month of July.

Looks great 7/3 - 7/6 7/3: Warm/ 80s - low 90s scattered storms later 7/4 : dry - gorgeous NW flow - 80s 7/5 : Warm 80s- low 90s (stray hot spots) 7/6 : Hot/Humid 90s

74 / 73 clouds and some breaks. Breaks of sun heats up quickly, where its clear long enough it gets to 90s, otherwise 80s / humid with storms in the PM and overnight. Wed more of the same but could be mainly cloudy. Thu clears out mid 80 - low 90s in the hotter spots. Gorgeous 4th of July, sunny, drier, 80s for most. Saturday turning more humid. Sun (7/6) into early next week turns hotter/humid. Ridge building west with pieces of heat coming east and the W. Atl ridge expanding west towards the coast looking overall warm - hot and humid / wetter. 7/1 - 7/2 : Warm-hot / humid storms , clouds- storms focus Tue PM - Overnight 7/3 - 7/5 : Dry/ warm - Fourth is a gorgeous day. Isolated storm (wed PM) 7/6 - 7/9: Hot/humid 90s - storms isolated mainly 7/10 - beyond - overall warm - hot / humid wetter

Next batch coming through

j Highs: TEB: 95 PHL: 94 TTN: 93 EWR: 93 New Brnswck: 92 LGA: 91 JFK: 90 NYC: 90 ISP: 89 ACY: 89 BLM: 88 * missing readings

Highs: TEB: 95 PHL: 94 TTN: 93 EWR: 93 New Brnswck: 92 LGA: 91 JFK: 90 NYC: 90 ISP: 89 ACY: 89 BLM: 88 * missing readings ACY:

92/ 71 here.

Storms training from PHLly east

85 / 69 heating up quickly