I don't know the specifics but I want to get brighter. Actually when I replaced my headlights a few years back I went brighter than what I had but it still really isn't enough. I don't want to get too bright because I know it can be very distracting (and blinding) for other drivers.
What sucks about the dark the most is driving. I hate driving at night and in the dark, especially if its raining. Those LED street lights are pretty useless and the highways are horrific with very few stretches with actual lights.
Been a nice steady rain this morning. I don't mind it because it fits in with the mood after last night. The sound of the steady rain is quite soothing on the ear drums.
That system tomorrow is pretty damn dynamic. Quite a bit of ulvl divergence as system amplifies. I could see heavy rain more on the widespread side. Not exactly sure where higher totals will occur but haven't dug that deep into the details.
Still showing some pretty solid gusts. Actually, I think the 6z GFS may be the strongest in terms of gust potential (just slightly). Showing a few hours with winds at the top of the mixed layer 57-59 knots.
8 AM advisory indicated hurricane force winds extended outwards of up to 105 miles from the center and TS force winds 310 miles. Be curious to see if there is any additional expansion although it's probably likely there will be some. This is a damn impressive field.
I know hockey is a "winter" sport but when I used to go to the bar before Wolf Pack games (which was like a 3 minute walk to the game) I hated the walk in the winter...dreaded it. I remember a few times when they got deeper into the playoffs and had some late April home games walking to the game in warm weather...so much better.
Going to Florida for Christmas (December 23 - 30).
Hopefully it will be good EL Nino climo and there will be some severe chances down there.
Also going to see Rangers @ Panthers December 29. Was hoping Bruins were in Florida but I'll take the Rangers.
My bestfriend/roommate from college got a job on TV in Portland several months back (his second stint in Maine). He's pretty pumped...he's going to get to do live storm coverage. He's gone out in some snowstorms but his first taste with tropical.