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Weather Coarse...
Todd Gutner
May 9, 8:00 AM
One of our weather observers is teaching a course here are the details:
Course: "Everyone Talks About the Weather"Where: Salem State College, Salem, MAWhen: Begins Tuesday May 27. Course runs for 8 weeks/once a weekTime: 7:00pm to 9:00pmCost: $105 (this covers all materials); No required textMisc: Non-credit, but PDP points might be available for teachers which can be applied to recertification
frank.sanfilippo@globalinsight.com
Mother's Day Weekend...
Todd Gutner
May 9, 7:00 AM
Not that we all need a reminder to thank our Mom's for the loving and caring they gave us through the years, but this is a very special weekend. And it's always even more special when the weather is nice on Sunday, Mother's Day. I have to say, Mother Nature, being a Mom, definitely is looking out for herself this year. Sunday will be sandwiched perfectly between two storms. The first soaks us this afternoon through early Saturday. The second looks to soak us on Monday. Timing couldn't be better..enjoy!
I'd just like to say a special thank you to my Mom. She's a great person...has always been there for my brother and me, even when we were being pain's in the you know what. Thanks Mom for all the you've done, are doing and will do for us down the line. Much love.
Also, a Happy Mother's Day to my other "Moms"...my step-mother and my mother-in-law...much love to you both too.
Here Comes The Parade
Ken Barlow
5/8/08
3:30 PM
A parade of storms is lining up to the southwest of New England and each of them has the potential of bringing heavy rain to most of the area. The first round of rain will move in on Friday afternoon and then quickly become moderate to heavy as the day goes on.
As far as rainfall totals are concerned most of us will see about an inch of rain with parts of the Cape likely seeing up to 2" by Saturday morning. This is not enough to pose any river flooding problems but lots of ponding on the roadways is expected...as usual. The rain will be heaviest tomorrow evening, just in time fot the late commute and things will be messy out on the roads. At least it will be Friday.
There is some good news about the weekend though. Skies should slowly clear by later Saturday afternoon and some sunshine is expected! The best day of the weekend, appropriately, still looks like Sunday (Mother's Day) with sunshine and temperatures in the lower 60s.
Two more storms in this endless parade will effect the area next week with the first hitting on Monday with the next one ready to pounce on Thursday. These pesky storms will also bring heavy rain to much of the Northeast.
Have a great night and enjoy the dry, warm weather while it's here. We won't be seeing 70s for at least a week with temps remaining below the average of 65 degrees. For more on the outlook for the next 6 to 10 days check out this cool website:
Extended Forecast Maps
Ken
Mom's Day Fun
Terry Eliasen
Executive Weather Producer, Meteorologist
230pm Thursday
Well the weather forecast seems to be holding steady for a nice sunny Mom's day, and there are plenty of outdoor activities for you and your mom to enjoy in and around the city. Here are just a few...
Boston, Duckling Day Parade (05/11): The annual Ducklings Day Parade begins at 12:00pm on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the Boston Common, opposite the State House.
Concord, Mother's Day Brunch (05/11): Treat Mom to a buffet under the tents beside the farm stand. Enjoy live music by classical guitarist Enrique.
New Bedford, Mother's Day at the Zoo (05/11): Enjoy a beautiful Sunday at Buttonwood Park Zoo with mom.
Natick, Birds & Breakfast (05/11): Join us for our 31st annual Birds and Breakfast event and celebrate the day with a little food, fun and feathered friends!
Boston, Lilac Sunday (05/11): 100th Anniversary of a beloved Boston tradition.
Finally...
Todd Gutner
May 8, 7:30 AM
Well, after days of suffering from utter devastation. The people of Myanmar (Burma) are finally seeing much needed aid trickle in. The first UN humanitarian flight touched down in the cyclone ravaged country earlier today. Hopefully this will be the start of a major relief effort because it seems that the situation continues to get worse.
As Mish so eloquently wrote in her blog entry yesterday the people of Myanmar really need our help. Here, again is the link if you choose to donate.
Rounds of Rain...
Todd Gutner
May 8, 7:00 AM
I hope you have been enjoying our Summer-like warmth...it really has been nice...but it's about to end. A major pattern change is on the way with several storms in the pipeline.
This afternoon a cold front will move through and stall in our coastal waters providing a path for a larger storm to travel. It will spread a slug of rain into Southern New England tomorrow morning. The storm itself will be a slow mover with several hours of rain likely not tapering until, in some towns, midday Saturday. One concern with this storm is the potential for beach erosion or coastal flooding. Tides are running pretty high right now and if you add in a stiff NE wind they will run even higher. River and stream flooding is not a concern at this point even though rain amounts could exceed an inch. I will say this though, some of our long range computer models show a stormy pattern setting up and if it materializes river flooding may indeed be a concern down the line.
Save the Children of Myanmar (Burma)
Mish Michaels
May 7th, 2008 6:00pm
I know the country as Burma. My beloved grandmother was born and raised there. Her father was a high court judge who was very politically connected. Gandhi and Nehru met with my great-grandfather as they were planning the division of India. Eventually my family fled the country and rebuilt their life in Calcutta, India. Cyclone Nargis is but the latest, perhaps most tragic, chapter in the country's stormy history.
It is estimated that the death toll could rise to 100,000 while some 1 million people have been left homeless. This ocean basin is the deadliest in the world when it comes to tropical systems. As recently as 1970, some 300,000 were killed in Bangladesh by a cyclone. Compare that to the deadliest in the Atlantic Ocean....22,000 killed back in the 18th Century.
Humanitarian relief is urgently needed, but Burma's government could easily delay, divert or misuse any aid. Today the International Burmese Monks Organization, including many leaders of the democracy protests last fall, launched a new effort to provide relief through Burma's powerful grass roots network of monasteries—the most trusted institutions in the country and currently the only source of housing and support in many devastated communities. Click here to help the Burmese people with a donation and see a video appeal from a leader of the monks. If you would prefer to provide relief through an international organization, click here.
Thank you for your consideration.