P451's WunderBlog

NHC over dramatizing TS Lee's wind field

Sat, 3 Sep 2011 03:36:00 GMT

There isn't a single surface observation confirming TS winds. Let along some giant broad region of TS Winds.MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 45 MPH...75 KM/H...WITH HIGHERGUSTS. GRADUAL STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 200 MILES...325 KM...MAINLY NORTHEAST THROUGH SOUTHEAST OF THE CENTER. A WINDGUST TO 41 MPH WAS RECENTLY REPORTED AT LAKEFRONT AIRPORT IN NEWORLEANS._______________________________Le...
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Hurricane Irene Damage - SE NY State

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:31:00 GMT

The following blog entry was posted for those curious what Irene brough to my region. Located in Northern Westchester County, NY. ~30 miles north of New York City and around a mile or two inland from the east shores of the Hudson River. Pictures from the Croton/Ossining border region. Videos are of the Croton Dam and Croton River. Also included are photos from the NY Daily News and the NY Post.Some Videos and Photos of the general impact that Hurricane Irene had o...
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Vegetable Gardening comes to a close in New Jersey

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Third year of doing heavy vegetable gardening comes to a close. Prior to those three years I only did a small plot with a couple of plants.Garden is approximately 18 feet by 18 feet. Direct sunlight ranges from about 6 hours to 10 hours depending on bed location.This year I was inspired by Shaun Tanner's blog to keep track of what I planted, when, and how prolific the plants were.Here's what I came up with:_________________________________________________________Ga...
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Beach: New Jersey: Sept 29

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:14:00 GMT

September 29, 2010Wonderful beach day until the clouds moved in after 4pm. Water was at least 80F as it was much warmer than the air felt (mid 70s).We can get beach days as late as mid October here as the water usually remains warm. However, the fact we've had 80-84 degree water this summer is NOT normal. We usually peak in the 74-78 range in late August. This year we were in the low 80s as early as mid July. It is VERY rare. In fact usually only once per decade do ...
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Garden Update, June 15

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:57:00 GMT

Good Evening. Here is a look at what is going on here in Tinton Falls, NJ.Kitty sort of approves of what I do as long as I take her outside. Kitty goes window to window as I go through the yard. Kitty also likes to wake me up at 3am every morning to plop herself on top of me because she needs her rubs. By 6am she must be fed and I have no choice (those who have kitties know of this not having any choice). Then kitty needs her garage, closets, and outside, etc, etc e...
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