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Sediment Plumes and 1 km Modis Imagery
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:05:49
After a slow moving upper level trough moved through the area bringing widespread rainfall and a swath of heavy rains, the rivers across Southeast Texas rose leading to minor to moderate flooding. With the exodus of the trough the skies cleared and a MODIS pass afforded us with an excellent view of of the region. [...]
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NWS Albuquerque Fog Product Evaluation
The Albuquerque National Weather Service Forecast Office recently evaluated the SPoRT MODIS fog product, also known as the spectral difference, as well as the GOES low cloud base and fog depth products. The Aviation forecaster on the morning of 7 January 2009 used these products to assist in producing and modifying the terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF) for two regional airports: Farmington and Gallup. The main issue was a concern about the validity of the timing of fog at each TAF site in the model guidance for these observation sparse locations. The SPoRT products were valuable, and the Aviation forecaster said, "Seeing where the lower clouds and fog were developing through the evening in the imagery made me much more confident if lower clouds and / or fog did occur, it woud not be until 10Z or after, as remained forecasted in the 06Z TAF."
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Hurricane Ivan is shown in this MODIS natural color composite from 15 September 2004.
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Reminder: Cullman County Spotter Class Tonight
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:40:22
This is your last chance to attend a spotter class in 2009! What: National Weather Service Spotter Class When: Tonight from 6pm to 8pm Where: Cullman, AL at the Cullman Church of Christ (located at 4345 Alabama Highway 157). Cost: Free. Just bring yourself. For more information: Contact Us We hope to see you there!
