Accuweather/Questions Answered by Expert Dave Dombek
| Subject | Date Asked |
| weather pacific february | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: We are scheduled to take a cruise from los angeles to hawaii february 15th to 29th 2012 . what ... A: Earl, It is too early to give you any reliable weather information for that area during that ... | |
| science | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Will warmer waters create an even more destructive hurricane? A: The higher the temperature is above 80 degrees F, the greater potential energy there is for a ... | |
| temperature+humidity= sensible/apparent temperatures | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: At high temperatures humidity has a definite impact on sensible temperatures ( humidex in ... A: Roger, Humidity has a much bigger impact on sensible temperature when it is warm as opposed to ... | |
| Accuracy of long-term weather predictions | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering how accurate a 7-14 day weather forecast is? I will be going away on a camping trip ... A: Laura, In general, the farther out into the future you go, the less accurate a forecast becomes. A ... | |
| weather in Cancun next week | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: We have a family vacation scheduled for Cancun, Mexico from July 24-31. Unless I am misinterpreting ... A: Nathan, From what I can tell, it really doesn't look all that bad. I don't foresee any tropical ... | |
| LA to HI Cruise | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: .. I am looking at two potential cruise dates from LA to HI, Mar 14-28 2012 and April 14-28 2012. ... A: John, I would say that the April dates are SLIGHTLY more likely to be free of any big storms. ... | |
| September Wedding Forcast ? | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I am getting married on Saturday September 10th, 2011 in Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. I am trying to ... A: Victoria, There is no way that I can give you an accurate forecast for September 10th this far ... | |
| Weather in the Pacific | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Dave, I will be traveling by cruise ship to Hawaii in February of 2012. What is the weather, (temp & ... A: Pat, The weather in that zone during the month of February will really depend on what type of ... | |
| September Wedding. | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I am planning a wedding for September 24th, 2011. I was hoping you could give me an idea of the ... A: Char, On September 24th, the normal high temperature is about 67, and the normal low temperature ... | |
| air temp cruising | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me the average air temperature leaving from San Francisco to Hawaii on Oct. 1st? A: Mary Jo, The average high temperature in San Fransisco on October 1st is 72, and the normal low is ... | |
| September Wedding Mountain Forecast | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I am planning an outdoor September wedding for the Snoqualmie Pass, Washington area. Could you tell ... A: Stephanie, The average high temperature at that location on September 17th is around 60 degrees, ... | |
| Wedding 9/23/11 Hopkinsville ky | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I am getting married in Hopkinsville ky on 9/23/11 outside. I was wondering if you can tell me the ... A: Sheri, For Hopkinsville, KY, the normal high temperature on September 23rd is 79, and the normal ... | |
| weather pacific ocean | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Cruising from Vancouver B.C. to Hawaiin Islands and back what kind of weather should we expect? ... A: Michelle, The weather during the first part of this period looks pretty nice in the Hawaiin ... | |
| Florida September 2011 Weather | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could please help me determine what the weather will be like for my wedding ... A: There is no way to know for sure what will happen weather wise on September 23rd of this year. ... | |
| Heating degree days | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Where can I get historical monthly heating degree data for the Andover MA area from 1960 to the ... A: Bill, I'm not sure what to say, other than to suggest that you try contacting our climatology or ... | |
| cruise weather from la to hawaii | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: IWOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE WEATHER WILL BE LIKE MARCH 26- APRIL 9 ON A CRUISE TO HAWAII A: Dennis, It is a bit too early to give you an accurate forecast for that area during that period. ... | |
| january 2011 avg high temp | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: what was the average high temp for January 2011 in Louisville, KY? A: Shirley, Here is the data for Louisville, KY in January of this year. You will have to crunch the ... | |
| wedding weather | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My fiance' and I are planning a wedding in Southeast Ohio. The wedding may take place outdoors and ... A: Cindy, There is no way that I can give you any reliable weather information for the dates that you ... | |
| Real Feel and plants | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am guessing that Real Feel is the temperature that it feels like, but not the actual temperature, ... A: For the sake of the plants, only pay attention to the actual temperature. It could be 40 degrees ... | |
| temperatures on October 22,2011 in Louisville, Ohio | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is scheduled to have her wedding outdoors in Louisville, Ohio on October 22, 2011. I ... A: All I can do at this stage is to give you some guidelines for Louisville, OH. For October 22nd, ... | |
| weather conditions | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I live in area code 60120 and wanted to know if it snowed on 12-26-2010 and if so, how many inches ... A: Joe, There are no reporting stations really close to your zip code. However, from what I can tell, ... | |
| fall wedding approaching | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: Dave, I know you probably get tired of these questions. I just don't see anywhere else online to ... A: Amy, For Nashville, TN, here are the temp stats for the two dates you requested... October 22nd: ... | |
| chinooks | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a strange one for you - I live in Calgary and am in the market to buy a home. The issue is, ... A: Lisa, I am not really familar with Calgary. However, since Chinooks generally come in from some ... | |
| wedding weather | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is getting married outside in frankfort, il on 9-10-11. curious what the weather will ... A: Nancy, With that date being almost 10 months away, there is no way that I can give you an accurate ... | |
| cruise to hawaii in Feb | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: We would like to cruie to hawaii on Feb 28,What kind of weather sould we encouter crossing the ocean A: Linda, It was way too early to give you any specific weather information about your cruise in ... | |
| Wedding Day Weather! | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm planning a wedding for September 23rd, 2011 in Baton Rouge, LA (70803) and it's going to be ... A: Krista, The normal high temperature in Baton Rouge, LA on September 23rd is 86, and the normal low ... | |
| history says... | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I am getting married outside on Oct 22 2011 in Louisville KY (40204). I am wondering what history ... A: The normal high temperature that day in Louisville, KY is 66 and the normal low temperature is 46. ... | |
| Ohio River Valley Drought | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: We live in Columbus, Indiana located in the Ohio River Valley. We are in the midst of a severe ... A: Juli, That is a tough call, as the Ohio Valley may be in the battle zone between much drier than ... | |
| Past weather conditions | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the weather conditions in Ottawa, Ontario Canada on the following dates: July ... A: Paul, Sorry about the September 1st mix-up. The high that day was actually 32, and the low was 21. ... | |
| Jamaica, NY | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if there was any inclement weather the evening of September 30, 2010 in ... A: John, I know that it was rather windy that evening, and some rain was moving into the region. ... | |
| Shipping Wine Across Country | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find the best window-of-time to ship a wine collection (via standard moving van) from ... A: Greg, That is a very good question! In general, if temperatures are running close to NORMAL in ... | |
| Hurricane Induced Inland Rains | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: When rain 600 miles from any coast is the direct cause of a hurricane; which, presumably, picks up ... A: Michael, That is a good question. The answer is very simple... The evaporation process evaporates ... | |
| rain fall | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: What was the total rain fall in Gun barrel City Texas in June 2010? A: Don, I do not have data for Gun Barrel City. The closest I can get is DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) and ... | |
| Weather in 15437 | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: We are going on vacation 9/20-21 in and around Farmington Pa. What weather can we expect? What was ... A: It is WAY too early to tell what the weather will be like on those dates for that location. Your ... | |
| Wedding outdoord 09/10/10 | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: Cedar Falls, IA i am trying to finalize all our outdoor stuff for our wedding and seeing if there is ... A: Jason, I would say at this point that there is a CHANCE of some rain that day. However, a lot can ... | |
| Mexican Riveria Sept. cruise weather | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Have booked a cruise for week of September 12 to Mexican Riveria. Wondering if may have made ... A: Sherry, It is too early to tell exactly what the weather will be like at that time. However, you ... | |
| Weather | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the weather conditions were at Ocean Isle Beach, NC for the dates of May 4, ... A: Sandy, I don't have specific weather data for Ocean Isle Beach. The closest I can get is Myrtle ... | |
| september 10th wedding | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: Planning an outside wedding for September 10, 2011 in upstate NY (zip code 14527). Can you tell me ... A: Danielle, Here is some weather info for that location over the past 5 years... 2009: high 70, low ... | |
| My sister's wedding 10-10-10 | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: My sister is getting married on October 10th of this year. I am maid of honor and she wanted to try ... A: Brooke, On October 10th, the normal high temperature in Lehi, UT is about 68 degrees, and the ... | |
| Cruise from LA to Hawaii | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: We have reserved two different dates to cruise out of LA to Hawaii. We have reseved mid November ... A: Gary, In general, the later into the fall and toward winter you get, the more likely it is that ... | |
| Williamsport Weather Oct 2011 | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I know you probably get this question often, but we are thinking of moving our June 2011 wedding to ... A: Jessica, For the Williamsport area, here is some climatology information for the first 15 days of ... | |
| Average Weather in Summer | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: I am planning a family trip to Orlando next summer but I was curious what the average weather is ... A: July and August tend to be the rainiest months of the year, with thunderstorms either occurring or ... | |
| past weather conditionsin September for Madison WI | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to plan a wedding for sept. 2011 in Madison, WI. Could you tell me what the weater ... A: Rod, Here is the information that you requested... September 10th: 2009 - high 83, low 55; no ... | |
| yearly weather in the U.S. vs. yearly weather in Europe | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me find the weather for an average (recent) year in the U.S. and ... A: Katie, Im not sure about websites for Europe. However, here are some to check out for the U.S. ... | |
| Patio Mist Cooling Systems | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I am considering adding a mist cooling system to my patio outside. I have spent a lot of time ... A: Kendall, You are correct about the relative humidity going up when you put mist into the air. ... | |
| winter weather | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: What was the weather on Feburary 22,2010 in Philadelphia PA (specifically center city)? Thsank you A: Peter, Here is what happened on February 22nd in Philly... High temperature 40, Low temperature ... | |
| Wedding on 10 OCT 2010 | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: i'm getting married in October. normally first week and second week of october in Omaha NE are not ... A: Taylor, There is no way to tell what it will be like this far away. Please check back with me in ... | |
| Hurricane Aftermath | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a major project in my senior science class on tracking, plotting, and preparing for ... A: Courtney, I am not going to do your project for you. However, I can give you some simple advice. ... | |
| going on vaca to wiscon dells in july was wondering weather | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: We are going to wiscon dells july 10th thru 15th could u tell me round about weather we will be ... A: Carli, There is no way of telling exactly what the weather will be in Wisconsin Dells in July this ... | |
| Historical Weather Data | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me the weather for Lakeside Texas (zip code 76135) March 12-13, 1994? I've searched ... A: Sherrie, The best that I can do from our database is to give you the approximate high and low ... | |
| wedding dates | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: we are planning on having a half sheltered so still outside wedding and we were wondering if it ... A: The normal high temperature on September 23rd is 75, with a normal low of 55. Record highs for that ... | |
| Weather Question | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Dombek, My name is Kristen. For my earth science class, I need to do a project where I ask an expert ... A: The Farmer's Almanac really has to be taken with a grain of salt. The forecasts in the Almanac are ... | |
| Cold fronts/war, fronts | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: ......I was wondering what type of clouds come after a warm front also what type of weather is at ... A: Lindsay, The way you determine what kind of front you are dealing with is the wind direction on ... | |
| october weather 2010 | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of a wedding date for october 10, 2010..I wanted to see what the average weather ... A: Meredith, The normal high temperature at that time of year is 83, and the normal low temperature ... | |
| Long range weather forecast | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: What are the "fall 2010 weather predictions" for Vancouver? Thanks! A: At this stage, it is totally impossible to give any accurate forecasts for this coming fall. Perhaps ... | |
| February Chill | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Hi Dave I was wondering theres been alot of talk about Stratospheric warming going on at the North ... A: Cody, Stratospheric warming sometimes indicates cooling below that level, in the troposphere. ... | |
| cruise SanDiego to Hawaii | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: What is the past weather history for Mid February thru early March for San Diego to Hawaii.. I am ... A: In most winters, that area is relatively quiet weather wise during that period. However, since we ... | |
| February | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Cody, No sign of arctic air coming down into Texas for at least the next week to 10 days, ... A: Cody, Yes, the pattern is likely to turn colder again in February. Of course, you have to keep in ... | |
| February | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Hi Dave I was wondering even though right now we are in a zonal flow pattern is there any ... A: Cody, No sign of arctic air coming down into Texas for at least the next week to 10 days, and ... | |
| past weather conditions | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what the weather conditons were like o July 10, 2008 in Jackson, Mississippi at ... A: Denise, The high temperature that day in Jackson, MS was 93, and the low temperature was 73. There ... | |
| Next week warm up then what? | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: But after this mid week warm up I was wondering is there any signs of another brutal shot of cold ... A: Cody, Yes, there are signs of more arctic air returning to the country by early February. However, ... | |
| February weather | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Dave, I am bringing my granddaughter to Disney World for Valentines Day . We will be in Orlando ... A: The normal high temperature in Orlando during that period in February is 73/74, and the normal low ... | |
| Arctic plunge | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: There saying theres only going to be a slight chance of some snow mixed with sleet Wednesday night ... A: Cody, It looks like the rain that occurs ahead of the arctic air mass could end as some ... | |
| Real Feel causing actual freezing | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: when exterior temperatures are close to freezing, could real feel temperatures cause water to freeze ... A: Alfred, A quick answer to your questions is NO! The temperature is the temperature, no matter if ... | |
| cruising weather and ocean currents la to hawaii | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am cruising from LA to Hawaii, leaving LA DEC. 20th and returning Jan. 3rd. What is the ... A: Marty, In a "normal" situation, cruising in that area at that time of year would be no ... | |
| Humidity | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Is the humidity listed on your sites, relative, or, absolute humidity? Also, could you please ... A: John, The humidity listed on our sites is relative humidity, and not absolute humidity. Here is an ... | |
| cruise weather early Dec san diego-hawaii | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: we will be cruising from San Diego to Hawaii in early dec returning late dec what sort of weather ... A: Charlene, Your best bet would be to check with me a little closer to your trip. It is just too ... | |
| tropics | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: C. Could they become true tropical regions in the future years? A: Cody, There are currently no signs that is happening. If any change like that were to happen, it ... | |
| future winter? | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Could you tell me if we are finally going to get any cold weather in the next few weeks? Its suppose ... A: It's hard to say what the pattern will be like by November 20th. However, there is no sign of any ... | |
| Weather for March LA to Hawaii Cruise | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: What weather conditions and temperatures can we expect on round trip LA to Hawaii cruise first two ... A: Typically, the jet stream is still fairly active at that time of year. So, there is a chance that ... | |
| NJ wedding in Late October | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to get married next October. the venue I am interested is a Tented venue in Andover ... A: Deserea, The normal high temperature at that time of year is still close to 60, with normal low ... | |
| Cali weather request | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: We're planning a outdoor party Oct 3rd 2009. Can you please give me an idea of what the weather may ... A: Heather, It is way too early to tell exactly what the weather will be like on October 3rd. ... | |
| weather for my baby shower | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: im trying to figure out if the conditions in akron, ohio will be ok for people to come to my baby ... A: Yes, it is way, way too early to tell what the weather will be like in Akron, Ohio on January 15th ... | |
| Tropical Storm Ana | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Puerto Rico. I will be leaving 8/13 (tomorrow) and returning on Monday, ... A: Jenny, Tropical Storm Ana will not be a problem for you in Puerto Rico. If there is something to ... | |
| Pcaific Crossings in December | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: We are cruising from LA to Hawaii and back 20 December 2009 - 3 January 10. What can we expect from ... A: It is WAY too early to tell what will be happening weather wise in that area. In general, that is a ... | |
| rain | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: When do you get the most rain on you body, when you are walking or running in Georgia? A: Russell, I would say that if you are going a certain distance, let's say two miles, and it is ... | |
| The timing of hurricane formations | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Do hurricanes only start forming in daylight hours or can they form at night? If they form mainly in ... A: Victor, Hurricanes can and do form at any time of the day or night. The primary driving engine for ... | |
| South Jersey Wedding Weather | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I saw a question about the past weather for Oct 10th, but I wasn't sure if it was the same in south ... A: Mandy, I am not sure what question you are referring to, but no big deal. The weather in south ... | |
| Wedding Weather | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm hesistant to set my wedding date on October 20th down by the bay (San Diego CA) for fear it will ... A: Michelle, On October 20th, the normal high temperature in San Diego is 74, and the normal low ... | |
| October 3, 2009 | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: Can you please give me some weather info from the last few years in the Stevensville, MD area for ... A: Tammy, Here is the information you requested for October 3rd in your area... 2008: high 72, low ... | |
| weather inquriry | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a cruise in the mexican riveria during the later part of October. A friend was ... A: Cindy, Late October is still in hurricane season, but usually things are winding down by then. The ... | |
| Wedding weather | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: 2009 I am hoping for an outdoor wedding, is this far fetched? How many days in advanced will I want ... A: Wendy, If you are checking out our forecast on AccuWeather.com, you can start checking the weather ... | |
| Snow in 2009 | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: would you be able to tell me when Philadelphia, PA experienced its big snow storm(s) this year and ... A: Philadelphia picked up 7.7" of snow on February 3rd, and another 0.7" on the 4th for a total of ... | |
| Past October weather in central NJ | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: we are planning a post wedding reception at a local garden in early Oct. 2009--perhaps the 9th, 10th ... A: Monica, Here is weather information for the 9th, 10th, and 11th of October in Trenton, NJ for the ... | |
| what's the weather like | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm getting marry outdoors Saturday September 19, 2009 in long island NY what is the weather ... A: Patricia, Barring any hurricanes or tropical storms, September is a very nice month weather wise. ... | |
| Wedding Weather! | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I am getting married on September 12, 2009 in Charleston SC. I am too far out to get a forecast ... A: Sheena, That date is right near the peak of hurricane season! However, barring any tropical storm ... | |
| Past Binghamton Weather | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me the Binghamton, NY (zip code 13902) weather on October 31st 1991, 1992 and 1993? ... A: Alex, Our database only goes back to 1992. So, I will not be able to give you 1991 data. 1992: ... | |
| Memorial day weather for 05905 area | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a river trip from 5/22 to 5/26. My brothers and I are floating down the Connecticut ... A: Nate, I would love to be able to promise you guys great wather for your outing. However, it is ... | |
| historical weather pattern for sept 12 | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: my wife and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this September, I would like to have ... A: Anthony, Barring any hurricane or tropical storm, early to mid September is often a very nice of ... | |
| Wedding Weather | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: We want to get married on October 10, 2009 in the DFW area in Texas. I am hoping it will be good ... A: Misty, The normal high temperature in the DFW area of Texas on October 10th is 80, and the normal ... | |
| Past Weather Conditions | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: How can I find out snowfall total in various cities with New Jersey. My company performs ... A: Check out the following websites: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html ... | |
| Orlando, Florida weather in mid March | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: What is the weather and temperatures like in Orlando, Florida in mid March? We are going to Disney ... A: In the middle of March, the normal high temperatures in Orlando are in the upper 70s, and the normal ... | |
| Dec 2002 Weather | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: OK, this is a long time back, but is there any way you could give me the day by day weather ... A: Mark, Here is the information that you requested... DEC-02 FOR ST.LOUIS, MO (564') ... | |
| past temps | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: What was the tempature in April 08 for Bloomington, IN A: Anthony, The highest temperature in April of 2008 in Bloomington was 83, reached on the 23rd. The ... | |
| Feb. weather | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Could you tell me what the weather was like on Feb 14th 2008 in Ruskin Florida? We're having an ... A: Antonia, Obviously, this far away, there is no way to tell exactly what will be happening on ... | |
| Temperature while at sea | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: We are cruising from SanDiego to Hawaii in December and returning in January. Four days each way. ... A: Brenda, If you take the average of the two extremes, San Diego and Hawaii, that is approximately ... | |
| Temperature while at sea | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: We are cruising from SanDiego to Hawaii in December and returning in January. Four days each way. ... A: Brenda, In and near San Diego, the normal high temperatures during that time are in the mid 60s ... | |
| Past Weather Condition?? | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I got in a motorcycle accident on Sunday September 28, 2008 at 6:00-ish pm. I would be so thankful ... A: Sara, Unfortunately, I don't have the exact hour-by-hour weather details in our database going ... | |
| oct 18th wedding eastern long island | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: i know, it seems like you get asked about wedding dates a lot. i too am a nervous bride, getting ... A: Susanna, October 18th is still 12 days away, and a lot can happen between now and then.The bottom ... | |
| Storm Distinction | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what the difference was between a Tropical, extratropical and subtropical? I tried ... A: Jeph, Here are the distinctions... A TROPICAL system is purely warm core. In other words, the ... | |
| Weather Forecast San Diego to Hawaii | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I leave on a 16 day Holland America cruise on Oct 8, 2008 from San Diego. 5 days ... A: Lynn, Right now, at first glance, the weather looks pretty good for your cruise. Much of the time ... | |
| weather in King of Prussia | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married on November 1 2008 in King of Prussia PA and I'm curious to know what the ... A: Christine, That date is still way too far in advance to give you any accurate weather information. ... | |
| Weather of Oct 4th, 2008 for ourdoor party in iowa city, IA | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning to hold a birthday party for my son at the park in Iowa City, IA on Oct 4th, 2008. ... A: At this stage, the weather on that day is looking pretty good...probably dry and relatively ... | |
| weather - October 4th wedding Victoria BC | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I asked you this question some months ago and you suggested I ask again closer to the date. We are ... A: Patricia, I am actually just on my way out the door right now and will be traveling over the next ... | |
| Orlando Weather | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: We are planning a Disney vacation this winter. what are average temperatures for the middle of ... A: Carolyn, Normal high temperatures in the middle of February in Orlando range from 73 to 75. Normal ... | |
| humidity | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey Dave...I am working on my Masters thesis oh humid acclimation and I saw a question answered ... A: Jayme, Humidity is a term that is really not well understood. The relative humidity depends on the ... | |
| weather oct 4 2008 | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: outdoor wedding in occidental, california on october 4, 2008 and i was wondering if you could tell ... A: Jane, It is still way too early to give you any detailed and accurate forecast for October 4th. ... | |
| October 24 | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: Ok, here goes another wedding weather ? Historically what might I expect for a 6pm wedding with an ... A: Lisa, As you know, it is WAY too far in advance to give you any detailed weather information for ... | |
| holiday weather | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I am invited to San Deigo for Thanksgiving. What type of weather should I expect. A: Vivian, In late November in San Diego, the normal high temperature is about 68 or 69 degrees, and ... | |
| cyclone | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: sir, on what basis different cyclones were named eg. katrina etc. A: Sabvir, The names of tropical storms and hurricanes are established well ahead of time. In fact, ... | |
| another wedding date | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have an outside wedding planned in 23061 (Gloucester, VA, on the Chesapeake Bay) for 10/25/08 4pm. ... A: Erin, Normal high temperatures at that time of year are in the upper 60s to near 70. Normal low ... | |
| weather | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have heard that there are certain days that indicate weather for following months. Is this a ... A: Neal, Basically, this is a myth. The only one that I am very familiar with is the date of the ... | |
| Local Power Plants' Affects on Weather | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I live in Indiana County, PA. I am constantly amazed (when watching weather radar) how areas of ... A: Donna, That is a good question, and is tough to answer definitively. It is a given fact that power ... | |
| weather | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: We are planning an outdoor party with tent on Sept. 20 evening on Long Island, NY. What is average ... A: Joan, On September 20th, here is the average climatology for Long Island... Normal high ... | |
| October weather | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I live in Carroll County, Maryland. I have a huge party the weekend before Halloween which would be ... A: Angela, It is WAY too early to give you any definite forecast for October 25th. Typically, October ... | |
| Oct 4 in Pa | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: We live Chester County and are having a huge party on October 4th. Being smart, we decided to look ... A: Carrie, Early October is typically a dry time of the year. Thunderstorm season is pretty much over ... | |
| Weather on September 12th | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Could I please have a weather forecast for September 11 - 14, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. Thank ... A: Ann, It is a little too early to give you any reliable forecast for September 11th through the ... | |
| SO CLOUDY | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: does lighting come with thunder? Thanks A: Cameron, If you hear thunder, then there absolutely was lightning somewhere not too far away. On ... | |
| Kids Party in Early Oct. | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My son will be 2 on Oct. 10th and I want to have an indoor/outdoor party for him on either the 11th ... A: Julie, The weather in October is generally nice, barring any tropical storm or hurricane. It is ... | |
| wedding weather | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: long island NY October 3rd weeding, any forecasts for an Indian summer day? A: Patti, Barring any tropical storms or hurricanes, early October can be a lovely time weather wise ... | |
| outdoor wedding Oct 4th Victoria, BC Canada | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: We are planning an outdoor wedding just north of Victoria BC Canada (in Mill Bay, BC Canada) and are ... A: Patricia, At this stage, it is impossible to tell what the weather will be like in early October ... | |
| Physicial Geography | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: In the winter, cold air is brought into the homes and heated. How does this change the relative ... A: Gina, When cold air is brought into homes and heated, the relative humidity drops. That is why ... | |
| Outdoor party Oct. 4th 2008 | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking to have an outdoor party in baltimore, Maryland either October 4th or 11th. what do you ... A: Raina, That is a nice time of the year in Baltimore, barring any tropical storms or hurricanes! ... | |
| October 18,2008 wedding | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Wedding date set for Oct 18,2008. I want to know what the weather is typically like during this time ... A: April, That is generaly a nice time of the year. It is usually still the dry season, although a ... | |
| cruising weather from San Diego to Hawaii in November | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: We are considering cruising to Hawaii from San Diego in early November. We are concerned about ... A: Debbie, The later into November you get, the more likely it is that you will encounter rough seas. ... | |
| Outdoor Wedding | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking of setting the date for an outdoor wedding on October 3, 2008 in Dallas, Oregon 15 ... A: Shar, There is no way to tell this far in advance what the exact weather will be that weekend. ... | |
| September Wedding in PA | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: I live in Horsham, Pa. outside of Philadelphia and Iam getting married September 20,2008 and was ... A: Maureen, Barring any hurricanes or tropical storms, that time of the year is very nice in ... | |
| Weather on October 4, 2008 in Raleigh, NC | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: Outdoor Wedding on October 4, 2008 in Raleigh, NC - High and low temperatures and usual percentage ... A: Sheila, That time of year is very nice in Raleigh. The normal high is 76 and the normal low is 53. ... | |
| Weather for Nashville, TN for November wedding | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Can you help me by giving me average temps. in Nashville, TN around November 15 ?? Thank you ... A: Kimberly, Here are the stats for Nashville, TN for November 15th... Normal high temperature: 59 ... | |
| colville weather | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: We're possibly getting married the first weekend in October in Colville, WA 99114. I know it's ... A: Georgia, In that part of Washington, the early part of October isn't too bad, but it does cool off ... | |
| October 24th Dallas Texas | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Dave ... what to you think about planning an outside wedding on Friday, October 24, 2008 in Dallas ... A: Trish, Here is some climatology for Dallas, Texas on October 24th... Normal high temperature - 74 ... | |
| Two questions | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: A couple of questions about weather prediction (a subject I know nothing about). [1] I can imagine ... A: Steve, I can't answer for the NWS, since I work for AccuWeather. However, for short to medium term ... | |
| fall weather in Norwalk, CT | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with average temperatures from last year (in Norwalk, CT) on ... A: Julie, Here are the average temperatures for Norwalk, CT for the dates you requested... Sept. 13 ... | |
| weather | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting married in October in Fresno, ca. I wanted to know if i'm going to be safe having an ... A: Cassandra, October is still the dry season in Fresno. That is not to say that it can't rain ... | |
| fall weather in Norwalk, CT | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with average temperatures from last year (in Norwalk, CT) on ... A: Julie, I am traveling the next couple of days and will not have access to this information until ... | |
| Wedding weather forecast | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married on March 15, 2008 in Newburgh, NY. I was wondering if you could tell me what ... A: Michelle, At this point, it appears that Saturday will be mainly dry in Newburgh, NY with a high ... | |
| Wedding weather forecast | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married on March 15, 2008 in Newburgh, NY. I was wondering if you could tell me what ... A: Michelle, March is the "anything goes" month of weather, with everything from cold and blizzards ... | |
| Average Daily Temperatures | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Is there a website that tracks past average daily temperatures? I have to compile a comparison ... A: I will give you the max/min temperatures...you can figure out the daily averages... 11-9-06: 66/48 ... | |
| Sept 2008 | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: A: Ann, It is WAY too early to give any detailed forecast for September of this year. Your best bet ... | |
| victoria bc to hawaii | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: My son is on a ship going from british columbia to hawaii they left today. what kind of weather do ... A: The early part of the trip will be stormy at times, as a couple of strong systems move eastward ... | |
| Weather on February 9th, 2008 | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting married this Saturday in zip code 33706. It is a beach wedding and I'm hoping to do the ... A: Leanne, You are correct about the weather and temp looking good that day. As for the winds, it ... | |
| wedding in september | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: i am planning a wedding in the lexington, ky. area (lexington, frankfort or cynthiana)on 6 ... A: Cyrstal, The normal high temperature in Lexington, KY on September 6th is 81, and the normal low ... | |
| Pacific Ocean weather conditions | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: We will be taking a ship from Honolulu to Los Angeles for five nights leaving Honolulu February 4, ... A: Brad, It actually looks like that region will be relatively tranquil during that period. You will ... | |
| Wedding Date | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Questions regarding weddings seem to be popular, but here is another. We have a wedding date set ... A: Heather, Barring any hurricanes or tropical storms, mid-October is typically a dry time of the ... | |
| Wedding Date | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I want to set our wedding date for 10-10-10. We live in Norwalk CT and plan to have ... A: Ashley, In Norwalk, CT, the peak foliage season is generally AFTER October 10th...usually between ... | |
| October 2008 weather | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I know you get this question a lot but I really want an outside wedding in October, 2008 in ... A: The peak foliage in Louisville is in the second half of the month. So, a wedding AFTER the 15th ... | |
| Pacific Ocean Weather | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I will be taking a ship from Honolulu to Los Angeles for five nights leaving Honolulu February 4, ... A: D.J. That is impossible to tell this far out. It will depend on whether or not there are storms in ... | |
| Kansas Weather | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for the weather conditions in Marysville, Kansas 11/31/06 to 12/1/06. Thank you ... A: Lance, First of all, there is no 11/31. I assume you mean 11/30? In any case, data for that part ... | |
| winter in Orlando | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Could you please advise what the average temperature in Orlando Florida in February/March is? I ... A: Bernie, Here are the normal temperatures for Orlando, Florida in February and March... February ... | |
| wedding weather | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I see you have answered many questions from brides concerning their wedding weather. I have a ... A: Sam, The normal high for April 19th is about 68, and the normal low is 48. The record high for ... | |
| past weather in Brooklyn, NY | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I need to know the temperature and weather report for October 16, 2007 in Brooklyn, New York. Thank ... A: Luisa, Since I don't have information specifically for Brooklyn,NY, I will give you stats for ... | |
| time of day | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: Dave: What are the General Times AM and PM, for Early Mornings,Mid-Morning and Late Morning.And ... A: Ron, I'm not exactly sure I understand your question, but the times you had mentioned are more or ... | |
| Humidity | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: why is it humid in Florida but not in California,and both are next to ocean A: Mike, Florida is is a peninsula and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. Plus, there is a lot of ... | |
| Temperature Range for Rainbows | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: What is the temperature range when we see rainbows? I never see them in winter. A: Debra, You basically need the temperatures to be above freezing. There is such a thing as an "ice ... | |
| 10/20/2007 wedding weather for 98642 | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have the same question as many... What are my chances of rain for October 20th? I'm getting ... A: Pamela, The normal high temperature for that date is about 62, and the normal low is 44. The ... | |
| pH of rain | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: My daughter needs to know the pH of rain in Naples, FL for her college biology research class. A: Karen, That is something that will probably vary at least a little each time it rains. Your best ... | |
| NYC Weather in March | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: We're going to NYC from March 15 - March 23 in 2008. Can you give me an approximate temperature ... A: Donna, The normal high on March 15th in NYC is 49, and the normal low is 35. By the 23rd, those ... | |
| october 20th wedding | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I am planning an outdoor wedding in Signal Mountain, TN on October the 20th this year. I was hoping ... A: Lacy, I will be more than happy to help you out with your request. However, I need to know where ... | |
| wedding weather | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm having my wedding outside in Owensboro, KY on the evening of October 6, 2007. What are my ... A: Christina, It is WAY too early to give you exact details of the weather for October 6th. However, ... | |
| Wedding ceremony | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could possibly tell me what you think about the weather? Thanks Holly A: Holly, Of course, it is way too early to give you specific weather for that date. However, here ... | |
| pacific ocean temperature while at sea | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: we are going on a cruise in Nov to Hawaii from San diego.we will be at sea 4 days each way. what ... A: Jill, Near San Diego, the normal temperatures in November are within a few degrees of 70 for a ... | |
| daily record highs and low | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: Dave: Where would I go (hopefully at little cost) to find the record highs and lows by date by ... A: Tim, You can try the following website, but I believe that they do charge a fee: ... | |
| Hurricanes | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Dave: If this could be done.If you could lower the surface temperature of the eye by 5 degrees or ... A: Marty, Yes, IF that could be done, and IF you could drop the temperature below 80 degrees F, then ... | |
| October Wedding | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm having a wedding in Birmingham, Alabama on October 27th at 11am outside in the Botanical ... A: Rachel, In Birmingham, Alabama, the normal high temperature on October 27th is 71, and the normal ... | |
| weather in Puerto Plate, Dom Rep | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm travelling to Puerto Plata for a 2 week Holiday in the middle of September. I was wondering if ... A: Angela, The middle of September is the peak of hurricane season in the Atlantic and Caribbean. It ... | |
| Hawaiian Cruise | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: We are sailing to and from Hawaii on Holland Anerica the first two weeks of November, 2007. What ... A: Raymond, I doubt that I will have any further insight in two weeks than I do right now. I probably ... | |
| Wedding weather | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: We are having a wedding outside in Arlington Texas 76016 on October 6, 2007. What do you think the ... A: David, For Arlington, Texas, the normal high temperature on October 6th is 82, and the normal low ... | |
| Hawaiian Cruise | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: We are sailing to and from Hawaii on Holland Anerica the first two weeks of November, 2007. What ... A: Raymond, Technically, that is still hurricane season. However, the chances of getting a hurricane ... | |
| Backyard Wedding on October 20th | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: We are planning a backyard wedding for October 20, 2007. We live in Oceanside, New York (11572) ... A: Christina, The normal high temperature that time of year is 63, and the normal low is 49. The ... | |
| october beach wedding | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to plan a ceremony on the beach in Belmar NJ on October 3rd 2008. I wondered if you ... A: On October 3rd, the normal high temperature is about 70 degrees, and the normal low is about 56. ... | |
| Weather in Little Harbor in Ruskin near Tampa, Florida | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I am considering plannig a wedding in Little Harbor Resort a coastal community in Ruskin, near ... A: Janice, For Tampa, Florida on November 17th, here are some stats... Normal high 78 Normal low 60 ... | |
| philadelphia pa prior weather conditions | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: wondering if you can tell me, or lead me to where I can find out, the weather conditions of August 4 ... A: Here is the info you requested for Philly... August 4th, 2006: high temperature 90, low temperature ... | |
| Wedding Planning | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to decide on a date for my wedding in either September or October, 2008. We're getting ... A: Kelly, The fall foliage peaks in the Poconos around the first week or so of October. You will get ... | |
| Wedding Weather Oct 2007 | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I bet you get this a lot...*no pressure* I am trying to schedule an outdoor wedding possibly in the ... A: Hayley, For the first two weeks in Ocober in the Rapid City area, the NORMAL high and low drop ... | |
| Weather | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: Dave, 1)When forecast in snow events say that ratios/ or rates will increase due to strong forcing ... A: Mark, I'm not exactly sure of what you mean in question #1, but generally the best dendritic ... | |
| Coming to Orlando in July | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I just wanted to know if you think this July is going to be rainy because that is the only time my ... A: Julie, Unfortunately, July is climatologically the wettest month of the year in Orlando. Normal ... | |
| Weather forcast | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I am so relieved to have found your site. My wedding ceremony will take place outside in ... A: Mike, Here are the normals and extremes for Portsmouth, NH on October 20th... Normal high ... | |
| Weather Forecasts | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: Is there a site or somewhere on your site is it possible to see the forecasted weather from the ... A: Francis, Not the I know of, but you can contact our Internet department and ask them. Your best ... | |
| Severe Weather | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Hey Dave, It would be great if you can help me with these few questions that have been bothering ... A: Mark, Those are good questions. Here is my best shot at the answers... (1) An MCV is basically a ... | |
| lightning | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: does any lightning come from the ground? A: Zachary, That is a good question. There are actually 4 types of lightning... (1) Cloud to cloud ... | |
| Fronts, temps. and pressure | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey! Learning met at a basic level, this confuses me: Cold front passes. Cold air replaces warm air. ... A: Daniel, This is a basic density issue. Cold air is more dense than warm air. That means that cold ... | |
| spring moving north | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: At what rate does spring-like weather move north? For example, how much earlier do particular ... A: Anna, That is a good question! Unfortunately, it is a tough thing to quantify. Spring advances in ... | |
| Jamaica | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about going to jamacia. Im getting married in october and my fiance would like to ... A: Joeie, The weather in Jamiaca is generally nice at that time of year. However, you do have to keep ... | |
| Nov 15, 2006 , NY | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: what was the weather conditions in New York City on 15 Nov 2006. And where could i get the weather ... A: Eddie, The high temperature in NYC that day was 63, and the low was 56. There was no ... | |
| Temperature | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: At what time of day is the temperature at it's highest? Does this time change from season to season? ... A: Katie, That is a good question! In general, during a 24 hour day, the temperature is at its ... | |
| Wedding/Weather | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: We are very concerned about flux in the "normal" weather patterns lately. We are in Madison, WI and ... A: Julie, In Madison Wisconsin, here are the normals and extremes for the dates you mentioned... ... | |
| Car port and Dew Point | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: Some mornings parked cars have water (dew?) all over them. But cars under a roof (ie car port) do ... A: John, That is a good question. Basically, you can look at it this way...the roof over the car ... | |
| Weather question | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I'm getting married, outdoors, in New Orleans....wanted to know if you knew any weather patterns for ... A: Jill, The NORMAL high and low temperature in New Orleans on October 12th is 81 and 61. The ... | |
| weather VS folklore | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: Hi my son and i are trying to find out without using a thermometer can you tell what the temprature ... A: Jane, This is a touch thing to do, and really depends on the invidual. In other words, some folks ... | |
| October 20, 2007 | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm having my wedding outside in Raleigh, NC on October 20, 2007. What are my chances for having a ... A: Kristi, The NORMAL high in Raleigh, NC on October 20th is 71, and the NORMAL low is 46. The ... | |
| seasons | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: Why are the seasons on either side of a solstice not equal, in terms of length and temperature? For ... A: Hana, That is a good question! Basically, the reason for what you described is something we call ... | |
| Weather for 10/5/07 | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Want to plan my wedding, and in Nebraska its hard to tell what I will be looking at for an outdoor ... A: Mandy, In Omaha, Nebraska on October 5th, here is some general information... Normal high 71, ... | |
| weather cruising from SanDiego to Hawaii | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I have clients cruising from San Diego to Hawaii on Nov 26. My question is can you give me an idea ... A: Carol, The average temperatures in San Diego in late November are as follows: Normal high 68, ... | |
| Weather for Wedding in Boston on October 14, 2007 | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I am working on planning a outdoor wedding in Boston during the early afternoon (1 pm) of October ... A: Robyn, The NORMAL high and low temperatures for Boston on October 14th are as follows: 61/41 The ... | |
| Wedding weather | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: My question is the same as Sophie's, even the same date. We are contemplating an outdoor wedding on ... A: Angela, The NORMAL high and low temperatures for Omaha on October 20th are as follows: 64/39 The ... | |
| wedding planning | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: Dave! Weather wise, is it safe to have an outdoor wedding in Lexington, KY on October 20, 2007? ... A: Shannon, The normal high temperature in Lexington, KY on October 20th is 65 degrees, and the normal ... | |
| hurricans | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: how do they form?do they spin clock wise ? A: Carmen, Hurricanes form over warm ocean or sea water that is at least 80 degrees F. That is the ... | |
| past weather | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: What was the weather condition for July 22, 2006 in the New Paltz NY area or the Newburgh NY 12550 ... A: Unfortunately, I don't have past data for either New Paltz or Newburgh. However, I do have ... | |
| New York City hurricane | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: The Weather Channnel has done a series on weather disasters. They propose that a major hurricane ... A: Linda, It's all about sensationalism and market ratings, plain and simple! Think about how much ... | |
| Cayman vacation | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: My family is traveling to the Cayman's from the US. Are trip is scheduled from Aug.4 - Aug.12. We ... A: Ryan, "Chris" will pass by north of the Cayman Islands this weekend. It will be a minimal storm at ... | |
| customary temperature ranges across US | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to find a place to live where the temperatures don't exceed 82 or so in the summer. ... A: Chris, A number of cities across the northern tier of states have cooler summer temperatures, such ... | |
| Dew point. Heat index. Real Feel Temperature. | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: Good explanation, but it's not clear why the human body feels uncomfortable when the dew point is ... A: Ric, The higher the dew point is, the slower water (perspiration) evaporates from our skin. That is ... | |
| Breeziest/coolest of Greek Islands | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: I am looking forward to booking a last minute holiday deal with a friend. We are planning to go in ... A: Pippa, That is a tough question to answer. All of the Greek islands can be very breezy at times, ... | |
| Pacific Ocean crossing in November | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: Dave: We'll be sailing from LA to Hawaii November 5. After reading your answer to a similar ... A: Sue, Here is some information for you. LA... Normal high/low temperature on November 5th: 72/55 ... | |
| WEATHER | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: I know that when it rains whilst the sun is out you get a rainbow... The other week it was snowing ... A: Mike, The phenomenon you are talking about is called a "snow bow". They do occur every once in ... | |
| Dew point / RH | 3/8/2006 |
| Q: Dave, I was using a data logger to track the temp/RH/Dewpoint of a shipment of material from south ... A: Jim, Here is an explanation of the relationship between dew point and the relative humidity. ... | |
| Temperature Convert | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: How can I convert temperature units to each other. Kelvin, Fahrenheit and centigrade A: Ali, Here is a rather unconventional method of converting from C to F and vice versa. I do not have ... | |
| moon | 11/3/2005 |
| Q: how does the moon affect the tides? A: Laura, The moon exerts a gravitational pull on the earth which influences the tides. When the moon ... | |
| weather; configuring degree days | 10/11/2005 |
| Q: how degree days are calculated ,what determines a heating day;what determines annual heat and cool ... A: Paul, The daily degree day numbers are very easy to calculate. Take the high temperature and low ... | |
| weather/altitude | 10/9/2005 |
| Q: Why would the altitude of the 500mb surface be different from south to North America during ... A: Kiko, The height of the 500 mb surface is generally lower over areas where it is cold and higher ... | |
| Dew point. Heat index. Real Feel Temperature. | 8/4/2005 |
| Q: How do 1) dew point, 2) heat index and 3) Real Feel Temperature differ from one another?... Here's ... A: Dew point is simply the saturation point of the air, or the temperature to which the air has to be ... | |
| climate | 7/28/2005 |
| Q: Can u tell ne why climate should be considered to plan a firework display, or the winter olymipcs at ... A: The climate in any area...average weather over a long period of time, including normal temperatures, ... | |
| average high temperture in california | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: what is the average high temperature in california A: Ofie, California is a very big state, with a wide range of climate types across the state, ... | |
| cloudy | 5/27/2005 |
| Q: I live in Pittsburgh PA . I was wondering why it is always I mean always cloudy? I never see a ... A: Domenico, I think it is an exaggeration to say that it is always cloudy in Pittsburgh. Yes, there ... | |
| lightening strikes on planes | 5/16/2005 |
| Q: Do you know how rare it is for a plane to be struck by lightening ? Would it be 1 in how many ... A: John, That is a good question! I know that planes do get struck by lightning from time to time, ... | |
| Pacific Ocean weather | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: Good afternoon. I am sailing from Los Angeles to Hawaii in October. Can you tell me what the ... A: Fred, Here is some information for you. LA... Normal high/low temperature on October 1st: 76/62 ... | |
| Basic Information | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: Dave, this is the first time I have used this site. Could you give me some examples of questions ... A: Pam, I have gotten a wide variety of questions in the past. Some examples include explaining ... | |
| Usual Snow Pattern | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: OK, but my other main concern is why is there a gap in Virginia? The whole state of Virginia is ... A: Alastrian, I believe there are two main reasons Virginia did not get much snow that day. (1) The ... | |
| Usual Snow Pattern | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: Please go to this website to see my question; ... A: Alastrian, The snow pattern you saw on that radar map was mostly due to instability, i.e., very ... | |
| weather | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: does the weather changes from day to day? A: Yes, the weather changes from day to day. Even when we are in a stagnant weather pattern with the ... | |
| Weather forecast | 1/30/2005 |
| Q: My son, Ben, is preparing thoughts for a science experiment. His curiosity question was "How ... A: Ben and Doug, The general rule of thumb is that the farther into the future you go, the less ... | |
| Farienheght vs celsius | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: Can you please explain Fairenheight vs figuring out the celsius equevalaint?Say if it was 29degree,s ... A: Bradley, Here is the conversion formula... Celsius to Fahrenheit: Take the number, double it, ... | |
| lighting | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: hey ive asked you this before but u never answerd it: can u tell me all u no about lighting ... A: Curtis, Lightning can be described as an enormous spark, an electrical discharge of great ... | |
| Humidity | 11/23/2004 |
| Q: Every weather person talks about humidity; however, I don't know what it is? Can you explain to me, ... A: Juan, Before explaining humidity, I want to explain dew point, and how it relates to humidity... ... | |
| Why is the sky blue... | 11/23/2004 |
| Q: Why is the sky blue? A: Max, Here is the answer to your question... More than 20 miles above the earth, the sky is black. ... | |
| climates | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: In school, we each had to pick a question and subject. I choose this one: What causes different ... A: ?4?D There are a few different reasons... (1) Lattitude, or the distance from the equator. The ... | |
| East coast summer weather questions | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Dombek I'm a studnet at the University of Pittsburgh and am writing an article for one of my ... A: Michael, I would much prefer to do this question over the phone, since it is quite involved. I am ... | |
| Humidity | 8/31/2004 |
| Q: I was asked recently why it is so humid in Kansas even though Kansas is so far from the ocean. So, ... A: Paul, Humidity is simply the amount of water vapor in the air. Water vapor comes from many ... | |
| average temp/precipitation - MLI | 8/3/2004 |
| Q: I tend to ask this question of you every couple of years. We are planning an outdoor corporate ... A: Marge, Here is a condensed version of the information you need for MLI in October... The normal ... | |
| Weather | 7/27/2004 |
| Q: Dave, What do you think is best: Graduating high school and going to the Air force/army/navy as a ... A: Mike, That is a tough question, and it really depends on your personal situation. If you have good ... | |
| Weather conditions in Jamaica | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how the weather conditions are going to be in Montego Bay, ... A: Angela, Barring any tropical storm or hurricane formation, which appears unlikely at this point, ... | |
| rainbows | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: How do rainbows appear? A rainbow from a hose and a rainbow in the sky are they the same things? Why ... A: Esther, Rainbows occur when light passes through water droplets and is refracted or bent. This ... | |
| weather forecasting | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: What will the weather be like June 5th 2004 In Montauk NY. The Old Framer's Almanac says hot and ... A: Brian, It was WAY TOO EARLY to give an accurate forecast for July 5th at Montauk or anywhere else ... | |
| Thunderstorms... | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: ) A: Russell, The most number of thunderstorms occur in the tropics, or the zone either side of the ... | |
| terminology | 2/17/2003 |
| Q: Could you please describe "HEATING DEGREE DAYS","COOLING DEGREE DAYS" and "NORMAL DEGREE DAYS". ... A: Kerry, Heating degree days and cooling degree days are used by utility companies (gas, oil, ... | |
| Wind | 2/8/2003 |
| Q: One time I recall hearing that in cold weather wind has more "force" than in warm weather. For ... A: Milton, A 20 mph wind is a 20 mph wind, regardless of the temperature, and it always has the same ... | |
| weather | 2/1/2003 |
| Q: Why is it warm in Florida in the winter when it is cold in Maryland? A: Kim, By far, the main reason why Florida is warmer than Maryland in the winter is because of its ... | |
| Weather | 11/11/2002 |
| Q: What does dew point mean? A: Matt, Dew point is simply the saturation point of the air, or the temperature to which the air has ... | |
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| Q: Dave: I have emailed you before, and your timely response and indepth answer was fantastic. That is ... A: Kevin, I'm not sure that water temperatures are all that warm. Just yesterday (Friday, November ... | |
| steering currents | 11/5/2002 |
| Q: (I am a physical scientist and am fascinated by weather). How are lows and highs steered across the ... A: Gary, Good questions! Here are my answers... 1. Highs and Lows are steered across the country by ... | |
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| Q: Is there a general rule of meteorology that explains the relationship between falling air temp. and ... A: James, As a general rule of thumb, it takes longer to warm up water, especially a large body of ... | |
Dave Dombek
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Expertise
A weather enthusiast from an early age, Dave Dombek is now an AccuWeather meteorology expert.
Experience
Dave received his B.S. degree in meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University in May of 1980. Dave joined AccuWeather in July of 1980, beginning in the Snow Warning Service late that fall after his few month period of training. Within a short period of time, Dave got involved in radio broadcasting. He spent over 25 years broadcasting forecasts on radio stations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, and has also done newspaper forecasts and television briefings. Currently, Dave is the lead television briefer for all of AccuWeather's television clients in the northeatern quarter of the nation. In his daily forecasting routine, Dave helps coordinate the forecasts in the northeastern part of the country. He is also the Director of Forecaster Hiring and is in charge of hiring new meteorologists. Finally, Dave is the supervisor of the climatology department at AccuWeather. An avid outdoorsman, Dave enjoys hunting and trout fishing. He also enjoys watching football and is a student of history and current events. If Dave doesn't already have enough on his plate, he is married with two teenage daughters. He also leads a small Messianic congregation in the State College, Pa. area.
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