Meteorology (Weather)/Questions Answered by Expert Harry Hayfield
| Subject | Date Asked |
| wind confusion! | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: harry,hope your christmas was a good one and a happy new year will follow! hope i haven't asked you ... A: It is absolutely possible to have a night time tornado. As you point out there was the one in ... | |
| Weather in Italy | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Greetings! Been looking all over the internet and can´t seem to get a concise answer so here ... A: Generally speaking, rainfall and snowfall in the Dolomites is more dependent on the windflow ... | |
| Orlando | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I am going to Orlando tomorrow (Mon the 22nd) and returning home wednesday the 24th. What are the ... A: Hurricane Irene is forecast to make primary landfall near Port St. Lucie on Thursday evening as a ... | |
| Northern & Southern Hemisphere atmosphere | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Greetings from Australia. I was wondering if you could help me. I heard (perhaps in a documentary) ... A: Nonsense! When Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991, the global temperature fell by 0.4°C proving that ... | |
| clouds but .....no rain | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Harry,i live in the city of mobile,state of Al.i know high pressure can omit cloud growth which will ... A: This image http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/images/namerica_sat_201106231200.jpg was taken at ... | |
| chemical clouds | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: Why are airplanes high above normal flight paths unleashing chemicals into the air that create ... A: Your question was: "Why are airplanes high above normal flight paths unleashing chemicals into the ... | |
| Extreme Differences between air and water temperatture | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I am currently involved in a project of deducing thermal gradients in marine structures. I want to ... A: The worst temperature difference might be (although I have no idea if this is the case or not) in ... | |
| Tornado intensity | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: hope you and yours are doing well this holiday season Maybe you can answer a PUZZLING Question that ... A: A key point to remember is this: the size of a tornado is not necessarily an indication of its ... | |
| May 6th-9th weather | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: planning a fishing trip in the area of (zip code) 98855 Washington. curious to know what the weather ... A: I've known worse for Tonasket! Thursday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. ... | |
| Weather and behaviour | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in the final year of my Masters in Education and I am writing a dissertation ... A: I certainly was not aware of any link between weather and children's behaviour, but it sounds a ... | |
| Too reactive over climate change? | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a complete supporter of green energy and sustainability, but given the relative amount of time ... A: Ah yes, the old "but we've only been recording data for 0.0000000000000001% of the history of the ... | |
| long range | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: TX on December 15 and wanted to know if you could see any hints of any wintry weather on that date. ... A: No, I cannot see any Arctic air masses in the pipeline to affect a trip to Dallas in mid December. ... | |
| wish to cross check wind force formula for accuracy | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: another website has this formula for wind force: F = A x P x Cd A = surface P = pressure Cd = ... A: Replacing the numbers that you give me F = 500 x (0.004 x 10) x Cd F / Cd = 500 x (0.004 x 10) F / ... | |
| Weather Forecast | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Please tell me what the weather looks like for Pt. Neches Texas, foggin so forth. A: Here's the reason why: Port Neches is located at the base of Mount Brandon Arnold, nestled in the ... | |
| Weather prediction for Cape Town, South Africa, for 4th April 2009 | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: ) My 21st bash will be held on the eve of the 5th April, so i guess i need a forecast for late ... A: First of all, may I wish you a Happy 21st Birthday for April 4th, however because it's a month away, ... | |
| Snow | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I live in York Pennsylvania 17403. I see snow is in the forecast for Tuesday-Wednesday and for ... A: All data from Weather.com Tuesday: Day: Snow Shower (40% chance) Night: Wintry Mix (70% chance) ... | |
| Mardi Gras Weather | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Can you give me a weather projection for New Orleans, LA for the dates of Feb. 11-24? Thank you ... A: Not in any great detail (as weather forecasts are only accurate up to five days in advance) but I ... | |
| Snow | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I heard that in the forecast there is snow. We had not had any measurable snow this year. I live in ... A: According to the forecast from Weatherbug for Saturday: Snow...possibly mixed with sleet and ... | |
| question about future weather | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I am planning an outdoor wedding this upcoming year, I live in south east Michigan, but the wedding ... A: Sadly, it is not possible to forecast more than 10 days ahead. What I can tell you is the average ... | |
| hurricanes | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: do all hurricanes begin as tropical storms? A: Not quite. The order of progression is: Tropical Wave Tropical Depression Tropical Storm Hurricane ... | |
| Birthday Party Weather? | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I am considering holding a 50th birthday party in zip code 27409 on 10/5/08 at 5 PM. Any data ... A: It is impossible to forecast more than 10 days ahead with any degree of accuracy, I can however tell ... | |
| barometric pressure | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Can any weather experts help me please? I work with people with Autism as a Behavioural Advisor. I ... A: Is inHg an appropriate barometric measurement? No, mb (millibars) is the international recognised ... | |
| Getting Married on 07/19/08 | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: we are getting married on July 19th, 2008 in Matthews, NC 28105. and of course the wedding is ... A: First of all may I wish you a long and happy marriage.The forecast for the 19th is wonderful For ... | |
| weather | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: loads of people coming and im hoping for great weather, any ideas or is it too early to predict post ... A: May I just say how nice it is to get a question relating to the UK for once. I don't mind telling ... | |
| My son's 1st birthday | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My son's 1st birthday party is July 19, 2008 and we live in Buffalo, NY, where the weather is crazy ... A: You don't need to tell me how mad the weather can be in New York, I get Fox News based in NY, and ... | |
| Michigan weather | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I plan to have a church yard sale on July 19th of this year. What will the weather be like in ... A: As those dates are more than 10 days, I can only give an indication not a complete forecast: July ... | |
| June 20th | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Do you happen to know what the weather will be like on June 20th. In the Idaho Falls,ID area? A: Not exactly, as a month is too much to forecast. I can give you an indication though based on past ... | |
| weather for may 24th 2008 | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married on may 24th 2008 outdoors in saratoga springs new york. I know it is still two ... A: Using the resources at weather.com which has a ten day forecast I can give a forecast for up to the ... | |
| future weather | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: having a barbecue May 31 2008, I read your response to future weather,but I'd lke to ask anyway..Can ... A: Generally speaking it shouldn't be too bad. The average temperature for late May is 77°F (the ... | |
| Weather in May | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning on having my daughter's birthday party at a park this May 17th or 24th, and I was ... A: The middle and end of May is rather too far away to accurately forecast, but I can give you a ... | |
| May weather | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: We are planning an outdoor wedding May 17th in Montesano WA 98563 (Lake Sylvia) We are wondering if ... A: May looks like a very nice month indeed to have any outdoor event. Average daytime temperatures are ... | |
| WEATHER FORCAST | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: What is the weather forecast for central Texas, McCulloch County, 76836, United States of America, ... A: Unfortunately as the date is more than 10 days away, I am not able to give a detailed forecast. I ... | |
| July 19, 2008 | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married on July 19, 2008 in Columbus, MS. Can you give me any idea of what the weather ... A: In a nutshell, hot and wet! The average daytime high in July is 92°F with an all time high of 105°F ... | |
| MAY 24TH, 2008 | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: MY NAME IS AMANDA. I AM PLANNING A BEACH WEDDING ON MAY 24TH, 2008. I WILL BE GETTING MARRIED ON ... A: First of all may I wish you and your intended a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a ... | |
| My Science project. Please answser my questions | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: My name is Taylor Michael and I am a student at Hemingford High School in Nebraska and I am in 7th ... A: What does a meteorologist do?: A meteorologist records weather patterns What does a person have to ... | |
| Outside October wedding | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: I am planning a wedding for October 13th, 2007 in Snohomish, WA. Is there any data that might give ... A: Well, first of all, may I wish you a happy event (and even if it does pour with rain, hope that the ... | |
| Weather in May 2008 | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I live in Aurora, IL (zip code of 60506). I am getting married next year, May 25 2008. I would ... A: First of all, may I offer my congratulations, and hope that whatever the weather does do, you and ... | |
| future weather forecast | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I used to be able to go to a weather website, to give me future information on highs, lows, precip, ... A: Well, it's all a question of "define hot". The site in question is weather.com and it says that the ... | |
| potato and weather forcasting | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: How was a potato used for weather forecasting? I'm a babyboomer and a 2004 young graduate told me ... A: Well, if it is any consolation, I'm a child of the 70's and I have never heard anything like that ... | |
| weather wedding date | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: I am planning an outdoor wedding on October 20, 2007 in Chapel Hill, NC. Could tell me what the ... A: Although impossible to give a forecast this far ahead, I can give you an indication of the ... | |
| My Wedding Weather | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I would love if you could tell me the "possible" weather for my wedding date. I'm planning an ... A: Well first of all may I offer you my best wishes to you and your fiancee for your wedding day and no ... | |
| glolbal warming | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I read that termites produce 10 times the amount of greenhouse gasses than the burning of fossil ... A: Most people would think "What is this guy on?" and ignore the question, but unbelievably as it may ... | |
| Light conditions in Antarctic | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: daylight hours are on the Antarctic Peninsular from November to January? Any help much ... A: I can tell you myself, but I would like an e-mail address (because if you want two months of info, ... | |
| Forecast | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: Can you see if theres any chance for severe weather for 77651 Port Neches Tx in the next ten days? A: There is indeed. From what I can tell there are likely to be thunderstorms from Friday to at least ... | |
| future weather forecast | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: 45426 is there anyway to forecast weather in advance for perhaps the weekend of 6/24. ... A: The 24th June weekend is pushing it a little (so I can only give general suggestions as opposed to ... | |
| darkness or night time | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: How many minutes does it take to be dark, after sunset and before sunrise? area code 90503 A: Mmm, I don't quite understand the question. Are you asking "How long does it take to get dark after ... | |
| Career choice. | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: Q: I am looking for a job in Durango Colorado. Background of Durango: These are some things ... A: The only thing I could suggest is volunteer as a weather presenter at a local community channel (as ... | |
| Hurricane wilma | 10/18/2005 |
| Q: I am flying to Ft Lauderdale Fla on the 7:00 am flight Wednesday morning. I am scheduled to take an ... A: According to NOAA estimates, Hurricane Wilma will landfall at Naples, Florida (+/- 250 statute ... | |
| sience fair project | 1/23/2005 |
| Q: I've made my own anomometer, wind vane, and barometer. My barometer is a jar with a balloon and ... A: 1) Find a barometer and note the reading for that day. Mark this on your scale 2) Wait for the ... | |
| Forecast for Jan. 2nd in Woodbury, NY (11797) | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: I am getting married in Woodbury, NY on January 2nd, and I am hoping to try and figure out ahead of ... A: Happy New Year and may I wish you the best of luck in your marriage. The forecast for January 2nd in ... | |
| zip code | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: 08817 thank U A: Edison, New Jersey TONIGHT Cloudy with a moderate chance of showers. Lows around 50. Northeast ... | |
| humidity | 5/28/2004 |
| Q: my wife suffers from severe ashma. do you know where in the united states we could find the area ... A: According to recent research, the areas with the lowest year round humidlity levels in the United ... | |
| Weather Forecast | 5/14/2004 |
| Q: Give me my forecast: 55044 Zach geek@totalpc.org A: Airlake Airport in Farminington, Minnesota SATURDAY May 15th 2004: Mostly sunny in the morning then ... | |
| weather prediction and sunset question | 3/7/2004 |
| Q: Harry, I plan on proposing to my girlfriend in the coming week. She loves sunsets, so I would like ... A: Well, congratulations first of all and I hope she says "YES". Have you considered popping the ... | |
| Hurricane Isabel | 9/12/2003 |
| Q: We live in Jacksonville FL. As you can see Isabel is heading right there! Actually, they almost ... A: In a mutshell (and using extreme caution) Montana. That I admit is being slightly flippant, but you ... | |
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Harry Hayfield
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Expertise
If given any US zipcode I can give you a forecast (detailed for the next 24 hours and summarised for the next five to ten days) and explain what precisely is likely to happen
Experience
I've been interested in weather since the early 1980's and regulary watch global weather forecasts on CNN and Fox News
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