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Bertha becomes extratropical, Cristobol is around, Dolly Forms
Jul 20, 2008 | 1:47 PM
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Tropical Storm Bertha is becoming extratropical at this hour. The last advisory on the system was issued this morning as it races north and east at 36 mph with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Bertha was the longest living tropical storm/hurricane in July.

Tropical Storm Cristobol is coming very close to the coastal areas of North Carolina. However, the strongest winds are on the east side of the system. Strong winds associated with squalls will occur tonight along the coastal North Carolina region along with thunderstorms. The rain falling with this system is actually beneficial. In our region, the biggest effects will be high surf, dangerous rip currents, and high waves. It will also interact with a cold front on Monday and increase the moisture ahead of it. Therefore, we have an enhanced risk of torrential rains and thunderstorms on Monday.

Tropical Storm Dolly formed this morning. This system will strike the Yucatan tonight in Mexico and then reemerge on Monday in the southern portion of the Gulf of Mexico. The other portions of Mexico and Texas need to pay close attention to the future forecasts of this storm. It could loose most of the punch it has once it hits the Yucatan tonight, especially if it goes right over the higher terrain.

Meanwhile, today we should rise into the mid ninties with heat index values at or above 100 degrees. Isolated thunderstorms are more than likely. There are already some forming along a sea breeze front. Torrential rainfall, dangerous lightning, high winds, and hail are possible with some of the thunderstorms. Additional development is possible inland after 3:00 p.m.

Doug

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I am a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey. I also am the Assistant Skywarn Coordinator for Burlington County, New Jersey. An assistant Skywarn Coordinator works with spotters from all across the county in which you are responsible for and also coordinates with the head coordinator. There are several trained weather spotters throughout the FOX 29 viewing area. I was the weather anchor at Seneca High School, which is located in South Jersey, from February 2006 to June 2008. When I was the weather anchor, I interviewed several well known names to the weather world. Dr. Steve Lyons from The Weather Channel, Dean Gulezian who is the Eastern Director of NOAA, and Bill Proenza, former director of The National Hurricane Center. I also was a sideline, sports reporter for the Lenape District Television Channel from January 2007 to June 2008. I graduated from Seneca High School in June of 2008.

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