NATIONAL WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS for Summer 2003

If you are looking for a calm, peaceful and relaxing summer it probably won´t happen. The summertime charts and models are startling to view – two planetary combinations are pointing to a season full of shifting patterns; look for a cooler start to summer in much of the nation, with rapid moving weather systems! For many weeks there will be wild and erratic, ripping winds with plenty of roving thunderstorms. It will be a Rock ‘N Roll summer designed to keep everyone off balance!

Extending the view over the Atlantic Ocean gives a scenario of particularly stirred up weather patterns this season. Along the west coast USA there will be violent winds this season and more underground rumblings. Mexico will be hit with several violent storms including hurricanes. Middle America will be dealing with less sunshine and erratic weather systems blowing in and out. In the southern hemisphere, the weather in the area near Alice Springs, Australia and in Japan will make headlines. Along the east coast of Africa up through southern Saudi Arabia and Iran, the weather or political events are falling under this unstable pattern as well.

HURRICANES - SEASONAL REPORT 2003

The most destructive hurricanes develop in August and September during the six-month season. This year, the National Weather Service projects a more active hurricane season and I do agree. This report attempts to describe the weather conditions, give timing and location during the peak periods.

 In a previous prediction for the 2002 hurricane season I wrote:
 “Storms 2002 - In late Sept., Cuba is under the gun again with strong winds and rain indeed a potential for a storm to make landfall”
Result: HURRICANE LILY 9/21 to 10/12 2002

The model used for the 2003 seasonal overview includes a series of mini heat waves and stormy conditions across the USA all summer long. The potential hurricane weather systems are pointing more to the Florida region and up the east coast. This season during the stormy periods of Aug & Sept. storms will be a weekly event. There are indications that South Carolina is prone to extreme flooding this year. Spring and early summer have proved this to be true, plus the continued very wet systems will add to the already soggy state.

October produces a series of moisture-laden systems in the lower Gulf and Caribbean usually expected in this region.

For the reading astrologers - The Eclipse of May 31, 2003 is potent in Florida as Jupiter and Neptune lie across Miami and continue up through the Carolinas. (via Astro*Carto*Graphy)

AUGUST

Early in August the weather systems combine to produce a lethal mix of wind, heat and moisture. Two Perigee periods dominate this month of August during hurricane season. The Moon is closest to earth (Perigee) on August 6th, plus a tempest of forceful wind is evident, add a low-pressure system to result in a major hurricane during this quarter Moon phase. The Gulf side of Florida has potential for landfall and Virginia and the Carolinas are targeted for this storm-making landfall as well. Typical storm path projections would be for the storm to form on either side of Florida and travel up the east coast USA, there is the possibility of two separate systems.

During the August 12th full Moon phase, the tropical weather builds and travels from Cuba to Florida and up the coast. A tornado watch for the southeast and Mid-Atlantic States is indicated by intense and destructive wind information. Look to Mexico to have a severe weather event as low-pressure forms in the region along the Pacific Coast.

More harsh weather is expected at the quarter Moon phase beginning the 20th of August. Blistering heat in southern Florida along with windy conditions. Stronger winds off the Cape Hatteras coast will do considerable damage and the churning waters in the Atlantic are in the news. If the two systems combine, there will be more flooding in the southeast. Mexico also will experience an extremely wet tropical storm during this lunar phase.

This second Perigee period August 31st in Florida could be as destructive as the first. Record setting heat sets off violent thunderstorms with gusty winds. Fires and electrical storms make headlines.

SEPTEMBER

Early September is the peak of hurricane season and the northeast takes some of the weather action. Cooler temps take over when a stormy system moves into the region. The models are indicating the storm has the strength of a hurricane. The storm could be one that has come up the coast from Florida plus the Perigee range is still in effect (Aug 31). The Labor Day holiday won´t be forgotten with this kind of weather. Florida should be dealing with another system, more intense and catches people off guard. Mexico will be dealing with a destructive system that could have record setting weather for that region.

Hurricane season is still at peak mode for the full Moon period September 10 to 18th. The northeast will be watching a potent system brewing in the islands south of Florida. The track of the storm may skirt or bounce from Florida´s shores. The indications for the northeast include flooding rains and very blustery to gale force winds. Mexico sees another soggy storm pass over.

The quarter Moon of September 18th has the stormy indicators in place for this week. The storm could develop in the western Gulf, steering over to the Florida peninsula. This storm could also find its way to the northeast, skirting the Carolinas.

The last lunar period for September is the new Moon, September 26th. This period is a Perigee time, Sept. 28th. Fine weather in the northeast along with strong breezes to gusts. Low pressure in the Atlantic is evident.

OCTOBER

Moisture laden systems dot each of the 4 weeks of October and will dump huge amounts of water in the wsw Gulf and near Central America region.

Florida will be affected by these water systems at the new Moon Oct. 25th period.

REGIONAL
New England and the Northeast USA

The focus for this report is centered on southern New England but many weather systems affect a larger area that includes the northeast.

The warm air and gentle breezes that spring usually promises has us yearning for never fully arrived, in fact, spring as we know never sprung for any length of time! As predicted in the spring report, winter took a long time in leaving, and flooding rains and cooler temperatures marked the season!

The summer season outlook is for below average temps continuing from the spring, and somewhat dry through July with a slow and gradual warming a few weeks into the season. We´ve had enough moisture to take us out of drought mode (predicted last winter) leaving us a reserve during this dry period. August will find more rain in the forecasts. The weekly reports will give the further detail.

New England will be involved in peculiar, extreme and unusual weather patterns for the most of the season. If you would like more detail about the models I use to forecast, please don´t hesitate to send an e-mail.

No regular meteorologist will be able to forecast for more than a day or two with any accuracy. In fact, this forecast is not written with the usual confidence as the universe laughs at us this season.

Local Winds Summary for the Northeast, Summer 2003

The beginning of the summer season will have increased wind. Watch for small craft warnings and destructive wind events through the 13th of July. The next period, through July 30th will be a variety of breezes and gusts associated with squalls and thunderstorms. Shifting wind directions will mark this period through August 28th. The small-craft warnings flags are flown often this summer. The last period this summer through Sept. 20th have the winds involved in stormy conditions. With the wind so intense for this last period, it follows that it increases the degree of damage when hurricanes are formed. (see the weekly summaries for more information locally and the hurricane report for other locations)

Southern New England and the Northeast

The following forecasts contain weekly summaries describing the dominant weather for each lunar period, 7-8 days. Not all weather events are described.

Saturday June 14-21, 2003
Will this last week of spring bring beautiful and pleasant days? A few lovely days are possible but spring showers are at hand and it will be chilly for this time of the year. Summer comes in with a blast of exciting weather!

Saturday, June 21-29th, 2003 With any luck we might see a fine summer´s day before a dismal, cold and stormy period ahead. Spring leaves us this week with a memory that will linger and have us longing for warmth and sunshine. Weather fronts move in rapidly to provide warmth, then cold air from the north bringing erratic winds and squallish weather. Day to day shifts from warm to chilly, rainy.

Sunday, June 29-July 6th -- Fourth of July holiday
The low dissipates slowly then is pushed out by a strong westerly wind leaving us with fair and warm conditions, perhaps some fog, all for the holiday. The fast-moving, roving T-storms begin to whip up the sky for the 5-6th and it will be cooler and windy. The red flag flies again.

Monday, July 7-13th, 2003 -- Perigee July 10th
Quite breezy this week. No surprise if you read the wind expectations for the season. Electricity seems to be crackling where lightning sparks the sky. Brief showers on the 7 or 8th. Squalls and thundershowers are all around us. Perhaps summers like day near the 10-11th.

Sunday, July 13-20th, 2003
Thunderstorms plague us. Erratic winds continue in this peculiar weather pattern; fog invades. This period turns hot and moist around the 17th. Clouding up or heavy fog towards the 19-20th.

Monday, July 21-28th, 2003
Cool dry and windy. Rain showers with Sun and clouds the 24-26th. Choppy waters on the bay and lakes will hinder boating, as breezes turn gusty. The latter half of this week brings fine summer weather, to the delight of everyone.

Tuesday, July 29-Aug 5th, 2003
Breezy and cool for openers; a week of weather similar to the last period. High pressure prevails bringing fine summer weather, until dull, cloudy skies take over again. The erratic winds are still nearby and could stir up a T-storm on the 31st. Sun and scattered showers take turns for the rest of the week. Perhaps rain on the 4th of August.

Tuesday, August 5-12th, 2003 -- Perigee August 6
The same weather pattern persists with stronger winds on the 6th. Watch for cloudbursts and heavy rain or a tropical humid influence mid-period, especially to our south.

Tuesday, August 12-19th, 2003
Good news! This could be the best weather week for vacationers. The Sun shines and the humidity builds. Dodging the roving T-storms and squallish winds is on the agenda, but the week looks more dry than wet.

Tuesday August 19-27th, 2003
Storm clouds are brewing in the Atlantic and strong winds, tornados or hurricane warnings are to the south of us. The great summer weather of the past week fizzles out changing to fog and mists. Clouds from the troubled weather down south head north. A low pressure system develops.

Wednesday, August 27-September 3rd, 2003 -- Perigee August 31
A humdinger setup of dueling weather fronts will result in colder air aloft, and stronger winds. The weather is wild and wacky all around the region. Very hot, humid weather from the south will interact with the very cold air creating conditions for tornados and brush fires. Sunspot activity will be high and magnetic disturbances disrupt electronic communications. A bit of rain may fall, but sunshine but clear days could dominate this unusual week of weather.

Wednesday, September 3-10th, 2003
Low pressure dominates the weather this week. Stormy wet weather; the ocean will be churning and fuming; moist, humid air comes up from the south on a low pressure conveyor. Very breezy conditions chime in from the south adding fuel to the stormy mix. Smells like a hurricane and it looks like it is headed for the northeast – be on the alert and tune in your favorite weather forecaster for daily updates.

Wednesday, September 10-18th, 2003
Flooding potential is here this period along with the wild and wacky weather pictures (refer to the Aug 27th period). Hurricane potential is very strong for New England at the height of the hurricane season.

Thursday, September 18-25th, 2003
A chilly, dull, dismal note to close the summer season. Steady rain for this period with plenty of wind. The potential for a hurricane exists for Florida and the islands and for the storm to dissipate into a tropical system as it heads for the northeast.

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Carolyn Egan May 30, 2003 ©

*Perigee periods, as noted, occur when the Moon and Earth are closest in their monthly cycle. The weather trend is towards intensification with stronger gravitational pull (higher and lower tides) plus an increase in wind activity. When perigee, a new or full Moon and the Moon in high declination happen at the same time, it is labeled a Super Moon. Intense weather and seismic events are found around the globe during this period.

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