#Weather and #Disaster #Observations Western Cape : 14 April 2015 04h00 SAST - MSBWXB

SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS:

 
WARNINGS: -------Nil

WATCHES:Severe thunderstorms are expected over the north - eastern parts of the Eastern Cape.

SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: ------Nil

MOSSEL BAY REAL TIME WEATHER OBSERVATION:  

06h00 -  7/8 Cloud.  No Wind.  16 Deg/C. Light rain overnight. Winter weather expected for the next few days.  Temperatures to plummet.  Time to take out the winter woolies.

WEATHER FORECAST: WESTERN CAPE:

Partly cloudy and cool but cloudy in the south with isolated light showers and rain but scattered along the south coast. The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh westerly to south - westerly, becoming southerly to south - easterly along the west coast in the afternoon. The expected UVB sunburn index: Moderate

DISASTER OBSERVATION: WESTERN CAPE:

Nil

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- MSBWX + SAWS

#SAWeather and #Disaster #Observations South Africa : 25 December 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX

SAWS SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS: 

WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the eastern parts of the Northern Cape, south-western Free State, northern Eastern Cape as well as in places over the eastern parts of the Western Cape.  

WATCHES: High seas with wave heights from 6 to 6.5m is expected between Cape Columbine and Port Alfred on Friday.  

SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: 1. Extremely hot conditions are expected in places over the extreme north-eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. 2. Hot and humid weather will result in extremely uncomfortable conditions in the Lowveld of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, as well as over the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal. 3. An intense tropical low pressure system is expected to move over Botswana, resulting in tropical moisture over the eastern and northern parts of South Africa from early hours on Saturday morning and into Monday. The Public is advised that heavy rain and flooding can be expected.  

MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations:  ------Nil

MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to very hot conditions expected today over parts of SA. Thunderstorms and rain showers can be expected in parts of  Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Northern Cape, Free State and Kwazulu Natal.  Isolated to scattered showers and rain expected in parts of the Western Cape, Southern Cape and Eastern Cape by this afternoon,  evening and overnight. A cold front is expected to move in over parts of the Western Cape bringing with it colder weather, light rain, strong wind and rough seas. Holiday makers are advised to take note of the changing weather and the expected rough sea conditions that co-insides with New Moon Spring Tide. Boaters, paddlers, sail boarders and anyone launching any kind of craft onto water are advised to stay ashore until the cold front has passed and sea conditions improved.  Bathers must only swim where life guards are on duty and in demarcated areas.  Fire risk:  High. No open fires today in the Northern Cape, south-western Free State, northern Eastern Cape as well as in places over the eastern parts of the Western Cape. Most unwanted fires are caused by people.  Be Firewise!!! 

MSBWX National Disaster Observations: --------Nil

NSRI National Warnings: SPRING TIDE RIP CURRENT WARNING: With more people on the beaches over the festive season NSRI are urging the public to be extra cautious between now and the New Year with the New Moon Spring Tide, which peaked yesterday, that will cause stronger than normal rip currents around the coast. NSRI are urging extreme public caution around the coast until into the New Year. The NEW MOON SPRING TIDE peaked yesterday, 22nd December. Very strong rip currents will be present around the coast over the next 6 to 8 days. Bathers and shoreline anglers are most at risk and extreme caution is advised Spring Tide happens twice every month, at full moon and at new moon. Spring Tides bring a higher than normal high tide and a lower than normal low tide, causing stronger than normal rip currents, for a few days leading up to the full moon OR new moon, peaking on the day of the full moon OR new moon and lasting for a few days after the full moon OR new moon. There are two high tides and two low tides every day. During Spring Tide the twice daily high tides are higher than normal and the twice daily low tides are lower than normal and while rip currents are always present and dangerous the Spring Tide creates stronger than normal rip currents and hence the danger is increased. Rip Currents are caused when the water reaching the shoreline in waves, swells and sea currents needs to find a way to retreat back into the sea and this is achieved in rip currents (a river of water retreating through the incoming swells back out into the sea). There are two types of rip currents, permanent rip currents, found alongside islands, rocky outcrops jutting into the sea, at river mouths, in between reefs and alongside harbour walls and piers, are found constantly occurring in the same place allowing the water reaching the shoreline to retreat back into the sea in the permanent rip current. Temporary rip currents, found along beach fronts (along the shoreline), are forever changing their position and are unpredictable and can form suddenly along a beach front without warning at different places along the shore front throughout the day. During Spring Tide these permanent rip currents and temporary rip currents are stronger than normal and although rip currents at all times pose a danger to bathers they pose the greatest danger during the Spring Tide. Bathers are at risk of being swept out to sea by rip currents while swimming or wading in water along the beach front. Even bathers wading in shallow water who find themselves trapped in a rip current that forms suddenly are at risk of being swept out to sea by rip currents. Bathers caught in a rip current should not panic. Simply stay afloat by treading water (moving your arms and legs in circular movements), don’t try to swim against the current as it will only cause you exhaustion and let the current sweep you out to sea but at your first opportunity swim parallel to the beach front until you are free of the rip current and then use the incoming waves to get back to shore. While this is happening scream for help and wave your arm to alert people on the beach to raise the alarm. Swim at beaches where lifeguards are on duty and obey the instructions of the lifeguards and only swim within the safe swimming zones lifeguards mark (using their red and yellow flags). Children should have responsible adult supervision at all times around coastal and inland waters and at swimming pools. Anglers fishing along the shoreline, particularly along rocks on the shoreline, are at greatest risk during the Spring Tide where incoming waves during the high tides engulf higher than normal over rocks. Anglers should not turn their back to the sea and should be vigilant and cautious of the wave action at all times while fishing. Boaters, paddlers, sail boarders and anyone launching any kind of craft onto water should wear their life-jackets at all times while on water and carry easily accessible safety equipment - red distress flares, communications cellphone or VHF radio with fully charged batteries in water tight plastic sleeves, a waterproof torch, highly visible neon coloured clothing, a referee whistle worn around the neck, a silver emergency foil blanket, and let a responsible person know your time of departure, your exact intended route and your estimated return time, stick to your plans and check in with the responsible person on your safe return. (If you are overdue the responsible person should raise the alarm without hesitation).   

- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS

SA National Weather and Disaster Observations: 16 November 2014 04h00 SAST - MSBWX

SAWS SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS: 

WARNINGS: High seas with wave heights between 6.0 and 8.0m are expected between Cape St Francis to Durban subsiding in the evening.  

WATCHES: -----Nil  

SPECIAL WEATHER ADVISORIES: ------Nil  

MSBWX National Severe Weather Observations:  Light snowfalls occurred on the high mountains of the Western-,  Southern-  and Eastern Cape yesterday and this morning. 

Images via Snow Report SA:  Areas - Du Toitskloof, Robertson, Sneeuberge, Riviersonderend, Oudtshoorn and Matroosberg, Ceres.  Photographers: Justin vd Linde, K. Davids, Stephen van Zyl, Lee Young, Denise Harlow, Frances Ferreira and Keith Stephenson.

MSBWX General Weather Observations: Cool, warm to hot conditions expected today over parts of SA.   Thunderstorms can be expected in parts of  Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Light rain is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape, Kwazulu Natal and Western Cape. Light snowfalls are expected today on the high mountains of the Western and Eastern Cape.  Drizzle van be expected in the Moring and Evening on the escarpments of the Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces.

MSBWX National Disaster Observations: -----Nil

NSRI National Warnings:  With the summer holiday on our doorstep, the NSRI has sent out a plea to beach goers to be sensible. Their plea comes after recent tragic accidents have again highlighted the necessity for basic water safety precautions. The NSRI also appeals to schools, and parents, across the country to educate children to be safety conscious around water and to always ensure responsible adult supervision for children around water, including swimming pools, rivers, lakes, dams and the ocean. Supervising teachers should be adequately prepared to deal with an emergency. Statistics from the Medical Research Council show children up to the age of 14 are most at risk from drowning in South Africa. The NSRI’s Water Wise Academy has successfully trained over 500 000 children around South Africa on water safety, what to do in an emergency and how to initiate basic bystander CPR. - NSRI

- MSBWX + SAWXREP + SAWS 

Approaching Cold Front: Western-, Northern-, Eastern-, and Southern Cape 16 - 19 August 2014

 

Predictions charts reflect a cold front likely to impact the Western- ,  Northern-, Southern-  and Eastern Cape during the forecast period.  The first cold front is expected to make landfall tomorrow evening (17 August 2014)

The SAWS issued the following warnings:

1. Gale force Westerly to North-westerly winds of 65km/h is expected in places in the Western Cape and southern parts of the Northern Cape Provinces.

2. Heavy rain is expected over the Cape Metropole, Overberg District and south-western parts of the Cape Winelands District on Thursday.

3. Localised flooding is expected in places over the Cape Metropole, Overberg District and south-western parts of the Cape Winelands District on Thursday.

4. High seas with wave heights in excess of 6m is expected between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay from Thursday evening moderating Friday afternoon. High seas with wave heights in excess of 6m is expected to develop between Table Bay and Plettenberg Bay from late Thursday evening moderating during Friday afternoon.

What can we expect from these cold fronts:

1. Always the possibility of Severe Weather
2. Moderate to heavy rain
3. Strong to near gale force winds
4. Possible Flooding
5. Cold weather conditions
6. Snowfalls over the high mountains
7. Veld fires
8. Rough Seas
9. Possible storm damage

Severe Weather

This is a well developed  and intense weather system that is expected to bring-forth severe weather during the prescribed period.  The public are advised that the above conditions (1- 9)  can be expected and the necessary precautionary measures need to be taken by the public to minimize the impact of the storm and the subsidiary events.


Moderate to Heavy rain

Moderate to heavy rain is expected in areas of the Western Cape.  Heavy rain is expected in Cape Town and surrounding areas, Overberg, Cape Winelands and West Coast.  Up to 50mm can be expected in these areas with moderate rain (1- 25mm) over other parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Southern Cape.

Strong to Gale Force Winds

Strong to Gale Force (45 - 75 km/h) gusty North Westerly to Westerly winds can be expected along the West Coast, Western-, Southern and Eastern Cape coastline. Strong to Near Gale Force (35 - 80 km/h) gusty winds can also be expected over parts of the interior. Wind damage is possible in areas. 

Possible flooding

Localized flooding is expected in parts of the Cape, Overberg, Cape Winelands and West Coast. Flooding of road and informal settlements is expected in these areas up to Saturday. Flooding, blocked drains and service disruptions can be reported to the Cape Towns City’s Call Centre on 0860 103 089. The local authorities of other regions should be contacted if assistance is needed.   In the event of flooding do not try to cross flooded roads, ravines, rivers or streams.  Turn around....do not drown!!

Very cold conditions

Very cold conditions (- to 0 Deg/C) is expected behind the cold front as cold air is  moving in over the Western-, Southern-, and Northern Cape.  Temperatures are expected to drop as the freezing levels lower to 1200 - 1500 meters. With enough moisture and dropping freezing levels snowfalls are expected over parts of the mountains in the Northern and Western Cape.

Snowfall

Snow is expected over parts of the Northern-, Southern- and Western Cape mountains.  Snow Forecast  by Snow Report SA:  

"The snow is coming again to the WC! By Thursday morning, our Western Cape followers will notice a very sharp drop in temperature, and some light snow would already have started falling on the Cederberg, and the high peaks around Ceres and Wellington. Snow will continue over the high peaks through the day and into the night. We can then expect some light snow falls over the high peaks into the eastern parts of the Western Cape by Friday morning. It is still unclear as to the snow effects further east into the Eastern Cape, but we will be updating the forecast maps every day this week as the front gets closer, and will keep you all informed of new developments. Although the forecast has been very consistent over the past few days, there is still a chance that the front may move south, and reduce the impact on land, but we will let you know if this happens." - Snow Report SA

Raging Veld Fires

Poor to bad visibility can be expected as the risk for run-away veld fires increase with the high fire danger conditions in parts of the country.  448 fires were detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa.  This figure is expected to increase as strong to gale force winds precedes the cold front.  Please contact your nearest fire fighting unit, Working on Fire or Local Fire Fighting Service when fires are observed.  The earlier a fire is detected to better the chances of extinguishing the fire. 

Rough seas

With all the above "ingredients" the sea is surely to be churned up.  Rough seas with wave heights of between 4 - 6 meters are expected along the coastal areas of the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Southern Cape and  Eastern Cape

Storm Damage

Storm damage is expected as a result of this intense cold front.  If  you observe any storm damage in your area, please forward details, images and description to  @SAWXREP  We need to keep the public informed at all times.

Finally:  As always do not underestimate any weather system.  MSBWX will monitor this front closely and will bring you updates as this system moves across the country. 

SAWXREP need your real time weather observations i.o.w. if you observe heavy rain, flooding, strong wind, rough seas, storm damage etc. Please inform the SAWXREP so that we in turn can keep the public informed. Tweet us at @SAWXREP or post on our Facebook timeline by clicking HERE. Do not assume that SAWXREP knows for certain that severe weather has occurred. Help us to spread the word about severe weather and NEVER assume that your weather observation report is not important.  SAWXREP would like to hear from you.

Images: Eumetsat, SAWS, NCEP, 1stweather, Weather Forecast.com and Snow Report SA (Click on images for larger view.)


- MSBWX + SAWXREP   

Satellite Images of Snow and Dust: South Africa + West Africa (30 August 2014)

Image1:  Full satellite view of snow on the Western Cape mountains and dust being blown over the Atlantic Ocean off the West Coast of Africa.

Image2:  Zoomed view of snow on the Western Cape mountains.

Image 3: Full satellite view of snow in parts of South Africa.  Snow reflected as bright green-blue on the image.

Image 4:  Zoomed view of dust being blown over the Atlantic Ocean off the West Coast of Africa.

Images: NASA (Click on images for larger view.)

Real Time Temperture Observation: South Africa (29 August 2014 10h10 SAST)

Image: Weather Underground (Click on image for larger view.)

MSBWX - Please note that the temperatures provided here are real time weather station observations and not predictions.

Cold and Snowy evening for the Western-, Southern-, Eastern Cape and Karoo - Be Prepared!

The Western-, Southern- , Eastern Cape and Karoo should prepare for a cold and snowy evening. Further snowfalls can be expected this evening and tomorrow morning. Snow Reports were received from: Tulbagh, Worcester, George, Oudtshoorn, Sutherland, Matroosberg Private Reserve, New Bethesda, Du Toitskloof Pass, Montagu, Viliersdorp, Storms River, Tsitsikamma, Joubertina  and Swellendam.  I expect more images and snow reports to surface tomorrow morning as conditions are conducive for further snowfalls. Thunder and lightning was also observed over the southern ocean earlier this evening. I will not be surprised to receive reports of thunder and lightning from the Eastern Cape this evening.

Image: Weather Underground (Click on image for larger view.)

RTWO - Ice rain images Heiderand, Mossel Bay 28/8/2014 15h15 SAST

Images: MSBWX (Click on images for larger view.)

Real Time Temperature Contrast Observation: Satellite Image - 28 August 2014 12h36 SAST - Weather Underground

Image: Weather Underground (Click on image for larger view.)

MSBWX - Please note that the temperatures provided here are real time weather station observations and not predictions.

Over Exaggerating of Weather and Disaster events - South Africa

I am rather concerned that weather predictions, forecasts, observations and disasters are being over exaggerated at times. Lately I observed the words massive and intense being used literally for every cold front passing by. I observed many examples where the worst scenario is being predicted or expected only to find later that it was a minor event. I am rather hesitant to exaggerate any event just to gain more publicity, hits, friends, followers, make money or for that matter any other reason in doing so. Over exaggerating posts is a very dangerous practice as the public will become reluctant to respond when a real severe weather incident occur and prior action is needed. Lately I also observed comments by the public: "they got it wrong again; I do not follow them or will not respond; Their forecast are useless" Do you think that this is indeed the case? Do many groups, organizations, private persons exaggerate predictions, forecasts and observations?

- SAWXREP + MSBWX

Real Time Temperature Contrast Observation: Satellite Image - 27 August 2014 15h38 SAST

Image: Weather Underground (Click on image for larger view.)

MSBWX - Please note that the temperatures provided here are real time weather station observations and not predictions.  While we have a 9 Deg/C in Sutherland we have 32 Deg/C at Glen Arum, KZN. Great temperature contrast!

Approaching Cold Fronts: Western-, Northern-, Eastern-, and Southern Cape 25 - 30 August 2014

Predictions charts reflect a series of cold fronts likely to impact the Western- ,  Northern-, Southern-  and Eastern Cape during the forecast period.  The first cold front is expected to make landfall later tonight (25 August 2014) while the second front should reach the country early Wednesday (27 July 2014) morning.

The SAWS has not issued any warnings as yet.

What can we expect from these cold fronts:

1.  Always the possibility of Severe Weather
2.  Moderate to heavy rain
3.  Strong to near gale force winds
4.  Possible Flooding
5.  Cold weather conditions
6.  Snowfalls over the high mountains
7.  Veld fires
8.  Rough Seas
9.  Possible storm damage

Severe Weather

The second front is a well developed  and intense weather system that is expected to bring-forth severe weather during the prescribed period.  The public are advised that the above conditions (1- 9)  can be expected and the necessary precautionary measures need to be taken by the public to minimize the impact of the storm and the subsidiary events.

Moderate to Heavy rain

Moderate to heavy rain is expected in areas of the Western Cape.  Heavy rain is expected in Cape Town and surrounding areas, Overberg, Cape Winelands and West Coast.  Up to 50mm can be expected in these areas with moderate rain (1- 25mm) over other parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape and Southern- and Eastern Cape.

Strong to Gale Force Winds

Strong to Gale Force (45 - 75 km/h) gusty South Westerly to Westerly winds can be expected along the West Coast, Western-, Southern and Eastern Cape coastline. Strong to Near Gale Force (35 - 80 km/h) gusty winds can also be expected over parts of the interior. Wind damage is possible in areas.

Possible flooding

Localized flooding is expected in parts of the Cape Metropole, Overberg, Cape Winelands and West Coast. Flooding of roads and informal settlements is expected. Flooding, blocked drains and service disruptions can be reported to the Cape Towns City’s Call Centre on 0860 103 089. The local authorities of other regions should be contacted if assistance is needed.   In the event of flooding do not try to cross flooded roads, ravines, rivers or streams.  Turn around....do not drown!!

Very cold conditions

Very cold conditions (- to 0 Deg/C) is expected behind the cold front as cold air is  moving in over the Western-, Southern-, Eastern and Northern Cape.  Temperatures are expected to drop as the freezing levels lower to 1200 - 1500 meters. With enough moisture and dropping freezing levels snowfalls are expected over parts of the mountains in the Northern-, Western-, Eastern- and Southern Cape.


Snowfall

Snow is expected over parts of the Northern-, Southern-, Eastern - and Western Cape mountains.

Snow Forecast  by Snow Report SA:  

A cold weather system should hit the WC from late Tuesday, early Wednesday morning, with the expectation of snow-fall on Wednesday afternoon.  The snow will continue in certain parts of WC (Ceres, Citrusdal, Stellenbosch, Montagu and Swellendam) throughout Thursday. Up to 10 cm or more is expected in certain mountain ranges of the WC, including Matroosberg.

The cold front will continue to move across the country into the Northern Cape on Wednesday night, Thursday morning and further across into areas such as Hogsback. We can expect snow-fall in the Eastern Cape on Thursday going into Friday morning. The snow should also extend right into Southern and Central Lestho during Thursday, moving all the way up to Northern Lesotho and the Sani Pass area later in the day and early hours of Friday morning. Snowfalls into the KZN Midlands seem unlikely at this point due to a lack of moisture. 


Raging Veld Fires

Poor to bad visibility can be expected as the risk for run-away veld fires increase with the high fire danger conditions in parts of the Western Cape (Southern Cape, Breede River Valley, Cental and Little Karoo) and the interior of  the country.

457 fires were detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa.  This figure is expected to increase as strong to gale force winds precedes the cold front.  Please contact your nearest fire fighting unit, Working on Fire or Local Fire Fighting Service when fires are observed.  The earlier a fire is detected to better the chances of extinguishing the fire.

Rough seas

With all the above "ingredients" the sea is surely to be churned up.  Rough seas with wave heights of between 4 - 6 meters are expected along the coastal areas of the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Southern Cape and  Eastern Cape

Storm Damage

Storm damage is expected as a result of this intense cold front.  If  you observe any storm damage in your area, please forward details, images and description to  @SAWXREP  We need to keep the public informed at all times.

Finally:  As always do not underestimate any weather system.  MSBWX will monitor this front closely and will bring you updates as this system moves across the country. 

SAWXREP need your real time weather observations i.o.w. if you observe heavy rain, flooding, strong wind, rough seas, storm damage etc. Please inform the SAWXREP so that we in turn can keep the public informed. Tweet us at @SAWXREP or post on our Facebook timeline by clicking HERE. Do not assume that SAWXREP knows for certain that severe weather has occurred. Help us to spread the word about severe weather and NEVER assume that your weather observation report is not important.  SAWXREP would like to hear from you.

Images: Eumetsat, SAWS, NCEP, Weather Forecast.com, SnowForecast.com and CSIR - AFIS (Click on images for larger view.)

- MSBWX + SAWXREP 

Approaching Cold Fronts: Western-, Northern-, Eastern-, and Southern Cape 20 - 23 August 2014

Predictions charts reflect  a series of cold fronts likely to impact the Western- ,  Northern-, Southern-  and Eastern Cape during the forecast period.  The first cold front is expected to make landfall later today (20 August 2014) followed by the other fronts.

No warnings were issued by the SAWS as yet.

What can we expect from these cold fronts:

1.  Always the possibility of Severe Weather
2.  Light to moderate rain
3.  Strong to near gale force winds
4.  Cold weather conditions
5.  Light snowfalls over the high mountains
6.  Veld fires
7.  Wave Heights
8.  Possible storm damage

Severe Weather

This is a moderate intense weather system. However one can never rule out the possibility of  the approaching cold fronts turning into severe weather.  The public are advised that the above conditions (1- 8)  can be expected and the necessary precautionary measures need to be taken by the public to minimize the impact of the storm and the subsidiary events.

Light to Moderate rain 

Light to moderate  rain (1 - 12 mm ) is expected in areas of the Western Cape, West Coast, Southern and Eastern Cape coastal belt.  Prefrontal rain and thundershowers is expected to fall in parts of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu Natal, Northern Cape, Lesotho, Free State and North West.

Strong to near gale force winds

Strong  (45 - 50 km/h) gusty North Westerly to Westerly winds can be expected along the West Coast, Western-, Southern and Eastern Cape coastline. Strong to Near Gale Force (35 - 80 km/h) gusty winds can also be expected over parts of the interior.

Cold conditions

Cold conditions is expected behind the cold front as cold air is  moving in over the Western-, Southern-, and Northern Cape.  Temperatures are expected to drop as the freezing levels lower.

Snowfall

Snow is expected over parts of the Northern-  and possibly the Western Cape mountains. 

With enough moisture and dropping freezing levels light snowfalls are expected over parts of the mountains in the Northern and possibly the Western Cape.

Raging Veld Fires

Poor to bad visibility can be expected as the risk for run-away veld fires increased in the last couple of days
  231 fires were detected over the past 24 hours in South Africa.  This figure is expected to increase as strong to gale force winds precedes the cold front.  Please contact your nearest fire fighting unit, Working on Fire or Local Fire Fighting Service when fires are observed.  The earlier a fire is detected to better the chances of extinguishing the fire.

Wave Heights

With all the above "ingredients" the sea is surely to be churned up a bit.  Wave heights of between 3 - 4 meters are expected along the coastal areas of the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Southern Cape and  Eastern Cape

Storm Damage

Storm damage might result due to the cold front.  If  you observe any storm damage in your area, please forward details, images and description to  @SAWXREP  We need to keep the public informed at all times.

Finally:  As always do not underestimate any weather system.  MSBWX will monitor these cold fronts closely and will bring you updates as this system moves across the country. 

SAWXREP need your real time weather observations i.o.w. if you observe heavy rain, flooding, strong wind, rough seas, storm damage etc. Please inform the SAWXREP so that we in turn can keep the public informed. Tweet us at @SAWXREP or post on our Facebook timeline by clicking HERE. Do not assume that SAWXREP knows for certain that severe weather has occurred. Help us to spread the word about severe weather and NEVER assume that your weather observation report is not important.  SAWXREP would like to hear from you.

Images: Eumetsat, NCEP, Weather Forecast.com, Snow Forecast.com, Windguru and NASA (Click on images for larger view.)


- MSBWX + SAWXREP