September 29th, 2008
Well, the first rain of the season in the mediterranean countries (see previous blog entry) was not widespread. Only Syria got meaningful rains (poor forecast by the GFS model). However, the city of Aleppo in Syria received very heavy rainfall from a thunderstorm on Sep 27. (rainfall around 150mm)
The below photo was taken from Syria News
Flooded roads in Aleppo
By looking at the meteogram of Aleppo, we can see that a modetate thunderstorm hit Aleppo at … Continue reading Heavy rain in Aleppo »»»
September 23rd, 2008
The coastal areas of Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria are forecasted to receive their first rain of the season as a 500mb low is predicted to bring cooler weather aloft and hence some rain in last few days of Sep 2008.
GFS 15-day precipitation forecast
- 15-day precipitation forecast
 European model … Continue reading Middeteranian countries first rain of the season?! »»»
September 23rd, 2008
As of Sep 22, 2008, autumn has officially started and summer has ended. This is the start of the astronomical autumn. The meteorological autumn has already started on Sep 1, 2008.
On Sep 22nd the sun rays shine directly on the Equator, and will be moving towards the Tropic of Capricon.
The begining of Autumn is generally hot and humid in the UAE … Continue reading Astronomical Autumn 2008 has started »»»
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