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Doug Hill's Weather Blog

Wednesday June 04, 2008 at 10:53 am

posted by Alex Liggitt: Producer/Meteorologist

Another week, another chance for bad weather. Damaging winds appear to be the most likely threat once again today, as a strong complex of thunderstorms approaches the region from the west. The main line of storms is located over Ohio and is moving into West Virginia (At 11:07am this morning as I am writing this). My current thoughts are that this complex will move into the immediate DC area around 3pm this afternoon but move into western portions of the viewing area by 1pm.

We are currently under a moderate risk for severe storms which was posted by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat as seen above which was posted by the SPC. It appears we have a squall line organizing along the front of an old MCS (Mesoscale Convective System, organized area of thunderstorms which can persist for hours) and then MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex, low pressure center within an MCS with its own circulation). This is moving east relatively quickly, and should be the primary focus for damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes.

If you happen to see any severe weather or damage, please send in some pictures and we will show them on the news tonight! Send your pictures to iwitness@wjla.com.

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Comments on Severe Weather on the Way

Judy Dellinger

6:41 pm on 06/04/08

Doug Hill - You are amazing! Your coverage of the storms today was awesome! You zeroed in on our area (AA Cty.-Crofto/Davidsonville) when we really needed to know what was happening. You were right on target and kept us up to date with the latest Doppler. I am sure you have been so busy today, but I hope you will take the time to read my message of thanks. We have always loved watching you and listening to you on WTOP and have been fans of yours for many years. Today, you showed everyone just what it means to be a Chief Meterologist. Thank you so much Doug. You're the best in our eyes.

Judy Dellinger

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Bobbi Mort

6:06 pm on 06/04/08

Doug, You deserve an emmy, no, 2 emmies for your coverage of the severe weather this afternoon. Please forward this to your bosses to let them know how greatly your good work is appreciated. Thanks, Doug.

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