The Storm Watch Is On
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 2nd, 2010 at 08:48:18 am, 7774 views
Here we go. The most powerful storm on the face of the earth is about to make a very close pass to our region. It has been a long time since we last had a hurricane, and it is so easy to forget how fickle these storms can be...
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A Big Day Coming Up
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 19th, 2008 at 02:14:45 pm, 1182 views
While battling an incurable form of cancer during the last 12 years, I somehow managed to enjoy the most productive years of my life. Every single bone in my back has been broken or damaged, and I have shrunk about 7-8 inches. But during these years I have written two major books, and a third is in the making. I started a scholorship for meteorology majors at Westconn. I have started an endowed fun at Yale for multiple myeloma. Over $300,000. is in this endowment. Last year, I received a special award from the Emmy people for 25 years of service and performance - The Silver Circle Award. But on Saturday I receve something real special-The Connecticut Magazine Hall of Fame Award.
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SLOSHING TOWARD TEXAS
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 12th, 2008 at 02:20:50 pm, 1494 views
Hurricane Ike promises to make a punishing splash during its landfall. The National Weather Service uses a computer model called SLOSH to project the height of storm surges. SLOSH stands for "sea, lake, overland surges," and the variables which go into the computer model are pressure, storm size, forward speed, track and winds. All the factors are there to make for a huge surge which will be well over 10 feet....maybe 15 to 20 feet.
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SLOSHING TOWARD TEXAS
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 12th, 2008 at 02:19:32 pm, 464 views
Hurricane Ike promises to make a punishing splash during its landfall. The National Weather Service uses a computer model called SLOSH to project the height of storm surges. SLOSH stands for "sea, lake, overland surges," and the variables which go into the computer model are pressure, storm size, forward speed, track and winds. All the factors are there to make for a huge surge which will be well over 10 feet....maybe 15 to 20 feet.
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Many Thanks
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 10th, 2008 at 02:02:14 pm, 985 views
Over the years, I have received a number of honors and awards, but the absolute most gratifying award came this month from the editors and readers of Connecticut Magazine. For the ninth consecutive year, I was voted the best weatherperson in Connecticut, and I was inducted into the magazine's Hall of Fame. Usually, I am in the Hall of Blame, but this honor tops all the others. Thanks.
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Now, It's Ike
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 8th, 2008 at 08:52:59 am, 1291 views
On the anniversary of one of the greatest hurricane disasters in history, here comes "Ike." In 1900, a hurricane roared through the Gulf of Mexico, slammed into Galveston and killed thousands of people. The Gulf of Mexico is a storm factory.
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Here Comes Hanna
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 5th, 2008 at 11:40:32 am, 4499 views
Tropical Storm Hanna is rapidly turning northward along the Southeast coast with 65 mph winds and torrential downpours. This is not the biggest storm we have seen over the years, but it will be close to a direct hit, and a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued as far north as the Connecticut shoreline. Also a flood watch has been posted. Here is what you can expect:
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I Am Flying In An F-16 With The Thunderbirds! The Great New England Air Show
Posted by Gil on September 3rd, 2008 at 03:52:35 am, 2889 views
Hello!
The Great New England Air Show is coming to town!
I am excited 
and honored to have the opportunity to fly with the Thunderbirds in an F-16 jet. I will be flying Thursday evening and I can't wait! I am looking for any tips on flying in a jet aircraft. I know, you are going to laugh 
..........what should I eat? I think I have a pretty strong stomach...we shall see! The airplane will have a camera inside the cockpit and also mounted on the exterior. I will have clips this Friday on Good Morning Connecticut between 5AM & 8AM. I am so excited!
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The air show will be in town this weekend, the 6th and 7th of September at Westover Air Reserve Base. Admission and parking is free. It is not far from I-91 near Springfield, Mass. Come check it out! CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS.
Please post any tips on flying in a jet airplane. I would love to hear from any pilots or aviators! Thank you! -Gil
**Update Wednesday Evening** Thank you all so much for posting on here! I will have video clips of my flight on-air Friday Morning for Good Morning Connecticut starting at 5AM and going until 7AM. Also clips on MyTV9 between 7AM and 9AM!
**Update 10:45PM Thursday** I am alive!!!! It was an incredible experience
! Don't miss the video clips on Friday Morning's news! I have to get some rest! -Gil
**Update 4PM Friday** My story will air on News channel 8 this evening at 5:55PM. We are also going to include some video right here on this BLOG shortly. -Gil
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September Remember!
Posted by Dr. Mel on September 2nd, 2008 at 01:31:49 pm, 1277 views
According to the wisdom of the ages - "September Remember." This is the time of year when hurricanes florish in the Atlantic. This year is no exception with Gustov, Hanna, Ike and Josephine all players at the same time. Can we truly dodge all these big ones? It sure has been a long time since we last were hit hard by a hurricane. When will our luck run out?
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