Rob Lightbown

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Meteorologist with 30 yrs experience forecasting tropical storms, hurricanes & winter weather @ Crown Weather Services.

Meteorologist that also forecasts the weather for Western & Central Massachusetts @ Route 20 Weather.

I've also been an amateur astronomer since the age of 11.

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Posted On Friday Afternoon 5/19/2023: It looks quite possible that we may see tropical development between Thursday of next week and next Sunday in the area between the Bahamas and the southeastern coast of the United States.

A full comprehensive and detailed update on this can be found at https://crownweather.com/index.php/tropical-development-still-a-possibility-in-the-area-between-the-bahamas-the-southeastern-coast-of-the-united-states-late-next-week-through-next-weekend/

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Tropical Development Still A Possibility In The Area Between The Bahamas & The Southeastern Coast Of The United States Late Next Week Through Next Weekend – Crown Weather Services

Analysis of the Atlantic, Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico indicates that there are a couple of features to mention. The first item of mention is a developing low pressure system that’s now located

We have just posted our first tropical weather discussion of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season for all of our Crown Weather Plus subscribers.

Our comprehensive and detailed first tropical weather discussion of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season can be found at https://crownweather.com/index.php/first-regular-tropical-weather-discussion-of-the-2023-atlantic-hurricane-season-that-has-plenty-to-discuss-already/

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First Regular Tropical Weather Discussion Of The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season That Has Plenty To Discuss Already – Crown Weather Services

Even though tropical development is not expected for at least the next week to ten days or so, there is still plenty to talk about in the first tropical weather discussion of the 2023 Atlantic Hurrica

Multiple severe thunderstorms will develop by mid & late afternoon hrs across the central and east-central Florida Peninsula.

These storms will be capable of producing extremely large hail of up egg size to baseball size.

I’m extremely concerned that numerous areas of the central and east-central Florida Peninsula will see extremely destructive hail.

These severe storms are expected to spread southward into the Treasure Coast and the Everglades this evening.

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CSU released their 2023 Hurricane Season forecast with 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes & 2 major hurricanes expected.

I posted an explanation as to why the season may end up more active even w/ an El Nino.

LINK - https://crownweather.com/index.php/my-thoughts-on-the-2023-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-from-colorado-state-university/

You can also read our 2023 Hurricane Season forecast at https://crownweather.com/index.php/discussions/2023-atlantic-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-hurricane-season-forecast-issued-march-20/

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My Thoughts On The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast From Colorado State University – Crown Weather Services

Colorado State University released their forecast yesterday for the 2023 Hurricane Season. Their forecast is for 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes. The write up of the forecast is

It's likely that low pressure system will form in the Gulf of Mexico next week. This system will bring heavy rain & gusty winds to much of the central & eastern Gulf Coast Tue-Fri of next week.

? is will this system become a sub-tropical or tropical storm. I think that it's possible that it could occur & it's something to certainly watch.

A discussion on this can be found at https://crownweather.com/index.php/gulf-of-mexico-low-pressure-formation-likely-early-next-week-question-then-becomes-whether-itll-become-a-tropical-or-sub-tropical-storm/

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Gulf Of Mexico Low Pressure Formation Likely Early Next Week – Question Then Becomes Whether It’ll Become A Tropical Or Sub-Tropical Storm – Crown Weather Services

It looks pretty likely that an area of low pressure will develop over the Gulf of Mexico by the early part of next week. This is the same overall upper level feature that the model guidance were spaw

There's the possibility that there could be tropical development during the first half of next week around the northern Bahamas. Weather pattern sure favors it and it's something to keep an eye on.

A full comprehensive discussion on this possibility can be found at https://crownweather.com/index.php/very-slight-possibility-of-tropical-development-near-the-bahamas-during-the-first-half-of-next-week/ .

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#weather #tropical #hurricane #flwx #florida

Very Slight Possibility Of Tropical Development Near The Bahamas During The First Half Of Next Week – Crown Weather Services

There is the possibility, albeit a very low one for now, that we could see some sort of tropical development near the Bahamas during the first half of next week. Current analysis reveals that there i

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Severe weather is going to be a threat Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night with strong to violent tornadoes and very damaging winds expected.

The afternoon severe weather threat looks to be centered across Iowa and Illinois.

The nighttime severe weather threat looks to be centered across northeast Texas, much of Arkansas and much of Missouri and this means that dangerous nighttime tornadoes could be a big time threat.

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It looks likely that supercells will develop to the west of DFW and Waco by mid-afternoon.

These storms are expected to impact the DFW metroplex during the 5 pm to 9 pm time frame. #Tornadoes some strong and very large hail are expected.

There are multiple events occurring this afternoon and tonight in the DFW area including a #rangers game, a #ncaa finals game and a #taylorswift concert. If you are going to any of these events, please pay very close attention to the #weather.