Weather Radar Sites

I would like to know the location of your radar. 

Thank you,

James

Hi James,

Live Doppler 7 HD is located on Mt. St. Helena in the North Bay. An ideal spot for winter storms sliding south from Alaska. We also utilize The National Weather Service radar on Mt. Umunhum for storms coming from the south.

Mike

Marin Humane Society’s Valentine Matchmaking Weekend

The place to see and be sniffed this weekend.  Meet your true love at the Marin Humane Society’s Valentine Matchmaking Weekend

 

Ready for a commitment? Meet your perfect match at the Marin Humane Society’s Valentine Matchmaking Weekend on February 13 and 14 from 10am to 5pm. Along with expert matchmaking services, adopters will receive a professional photo of their new pet, and save 20% on pet supplies at Animal Outfitters.

 

Come meet the lovely Blue, a Husky mix who enjoys walks on the beach and cuddles by the fire. And Rosemary, a bubbly bunny described as sweet and outgoing. And Lover Boy, a single grey tabby who prefers afternoon catnaps. These wonderful animals – and many more – are just waiting to get their paws on a new companion.

 

View photos, bios and adoption fees for all adoptable animals online at MarinHumaneSociety.org. Or call the Adoption Center at 415.506.6225.

 

 

 

 

Perfect Pet - Friday, February 12th

 
Stella

2 year old, Female Lab

If you’ve been looking for an active, high-spirited companion, Stella is the girl for you. She’ll enthusiastically accompany you on runs, hikes, jogs … or playing Frisbee at the beach. You’ll enjoy having a big, goofy, loving companion in your life.

 

Marin Humane Society

415.506.6256

171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, California 94949

Improving the lives of animals and people through advocacy, education, and support.

 

AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Not sure we could create any better weather conditions for this weekend's tournament.  The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am tees off today at 8 AM.  Our wet winter has painted the three courses (Pebble Beach Golf Links, MPCC Shore Course, Spyglass Hill Golf Course) several shades of green. 

 
 Are February weekends like this the reason we tolerate such a high cost of living....

Where Are You?

Hi,

My husband and I watch Channel 7 every morning while we get ready for work.  We really enjoy watching you and your interaction with Kristen Sze and Eric Tomas.  We haven't seen you this week and no one said anything about you being gone.  I am afraid you have moved to another channel or city.   Are you still with 7?

Deborah Duvall

 

Good Morning Miss Deborah,

Thank you for the kind words and making my day.  I'm glad to know you enjoy our show.  I know Kristen and Eric appreciate it also.  I'll be sure to tell them.

We had a death in the family.  I was out of town for a few days. 

I'm back now and will see you first thing in the morning tomorrow. 

Take care, 

Mike

More Rain Needed....

January has been very kind to our water supply.  Measurable rain fell on 11 days so far this month.

I know many of you are tired of the rain and we are even hearing about how some restrictions may be lifted, but statistically, we need more.  

The closely timed series of storms has lead to good runoff into our reservoirs.  This much rain spread over a longer duration wouldn't have accomplished such a feat.

Our rainfall year runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year.  The rainfall totals you see in the graphic above are from July 1st to yesterday.  As of yesterday's date, we are running ahead of schedule everywhere except Santa Rosa.  Even with this current surplus, the last column shows how much this is compared to the entire year.  

We need the rest of our months up to June 30th to be average for today's surplus to last.  For us to "make up" for the 3-year drought, we need more than average for these months.

Tornado Watch vs Warning...more

Hi Mike,

 

I was there yesterday during the weather events.

 

Here is a link to the warning:

 

Tornado Warning

 

And TV news was repeating it ... (I found out about it when a family

member called and told me to run for cover!).

 

Based on the definition, and the "capable of producing" wording in the

announcement (vs. Doppler is showing a rotation and a developing

tornado...), it sounds like it should have been a Watch ....

 

Thanks,

Scott

Hi Scott,

I understand what you are saying. 

 

However, not every thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado.  That is what made this one unique enough for a tornado warning.

 

Mike

 

Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning

When I lived in Minnesota for a few years, reminders were sent out that a Tornado Watch meant that conditions were ripe for tornado information in the watch area, and that a Tornado Warning meant that there had been a tornado spotted and you had better take cover quickly.  It seems that Wednesday afternoon's Tornado Warning was improperly classified and that the media was using the Watch and Warning terms interchangeably.  How are the terms supposed to be used in California?

 

Thanks,

 

Scott Sherratt

 

 

Good Morning Scott,

 

The classification has not changed.  It is universal across the US.

 

Glad you asked.  Good time for a review.

 

The Storm Prediction Center issues a TORNADO WATCH when conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorm development with the possibility of tornadoes.  Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.  Generally, these are issued for a large area and last several hours.

 

Your local National Weather Service office issues a TORNADO WARNING when one has been spotted or Doppler radar shows one developing within a strong thunderstorm.  You need to take cover immediately.  Generally, these are issued for a local area and last 30 to 45 minutes.

    

Where did you hear this improper classification?  

 

Mike

Perfect Pet - Friday, January 15th

Little Miss LaLa

LaLa is a wonderful adult Boston Terrier, full of zip and vigor!  She’d love an active home where she can work on her muscles…she’s quite the athletic girl!  She likes the company of other dogs her size, and is learning to appreciate the larger dogs in life.   Watch out around this one, because you might end up with a terrier in your lap, and a face full of kisses! 

You can visit Miss LaLa at the San Francisco SPCA

2600 16^th Street

San Francisco, CA  94103-4213

Call 415.522.3564

Storm #2 Update

Storm #2 pounded the Bay Area during the morning commute today.  Winds were the big story.  At one time PG&E reported nearly 50,000 people without power.  Downed trees and debris also blocked a few roads.  Some of our cities recorded wind speeds faster than the threshold for a severe thunderstorm and even a hurricane.  Small hail, ¼ inch, also feel in San Rafael.

 

Between 4 AM and 6 AM we were averaging a lightning strike every 30 seconds.

 

Right now, Live Doppler 7 HD shows a fairly quite sky with just a few scattered light showers.  More thunderstorms are developing over the ocean.  These will reach our beaches between 2 and 3 pm with another batch this evening.  They will briefly drop locally heavy rain and gusty winds.  Small hail is possible also. 

 

Storm #3 arrives during the later parts of tomorrow’s morning commute.  Expect more of the same.