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GOES-12 Satellite Script Fixed Update 10/24: I finally was able to set aside time to fix the GOES-12 satellite scripts. We were losing our images between 7Z and 9Z and again the image that arrives at 2345Z. In the future, all GOES-12 images should be online. Sorry for such a delay in correcting this problem. I have yet to get to the Midwest scripts, but these will be fixed soon.

Gulf and Caribbean Satellite Loops Fixed I fixed a minor problem with the Gulf and Caribbean Surface/Satellite Combos this morning (8/19). A bug in one of the scripts was causing the satellite imagery to be dropped between 0700Z and 1000Z each day. This has now been corrected and I also increased the frequency of these charts to every half hour instead of every hour. Please let me know if you have any questions. These charts can be accessed by clicking on the "Satellite" tab above, or by navigating to "Tropical" under the "Drop-down" menu above. I will take care of GOES-12 satellite imagery shortly.

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Ohio State Weather

The following forecast for Columbus, Ohio is produced by students in the Atmospheric Science and Geography programs at The Ohio State University.

Columbus Forecast for Feb 9th

Cloudy with snow all day Tuesday with heavy snow falling during the afternoon hours. High 33. Cloudy and windy with snow tapering off throughout the night. Low 25. Snow accumulations of 6-9"

Wx Synopsis

2PM Update **Winter Storm Warning in effect through 6PM Wednesday** The strengthening low pressure system responsible for today's heavy snow is now located in southwestern Ohio and is creating a heavy band of snow fall just to the south of us. This band of snow has snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour. It appears that a dry slot will follow directly behind this band of heavy snow, in turn causing a lull in the precipitation until later tonight. Even with the approaching dry slot to our southwest, the damage has been done today with snow accumulations around 5-6" for Columbus. The focus then turns to the wrap around moisture associated with the passing of this low pressure system. If lake effect bands set up over Columbus tomorrow morning, another 1-2 inches is possible. With this new snow accumulation and windy conditions tomorrow, blowing and drifting snow will also create hazardous driving conditions for the Wednesday morning commute.

Forecaster - Scott Melaragno

Published: 02/09/2010 14:22