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Honoring Veterans Day: A Historical Journey and Weather Insights with Steve Pellettiere
Discover the pivotal moments that molded Veterans Day as we know it, guided by meteorologist Steve Pelletieri. From its roots as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, to becoming a heartfelt tribute to all American veterans, Steve shares unique stories, such as Raymond Weeks' pioneering 1947 celebration and President Eisenhower's transformative decision in 1954. This episode is not only an educational journey through history but also a touching homage to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served to preserve our freedom.
Transitioning from past to present, Steve shifts focus to the current weather conditions impacting Veterans Day plans across the nation. Prepare for a variety of forecasts, from the Northeast's recent rain and wildfire alerts to clear skies and cooler temperatures in the Midwest. Get updated on travel conditions with expected rain in the Pacific Northwest, potentially affecting areas from San Francisco to Seattle. Whether you're honoring a veteran or simply planning your day, Steve offers a valuable blend of historical insight and practical weather advice to guide you through this important day.
Hi, this is meteorologist Steve Pelletieri. I am the Weatherman. Thanks for checking in to theweathermancom. On this Monday it is Veterans Day, the 11th day of the 11th month. The 11th hour of the 11th day signifies a moment when World War I officially ended with the signing of the armistice at 11 am on November 11, 1918, marking the cessation of fighting on the Western Front. It is therefore widely recognized as a time to remember and honor those who served and died in the war, often observed with a moment of silence on this date, but it was then changed to Veterans Day. Well, armistice Day was supposed to be the end of the war, to end all wars, and unfortunately, historically it led to World War II. So after we got through with that, national Veterans Day was declared.
Speaker 1:In 1947, world War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized the first celebration of Veterans Day in Birmingham, alabama. The event included a parade and other festivities. In 1954, president Eisenhower signed a bill that changed the name of Armistice Day, which is the 11th of November, to Veterans Day, to honor all veterans, not just those from World War I. So from the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812, to Civil War, the Spanish-American War, world War I, world War II, korea, vietnam, gulf I, gulf II and Afghanistan, anybody who served, or just those folks who served even during peacetime, veterans to keep our country free. Thanks to all our veterans. I hope you have a great day. Thank a veteran if you see him today.
Speaker 1:Well, here is the weather for the nation on this Veterans Day. We do see that the Northeast got some rain Still a lot of wildfires up around New Jersey, eastern PA, southeast New York but only about a quarter of an inch to a third of an inch of rainfall fell and now we're going to get into some drier weather and the breeze will be up. But, you know, a little bit of rain, like a quarter of an inch, not enough to keep the ground damp, enough to at least forestall a lot of these fires that are occurring. And you know, a lot of the times natural wildfires start because of thunder and lightning. We have none of that. I mean, these fires are being caused by campers or folks out there and really not paying attention, not being prudent as far as making fires and the like. So keep that in mind.
Speaker 1:We're going to stay in a dry pattern for at least Tuesday and Wednesday, monday, tuesday and Wednesday of this week. A little bit. Later on we see another frontal system arriving sometime early on Tuesday. It's like a little cold front and that will keep our temperatures generally in the 50s or at least closer to normal as we head towards Wednesday. By Thursday it's a return flow of southwesterly winds that'll bring in the possibility of some more rain, but it does look extremely limited and that would be sometime on Friday. So unfortunately we're hoping for some more rain from that. Maybe that'll change, but it does look generally dry for a good balance of this work week after having about an eighth to a quarter of an inch of rainfall during the overnight Sunday into Monday.
Speaker 1:If you are traveling on this Monday, we do see generally okay weather. In the New York area the frontal system is causing the winds to kick up out of the northwest. That frontal system is poking its way through to eastern portions of North Carolina and Georgia, so it looks like good weather in Atlanta. Also in Charlotte. Chicago's looking good. High pressures building down from Minnesota and from central Canada that will keep them cool but also dry. So no problems weather-wise there flying into those places and into Houston and Dallas, amarillo and El Paso the weather situation looking pretty good as it does in Four Corners, been a lot of snow in the mountains of Colorado, Montana, wyoming and Idaho, and even northern sections of the Nevada, sierra Nevada, and it looks like more rain is moving into the Pacific Northwest. Much needed rainfall into the San Francisco area may even extend down to LA, but that'll be later in the day. On Monday and Monday night Overcast and wet weather up in Seattle could cause some delays there. You know we're running a little light on this Monday.
Speaker 1:So here's the forecast for your Veterans Day for the Northeast corridor A clearing trend, becoming sunny and temperatures in the 60s to near 70. Dc, about 60 up in Boston, 66. New York City Clear skies at night down to 44. Tuesday sunshine only in the mid-50s. Tomorrow only near 50 up in Boston, about 57 in DC. And for Wednesday sunshine 50 to 55, also the lower 50s on Thursday, with the possibility of some showers early Friday. Then clearing again in the 50s this upcoming weekend. I'm your host, steve Pelletier, and I am the weatherman. Hope you have a great day today. Happy Veterans Day and talk to you first thing on Tuesday. Take care.