Fine Art America: LRod Oil Paintings

I'm so happy that 'Fine Art America' will be managing and shipping museum-quality prints of my oil paintings. I currently have one painting available on their site, my El Dorado Puerto Rico seascape (18x24).  However, more paintings will be available soon. Please check the website from time to time to see if any painting tickles your fancy :-)  Below is a link to my FineArtAmerica artist web page:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/seascape-lisa-rodriguez.html

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very happy holiday, as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family and friends this week.  In New York City and Philly, the first half of this holiday week is a little wet. High pressure will build in by Thursday, so Thanksgiving Day looks mostly sunny and dry for all of your outdoor plans. It will be cooler Thursday, with regional highs topping out between 48 and 52 degrees in the NYC and Philly metro areas. 

I hope your holiday week is filled with joyful activities.  Feel free to leave a comment below this post sharing your Thanksgiving Day plans. My volunteer and modeling activities for this holiday week will be posted on Twitter. By the way, I sometimes share fun postings from my Google Plus friends on my Google Plus postings page at: LRod Google Plus Postings. 

To all of my wonderful, supportive New York City area friends, please visit my Examiner blog for NYC weather-related postings at http://www.examiner.com/ny-in-new-york/lisa-rodriguez.

Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone!

Morning Inspiration - Celia Cruz, La Vida Es Un Carnaval

Salsa Legend Celia Cruz's famous song, La Vida Es Un Carnival, is one of my all time favorite songs....Composed in Spanish, it's message is universal! I've posted the beginning lyrics followed by the English translation below. This song really embodies the spirit of living life to the fullest, knowing you're not alone and taking the lows in stride while being confident that the highs are just around the corner....

"Todo aquel que piense que la vida es desigual,
tiene que saber que no es asi,
que la vida es una hermosura, hay que vivirla.
Todo aquel que piense que esta solo y que esta mal,
tiene que saber que no es asi,
que en la vida no hay nadie solo, siempre hay alguien."

Translation:
"Everyone out there that thinks that life is unfair,
Needs to know that's not the case,
Because life is beautiful, you just have to live it.
Everyone out there that thinks they are alone and that that's bad
Needs to know that's not the case,
Because in life no one is alone, there is always someone"

These are just the beginning lyrics. Below is a link to a Youtube music video that shows the entire song translated in English subtext...Enjoy! 
La Vida Es Un Carnaval Video Link 

LRod Photo and Trade Show Update

Here's a another photo from this weekend's auto show.  I've posted a few additional photos on Twitter. My next model gig isn't until Thursday, so I have plenty of time to rest up from the cold that I caught this weekend. Also, I'm filling-in for a fellow meteorologist in North Carolina next week...

While I am out of town, my very pretty and youthful-looking mom will be working as my fill-in "Trade Show Treadmill Model" for Alter-G on October 17th & 18th (noon to 4pm) at the DC Convention Center. 

If you are in town, stop by the Alter-G Treadmill exhibit and say hello to my mom :)

Thank You Blog Followers :-)

Wow! Special thanks for your wonderful e-mails about Earl, my dance partner at the senior center. I'm not quite ready for "Dancing With The Stars" yet, but Earl certainly is :) Earl is living proof that age is just a number. He's been retired for quite some time now and he has more energy than anyone I've ever met. 

Looking ahead, there are many fun painting, modeling and volunteer projects this month that I will post on Twitter at @TVWeathergal. 

LisaRod.com Blog

                              

Please keep an eye out for new postings on the LisaRod.com blog. This is a very exciting time for me....I have many wonderful upcoming events including being a model on a music video.

BTW, Thank you for the nice comments below this post.  I have the best fans and I appreciate you and your support!

New Official Lisa Rodriguez Website

Please visit my new website, www.LisaRod.com for weather, art and modeling stuff :-) 

Labor Day Forecast - NYC and Philly

US Labor Day Image Courtesy AccuWeather

The Big Apple:  Partly cloudy start with increasing clouds, then variable cloudiness with scattered showers and t-storms. Regional highs in the low 80s and a southerly wind @6-13mph. Be on the look out for flash flooding near low-lying areas later this afternoon and evening. Headed to the beach today? There is a high risk of rip currents today for the Atlantic Ocean facing beaches. Check with lifeguards before entering the water today regarding  potential hazards.

Philly:  Humid with variable cloudiness and chance for scattered showers and a few t-storms. High near 82 degrees and southerly wind @7-10mph. Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday morning.  Renewed flooding is possible on some roadways and low-lying areas.

Weather Update: Football Forecast - Eagles Vs. Jets at MetLife Stadium

So excited about tonight's pre-season game.  Here's your exclusive football forecast as the Eagles play the Jets at MetLife (Meadowlands) Stadium:  

At kick-off (7:30pm ET):  Partly cloudy, near 74°, SE wind @4-9mph. Slight chance of a brief evening shower.  

It should be an exciting game with two strong teams...

Spotlight On Fans - Greg Brostowicz & Pepsico Pals

This Pepsico group photo was given to me by loyal fan and friend Greg Brostowicz, from Pleasantville, NY. Greg is the handsome guy (centered-top) in the dark blue shirt with the yellow collar. 

This photo was taken while celebrating Greg's 32nd birthday. Greg and the gang are a terrific group of guys...laid back, funny and  very considerate of others. 

Special thanks to Greg and the Pepsico crew for all of your support over the years!  You rock!

Weather Outlook For NYC & Philly

There are widespread flooding issues to deal with in the wake of Irene, but the pleasant and mostly dry conditions ahead will help with cleanup efforts.  High pressure dominates the NE Monday thru Wednesday, giving the NYC and Philly metro areas loads of sun and dry conditions thru the midweek. Thursday looks to be partly sunny with a slight chance of a stray shower.  Tuesday through Thursday, Tri-State regional temps will range in the low to mid 80s. 

Today in NYC, regional highs will be near 78 degrees with a pleasant northerly breeze at 9mph. In Philly, regional highs will be near 80 degrees with a N wind 2-7mph.   BTW, Don't forget the Eagles vs Jets game this Thursday at MetLife Stadium (7:30pm ET).  I'll post a special game day forecast Thursday :-) 

Irene's Eye To Pass Near Philly and New York City

Irene's Projected Path Courtesy AccuWeather

Irene's eye is set to track near the Philadelphia and New York City metro areas late tonight through Sunday afternoon, posing danger to millions of people. A strong threat remains for widespread flooding, damaging high winds, power outages and downed trees. Please evacuate if directed to do so by local officials. Also evacuate if your home is vulnerable to high winds or positioned near flood prone zones, particularly coastal.

Irene Makes Landfall & Weakens, But Still A Major Threat This Weekend

Irene Image At 8:22AM, Courtesy TWC

Irene weakened a bit as she made landfall this morning near Cape Lookout, NC.  However, Irene is a big, slow moving system and remains a threat to major cities along the East Coast this weekend, threatening damaging high winds and widespread major flooding.

Preparing For Hurricane Irene

Irene's Latest Track Projection from TWC

From Eastern NC to New England, Hurricane Irene is set to track up the east coast this weekend threatening damaging winds, widespread power outages, major flooding issues and downed trees on cars, houses and power lines. Major cities to be impacted include Outer Banks, Norfolk, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston and Portland.

So how can we best prepare for Irene’s wrath? Here are a handful of tips: Stock up on water (NOAA recommends 1 gallon per person per day of impact), gather non perishables and a non-electric can opener (considering power outages), gather batteries and flashlights. Also considering the strong winds coming, it’s a good time now to pick up, put away and/or tie down outside items that can fly away (lawn chairs, plants, etc.).

Keeping An Eye On Hurricane Irene

Earlier this week Hurricane Irene slammed Puerto Rico knocking out power, downing trees and flooding streets.  Thankfully, no deaths were reported. Wishing all my relatives in Puerto Rico the very best as they recover from major flooding issues.

The most recent models suggest Irene will hit the east coast this weekend (beginning late Friday), producing potentially life-threatening damaging winds and torrential rainfall from the North Carolina Outer Banks through Maine. Millions could lose power this weekend and with the heavy rain ahead, there are major flooding concerns. 

The above AccuWeather image gives a good overview of Irene's projected path.

The Eagles Rock!

If we can just tighten up that defense, I know the Eagles are going all the way!!!!!! View the Eagles schedule at: www.philadelphiaeagles.com/schedules/schedule.html

Spotlight On A Friend - Jon Leiberman Joins 'Howard Stern 100' Show

My friend Jon Lieberman recently joined the Howard Stern 100 show.  You may remember Jon as a correspondent from the hit TV series America’s Most Wanted.  In addition to co-hosting on the Howard Stern 100 show, Jon appears frequently on MSNBC, FOX NEWS and CNN HLN discussing crime and law topics.  You can find out more about Jon on his website, www.jonleiberman.com.

Morning Inspiration: Keep Your Head Up :-)

  I found this terrific quote by an unknown author that I'd like to share:

"When made frustrated and fretful by small cares, look up at the sky, the stars, and see how insignificant our troubles really are." 

Wednesday's Forecast for New York City - August 3rd

Mostly cloudy, humid, high of 83 degrees and SE wind at 7 - 10 mph. Increasing clouds with showers and stray t-storms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy tonight, low near 69 degrees and scattered showers and t-storms.  Rainfall total potential is  ¼” to ½” locally.  FYI, the record high for today is 97 degrees, set in 2005.

Tuesday's NYC Forecast - August 2nd...HOT DAY!

New York City, NY:  Sunny and very hot, high near 94 degrees, NW wind 6-15 mph.  Increasing clouds tonight, low near 69 degrees and northerly breeze from 5-13 mph.

Monday's Forecast for NYC - August 1st

New York City, NY: Hot with regional highs ranging between 88°-94° degrees and noticeably more humid.  A very sunny start with clouds increasing in the afternoon and PM t-storms in some areas, mainly after 3pm.  Breezy at times today with a WSW wind between 5-16 mph and gusts 21+ mph. FYI, the record high for today is 100°, set in 1933.

Friday's Weather for NYC July 29th

New York City, NY:  High of 90°, partly sunny with a chance of showers and t-storms, mainly after 3pm.  Some afternoon storms could be strong with damaging winds. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 72° and a southerly wind between 5-11 mph.  Expect rain and t-storms also later this evening.  Regional rainfall totals could range between 1 to 2+ inches today.  Be on the lookout for potential flash flooding in low lying areas.  Head’s up on tomorrow’s weather….Saturday will be sunny, with a high near 90° and a northerly wind between 7-11mph.

Thursday's Weather for NYC - July 28th

New York City, NY:  Expect a partly sunny sky and a high of 86°.  Humidity  levels will increase  this evening and t-showers are possible later tonight.  You won't need the umbrella for the bulk of the day, but be sure to keep it handy for your late evening plans (after 9pm).  Tonight's low will be milder at 73°.

Tuesday's New York City Forecast - July 26th

Widespread fog lifts later this morning and then we will be under a mostly sunny sky. Our high will be near 87° and a few t-showers are possible in some spots this afternoon.  The wind today will be out of the west from 5-11 mph.  FYI, today's record high is 98°, set in 1940.

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a seasonable low of 70° and stray t-showers.  Grab and ditch?  Grab the umbrella as you head out the door, so you won't get caught off-guard in a pop-up t-shower this afternoon or tonight.

New Twitter Account: TVWeathergal

Just joined Twitter...I promise to be sweet and not over-tweet...lol

 You can follow me at:  TVWeathergal

Inspirational Quote

"A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he cannot get along without it and none is so poor that he cannot be made rich by it. Yet a smile cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give." Author Unknown

Let's Head To The Beach - It's Another Scorcher in NY

Grab the swimsuit! The beach is calling again...Today’s weather is sunny and hot, with a high near 101° (the record for today is 101°, set in 1957).  Expect widespread haze to continue today through the early afternoon hours.  The heat index value for today will range between 105° to 111°, so once again it will feel like we are stepping into a sauna as we step outdoors.  The wind will be westerly between 6 and 10 mph.  As you head out tonight to take a 'bite of the Big Apple', leave the umbrella and jackets at home.  It will be very warm and dry tonight with a low of 80°, under a mostly clear sky.  

Traveling across the state of New York today?  Here are a handful of regional forecasts throughout the state today:  Albany, NY:  Sunny, hazy, hot and humid topping out to 93 and a heat index making it feel like it’s 100° outdoors.  Buffalo:  Hazy, hot and humid with a high of 90, feeling like it’s 94°.  Plattsburgh, NY:  Partly Cloudy, hot and breezy with a high of 92°, feeling as though it’s 95°.  Watertown, NY: Partly sunny and very warm with a manageable high of 89°, feeling as though it were 91°.

Extreme Heat Today In New York City - Cool Things Down At The Beach

Today’s weather is mostly sunny and VERY HOT, with a high of 100°.  An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for our region, with heat index values ranging from 105° to 110°.  Although it will breezy today, it will not be a refreshing breeze.  The wind will be very warm, from the southwest between 13 and 18 mph.  Consider cooling off at Jones Beach.  The water temperature will be near the mid 70s.  Grab and Ditch? Before you head to the beach, grab the sunscreen and grab the bottled water.  Ditch the rain gear.  FYI, the record high for today is 104° set in 1977.  I wouldn’t be surprised if we tied or beat that record today.
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On The Beach - NYC Area Marine Forecast

It’s a great day to cool off at the beach! Today’s high is 90° and it will be humid with a light wind.  Expect tranquil water conditions today and tonight. Water temperatures in surrounding bay areas will be in the 70s:  Bergen Point, NY at 75.9°; Kings Point, NY at 70.2°; Montauk, NY at 70.5°, The Battery, NY at 73.6°, Sandy Hook, NJ at 79.5°.  An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for tomorrow.  It will be especially hot Thursday with a high of 99°.  The the wind on the seas will increase tomorrow and a small craft advisory may be possible tomorrow afternoon.

Dog Days of Summer

Check out my first New York Outdoor Travel article on Examiner.com, click here.

Pitbull cooling off in Columbus Circle fountain in New York City on July 12, 2011 Credit: Ramin Talaie/Getty Images

Monday's Forecast for New York City, NY - July 18th

It's a hot and humid week ahead.  Monday will be mostly sunny with a high of 92 degrees and scattered T-storms.  The wind will be westerly between 8 and 14 mph.  Our average high for Monday is 85 degrees and our record high for Monday is 101 degrees, set in 1953.  Although the high will be in the low 90s, the heat index value will make it feel like 100 degrees in some areas.  Grab and ditch?  Ditch the hot morning coffee and substitute for an ice-cold latte.  Grab a cold bottle of water and grab the sunscreen. Don't forget to grab the umbrella as you head out the door, so you won't get caught in an afternoon or evening T-shower. 

Friday's Forecast for New York City, NY

Friday's high will be seasonable, near 84°.  It will be a pleasant mostly sunny summer day with a light wind, from the WNW at 4 mph.  The max UV index will be very high once again, at 8.  Grab and ditch?  Grab the sunblock and sunshades. as you head out the door.  Ditch the rain gear for the entire day.  Going out on the town Friday night?  It will be pleasant with lows in the upper 60s, under another clear moonlit sky.  Enjoy the seasonable summer day!  FYI,  the record high for July 15th was 102°, set in 1995.

Thursday's Forecast for NYC - Beautiful In The Big Apple

Thursday's weather looks pleasant! Expect tons of sun with a high that's a few degrees cooler average, near 81 degrees. Sunshine will be accompanied by a pleasant NE breeze at around 7 to 10 mph. Grab and ditch? Grab your sunblock, as the max UV index will be very high at 8. Ditch the umbrella for all of your daytime and night time activities. The overnight low will be comfortable near 67 degrees, under a lovely moonlit sky.  Enjoy!

Friday Forecast for New York City, NY

Today in the Big Apple:  Warm, humid w/variable cloudiness and scattered showers.  Highs in the low to mid 80s.  Stray T-storms are likely today.  Grab and ditch?  Ditch the sunscreen today and Grab the umbrella as you head out the door and keep it handy for your evening plans tonight.  Ditch the heavy jackets too.  It will be muggy tonight, with showers ending by 10pm and lows in the low 70s. 

Head’s up on Saturday’s weather….Tomorrow you will need plenty of water and sunscreen and you can ditch the rain gear.  It will be dry and mostly sunny with regional highs averaging near 89 degrees, northerly wind 5-9 mph.

Art Student Spotlight - Beautiful Painting

I thought it would be nice to shine the spotlight on some of my art students from time to time.  Here's a photo of one of my students, Barbie from Charlotte, NC, proudly displaying her beautiful waterfall painting, after a private art lesson.  This was her very first time painting and she so very happy to see what she could do.

"There is no greater joy than that of feeling oneself a creator. The triumph of life is expressed by creation." - Henri Bergson

Inspirational Father's Day Quote

I came across a wonderful Father's Day quote that really spoke to me by Clarence Budington Kelland.  "He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it."  
 

Happy Father's Day! 

Spokesmodel for the Alter-G Anti-Gravity Fitness Treadmill - APTA Expo, June 9th - June11th

Representing Alter-G at the American Physical Therapy Association Expo this Thursday, June 9th through Saturday, June 11th at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center at the National Harbor.  

I'm excited to be the Spokesmodel for an incredible product, the Alter-G Anti-Gravity Fitness Treadmill.  Visit www.Alter-g.com for information about Alter-G products.

Wonder Woman Conference, June 8th in NYC

I'm thrilled to be a guest speaker for the upcoming Wonder Woman Conference in NYC on June 8th.  Sergeant Frank Williams created the conference with the goal to empower young women in high school.

The conference is sponsored by the Jersey City Police Activity League (JCPAL), providing encouragement for youth in the North New Jersey area.

I am very much looking forward to encouraging the young women to dream big!