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Hurricane Katrina – 10 Years Later
I vividly remember the horrible, sick feeling I got as I watched Hurricane Katrina take aim at the Gulf Coast ten years ago. It was like watching a train wreck in slow motion. You knew lots of people were going … Continue reading
Meteorology’s Magic 8-Ball
When I was a kid, and a blossoming weather nerd, I used to love reading the Farmers’ Almanac. They always had these cool little tidbits about past weather events and I was always amazed at how they projected tides and … Continue reading
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Heat Bursts
Heat bursts are rare and intriguing phenomena where air temperature spikes suddenly and dramatically. They are most common at night or during the early hours of the morning. These spikes are often accompanied by severe wind gusts and significant drops … Continue reading
Great Balls of Fire – The Mystery of Ball Lightning
It’s among the most bizarre and mysterious natural phenomena that has ever been observed. “Ball lightning” is reported as a fiery ball of light that moves horizontally across the sky. Reports of ball lightning date back to the Middle Ages. … Continue reading
Nature’s Light Show – The Science of Lightning
Among nature’s most spectacular phenomena is lightning. Lighting up skies throughout the world millions of times per day, coming in bright flashes and brilliant bolts. What causes this amazing spectacle? It’s all about electrical energy. There remains some debate about … Continue reading
What is the Sea Breeze?
Have you ever been at the beach and noticed thunderstorms build in off the water during the afternoon? That is frequently the result of the sea breeze. You may have heard forecasters on TV use the term before. What is … Continue reading
Anatomy of a Heat Wave
Man, it’s hot out there! Summer is in full swing and many parts of the US are experiencing their first significant heat wave of the season. That begs the question: what causes a heat wave? Well, the short answer to … Continue reading
What El Nino Means for the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Well, after months of indecision, El Niño has finally decided to establish itself. Simply put, El Niño is when the waters of the Pacific Ocean become abnormally warm. This has far-reaching effects on tropical and even global climate. The primary … Continue reading
Dixie Alley
The vast expanse of the southern Great Plains from central Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska have become synonymous with tornadoes. The legend of “Tornado Alley” has become ingrained in the American consciousness. This association has been fed by popular … Continue reading
The Year Summer Never Came
200 years (and 17 days) ago, the Earth was visited by a terrifying slice of prehistoric oblivion. Mount Tambora sits on Sumbawa Island, a member of the Sunda Islands in Indonesia. Indonesia is a string of volcanic islands that lie … Continue reading
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