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Six Weeks of Chaos

We have reached the end (or so many of us hope) of another crazy winter. Many records were set, particularly in Boston. In a six week period from late January through the first week of March, the northeast and parts … Continue reading

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2014 – The Year in Weather

Every year brings new fascinating and wild weather events. 2014 was no different. As the year comes to a close, it’s worth looking back on all that happened. January January was marked by frigid temperatures east of the Rockies. The … Continue reading

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Brrr!

It’s cold out there! Really cold. Yesterday morning was the coldest November morning in the lower 48 in 38 years. This marks the third major cold outbreak of the season thus far. The first occurred on Halloween. Chicago received it’s … Continue reading

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1989 Huntsville Tornado – 25 Years Ago Today

Huntsville, Alabama – November 15, 1989 Huntsville, Alabama lies in the heart of “Dixie Alley,” a climatological tornado hotspot stretching from northern Louisiana to northwest Georgia. It is particularly profound between Monroe County, Mississippi and Huntsville’s Madison County, Alabama. Despite … Continue reading

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