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July 01, 2009
July; It’s All Downhill from Here…
On average, we’re now entering the hottest time of the year, meaning the eventual downward turn in temperatures won’t be too far off.
June 24, 2009
I’m Just 31,114 out of 300 Billion
A study shows Americans receive about 300 billion weather forecasts a year. I’m happy to provide a very tiny part of that.
June 22, 2009
Summer’s Here…Are the Big Storms Gone?
A change in season usually means a change in weather pattern, affecting our thunderstorm coverage.
June 12, 2009
The Drought’s Over…Now What?
We’ve seen enough rain recently to alleviate our drought, but there are still some smart things to do as far as water usage goes.
June 05, 2009
Don’t Mess with Lightning
As we’re still in our relatively stormy spring weather season and the end of school draws more people outdoors, don’t forget to keep lightning safety in mind at all times.
May 28, 2009
When Normal Spring Weather is Considered Weird
It seems like we’ve been seeing a lot of wet weather recently. Guess what…we’re supposed to!
May 22, 2009
Another Hurricane Forecast Tells Us Little
NOAA’s May outlook for the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season is out, and, as usual, be ready for just about anything.
May 15, 2009
Those Darn Pop-Up Storms
Deciding how to proceed with weekend plans can be difficult when we know there will be thunderstorms around, but not everyone will see them.
May 08, 2009
What are Storm Surveys?
How does the National Weather Service, after the fact, determine whether damage was caused by a tornado or by “straight-line” winds?
April 28, 2009
Are The Numbers of Severe Storms Going Up?
These days, we see more video of nasty weather from across the country than we used to, but that does not necessarily mean the weather has gotten any worse over the past several years.
April 21, 2009
Look Up for the Lyrid Meteor Shower
The best look at the Lyrid meteor shower is in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday morning, April 22
April 20, 2009
Guess What? A Little Over a Month until Hurricane Season…
The Atlantic/Gulf hurricane season starts on June 1. If you believe in “pre-season” forecasts and outlooks, then the current outlooks may not tell us much.
April 07, 2009
Active Weather Pattern Continues, Even with a “Winter Break”
A return to February weather serves as a speedbump to spring, which will be back in full force shortly.
March 27, 2009
Reporting Rain: The Home Version
Why do our rain reports differ from what’s happening in your backyard? It’s the nature of how we typically get our rainfall, and your reports can help fill in the gaps.
March 19, 2009
What is “Spring” Weather?
On the surface, spring or “spring-like” weather would lead you to believe we’ll be warm. Spring weather is marked by gradually warming days and nights, but most of all, true spring weather means plenty of change.
March 10, 2009
Tornado Warnings: Some Won’t Take them Seriously
A survey conducted after a February, 2008 tornado outbreak across the South indicates many people get the warnings…they just won’t get out of harm’s way.
March 03, 2009
March Snow: Low in Frequency, Large in Size
Some of the area’s largest snowfalls on record have occurred in March, a month normally thought of for “spring” weather.
February 26, 2009
Crashing Satellite Goes Right Where It’s Needed
A doomed climate satellite crashes to Earth, and lands in an area where the cliamte change issue is heating up.
February 20, 2009
The Broken Record that is the Drought
Another reminder from the South Carolina Drought Response Committee…we need to watch the water situation closely now.
February 10, 2009
Fredhog Follow-Up: Is Winter Over?
Fredhog predicted an early spring….so what are we expecting in the wake of our recent run of mild weather?
February 02, 2009
FREDHOG: Finally, Fuzzy Fred-Faced Furball Furnishes Fearless Forecast
Our very own Fredhog has (silently) spoken…Spring will crank up early!
January 30, 2009
Remember, the Drought’s Not Over
We’ve lost our early January rain surplus, and the drought continues. It will take more than one or two heavy rain events to pull us out.
January 21, 2009
It’s the Coldest Time of the Year (Statistically)
Our average temperatures are as low as they’ll go; they start climbing from here on out this winter.
January 14, 2009
A Blast of Winter Cold Is Not that Unusual
Our oncoming cold snap, while set to be very uncomfortable, will certainly not be unprecedented.
January 06, 2009
Flood Watches Vs. Flood Warnings
A flash flood or flood watch means that flooding is a possibility for a given area. Keep an eye on conditions near you, and be prepared to take action if flooding occurs. A warning indicates that flooding is occurring is imminent, and action needs to be taken immediately.
December 31, 2008
The Perils of Forecasting Winter Weather in the 7 Day Outlook
Winter weather forecasting, especially looking out days in advance, can be full of traps this time of year.
December 16, 2008
Why Are You Bothering Us with Those Annoying Tornado Warnings?; Part 2
Tornado warnings can be issued based on the strength of rotating winds within a thunderstorm well before a tornado actually forms. This allows for greater lead-time in warnings, allowing people more time to seek safety.
December 15, 2008
Why Are You Bothering Us with Those Annoying Tornado Warnings?; Part 1
Every tornado warning must be treated as a potentially life-threatening situation, and breaking into programming is the most direct way to communicate that threat.
December 11, 2008
Yes, It Can Flood During a Drought
Droughts are long-term periods of dry weather. Short term heavy rain can still occur…and stil cause localized flooding.
December 08, 2008
Will Ice Storm History Repeat Itself?
December of 2002 brought a major ice storm our way. Add three years, and we had another one in December of 2005. Add three years, and it’s this month. Just sayin’...
