2019-2020 Winter Outlook verification: It was “drier-than-normal”

Well, it sure felt like a wet and mild winter, but feelings can be vastly different from fact. And they usually are. Our brain tends to get int eh way of remembering objective observations. That…

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3/4/20 Coronavirus update: Notes and information straight from the CDC, WHO, HHS, and medical researchers

New today: The CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are working together to combat the threat of Coronavirus spreading. Using funds provided to CDC through the HHS Secretary’s Transfer, CDC…

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WPC concerned about flash flooding risk for parts of South Mississippi

From the Weather Prediction Center: Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion 0068 NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 316 PM EST Wed Mar 04 2020 Areas affected…southern MS into central/southern AL/GA Concerning…Heavy rainfall…Flash flooding likely Valid 042014Z…

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3/4/20 1130AM UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch possibly extended into south Mississippi

The Storm Prediction Center issued a Mesoscale Discussion regarding extending the current Severe Thunderstorm Watch, currently in parts of Texas and Louisiana, into Mississippi. Here is a look at the current Radar/Satellite imagery: As of…

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SPC issues Mesoscale Discussion regarding severe threat for Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Mesoscale Discussion suggesting there is a 95% chance the are will be put under a Watch – Tornado or Severe Thunderstorm, there isn’t any indication at this point.…

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WPC monitoring flash flooding risk for Louisiana, Mississippi

The Weather Prediction Center issued a Mesoscale Discussion that includes parts of Louisiana and Mississippi highlighting a chance for up to four inches of rain during the next few hours. From the WPC: Surface observations…

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3/3/20 Coronavirus update: What the CDC, WHO, and medical researchers are saying about the virus

I’m not a doctor. I will never claim to have any medical expertise. However. I do know where to look for medical expertise. And I know how to track down medical journals. And I trust…

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3/3/20 11PM UPDATE: Severe weather threat increasing overnight

The last few runs of the HRRR computer weather model, coupled with the 00z HRW- suite of models, and the 00z NAM-3km computer weather model have me a bit more concerned with the threat for…

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3/3/19 8AM BRIEF: Severe weather, flooding still possible for South Mississippi

The Storm Prediction Center continues to monitor the region of the potential for severe weather. Latest model guidance continues to show the threat for storms and very – very! – heavy rainfall across the area…

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