The latest drought numbers are showing a positive trend across most of the United States. While the we aren’t drought-free, we are moving in the right direction. In Texas, things are also moving in the…
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Latest NAM shows a warmer afternoon across high plains
This morning it was looking like today would be a few degrees warmer than yesterday’s forecast. Keep in mind that yesterday’s “actual” was about three to seven degrees warmer than the forecast. So today, I…
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Waterspout in Pensacola, Labor Day 2013
This is an example of being a little too close…
Upper air shift might bring Amarillo rain chances
The high plains is sitting under – arguably – the strongest ridge of high pressure of the summer season. In fact, dating back to April, this is the longest stretch of sunshine the high plains…
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Mexico shakes from 6.1 magnitude quake
UPDATE: A 5.3 magnitude aftershock was registered about 8:00am this morning near the original quake. Also the original quake has been re-evaluated to a 6.2 magnitude. A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Estado Libre y Soberano de…
High pressure, dry weather
It is August after all, on one should be surprised. Even though most of the area is enjoying a rather wet summer so far, Mother Nature couldn’t forget it was August forever. And she finally…
Sunshine, warmer temperatures return to high plains
If you have missed the abundant sunshine and hot weather that usually accompanies August across the high plains, then buckle up friends, it’s about to get “August-y” for you. Mother Nature finally shook out the…
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NOAA Climate Science and Services Monthly Climate Update
Yesterday, NOAA released its look back at July. Turns out it was rather wet and a little cool. Take a look: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/briefings/201308.pdf
Mesoscale Discussion 1718: Eastern NM & Tx/Ok panhandles
The Storms Prediction Center is tracking the potential for severe weather across the Eastern New Mexico, and the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles. They have categorized it as a “marginal severe threat” that may “persist this…
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Mesoscale Discussion 1699: Tx/Ok panhandles
The Latest: Watch unlikely, details here: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md1699.html
