Surface map from 1/28/19 00z NAM // Courtesy: Pivotal Weather via GIPHY Sounds like an episode of the 1960s Batman TV show doesn’t it? I have good news, it will be just as fun. As we…
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“Its going to snow” and other weather things you shouldn’t take at face value in The South
There have been a lot of wild rumors floating around the interwebs during the past few weeks regarding the possibility for some serious cold air dropping south out of Canada. Rumors of a foot of…
Cold rain this time from the similar setup that gave South Mississippi snow
This cold and rainy pattern is not an uncommon one for South Mississippi in the late fall / early winter. Especially during a weak El Nino year. Wait, this is – GULP! – normal? And,…
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What is “MRMS” and how does it help meteorologists?
Radar is a great tool for meteorologists during any weather event, but especially during severe weather. The MRMS toolkit is one that helps radar meteorologists during severe weather figure out what is happening in the…
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Bryan Wood, a meteorologist, helps lower your insurance premiums
Bryan Wood stands at the end of a long corridor of a Marriott in St. Louis, He is waiting to be interviewed. His demeanor is pleasant. His posture? Casual. He doesn’t look like much of…
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Wx Info: What is Heat Index? How muggy is it? Relative humidity vs. Dewpoint
When trying to find out how gross it is going to feel on a hot summer day, meteorologists often cite the “Heat Index” for a more accurate portrayal of what it may actually feel like…
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Hurricane Ivan in Review
I have one final project to submit here on the blog. I had to choose another local severe weather occurrence and explain the event while reviewing what happened and the data that was collected. Rather…
Thermodynamics, overnight heat, and mosquitos
Some people balk at even the mention of climate change. They scoff at people who are concerned about a warming earth. And some even argue about cycles that are easily refuted by an avalanche of…
Review: On the Role of Snow Cover in Depressing Air Temperature
Here’s a look at my latest article read. I’ll be doing four this week considering I fell behind last week, follow my articles for some good reads. This article by Thomas L. Mote addresses the…
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Review: A Reanalysis of Hurricane Camille
Here is another review to wrap up my week here at the news station. Nick picked an article that’s pretty close to home and I can’t wait to show y’all what I found. Summary This…
