Saying “It is colder than Antarctica” about the weather is silly, here is why

I’ve seen a handful of news outlets reporting that Chicago, Minneapolis and International Falls are “Colder than Antarctica!” and “Colder than Mars!” I’m not making this up, either. As if exclaiming that the “Polar Vortex…

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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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Weather forecasts are getting better and worse – simultaneously

My life as a TV meteorologist was always interesting. The most interesting part was the viewer comments on facebook. Usually right before getting on the air, too. Ricky, as it turns out, was upset. Ricky…

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Remember that “Arctic Blast” people were posting about? Buckle up

Prepare to be disappointed, Winter Lovers. For south Mississippi, it is just as I expected: Not as cold as others suggested. Click-baiters strike again Usually, this is when I harp on those “Super Storm Chasers…

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