During some down time I decided to take a look back at the last five years of climate data. Generally, this isn’t a big enough sample size to do any real number crunching or analysis,…
Tag: Heat
Wx Info: Why is it warmer in the afternoon? And not noon?
It is a question meteorologists get quite often – why isn’t it the warmest when the sun is at it’s highest point in the sky? At first glance, that might make sense. The sun is…
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High pressure across the High Plains
September Drought Index released
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…
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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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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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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Outdoor temperature versus in-car temperature
A quick reminder to everyone out there that during the summer it is never – NEVER! – a good idea to leave a child or a pet in the car. Even if it is just…
Amarillo’s Tuesday forecast
If you are up bright (err… dark) and early this morning you are probably catching a few flashes of lightning in the distance. There are currently (as of 4:45am central) a few storms rumbling through…
