A Skew-T is a handy tool for forecasters. It can tell you a lot about what is happening in the atmosphere. It gives temperature, dewpoint and wind readings throughout the atmosphere – from top to…
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VIDEO: Southeast Flooding threat discussion (1/26/18; 9PM)
Enough with the “Meteorologists get paid to be wrong”
It isn’t funny. It isn’t creative. It isn’t respectful. It is old. It is tired. Many meteorologists spent more than four years in school or time in the military to get where they are today.…
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Learn about Tornado Forecasting with Rich Thompson
I had the chance to shake hands with Rich Thompson, the Lead Forecaster at the Storm Prediction Center, at the National Weather Association Annual Meeting in Anaheim. Rich is a very sharp meteorologist and is…
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Lightning show from mid-air
On the way back from the National Weather Association Annual meeting, the plane I was in flew by a few thunderstorms. I got lucky enough to take a video of the storm as we cruised…
Rick Smith helps those with Severe Weather Anxiety
Rick Smith, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Norman, Oklahoma National Weather Service office is doing great things to help those that are struggling with Severe Weather Anxiety. In the clinical world, sometimes this is…
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Research shows connection between Gulf temps and severe weather
Matt Haworth, meteorologist for StormGeo, presented research connecting Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperatures to severe weather potential along the Gulf Coast. “Basically I expanded on a study done by Roger Edwards and Steven Weiss…
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Catching up with the Jackson NWS at NWAS17
I had the opportunity to meet with the Jackson Mississippi National Weather Service at the National Weather Association 2017 Annual Conference. They were here presenting local research on severe weather. Here is a quick couple…
What if Harvey happened to you? Maps estimate what local flooding would look like
First off, props to the Washington Post. I would really encourage everyone to take a look at this article about what the Harvey floods really mean. They do a great job at putting things into…
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AM UPDATE: Tropical Storm Harvey drifts toward Louisiana, more flooding likely, intensification not
Tropical Storm Harvey, now back over the Gulf of Mexico, continues to wobble its way toward Louisiana. As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Harvey is now moving ENE at 3mph. The…
