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The preliminary statistics for April are coming in and show that most of the Southeast was much warmer than usual. The HPRCC climate maps from the High Plains Regional Climate Center below show that most of the area had temperatures of 2-4 degrees above average in the Carolinas , 4-6 degrees above average in Georgia…
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Over the next few weeks I am planning to highlight a variety of sources that you can use to find climate data for your local area, whether it is in the Southeast or elsewhere. There are many sources of information available on the web, some of which are more useful than others. I hope by…
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Water availability has always been a key factor in determining where people live and what they grow. As populations grow and temperature patterns change, demand for water for both drinking and agriculture is expected to grow. Here are some stories related to this topic I’ve seen over the last few weeks which point out…
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The seven day QPF forecast for this week shows a continuation of rainy conditions this week across most of the Southeast. That is not good news for farmers already struggling with all the rain we’ve been having for the past few weeks. But the week won’t be continually rainy, so farmers may be able to…
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If you watch television weather, you may have noticed a product that shows simulated radar maps for up to 15 hours ahead of time. These are based on forecast models and can help you plan outdoor activities that are sensitive to rainfall. You can get these animated maps for yourself at WeatherBELL at https://weather.graphics/hrrr/hrrr_gif.php. The map…
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The National Weather Service is warning people to keep an eye on the weather on Saturday because the threat of severe weather is fairly high. You will want to have access to several means of getting warnings, including weather apps on your smartphones, a NOAA weather radio, and broadcast or cable television or internet. Don’t…
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There have been some spectacular videos and photos of the latest volcanic eruption to occur: Calbuco in southern Chile. Climatologists have been watching the eruption closely to see what climate impacts, if any, will occur due to the eruption. Big volcanic eruptions are known to shoot sulfuric acid high into the atmosphere where it forms…