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The latest monthly outlook for September 2020 shows that an outbreak of cold air is expected to move into the central US during the first two weeks of September and could bring cooler temperatures as far south as Georgia and Alabama, especially in the northern parts of those states. The Florida peninsula is expected to…
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Because of the pandemic this year, a number of our Atmospheric Science students were not able to go to their planned summer internships and research experiences. Instead, my husband and I hosted a summer class for the students which allowed them to study a variety of weather- and climate-related topics. One of the projects that…
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When you think of California’s climate, you probably think most often of the multi-year droughts that have affected the region over time. But we also know that the area can experience devastating floods, as witnessed by the damage to the Oroville Dam there by floodwater a few years ago. Many of these floods are caused…
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The latest 5-day outlook from the National Hurricane Center for the Atlantic shows several areas of interest, including two areas that have a high probability of tropical storm formation. One is off the East Coast of the US and is coming from a Gulf low that is passing over the Southeast and is expected to…
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The latest 7-day QPF forecast shows that intermittent showers are expected to occur on and off all week, with the driest period likely to be mid-week and the driest areas away from the mountains and the coasts. Today parts of the Southeast are feeling the effects of remnant tropical depression Laura as it passes through…
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While it is really too early to have a full assessment of the impacts that Laura had on agriculture, here are a couple of stories that discuss what was expected to happen and what farmers are seeing on an initial glance, both from the Southeast Farm Press. An article from August 26 discussed what rice…
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If you work with groups that are mostly Spanish speakers, you may find this web site on hurricane safety from Florida International University to be useful. It contains information on hurricane preparation, products from the National Hurricane Center, and what to do after a hurricane passes, all in Spanish. Some local groups also provide their…