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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that more rain should fall across the region this week after a few dry days. Rain will start in the northern part of the region and then will fall in central and southern parts. But the rain will not fall in southern Florida, which will remain in its dry…
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center noted that they are updating the index they use to track the rise and fall of El Nino and La Nina to a new index that is less affected by the trend towards rising temperatures than previously-used indices. Here is what they say: “The Climate Prediction Center is making the shift…
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The Chinese or Lunar New Year is celebrated this year on February 17. In preparation for the New Year’s celebrations, Asian markets are usually full of specialty produce used to make delicious dishes. But the recent freeze that reached all the way down into central Florida has cut supplies of the popular vegetables short this…
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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued their latest ENSO outlook today. It shows that La Nina is still hanging on in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and has even gotten slightly stronger this month. But the forecast continues to show a transition to neutral conditions is coming soon with a likely swing to El Nino by late…
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I have been seeing many pictures of the damage inflicted on the crops in Florida from the cold outbreaks we have experienced in the past few weeks on Facebook. Areas that are usually free from freezing conditions were busy growing vegetables, strawberries, sweet corn, and citrus until the cold slammed into them. Some freeze protection…
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The latest Drought Monitor, released this morning, shows that drought has expanded across the region this week. The area of extreme (D3) drought has doubled, and only three percent of the region has no drought at all. The largest area of extreme drought is in southern Georgia and northern Florida, where dry conditions cover most…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that rain is finally coming to parts of the Southeast in the next week, which could improve drought conditions in some areas. A small amount of rain is likely to fall early Wednesday morning but won’t amount to much. The bigger event starts on Saturday in northwestern Alabama and…
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