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The latest Drought Monitor map, released earlier this week, shows that moderate (D1) drought is continuing to expand in southern Florida and now covers most of the southern half of the peninsula. With little rain in the forecast for the next week, that expansion could continue, causing some problems for farmers in that area. Elsewhere,…
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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that northern and western parts of our region will see moderate amounts of rain this week from systems this weekend and again late in the week, with a dry spell Tuesday through Thursday. The exception is the Florida Peninsula, which is expected to be dry all week as the…
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Here is a really interesting article from Weather Underground about the controversy over which weather extreme kills more people. I’ve heard both sides of the story, and now I know why it’s not agreed upon–they are using different databases that count deaths in different ways. How you collect data (any sort, not just deaths) can…
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A new study published last week indicates that while the global atmosphere was the 4th warmest on record in 2018, the global oceans were the warmest ever, breaking records previously set in 2016 and 2017. With a new El Nino developing, 2019 could set a new record as well, but it’s too early to say…
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Do you like to look at stars? Are you frustrated by too much light pollution in your local area? EarthSky now has an interactive map which can help you find the darkest places if you want the best view of the night sky. You can read more about it and check out the map here.
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So far January 2019 has been much warmer than normal across the Southeast but especially in areas north of Florida. Temperatures are as much as 12 degrees above normal so far for the first ten days of the year. Precipitation has been feast or famine, with some areas receiving much higher than normal amounts of…
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Self.com posted an interesting story a couple of weeks ago about how cold weather affects your joints and can make them more painful. There are several factors which can lead to painful joints. One theory is that cold conditions make blood retreat to your body core, leading extremities like legs and arms still and so…