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The National Resources Conservation Service has released a new implementation strategy for longleaf pine restoration that has some useful resources for foresters. It describes the importance of longleaf pine communities in keeping ecosystem diversity and discusses plans for how to maintain and improve longleaf pine forests. You can read more about it at https://www.americaslongleaf.org/ with…
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Those of you who like weather pictures and knowing about unusual weather phenomena probably already know what a “green flash” is, but for those who don’t, a green flash is an optical phenomenon that occurs at sunset when the setting sun may momentarily look green due to the refraction of the sun’s disk by the…
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The latest 7-day QPF forecast shows that seasonal rains should fall on many areas of the Southeast, with the wettest areas to the south and drier conditions to the north, particularly in Virginia. Just what thirsty plants need to keep growing! The heaviest rain will come in the next three days with lighter amounts later…
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NASA released their latest global climate summary today for June 2017. It shows that for the earth as a whole, the temperature was the 4th warmest. But there are some significant variations around the globe, with Antarctica being significantly colder than average and most other places above normal. You can read their press release at…
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The latest ENSO forecast from NOAA indicates that the development of an El Niño later this year is increasingly unlikely, although it is not zero. A La Nina is very unlikely to form. The latest IRI forecast graph shows that neutral conditions are likely to continue for the next few months based on an ensemble…
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The National Farmers Union posted an article late in June looking at the impact of smart irrigation techniques on adapting to changes in climate. By controlling the amount of water used in irrigation, farmers can save not only water, which is a valuable resource in its own right, but also fuel for pumps and improve…
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Weather Underground has a nice summary article about where Atlantic hurricanes typically make landfall in July. The most likely state is Texas, followed by Florida. You can see the full list and read more about some of the storms at https://www.wunderground.com/news/july-hurricane-landfalls-in-us-by-state?__prclt=Kg5wbNs7.
Posted in: Tropical weather