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Seth Borenstein of AP reported today on a new study published in Nature Climate Change that projects at least a fivefold increase in downpours in the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast and Southwest. The results of the study using a high-resolution computer model which can resolve smaller scale weather like thunderstorms shows that heavy rains are likely…
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The Washington Post had an interesting opinion piece this weekend about changes in the types and number of backyard birds and how they have been affected by climate. Both the frequency of seeing different birds and the timing of when they are present have been affected. You can read it here.
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In view of the latest round of severe weather that hit the Southeast ahead of a strong cold front on November 29-30, I think it is a good idea to remind each of you to assess what your plans are for your home and office and any meetings you may hold. My husband the meteorologist was…
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The New York Times has a list of weather apps that you might find useful over the coming months. I haven’t tried them yet, but I plan to soon. You can find the article and list here.
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A slow-moving weather system should bring abundant rain to a lot of the driest part of the Southeast in the next few days. Rain is already entering Alabama this Saturday morning. The bulk of the next 7 days’ rain should fall by Monday, with only light amounts the rest of the week. By the end…
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The WunderBlog posted a story yesterday describing the large number of record fall temperatures for cities across the US this year. A number of them are in the Southeast, particularly in the areas most affected by drought. You can read it here.
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The climate summary for Florida for November 2016 is now available online. You can read it at https://climatecenter.fsu.edu/products-services/summaries?id=503.
Posted in: Climate summaries