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The latest 7-day QPF map shows that most of next week’s rain will stay in Alabama and the western part of our region. Most areas will not see any rain until Thursday. Nationally, the biggest rainfall is expected to be northern California, which will be experiencing an “atmospheric river” event that will bring up to…
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To end the work week, I thought you might enjoy a look at some clouds that are almost “out of this world”! Lenticular clouds are named for their distinctive lens shape, which some people think make them look like flying saucers. Lenticular clouds are formed by condensed water vapor in air that is flowing smoothly…
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The tornado intercept and study program called VORTEX-SE started March 1. This field project, Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes EXperiment-Southeast, will send scientists out across the Southeast on days that are likely to have severe weather to study the development and evolution of tornadic supercell storms as systems move through the region. The…
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After a week that was almost completely free of abnormally dry conditions in the Southeast, the latest Drought Monitor showed an increase in abnormally dry conditions in south Georgia and northern Florida on Thursday. This is due to a region that has missed the heaviest rains in recent weeks. This area may be reduced…
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The Orlando Sentinel published a sobering article today on the collapse of ecosystems along Florida’s coastline. The story details three separate regions in the state and the crippling impacts caused by chronic pollution, feeble drainage, recent drought and the impacts of El Niño downpours this winter on the health of the estuaries. Impacts also include…
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In honor of Astronaut Scott Kelly’s return to Earth after almost a year in the International Space Station, I thought you might enjoy this selection of images of our planet that he took during his stay in space. Several of them include big weather events. You can see them at https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-most-breathtaking-photos-from-nasa-astronaut-scott-kellys-year-in-space-2016-02-26?link=MW_home_latest_news. Welcome home!
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After a dry February, farmers in California were concerned about whether or not they would get enough rain in the remainder of this winter to put a dent in their long-term drought. But the weather pattern has shifted and it looks like another stormy period will bring welcome moisture to the area, including southern California…