Gulf of Mexico Disturbance Bringing Heavy Rains to Florida, and May Develop
Above: GOES-East satellite image of the Gulf of Mexico disturbance, taken at 6:30 pm EDT May 13, 2018. Image credit: NOAA/RAMMB. The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1,…
An upper level low over the Gulf of Mexico is worth watching early in the week
The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, but we could see a tropical or subtropical depression form in the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday off the coast of…
La Niña is Gone; Severe Weather in Late-Spring Mode
Above: Near-neutral conditions across the tropical Pacific were evident in this depiction of seasonally adjusted sea-surface heights for April 24, 2018, as measured by a radar-based altimeter aboard NASA’s Jason-3…
A severe weather regime that looks more like June than May
Weak upper-level flow and warm temperatures at the surface and aloft will rule the U.S. roost over the next few days, leading to patterns of severe weather more akin to…
2018 Hurricane Awareness Tour Coming to Baton Rouge, LA!
Ever been fascinated by hurricanes or wondered how in the world people fly safely into them? Have a passion for flying and love viewing various aircraft? Check out this 2-minute…
Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 6-12, 2018) is your time to prepare
Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live, and then start preparing now for how to handle them. Hurricanes are not just a…
The Cool Weather Hangs On into May in the South!!!
The month has averaged in the first 3 weeks well below normal at levels not observed in some places in the record. See how persistent the cold was for the…
The Southeast is shaping up for above Avg Rainfall this Summer.
The southeast has been dry the last 60 days in a typical La Nina pattern where the rains stay northwest. That is changing. A few waves of showers have swept…
Significant Severe Weather Event Today Including Possible Strong Tornadoes South Mississippi
The deep mid level closed low over the central Plains will be slowto push east and into the upper MS Valley by this evening and as this occurs the trough…
Overcome Your Fear of Tornadoes, Severe Storms, and Hurricanes
Are you afraid of severe thunderstorms such as tornadoes and hurricanes? Do you get nervous every time the weatherman forecasts severe weather? Does the idea of a tornado warning (or…
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Get a powerful yet easy-to-use weather station right on your device with Weather Radar & Alerts. Real-time animated weather radar images on a highly interactive map enhanced with severe weather…
Why are so many people turning Away Local News
Executive Summary In this report, we analyze what is happening to television news. We map recent changes in traditional television viewing, the rise of online video, and a range of…
Chief Meteorologist Alan Sealls Declared “Best Weatherman Ever”
An Alabama meteorologist has been honored by the internet for his helpful, educational forecasts on hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. It all started when a Reddit user posted a forecast…
Educational Material – Storm Spotter Resources
Spotter Training Materials It is important to note that reviewing the information and slides contained on this web page is NOT considered a substitute to actually attending a spotter training…
A look the History of tornadoes by their EF Scale Rankings
The modern tornado record began in 1950. It tells many stories. While seasonal tornado information is highly incomplete across the early part of the period, we are now approaching 70…
Meteorologist Rick Smith Overcame Severe Weather Anxiety
Meteorologist Rick Smith can remember he’s been fascinated by weather. His wife actually found a little weather forecast he did in first grade; it’s framed in Rick’s office at the…
Southeast U.S. Weather Update
The astronomical winter ended a bit above normal thanks to two extra weeks of warmth in February in the southeast. The last 30 days were colder east. The 90 days…
Weather Channel Pioneers
Yahoo reported yesterday “Byron Allen continues to expand his Entertainment Studios media holdings with the purchase of The Weather Channel basic cable TV network. Through his company Allen Media, Allen…
2018 Summer Outlook
February 28, 2018 Fast starting very warm summer for much of U.S. Centered in the Plains. Early ending of Summer possible though (opposite of last year) Long-standing analogs from last…
2018 Hurricane Season Preliminary Outlook
March 14, 2018 Analogs are based off last year. Double weight to 1951 and 2006 2014 added as SSTs are the closest match. Next update with an impact map will…