Category: Weather & Tides

Measuring Climate Change: It’s Not Just Heat, It’s Humidity

2/3/2022 - By Seth Borenstein. When it comes to measuring global warming, humidity, not just heat, matters in generating dangerous climate extremes, a new study finds. Researchers say temperature by itself isn’t the best way to measure climate change’s weird weather and downplays impacts in the tropics. But factoring in air moisture along… SEE MORE

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https://apnews.com/article/winter-storm-landon-midwest-updates-626aba75ddc5a6a89314fe6b45809881/gallery/c02e456709e04987877cdd25edc98f06

Winter Storm Packing Snow, Freezing Rain Moves Across US

2/2/2022 - By Paul J. Weber. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the middle section of the United States on Wednesday as airlines canceled hundreds of flights, governors urged residents to stay off… SEE MORE

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After the Blizzard, the Big Chill as East Coast Digs Out

1/30/2022 - By Mark Pratt and Mike Catalini. BOSTON (AP) — Gusty winds and falling temperatures plunged the East Coast into a deep freeze as people dig out after a powerful nor’easter dumped mounds of snow, flooded coastlines and knocked out power to tens of thousands. Dangerous wind chills fell below zero… SEE MORE

Important Safety Message from Coast Guard as Winter Storm Approaches

1/27/2022 - The National Weather Service is warning of potentially significant impacts associated with the approaching storm from the evening of January 28 to the morning of January 30, 2022 to include the following: · Significant snowfall · Minor to moderate coastal flooding · Strong northeast winds predicted of 50 mph up… SEE MORE

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Major Winter Snow Storm With Blizzard Conditions Possible Saturday

1/26/2022 - By Terry Eliasen. At this point all options are on the table for our Saturday storm. However, with each passing hour and computer model run, the likelihood of a major winter storm continues to grow. Let me emphasize that this is NOT A LOCK just yet. We are still in… SEE MORE

https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/us-winter-outlook-cooler-north-warmer-south-with-ongoing-la-nina

The Midpoint Of Winter: When And What Is It?

1/26/2022 - Many people think the midpoint of winter is always Groundhog Day, but it varies. If you check the latest edition of the Farmers’ Almanac, you’ll see that it’s Thursday, February 3, 2022—the exact halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Winter is the shortest of the four seasons, lasting 88.99 days. It… SEE MORE

Weather 101: When to Expect the Coldest Day of the Year

1/24/2022 - To give you a better idea of the coldest time of year, on average, for your area, NCEI has created “Coldest Day of the Year” maps for the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The maps are derived from the 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals—NCEI’s 30-year averages of climatological variables including the… SEE MORE

Bridge Proposed Along Section of Slumping Alaska Park Road

1/18/2022 - By Becky Bohrer. JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency is proposing a large steel bridge along a section of the only road that runs through a premier national park in Alaska — a stretch that officials say has been rapidly slumping amid changes in the climate. About half the… SEE MORE

Winter Storm Whipping Northeast US with Snow, Thunderstorms

1/17/2022 - By Julie Walker. NEW YORK (AP) — A dangerous winter storm brought significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds to the northeastern U.S. on a holiday Monday. A foot (30 centimeters) or more of snow fell in parts of New York state, Ohio and Pennsylvania Sunday night through Monday morning,… SEE MORE

Volcano Erupts in the Pacific, Triggering a Tsunami Advisory for the West Coast

1/15/2022 - An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground. A tsunami advisory was in effect for Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific coast. There were no immediate reports of injuries or… SEE MORE