by Todd Nelson | Sep 21, 2026 | Weather
El Niño is strengthening rapidly across the equatorial Pacific, and the 2026 event is already among the strongest observed in the historical record. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has an El Niño Advisory in place. The latest observations show...
by Todd Nelson | Aug 4, 2026 | Weather
Dangerous Start to the 2026 Fire Season This year’s wildfire season isn’t just bad, it’s becoming historic. Across the western United States, there have been more than 45,800 wildfires, especially in Washington and Oregon. Many people have been...
by Todd Nelson | Jul 7, 2026 | Weather
The Cost of Weather Delays and How to Reduce Them Weather is one of the few business risks that no company can control; however, every company can prepare for it. Whether it’s a construction project delayed by thunderstorms, an airport battling heavy snow, a...
by Todd Nelson | Jun 15, 2026 | Weather
El Niño Returns: What a Strong or Very Strong El Niño Could Mean for the Nation’s Winter Weather A major climate pattern is developing in the tropical Pacific Ocean, and its influence could be felt across the United States in the months ahead. NOAA has announced that...
by Todd Nelson | May 18, 2026 | Weather
Fujita Scale When people hear a tornado described as an “EF-4” or “EF-5,” they’re hearing a rating based on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, a system used to estimate tornado intensity by examining the damage left behind. The original Fujita Scale was developed in 1971 by...
