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Latest: Current Tropical Cyclone Activity
There is currently no tropical cyclone activity in any of our big bodies of water. An 'Agreeable' Atlantic. A 'calm' Caribbean. A 'gentle' Gulf of Mexico. And lastly a 'peaceful' Pacific as it were in those terms. The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring...
Tornado Madness – “Alex” May Flood South Florida – NOAA Predicts “Dead Zone” in Gulf of Mexico This Summer
Tornado simulationNCAR Tornadoes Are Rare - And Maddeningly Random ”I never thought it would happen here.” The odds of being personally impacted by a tornado are the rough statistical equivalent of being struck by lightning, or winning the Lotto. Twister are fickle...
Record Number of Minnesota Storm Warnings, To Date – Summer Temperature Trends
Paul Douglas Odds Favor Hotter Than Average Summer Welcome to “Meteorological Summer”. Forget the calendar on the wall (or on your phone) because as far as the atmosphere is concerned summer begins closer to June 1. That’s right. If you look at historical data, the 90...
Troubling Hurricane Trends – Tornado Simulator Sets Expectations – “Alex” May Threaten Florida by Saturday
The Conversation, NOAA NHC Cooler Spell - Troubling Hurricane Trends We get our fair share of wild weather but at least we don’t have to worry about hurricanes. When my self-satisfied Florida friends ping me in January to ask how I’m holding up, I gently remind them...
Historic Flooding Over Northern Minnesota – Factors Increasing Hurricane Risk This Year
ECMWF Rainfall by Monday eveningweatherbell.com Holiday Weekend Brings Warm Front (and Thunder) Holiday weekend? Wait, let me run and get my umbrella. Better yet, grab the wet suit, fins and snorkel. Springs are trending wetter in Minnesota. Not every year, but most....
NOAA Predicts 7th Consecutive Above-Average Hurricane Season – New Flood Insurance Options
NOAA Holiday Weekend Weather Grade: B+ Meteorologists want to get it right, especially on holiday weekends. More people are outdoors, at the mercy of the elements, more attuned to the sky draped overhead. If weather turns out better than predicted, great! But woe unto...