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Bat Migrations Changing… And Not For The Better
Climate change is causing many bats to migrate sooner. Some are not even migrating at all in some cases. Millions of bats can swarm the sky when they travel in a typical migration. These swarms can get so big, even weather radar can pick them up! That's often the case...
D.J.’s PraeDigits: Western Heat & Southern Drought In January 2018
Follow Meteorologist D.J. Kayser on Twitter (@dkayserwx) or on Facebook (Meteorologist D.J. Kayser). Warmth dominated out west during January 2018, with scattered areas of excessive rainfall across the country. We also saw quite dry areas of the nation, especially in...
HealthCast: Higher Risk of Heart Failure in Cold Weather
Cold can be quite tough on the heart. Changes in air temperature and pressure have been found to increase hospitalization and death rates in those with a predisposed heart condition, according to a recent study in Environment International. "We know that doctors...
Arctic Second Warmest Year, Smallest Winter Sea Ice Coverage on Record in 2017
Observations in 2017 continue to indicate that the Arctic has reached a 'new normal', despite a relatively cool summer. This 'norm' is characterized by long-term losses in the extent and thickness of the sea ice cover, the extent and duration of the winter snow cover,...
Geminid Meteor Shower Coming To A Sky Near You
“The Geminids will be the best shower this year,” Bill Cooke, a NASA meteor scientist, said in a press release. Well, is it that time of the year already? The Geminids peak tonight (Dec. 13th-14th)! This reliable meteor shower that swings in every December is among...
La Niña coming to a winter near you
(YouTube - casanever85) NO, Chris Farley! It's not El Niño time. The ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) is pointing to the other one this season... La Niña... and that means much of the northern United States is in for a cooler winter this go-around. What's Brewing...