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Drought Expands and Intensifies – Will “Henri” Become First Hurricane to Hit New England in 30 Years?
All sharing options US Drought Monitor Bringing Back Dusty Memories of 1988 Drought My 91 year old father (Volker) just flew in to meet his new great grandson (Jordan). He was immediately struck by the stress that trees, lawns and crops are experiencing from drought...
Minnesota Drought Comparisons with 1988 – “Henri” and “Grace” – Will Western Drought Threaten Power Supply?
ECMWF Predicted Rainfall by Saturday Eveningweatherbell.com A Little Rain and Trickles of Canadian Air I’d rather track rainbows and unicorns on my Doppler, but there is something to be said for acknowledging reality. Whether it’s a virus or a rapidly changing...
Driest April 1 – August 17 on Record For Parts of Minnesota – Water Shortages Grow Southwestern USA
Precipitation Rank Since April 1 (1=driest on record)Minnesota DNR It’s Probably Best To Make No Assumptions The best assumption is to make no assumptions. This summer is proving to be an inflection point, a teachable moment on how climate flavors the weather.With...
Origin of “Dog Days” – Smoky Summers Becoming More Common Since 2016
Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer We get a whiff of Dog Days this week as daytime highs flirt with 90 degrees through Friday. Dog Days have nothing to do with an urge to pant or beg for treats, and everything to do with Sirius, the dog star - brightest in the...
Tracking Fred And Grace – August 16, 2021
National Weather Forecast Fred has become a tropical storm once again in the Gulf of Mexico, and it is expected to strengthen some before landfall along the northern Gulf Coast Monday afternoon or evening. Tropical Storm Warnings are in place along the northern Gulf...
Continuing To Watch Fred And Grace – August 15, 2021
National Weather Forecast A frontal boundary from the Central Plains to the Southeast will help spark showers and storms on Sunday. Some storms will also be possible in the Desert Southwest and Four Corners region. Eyes will also be on Fred, sitting in the Gulf of...