The dry weather pattern continues for California, Arizona and Nevada. However, significant precipitation is anticipated for parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Colorado Rockies and a large part of the southeast quadrant of the Nation (Fig. 1). Each of the areas of expected high precipitation is linked to an associated
Read DetailsThe following was sent to Governor Rick Scott early on Apr. 13, 2015. It consolidates many (but not all) of the concerns I have about the “Common Core” (or the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) that define what and how students in the Sunshine State are supposed to learn…To read
Read DetailsMatt Bolton, a How The Weatherworks intern, originally published this article (Apr. 2, 2015) at his blog site. It is the second of a three-part series addressing autism issues. At the time of publication, Matt Bolton was a sophomore college student from Brooksville, FL. I continue to republish these articles
Read DetailsIf you like near-record warmth and humidity, and even some showers and thunderstorms, then you’ll like the weather in southwest Florida for many days to come. The first 9 days of April saw temperatures average 3.4 degrees above the 30-year average…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 4/10/15
Read DetailsAlmost two weeks ago, the story line was, “active weather in the east, but dry weather continues in the west.” The story line continues, but the intensity of the severe weather pattern across the central and eastern U.S. will be greater and California (especially the Sierra Nevada) should see some
Read DetailsSouthwest Floridians are going to have to contend with a bad hair day, this Fri, Mar. 27, 2015. Early this morning, temperatures and dew points had risen to summery morning levels. For example, at Naples Municipal Airport (APF), the 5:00 a.m. E.D.T observations showed a temperature of 77 degrees and
Read DetailsSpring is trying to gain a foothold in the eastern U.S. But a persistent upper level trough over the Great Lakes is preventing that from happening. Meanwhile, an upper level ridge across the western U.S. is keeping that region mostly rain-free and warmer than seasonal averages. This is basically the
Read DetailsAn upper level weather disturbance brought wet weather across much of the southeastern quarter of the U.S. this weekend (Fig. 1). On Saturday (Fig.2 and Fig. 3), heavy rain fell over much of Texas (with local amounts to three inches or more). On Sunday, moderate to heavy rain fell from
Read DetailsAstronomical spring starts today, Fri., Mar. 20 at 6:45 p.m. E.D.T. Although the weather has recently turned or remained spring-like (or warmer) in some places, winter is not yet out of the picture. First, it is important to recognize that for yet another winter season, California and other parts of
Read DetailsLate last week, two great speakers came to Naples, FL to talk on different topics. I was able to be in the room as each spoke at a different event. Both speakers embedded three identical messages within their talks as they told similar tales of today’s youth, within a political
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