Tag Archives: Florida
Heavy rainfall deluged coastal Palm Beach County on Jan. 9, 2014
Following two brief, but significant, cool spells across south Florida (Jan. 3 – 4 and Jan. 7 – 8, 2014), temperature and dew point (a measure of absolute atmospheric moisture) readings soared across south Florida on Jan. 9. However, high dew points near the ground…To read the entire feature, click
Read DetailsRoller coaster temperature pattern to repeat across southwest Florida
Four days ago, a strong cold front plowed through Florida, dropping temperatures dramatically (Fig. 1). In almost as rapid a time frame, the mercury rebounded (Fig. 2 and Fig. 3). Well, it’s time for a replay of the wild roller coaster temperature pattern. Today’s temperature…To read the entire feature, click
Read DetailsRapid cool down and rapid warm up for southwest Florida
The strong winter storm affecting the Northeast U.S. and Mid-Atlantic regions today into Friday will enable a large, rather cold, high-pressure system to invade the Sunshine State and its nearby coastal and offshore waters (Fig. 1). The front will bring…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 01/02/14
Read DetailsStalled front means stalled weather for Southwest Florida
A cold front snuck through southwest Florida overnight. It’s arrival was announced with widespread cloudiness, scattered showers (generally less than a quarter of an inch of rainfall), a wind shift from southwest to north, a small lowering of temperatures and…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 12/30/13
Read DetailsCooler and drier weather on the way for southwest Florida
Step outside this Sunday morning (Dec. 15, 2013) anywhere in southwest Florida and you’ll likely have memories of summertime heat and humidity. Naples Municipal Airport (APF), for example, was reporting a sultry temperature reading of 75 degrees with an equally oppressive dew point of 74 just before sunrise…To read the
Read DetailsWeather pattern replay set for the upcoming two weeks
Today’s chill in the eastern half of the Nation is about ready to undergo a two-week recycling period. The current arctic blast plowed into the US early this week. Computer models are now indicating that by early next week another arctic blast…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published
Read DetailsArctic high pressure plus warm ocean waters means strong winds
Here comes the advertised arctic high-pressure system. With it, frost and freeze watches and warnings (Fig. 1) cover most of the southeastern landscape for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning (Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, 2013). In some places, especially close to the Gulf Coast, a freeze Wednesday morning…To read the
Read DetailsAnother arctic mass moving into the eastern US
About two weeks ago, a large arctic high-pressure system invaded the US. This weather feature brought very cold air into the central and eastern states, even dropping the mercury to 35 in places like Atlanta, GA and 29 in Raleigh, NC…Well, history is repeating itself…To read the entire feature, click
Read DetailsWinds in the forecast for the next few days across south Florida
The strong cold front that passed through south Florida over the weekend brought significantly drier and cooler air into the region. Winds quickly shifted to northerly…To read the entire feature, click here. Originally published 11/4/13
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