by Noah Lock, on Jul 24, 2018 2:06:21 PM
Radar is an excellent tool for assessing storms, and soundings are an excellent tool for understanding why the atmosphere does what it does. Much of the unusual weather in Oklahoma …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 19, 2018 2:27:53 PM
Is your grass starting turn yellow? Do your trees look like they have already thrown in the towel? Is your air conditioner struggling to keep your temperature down while your …
Read Storyby Eric Faulkner, on Jun 28, 2018 1:56:30 PM
Remember that cold April? I don’t think anyone does at this point. After the second coldest April on record, the transition to summer has gotten off to a sizzling start …
Read Storyby Stephen Strum, on Jun 4, 2018 2:26:07 PM
After a wild spring season that featured the 2nd coldest April and warmest May on record since 1981, summer 2018 is shaping up to be warmer than normal across most …
Read Storyby Eric Faulkner, on May 29, 2018 2:35:09 PM
The heat has been on across much of the US with the hottest area making a bullseye in the center of the country. Over Memorial Day weekend, high temperatures soared …
Read Storyby Stephen Strum, on May 17, 2018 1:35:49 PM
After a very cold month of April, the pattern has turned markedly warmer during May. While that has generated above-normal cooling demand as portions of the country reach the 90s …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Nov 14, 2017 1:34:25 PM
Does the temperature affect the crime rate? Are more crimes committed when it is hot out and less when it is cold? Let's look at what the data show. He is …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Oct 25, 2017 2:30:33 PM
As we approach Halloween, most of us are either wearing sweaters or jackets. Some areas in the country are already tackling snow. Other areas are setting new record high temperatures …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Oct 24, 2017 2:07:08 PM
Tonight, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play their first World Series in nearly 30 years when they take on the Houston Astros, who themselves haven’t played in the Fall Classic …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 24, 2017 2:08:11 PM
Heat waves are often underestimated weather hazards in terms of safety and damage to both sensitive crops and manmade constructs. Kinks in the jet stream, often called omega blocking or …
Read Storyby David Moran, on Jul 18, 2017 1:12:44 PM
One of the most common terms we hear during the summer when discussing the weather is Heat Index. While the Heat Index can give you an idea of how dangerous …
Read Storyby JT Johnson, on Mar 7, 2017 1:00:26 PM
Are you a runner? If so, do you check the forecast before going out on a run? As a meteorologist, I’m keenly aware of what is going on with the …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 5, 2016 3:23:27 PM
July and August are well known for extreme temperatures in many parts of the U.S. The central part of the country is currently experiencing the summer heat full on right …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Jul 1, 2016 12:27:09 PM
The USDA report that broke yesterday brought with it bad news for growers; the 3rd largest crop ever planted and with it came a sharp decline in commodity prices. Growers …
Read Storyby David Moran, on Jun 14, 2016 1:39:53 PM
As urbanization increases, several impacts can arise from the increase in paved surfaces. Known as the Urban Heat Island Effect, paved surfaces can be between 50-90°F hotter than the air …
Read Storyby Daphne Thompson, on Dec 9, 2015 2:19:44 PM
Alderaan, Tatooine, Naboo, and Hoth. These are all well-known planets, that is if you are a Star Wars fan. Do you remember the fog on Dagobah where Yoda lived? How …
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