Thursday, March 20, 2008
A Raise for Hurricane ResearchThirty million dollars is being proposed for hurricane research in 2009. This is money well spent that will help us better forecast these dangerous storms.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Saturday’s Tornado RecapThe seven tornadoes that touched down across the area on Saturday were part of an outbreak that at last count was up to 41 tornadoes across the Southeast. That includes 22 tornadoes in South Carolina. Here are the details of the twisters in our aea, courtesy of the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Friday, March 14, 2008
The Hurricane EaterImagine an island. Ten thousand feet tall. Right in the middle of the busiest hurricane path. I like to call it “The Hurricane Eater”.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Space Shuttle LaunchThe space shuttle Endeavour is launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida late tonight. We will be able to see it from the Carolinas.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Last Night’s StormsA strong storm system moved across the area last night with rain and thunderstorms, and even a few severe thunderstorms.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Iceburg, Dead Ahead!Could iceburgs be the solution to a drought? Probably not a Carolina summertime drought.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Temporary ReliefIs it over? It has been raining, and there is more coming tomorrow….. so is the drought over? Not yet.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Lunar Eclipse TonightWe will see a total lunar eclipse tonight. This will be the last total lunar eclipse visible in the Carolinas until 2010.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
That Sinking FeelingWe have known that New Orleans is sinking, now we know exactly how much it is sinking.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Rainfall UpdateMany places saw over an inch of rain last night and today.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Drought… Then & Now, Here & ThereA symptom of the ongoing drought reared it’s ugly head again Sunday. Fire. The parched ground, combined with very low humidity and a gusty wind created dangerous fire conditions across the state. While the drought this year is bad, as a society we have learned to live with drought, and survive. This is something other parts of the world are still learning.
Friday, February 08, 2008
Super Tuesday Tornado OutbreakThe surveys are coming in on the tornadoes that hit parts of the South on Tuesday… they include four tornadoes rated as EF-4!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Hurricane Real EstateRising interest rates, adjustable rate mortgages and a slowing economy are not the only things that can affect a real estate market. How about a hurricane strike?
Monday, February 04, 2008
Surviving a Cat 5While most people evacuate a big storm, there are some who remain behind and work through the disaster. That includes meteorologists. In Key West, they can now remain behind and stay safe.
