Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Surf’s Up!Sensors shaped like giant barnacles that sit on the ocean bottom are used to measure wave heights. During hurricanes, these can measure some really big waves.
Monday, January 28, 2008
The Garden Has StartedAfter months of planning, rearranging and just waiting I finally got my hands dirty. The first seeds of 2008 are in the ground!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Where’s the Tornado?A new warning issued by the National Weather Service during hurricanes had somewhat of a dishonest start. Introducing the “Extreme Wind Warning”.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Art HistoryResearchers in Greece are studying art to help get a better understanding of the atmosphere. Is this important research of just an excuse to get out of the office?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Drought OutlookThe latest U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook for the Southeast has some good news.... our drought conditions are expected to improve!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Hurricane Plane ShuffleThe Hurricane Hunters use two different types of planes to study hurricanes. A propeller plane that flies through the eye, and a jet plane that flies ahead of the storm. A court ruling a few years ago made sure that these two planes stick to their specialty.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Today’s Storm UpdateThe forecast is still on track. Rain all day, ending with a little snow.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Another Shot of Rain (Maybe Snow?)Yesterday’s storm started with a bit of snow and ice before becoming a good rainstorm. Tomorrow’s storm will start as a good rainstorm, before ending with snow for some of us.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Snow Did Not Last LongDo we call last night’s storm a “winter storm”? I would like to think of it as a rain storm that started a little funky.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
It’s Sleeting!I have been monitoring Titan Radar and keeping an eye on the temperature and dew point. When I thought we had the perfect mix, I stepped outside and felt the raindrops. Bouncy raindrops! A second look confirmed that it is sleeting!
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
In The ZoneOzone is a funny gas. While most oxygen atoms pair up to form O2, (the oxygen that we breathe) some of them get stuck with a third atom. O3 is better known as ozone, and is an important part of our atmosphere.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Record ColdWe set record low temperatures last night. This cold snap continues tonight, but will end tomorrow.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
How Low Will We Go?It is an exciting evening in the weather center as we watch the thermometer drop. Record lows are in jeopardy tonight.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Dreaming of a White Christmas?Snow on Christmas in South Carolina is rare, but not unheard of. It just takes alot of haggling between Snowmiser and Heatmiser to get it to snow in Southtown.
