Friday, October 10, 2008
Planning a trip to the mountains to check out the fall colors? Read this before you go.The latest forecast from Dr. Howie Nuefield, professor of plant physiology at Appalachian State University, is out. Find out if 2008 is expected to be a good year and when the best time to head to the NC mountains will be.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Can a pine cone predict the weather?According to weather folklore, a pine cone can tell us rain is on the way. Is it true, and if so, how?
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Coastal low—a bigger wind event than Hanna?You probably saw all the media coverage Tropical Storm Hanna got a few weeks ago. The storm that will affect our weather today and Friday may never have a name, but could be a bigger wind event that Hanna was. Find out what to expect from this very windy storm inside.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Morning Buzz: Two suns spotted Friday in Myrtle BeachIn my years as a meteorologist, I’ve seen some pretty fascinating weather phenomena, but what I saw from the News 13 Myrtle Beach Live Camera Friday morning blew me away. We have video from our Live Myrtle Beach camera of TWO suns in the sky. See the incredible video Monday morning at 5:47 and 6:47 on News 13!
Friday, August 01, 2008
A new addition to News13 Morning: Your Hair Day ForecastIf you have long hair, or even if you don’t, you probably know that the weather can wreak havic on your hair do, especially in the summer time humidity. While I can’t change that fact, I can at least let you know what to expect each morning when you get ready for work or school. It’s your Hair Day Forecast…brand new on News 13 Morning.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Ten things every meteorologist ought to know: Number 2- Weather isn’t always predictable!In my 12 years as a meteorologist, the weather has taught me quite a few lessons. Number 2 on my list of Top Ten Things Every Meteorologist Should Know is that weather isn’t always predictable.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ten things every meteorologist should know: Number 1- You can’t please everyone!You probably heard it said: “What other job can you have (besides meteorologist), where you can be wrong 80 percent of the time and still have a job?“ If only it was that easy. Over the next 10 days or so, I’m going to talk about the top ten things every meteorologist needs to know. I begin this series with a simple fact: You can’t please everyone!
Monday, July 07, 2008
Will “Big Bertha” be a big deal?The first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season formed early this morning in the Atlantic Ocean. Now the big question is where is she going? Find out my latest thinking inside.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Want to save 94 cents per gallon on your next tank of gas?Find out what could happen if we all took the time to simply obey the speed limit on our next vacation.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Partly cloudy, partly sunny, mostly cloudy, partly sunny…what’s the difference?!?Keeping track of weather lingo may just be harder for the average person than tracking a hurricane. Today, I sort out the differences between the different terms for how much sunshine we will get today.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
NOAA issues 2008 Hurricane Season ForecastThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its forecast for the upcoming hurricane season. It looks like it will be another active season. Read on to find out how many storms they expect.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
How does hail form?Over the last week or so, I’ve been tackling some of the common questions I get about the weather. Today, I explore hail and how it forms.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Beach or Inland Forecast…which one is for me?This week, I’ve been tackling some of the questions I am frequently asked as a meteorologist. Today’s question: Beach or Inland? Which forecast is right for me?
Monday, May 12, 2008
What does a 20 percent chance of rain really mean?Friday, I attempted to clear up the confusion over the difference between isolated and scattered showers once and for all. Today, I tackle rain chances. What does a 20 percent chance of rain really mean? Find out inside.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Scattered vs. Isolated—What’s the difference anyway?As a meteorologist, my biggest day to day challenge isn’t forecasting the weather. Rather, it’s communicating that forecast in a way people can understand so they can plan their day. For example, what is the difference between isolated and scattered thunderstorms? Find out inside.
