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 …
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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