The big talk today is a significant tropical weather hazard threat to Florda and the Gulf Coast states. Isaac is approaching the southern portion of Florida. Heavy rain and severe weather, including tornadoes likely today. Once Isaac passes Florida and enters the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it will strengthen into a hurricane, …
August 2012 archive
Aug 04
Review of July 2012
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) Now that July 2012 is completed, some U.S. record temperature statistics: – Daily record high temperatures: 4,404 – Monthly record high temperatures: 305 – All-time record high temperatures: 172 – Daily record low temperatures: 313 – Monthly record low temperatures: 14 Ratios: – Daily record highs : Daily record lows: …
Aug 04
Long Range Weather Thoughts (Winter Blocking)
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) A thought concerning the prospects for winter blocking… The June 2012 AO averaged -0.672 and the July AO has averaged +0.09 through July 30. Assuming the AO averages < 0 for the summer (June-August) timeframe, odds would favor the AO’s averaging < 0 for the upcoming winter (December-February). Since 1950, …
Aug 04
Long Range Weather Forecast (August 8 – 15, 2012)
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) August 8-15, 2012 Thoughts: The story of this period yet again will likely continue to be a persistence of high heat and lack of rainfall in the drought-stricken Central Plains. The potential will exist for heat to surge into the Middle Atlantic region and possibly New England later in the …
Aug 04
Long Range Weather Forecast (August 1 – 7, 2012)
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) August 1-7, 2012 Thoughts: The story of this period will likely continue to be a persistence of high heat and lack of rainfall in the drought-stricken Central Plains. Although the East Coast and Great Lakes regions are likely to be warmer than normal, excessive heat does not appear likely to …