Hey guys! It’s your favorite weather intern Emily here bringing a new addition to your daily weather indulgence. As if you hadn’t read enough from me yet, I’m now beginning to do article reviews in addition…
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Hypoxic or “dead zone” in Gulf to be average-sized this year
A twice-as-big-as-Rhode-Island-sized area in the Gulf will be devoid of marine life this summer according to NOAA scientists. The forecast for the hypoxic zone or ‘dead zone’ will be approximately 5,780 square miles. More from…
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WX Info: Lightning show north of the TV Station, and quick notes about how it works
I took 10 minutes tonight to do a live video showcasing the great lightning show being put on by a storm north of the TV station. Enjoy! I talked about differentiation in the video. Not…
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WX Info: Where do hurricanes form
As we head into the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, here is a quick look at where tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic…
VIDEO: Hurricane preparedness 30 minute special
Hey all, here is the 2015 Hurricane Special I produced in 2015. The commercials have been replaced by just black screen, so you may have to fast-forward in some spots.
Dixie Tornado Outbreak: 110 years later
On April 24, 1908 a handful of tornadoes ripped across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. While the exact number of tornadoes that day is debatable, generally 10 of the tornadoes are blamed for a vast majority…
Wx Info: Why tornado strength is tough to predict along the Gulf Coast
I received a great question from a viewer on facebook the other day about the forecast. The viewer asked if the Storm Prediction Center underestimated the severe weather threat on Sunday, given the multiple tornado…
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An economists statistical rebuttal to seasonal hurricane forecasts
I received an email the other day from Ty Black, a former University of Southern Mississippi professor in Economics, regarding seasonal hurricane predictions. On the heels of the Colorado State seasonal prediction, national media outlets…
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It isn’t just a feeling: Spring is getting longer, pollen getting worse
I want to start off with a little story… I had someone mention to me the other day, “Spring feels like it comes earlier, anymore. What do you think? Is there any weather information to…
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Weather forecasts are getting better and worse – simultaneously
My life as a TV meteorologist was always interesting. The most interesting part was the viewer comments on facebook. Usually right before getting on the air, too. Ricky, as it turns out, was upset. Ricky…
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