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Severe Weather & Smoke: A Double Threat Today
Dangerous Smoke & Severe Weather Discussion The Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast are facing a rare double threat today as two significant weather hazards occur simultaneously. The day will begin with thick wildfire smoke, resulting in poor to hazardous air quality across many locations. Then, as the atmosphere becomes increasingly unstable, severe thunderstorms […]
1985 Moshannon State Forest Tornado Report
On a hot, sunny spring day of May 31, 1985 people didn’t yet know what MotherNature would bring. By evening people saw a different world. At 7:45 pm an F4 tornadowith 250 mph winds took two minutes to slam through Parker Dam State Park. TheMoshannon Tornado originally touched down around 7:30 pm near Winterburn,Clearfield County, […]
TROPICAL DEVELOPED END OF MAY EARLY JUNE
Attention is beginning to shift toward the tropics as we head toward the end of May and the opening days of June, particularly across the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas. While it is still very early in the season, there are growing indications that environmental conditions may become marginally favorable for some form […]
Active Storm Pattern Expands Across the Nation This Weekend
A much more active weather pattern is set to unfold across the Plains, Midwest, and parts of the Great Lakes beginning this weekend and continuing well into next week. The setup is being driven by a strengthening upper-level trough moving into the Plains, which will act as the catalyst for widespread thunderstorm development, heavy rainfall, […]
End-of-Season Garden Checklist: Fall Tasks for a Healthier Spring
End of Season Gardening As summer fades, your garden is ready for a little end-of-season care. Preparing now protects roots, enriches soil, and prevents pests from settling in over winter. A few simple chores — clearing, composting, and covering — can make a big difference when spring returns. Here’s how to give your garden a […]
Forecasting for the Masses: Bridging the Weather Communication Gap
Weather affects every part of your day, yet the science behind it can often feel out of reach. Meteorologists face the unique challenge of translating complicated models, jargon, and probabilities into language that’s both digestible and actionable. Whether it’s explaining a polar vortex or clarifying why a forecast might change, their success hinges not only […]
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