Although 2014 has seen an almost endless spate of severe weather and torrential rainfall, tornadoes have been conspicuously absent. For the months starting in December 2013 through and including May 2014, monthly tornado statistics have been below the three-year (2011-2013) and six-year (2008-2013) averages. So far…To read the entire feature,
Read DetailsWhile another record-breaking winter storm crippled parts of the eastern U.S., many areas of the Southwest saw record-breaking warmth and a continued lack of precipitation. In fact, record reports documented by National Weather Service (NWS) offices soared during the past few days (Fig. 1). Fully one-third of NWS offices nationwide
Read DetailsFriday, Sept. 20, 2013, was an awesome day across southwest Florida. Dew points tumbled to the upper 60’s by late in the afternoon, while skies above were dotted only with fair weather cumulus clouds. Rain was a no-show. Many locals wanted to take the day off…To read the entire feature,
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