HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Western Kentucky University’s on-campus weather service, White Squirrel Weather Team, travels with a mobile unit for outreach and education as well as helping with on-site weather-related decision making. Students at Randolph School were rotated through stations focused on severe and tropical weather, weather versus climate, and storm chasing. Students asked engaging questions… RandolphContinue reading “Randolph students experience traveling weather lab — WHNT.com”
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Tropics 101: What is storm surge? How does it impact coastal communities? — WHNT.com
Storm surge flooding is the greatest threat to life and property during a tropical system, and storm surge directly accounts to approximately half of the deaths associated with tropical storms and hurricanes in the U.S. As a tropical system inches closer to shore, the familiar tropical storm and hurricane watches or warnings go into effect… viaContinue reading “Tropics 101: What is storm surge? How does it impact coastal communities? — WHNT.com”
Heat and humidity rolls on; tracking Sunday storm chances — FOX59
We did it! Indianapolis hit 90° for the first time this year. This is the beginning of what will likely be our first heat wave of the year. With several more 90 ° days in the forecast, heat and humidity across Central Indiana isn’t budging. The “Hot Dome” centered over the Central Plains has sent… viaContinue reading “Heat and humidity rolls on; tracking Sunday storm chances — FOX59”
Heavy rainfall impacts landscapers, farmers across Indiana — FOX59
MONROE COUNTY, Ind. – For the first time in a long time, many parts of central Indiana saw a break in the rain Friday afternoon. Abell Nursery and Landscaping in Monroe County took advantage of the clear skies to do some planting. They say the extra rainfall hasn’t been all bad for them. “Normally, we… viaContinue reading “Heavy rainfall impacts landscapers, farmers across Indiana — FOX59”
