Did you know that over $70 billion in property damage claims were filed in the first half of 2024 due to extreme weather events? But how many of those claims truly tell the full story? When the skies clear after a storm, forensic meteorologists step in to uncover the...
Examples of Weather Fraud Weather fraud occurs when individuals or organizations falsify, exaggerate, or manipulate claims related to weather events for financial gain, often targeting insurance payouts or disaster relief funds. Here are some common examples: False...
Get ready, folks—Mother Nature is turning on the Arctic air come early December. A massive cold front will sweep across much of the United States, bringing the first significant chill of the season for many, especially in the South. This isn’t just any cold front—it’s...
Accidents, Fraud, and Weather: How Forensic Meteorology Supports Legal Success Forensic meteorology provides objective, science-based analyses to reconstruct past weather events in legal disputes where weather conditions are pivotal. This discipline is instrumental in...
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a broadcast meteorologist. Growing up, I felt a calling to stand before a camera, sharing vital weather information with my community. That dream became my reality, and for 25 years, I thrived in broadcast meteorology. The...
A New Era of Weather and Climate Modeling Accurate weather and climate forecasting have always been critical for disaster preparedness, agriculture, and environmental planning. However, traditional models often struggle to predict local weather anomalies or long-term...
A fascinating weather pattern is developing across the United States on Monday, creating a stark contrast between drenched and dry regions. The weather map tells quite a story, with a distinct dividing line running through the heart of the country. As a 27-year...
Tropical cyclones have a life cycle, much like a living organism—a beginning, a ferocious peak, and eventually, a slow and beautiful unraveling. Tropical Storm Sara has been on an interesting journey through the dissipating stages of a once-healthy tropical system....
Spaghetti Plots Unveiled: The Secret to Tracking Tropical Storm Sara’s Next Move When monitoring tropical storms like Tropical Storm Sara, one term you may encounter often is “spaghetti plots.” These colorful, sometimes chaotic-looking maps are a...
In the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Sara continues to flex its atmospheric muscle while unleashing heavy rainfall across Belize, the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, and northern Honduras. The storm’s center, currently hugging...
