by John Bryant | Nov 4, 2024 | Weather and Climate
A developing tropical depression over the Caribbean is gaining attention. Here’s what’s happening and important information to know. The tropical depression, identified using data from aircraft observations and satellite images, is in the southcentral...
by John Bryant | Oct 29, 2024 | Weather and Climate
I consider it a privilege to be a member of the NOAA group that discusses weather computer model updates every couple of weeks. I’m a weather dork and to me, these are fascinating topics and I am excited about this one. Recently the NOAA group discussed AI...
by John Bryant | Oct 22, 2024 | Weather and Climate
When the weather takes an unexpected turn, it can dramatically alter the outcome of a legal case. From car accidents caused by slick roads to property damage from catastrophic storms, weather conditions often play a pivotal role in determining liability. However,...
by John Bryant | Oct 21, 2024 | Weather and Climate
Weather forecasting has come a long way since Lewis Fry Richardson, a Cambridge graduate in 1915, attempted to predict the weather using pen, paper, and basic mathematical equations. Thanks to the power of modern technology, what once took weeks to compute now happens...
by John Bryant | Oct 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Just returned from a challenging trip to the Rocky Mountains, where I successfully completed my EPA recertification. The conditions were harsh—gusty winds, changing light conditions, and the rugged Rockies conspiring against me—but I’m proud to say I came out...
by John Bryant | Oct 15, 2024 | Weather and Climate
As shifting weather patterns increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the demand for specialized professionals like forensic meteorologists is rising. Forensic meteorologists play a critical role in understanding how climate factors contribute...
by John Bryant | Oct 8, 2024 | Weather and Climate
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward the Florida coastline, the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) updates confirm the storm’s staggering intensity and potential for widespread devastation. Milton has undergone an eyewall replacement, which can temporarily weaken a...
by John Bryant | Oct 7, 2024 | Weather and Climate
Hurricane Milton continues to intensify at a frightening pace in the Gulf of Mexico. Recent data from NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft show that Milton has become much stronger, with maximum sustained winds reaching 125 mph (110 knots). In just 24 hours,...
by John Bryant | Oct 6, 2024 | Weather and Climate
Tropical Storm Milton is rapidly strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico, and it’s forecast to become a major hurricane soon. Satellite and aircraft data from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) indicate that Milton has the potential to intensify quickly, posing a...
by John Bryant | Sep 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Tropical Storm Helene is on the verge of transforming into a Major hurricane, and it’s moving fast. With conditions favorable for rapid intensification, Helene is expected to deliver dangerous storm surge, flooding, and powerful winds along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Even...
