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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...