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Cracking the Code of the 2024-2025 Winter Season
December 16, 2024
Article by: Kevin Winters
Some signs of winter have made themselves known in November and through early December, but is it a precursor for things to come into Winter 2025?
How Weather Has Shaped Election Day.
November 4, 2024
Article by: Shawn McGarrity
Another election cycle is upon us, with voters deciding on future leaders of the United States across local and federal offices. But have you wondered why it occurs in early November? And does the weather have something to do with it?
2024 Fall Foliage Outlook
December 16, 2024
Article by: Kaitlyn Kelly
Now that we’ve entered early October, the autumn season is in full swing. With many locations seeing those red and golden hues gracing the trees, it’s time to talk a bit about fall foliage and what to expect for this season. Let’s jump into it!
An In-Depth Look at Storm Surge
November 4, 2024
Article by: Mike Priante
Storm Surge is one of the top deadliest and destructive hazards a tropical system can bring to a coastal region. But why? And what makes surge much worse?
Remembering Typhoon Tip: The Most Intense Tropical Cyclone on Record
October 9, 2024
Article by: Shawn McGarrity
Tropical cyclones come in all shapes and sizes, but Typhoon Tip takes the cake in terms of size and power, reaching a record sea level pressure of 870 hPa and a wind diameter of 1380 miles...
The 2024 Hurricane Season: What Do We Expect Next?
August 13, 2024
Article by: Steve Copertino
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season started off hot, with four storms so far from June to early August. But after a bit of a quiet stretch through July, what does the future have in store for the rest of the season...?
May Brings Mild Temps, the Aurora Borealis, and Some Severe Weather
July 16, 2024
Article by: Steven Weinstein
The month of May 2024 was marked by mild temperatures for most across the Northeast and saw an uptick in severe weather.
The 2024 Summer Outlook
October 8, 2024
Article by: Kevin Winters
Last summer ended up being fairly benign overall in the Ohio Valley and along the East Coast, with the total number of 90 degree days coming in at near or just slightly below normal for many. Will that change this year?
Extreme Heat 101: Staying Safe This Summer
June 17, 2024
Article by: Steven Weinstein
Are you prepared for extreme heat this summer season? Here we break down the heat index, dangers of extreme heat, and ways to ensure the safety of all in the midst of hot and humid conditions this summer.
May Brings Warmer Temperatures, Wetter Conditions, and Aurora Borealis to the Midwest
July 16, 2024
Article by: Shawn McGarrity
May across the Midwest was marked by a shift to warmer weather, along with an influx in storms and rainfall, even a rare appearance by the Aurora Borealis
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
October 8, 2024
Article by: Steve Copertino
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season was no pushover; being the 4th most active season on record. Will this year rival that?
April Brings Warmer and Wetter Conditions to the Midwest
May 28, 2024
Article by: Shawn McGarrity
April was certainly the transitional month for many in the Midwest with much more rain, severe storms, even some brief snow