Global Warming FAQs
The scientists at “Real Climate” have posted a number of websites and links for those of you who may have some questions about global warming and climate change. This is definitely recommended reading,...
View ArticleMid 90s late this week?
In my last post I mentioned the uncertainty of the models for the first full week of June …”There is even great disagreement within the GFS ensembles as to how long the trough will remain in the Great...
View ArticleSummer weather outlook for Kentucky
The summer of 2007 is shaping up to be a hot and dry one for the mid-south. Here are the important factors… 1) A developing La Nina will keep the jet stream and storm systems to the north along the...
View ArticleGrim outlook for summer drought in Kentucky
Back on March 31 I posted here about the potential for a summer drought based on the developing La Nina and I used some statistical information to show that the amount of precipitation that occurs over...
View ArticleOne day heat wave; a few rain chances ahead
On Sunday I mentioned that “Mid 90 possible for later this week“. My forecast read… I foresee highs in south-central Kentucky and the Nashville metro area as high as 92-96 for Thursday and 94-98 for...
View ArticleNo record this morning in Bowling Green
Bowling Green tentatively set a new record high minimum this morning with a low of 78 degrees, breaking the previous record of 76 degrees set in 1933. This record is only tentative since the...
View ArticleBad drought news for Kentucky
As predicted in my summer forecast posted here, the Climate Prediction Center has changed their summer drought forecast to reflect my idea that… …I think the summer of 2007 could be the warmest since...
View ArticleBig heat potential next week; Kentucky drought to worsen
Back in the first week of June I wrote here that Kentucky needed at least 4 inches of rain during June to either improve the drought conditions or maintain it at a moderate level. Unfortunately, much...
View ArticleMid-summer review
Back on June 3rd I produced a post titled “Summer weather outlook for Kentucky” and promised to provide periodic updates throughout the summer. Since meteorological summer is officially half over...
View ArticleImproving drought outlook for the Mid-South
The drought status of the Southeast has not changed appreciably over the past several weeks as periodic rainfall has kept the drought from spreading or intensifying. As you can see from last week’s...
View ArticleWhat happened to hot June and July days?
Unnoticed in a media environment that treats any anomalous weather event as evidence of global warming is that fact that the frequency of extremely hot days during June and July in Kentucky and...
View ArticleKentucky Drought Forums
The Weather and Climate Forums is a new way for citizens of Kentucky to communicate drought impacts that may affect agriculture, business and industry, the environment, and social and recreational...
View ArticleRare cool and dry July for Bowling Green
In Kentucky, for July to be cooler than normal, there typically has to be a trough over the eastern United States that leads to several cold frontal passages that bring refreshing relief from the...
View ArticleLatest drought outlook less optimistic for Mid-South
Back in late July the Climate Prediction Center made a fall drought forecast that suggest slight improvement for the Mid-South (Improving drought outlook for the Mid-South). Unfortunately, the most...
View ArticleHow long will the heat wave last?
Back in my summer forecast, I predicted that the pattern for Summer 2007 would consist of ridges over the Southwest and Southeast and a primary storm track along the U.S.-Canadian border. As I...
View ArticlePotentially Historic August Heat?
A number of factors lead me to believe that August 2007 may go down as one of the all-time warmest and driest Augusts across the Mid-South. (more…)
View ArticleRecord August Heat Watch – thru 8/31
The August heat records are final! Read on for the details. (more…)
View ArticleImproving rain chances after the 20th
The Mid-South remains on pace to break all-time records for August heat as we can expect another week of high temperatures near 100. Rain chances this week are minimal although KY could receive some...
View ArticleRain likely Sunday – Wednesday – then Dean?
I am feeling pretty comfortable with my thoughts from yesterday regarding widespread showers/thunderstorms in the Mid-South for the Sunday-Wednesday period. (more…)
View ArticleRain chances dwindling – 100+ to return?
This drought showed two signs this week that things in the mid-south are going to get much worse before they get better. (more…)
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