March 28, 2000, was a typical spring day across North Texas. Temperatures were in the upper 70s, dewpoints had risen...
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#WeatherWednesday – Mammatus Clouds
Happy #WeatherWednesday everyone! Today's discussion explores incredible and perplexing bulges that hang beneath...
Spring-like Weather Pattern by the Weekend?
We've already had two fatalities in Texas this year and we're only into the second week of March. Severe weather is...
#WeatherWednesday – Hurricane Ike
Happy #WeatherWednesday everyone! This weekly blog has taken a brief hiatus as Texas was being affected by Hurricane...
#WeatherWednesday – RFD
Hello and happy #WeatherWednesday everyone! I hope you found the last write-up about atmospheric instability and...
#WeatherWednesday – CAP versus CAPE
Happy #WeatherWednesday guys and gals! Have you always wondered what the meteorologists on TV or weather websites...
#WeatherWednesday – May 27, 1997 Tornado Outbreak
Happy #WeatherWednesday everyone! Last time we talked about outflow boundaries, which relates to today's topic. Today...
#WeatherWednesday – Outflow Boundaries
Happy #WeatherWednesday everyone! You know what a cold front is, and normally can identify when one has passed. What...
#WeatherWednesday – Microbursts
Happy #WeatherWednesday everyone! It's severe weather season! Last week we talked about supercells! They offer some of...
#WeatherWednesday – Supercell Thunderstorms
Happy #WeatherWednesday friends! I hope y'all found last week's discussion on positive lightning entertaining. Today...
#WeatherWednesday – Positive Lightning
Happy #WeatherWednesday weather heads! Today we bring positivity, despite a rather potent weather system in place in...
Looking Back at the Lackluster Winter; What might Spring bring?
The winter of 2015-2016 was hyped from the beginning thanks to a 'Godzilla' El Nino. Historical and climatological...
Why the Tornado Risk for Thursday is Low
There have been a few irresponsible social media posts today by folks calling for a major tornado risk in Texas...
Updated Seasonal Outlook for Texas Fall/Winter 2015-2016
We've had a lot of questions lately from folks wondering where is the El Nino pattern we have been talking about for...
10 Years Later – Katrina becomes a Hurricane and Strikes Florida
On this date ten years ago Katrina became a hurricane shortly before making landfall in southern Florida. The tropical...
El Niño: What it means for Texas this Winter
The Climate Prediction Center released their monthly El Nino discussion this past week. They continue to forecast a...
Winter & Snow Driving Safety Tips
With a high-impact winter storm catching a lot of folks off guard in the D/FW Metroplex I've decided to share driving...
Looking Back: February 10, 2009 Severe Weather Outbreak
Six years ago today at about this time I was heading north on Interstate 35 for what would become my first real...