New Cloud Type Discovered: ‘Undulus Asperatus’ (13)
6/06/09 •
In the first new cloud type to be officially designated in over 50 years, members of the Cloud Appreciation Society are pushing for official recognition of the undulating, ominous-appearing clouds.
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Rare Heat Burst Strikes Oklahoma City (0)
5/14/09 •
A dramatic heat burst struck Oklahoma City, Oklahoma overnight with a sudden increase in temperature and severe winds that spread damage across the city. Heat bursts are an interesting, rare meteorological phenomena…
La Niña Draws to a Close (1)
5/11/09 •
The 2008-2009 La Niña has drawn to a close and the Climate Prediction Center has officially called an end to the continued monitoring of this year’s event.
New Wind Farm Causing Problems for Doppler Radar (3)
4/13/09 •
A relatively new wind energy farm in central Wisconsin has created a newly-discovered, puzzling side effect: interference with the local National Weather Service doppler radar.
Oklahoma Wildfires Visible from Space (1)
4/10/09 •
The massive wildfires in Oklahoma this week have been photographed by satellites in space which detect infrared heat signatures. The is image released by the NWS shows the widespread nature of this week’s fires.
Study Links Tornadoes to Urban Heat Island Effect (0)
3/19/09 •
A recent study by experts on land-atmosphere interactions suggests a connection may exist between large urban population centers and the intensity of tornadoes that impact these areas.
Global Warming Skeptics Gaining Ground (2)
3/15/09 •
While a majority of Americans still believe global warming is a serious concern, a record-high 41% now say it the seriousness of global warming is exaggerated. And in rough economic times, the public is less willing to focus time and money on environmental concerns – particularly those where the science is not yet settled.
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