Author Archives: Brian Peters
WeatherBrains 602: Supposed to be my Natural Scent
In this episode of WeatherBrains, we discuss the Oklahoma City television market with Damon Lane, Chief Meteorologist at KOCO-TV Channel 5. Continue reading
Another Dry, Mostly Sunny Day
Two more dry days before moisture levels rise enough to once again introduce showers and thunderstorms into the forecast. Best chance for showers appears to be Friday with the advance of a cold front into the Southeast US. But this one washes out over the area, so showers stay with us into the weekend and the first of next week. Continue reading
Dry Through Wednesday
People in Central Alabama can expect to see a couple of dry days through Wednesday before moisture levels come back up with the possibility of showers on Thursday. A front that limps into the Southeast US should bring better chances for showers and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Several Dry Days Ahead
Drier air has advected into the Southeast, so Central Alabama will enjoy the benefits of lowered humidity through mid-week along with temperatures slightly below seasonal averages as readings reach the upper 80s for highs. Continue reading
Drier Air Arriving Slowly
The cold front has made it into Central Alabama, but the much drier air is lagging behind. Drier air will gradually filter into Alabama from the north during the day, so that by this evening you should feel a difference in the humidity levels. The dry weather is expected to be with us through at least Thursday. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 601: Does Lightning Create Popcorn in a Corn Field?
The latest podcast all about the weather features an intriguing discussion on warming messaging with Dr. Dennis Mileti, former director of the Natural Hazards Center. Continue reading
Meteorology 101: Practicing Heat Safety
Practice heat safety wherever you are, says Professor Peters. Continue reading
Showers Today, More Numerous Monday/Tuesday
Scattered showers will occur once again today, but with a weak frontal boundary dropping into the Southeast US for Monday and Tuesday, we should see an uptick in showers and thunderstorms with greater coverage in rain occurrences. Continue reading
Shower Chances Rise/Temps Come Down
We can expect to see one more day of high heat with a heat advisory in effect today from 11 am to 9 pm. But as the upper ridge weakens its hold on the Southeast US Sunday and into the first few days of next week, temperatures should drop a bit with the better chances for showers and storms coming on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 600: Hiding Behind a Hoodie
WeatherBrains Episode 600 is now online (July 17, 2017). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you! Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is the recently selected Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Storm Prediction Center. His Masters … Continue reading
