Author Archives: murray
Inauguration Day Weather History…
Inauguration Day is the day that we swear in the President of the United States. George Washington was inaugurated the first time on April 30, 1789. After that, Inauguration Day was officially switched to March 4th, and March 4th was … Continue reading
Another Round of Wintry Weather for the Central U.S.
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches and Winter Weather Advisories cover much of the Central United States as we head into the weekend. The following summary is not inclusive and as this is a developing weather situation, conditions will change quickly over … Continue reading
A Warning You Don’t See Very Often…
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning… COASTAL WATERS FORECAST FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE ALASKA 400 PM AST FRI JAN 19 2007 MARINE FORECAST FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA+BRISTOL BAY+THE ALASKA PENINSULA WATERS AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS UP TO 100 NM … Continue reading
Today in Weather History
On January 19, 1977 the virtually unthinkable happened. It snowed in Miami. Actual snowflakes flying in the air at Miami Beach and as far south as the northern Florida Keys for the first time in recorded history. Homestead, Florida recorded … Continue reading
This is Funny…
This was from a National Review article on The Weather Channel brouhaha…worth the price of admission! This exact same thing happened to me at 42 one night…but a fast thinking cameraman solved the problem.
Weather Radio Fans…Unite!
NOAA Weather Radio (or All-Hazards Radio as I think it is officially called) should be one of the most important tools in your severe weather preparedness arsenal. It can wake you in the middle of the night when severe thunderstorms, … Continue reading
The New Enhanced Fujita Scale
On February 1st of this year, the National Weather Service will adopt the new Enhanced Fujita scale for rating tornadoes. The major change is in the wind speeds associated with the F3 and higher ratings. In effect, the same damage … Continue reading
Notes from the Winter Storm Area
In Texas…a major ice storm continues with an Arctic airmass in place, temperatures near or below freezing and an approaching upper level disturbance. Ice storm warnings remain in effect through Monday morning for much of North Central Texas including Dallas, … Continue reading
El Nino Weakening
NOAA reports that the El Nino conditions that developed earlier this year in the Pacific are peaking. The warming of the ocean is expected to begin decreasing and should dissipate during the March – May time frame. The following information … Continue reading
Air Florida Flight 90
Washington DC was experiencing of its worst blizzards ever on January 13, 1982. Schools, businesses and even Congress shut down early. By early afternoon, highways and subway systems were under intense pressure as an exodus was underway. National Airport was … Continue reading
