How the June 2018 Heat Wave Triggered Three Derechos in One Day
The word “derecho” is usually not allowed on this wholesome website. I try not to use the word unless we’re talking about an event that’s already happened or the SPC outright uses it in one of their forecasts. That being said,…
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The June 2018 Heat Wave: Frequently Asked Questions, Answered
Q: Oh, great, another one of these. What’s going on? A: A formidable heat wave building across the Plains this week will spread through the southeast and the rest of the eastern United States through early next week. The map shows forecast high…
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Here’s How to Make Beautiful Maps Without Any Training at All
I love my maps. It sounds conceited, but…oh, heck. Who am I kidding? I’m proud of my work. Everyone should like what they make. Creating my own maps compliments my writing and gives my posts a visual style that sets them apart from other…
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A Tropical Wave Could Drop More Than 10 Inches of Rain on Coastal Texas This Week
A slow-moving tropical disturbance over the Gulf of Mexico will bring several days of heavy rain to eastern Texas this week. Some areas could see double-digit rainfall totals by the end of the event. The persistent heavy rain will likely lead to at least…
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Bud Could Bring Rain to the Parched Desert Southwest This Weekend
The remains of tropical cyclones that have long since kicked the rain bucket are usually headaches for people who already live in areas where the walls drip from the humidity. But that’s not always the case. The remnants of Tropical Storm Bud in…
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Hurricane Bud Expected to Rapidly Intensify Off Mexico’s West Coast This Week
The Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season woke up last week and it’s off to a formidable start. Hurricane Bud is the season’s second hurricane—and the second storm to form in the past week—and it could affect Mexico’s west coast over the…
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Here’s a Hype-Free Rundown to Help You Keep Track of Storms This Hurricane Season
The long-lasting impacts of last year’s Atlantic hurricane season makes the arrival of this year’s storm season feel unsettlingly abrupt. The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, but it really started with the formation…
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Subtropical Storm Alberto Makes Landfall on Florida Panhandle
Subtropical Storm Alberto made landfall near Laguna Beach, Florida, around 5:00 PM on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of 45 MPH. Laguna Beach is about halfway between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City. The storm will continue to produce heavy rain,…
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Soaking Rains for Southeast as Florida Prepares for Strengthening Tropical Storm
Subtropical Storm Alberto is looking more organized tonight as it moves into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. The storm’s outer bands are overspreading the Florida peninsula this evening and bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and the chance for…
Read MoreTropical Storm Watches Issued for Northern Gulf Coast Ahead of Alberto
Tropical storm watches are now in effect for portions of the northern Gulf Coast ahead of Subtropical Storm Alberto’s expected arrival on Monday. Forecasters expect the system to be a strong tropical storm by the time it makes landfall. While…
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