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Author: Dennis Mersereau
I graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2014 with a degree in political science and a minor in meteorology. I contribute to The Weather Network as a digital writer, and I've written for Forbes, the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang, Popular Science, Mental Floss, and Gawker's The Vane. My latest book, The Skies Above, is now available. My first book, The Extreme Weather Survival Manual, arrived in October 2015.
Disruptive winter storm likely for the Mid-Atlantic early this week
A disruptive winter storm will sweep through the Mid-Atlantic early this week, likely bringing a hefty … Disruptive winter storm likely for the Mid-Atlantic early this weekRead more
Historic Gulf Coast winter storm was the region’s worst in 130 years
A major winter storm blanketed the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the region’s … Historic Gulf Coast winter storm was the region’s worst in 130 yearsRead more
Dangerous cold, potentially historic southern winter storm on tap this week
The heart of winter’s here. A lobe of the polar vortex swooping down toward the southern … Dangerous cold, potentially historic southern winter storm on tap this weekRead more
Southern California faces another ‘particularly dangerous situation’ fire risk this week
Another round of high winds with very low humidity levels prompted forecasters to issue a ‘particularly … Southern California faces another ‘particularly dangerous situation’ fire risk this weekRead more
Widespread Southern Snowfall Expect Thursday Through Saturday
The bread ‘n’ milk meter is spiking this week as a decent winter storm looks to … Widespread Southern Snowfall Expect Thursday Through SaturdayRead more
One major winter storm winds down, another late-week storm is in the works
One storm down, (at least) one more to go. This next storm could be the best … One major winter storm winds down, another late-week storm is in the worksRead more
Major winter storm set to snarl travel from Kansas City to Philly
Plenty of folks from Kansas to New Jersey are looking at their first winter storm of … Major winter storm set to snarl travel from Kansas City to PhillyRead more
Reality check: What we do and don’t know about the looming cold snap
A surge of cold air looming over the eastern half of the United States has social … Reality check: What we do and don’t know about the looming cold snapRead more
Cloud streets billow over the Atlantic behind a powerful cold front
There’s always something cool bubbling in our skies above. It’s worth taking a peek at satellite … Cloud streets billow over the Atlantic behind a powerful cold frontRead more