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Category: Weather
Hurricane Harvey – Extraordinary Flooding for Houston and Surrounding Areas
Hurricane Harvey will likely be remembered for many years as one of the most catastrophic storms to ever hit the United States. It has been nearly a decade since a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) has hit the United States.
Understanding the Hurricane Cone of Uncertainty
If you’re reading this article, chances are pretty good you’ve heard of Hurricane Irma. She reached Category 5 this morning, the strongest on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 200 mph. You may have also noticed a funnel or cone shape forecasting her path. This is called the Cone of
Houston’s History of Floods
Founded in 1836 where the Buffalo Bayou met White Oak Bayou, Houston has faced many floods. Not long after being established, the settlement flooded. Initially swamp land, people began to try and drain the area. Done with no planning, draining the land did not account for flooding rains. Flooding rains would come again and again
DTN Hits New Agriculture Weather Station Milestone
DTN announced today that it now has more than 5,500 Ag Weather Stations in its network across the United States and Canada.
Where’s the Best Place to Live to Avoid Natural Disasters?
After seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, you might want to find a safer place to live than the hurricane prone Gulf Coast. While both the Gulf and East Coasts are prone to major hurricane landfalls, many areas of the country have risks. The Plains, Midwest, and Southeast have frequent tornadoes, much of the
Forget Heat Index. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Is Where It’s At.
One of the most common terms we hear during the summer when discussing the weather is Heat Index. While the Heat Index can give you an idea of how dangerous the heat can be, there is another lesser known variable that may give a complete description, known as the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. The Heat
DTN Ranked Number One for Accurate Forecasts in Australia
DTN today announced that based on comparisons from a recent report, it had the lowest forecast error for both one-day-out and two-day-out high temperature forecasts.
Outflow Boundaries and Gust Fronts
We have all experienced a gust front, or outflow boundary, before. It is a process associated with thunderstorms and can cause winds strong enough to cause damage. While tied to thunderstorms, the gust front gets to you before the storm does. Gust fronts and outflow boundaries are the same thing. Similar to a cold front,
How Do Sea Breezes Work?
As summer approaches, you may notice when you go to the beach you experience a nice, cool breeze blowing inland during the afternoon. This is known as a sea breeze, but do you know what causes them to form? If you look up the definition of a sea breeze, you are told it is a