An Alabama meteorologist has been honored by the internet for his helpful, educational forecasts on hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. It all started when a Reddit user posted a forecast from Alan Sealls, the chief meteorologist from WFKG, a CBS-affiliated station in Mobile, Alabama. The post by Stellarnan7, titled “Best weatherman ever, very articulate and educational”, […]
Continue ReadingSpotter Training Materials It is important to note that reviewing the information and slides contained on this web page is NOT considered a substitute to actually attending a spotter training course. This web page is intended to be a supplement to the spotter training courses conducted by the NWS Norman every year. These typically occur in January […]
Continue ReadingThe modern tornado record began in 1950. It tells many stories. While seasonal tornado information is highly incomplete across the early part of the period, we are now approaching 70 years worth of detailed information. There are over 60,000 tornadoes cataloged in the database. The country averages somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,200 twisters each year, although […]
Continue ReadingThe United States is running behind schedule in the tornado numbers department this year. Will the quiet trend we have seen thus far continue as we head into April, and May? We might see a few strong Thunderstorms towards the end of this week but nothing too severe. (Storm Prediction Center) Looking out into […]
Continue ReadingMeteorologist Rick Smith can remember he’s been fascinated by weather. His wife actually found a little weather forecast he did in first grade; it’s framed in Rick’s office at the National Weather Service’s Norman Forecast Office. So, yes, Rick’s always been into weather. For instance, when “The Wizard of Oz” used to come on TV once […]
Continue ReadingAnticipating the arrival of a hurricane, tornado, blizzard, or any severe storm strikes fear and anxiety in the people in its path for good reason. Natural disasters disrupt lives in significant ways, including creating physical and mental health problems and major economic challenges. And the never-ending news about a storm’s arrival may increase your anxiety, […]
Continue ReadingThe astronomical winter ended a bit above normal thanks to two extra weeks of warmth in February in the southeast. The last 30 days were colder east. The 90 days were drier in the far southeast, especially Florida. The EC op run has a slow-moving storm that threatens the first major severe weather outbreak of […]
Continue ReadingYahoo reported yesterday “Byron Allen continues to expand his Entertainment Studios media holdings with the purchase of The Weather Channel basic cable TV network. Through his company Allen Media, Allen has acquired the Weather Group, parent company of The Weather Channel TV network and Local Now streaming service, from The Blackstone Group, Bain Capital and […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 28, 2018 Fast starting very warm summer for much of U.S. Centered in the Plains. Early ending of Summer possible though (opposite of last year) Long-standing analogs from last year have 2006 and 1951 now leading the way. Weak El Niño may try to develop. Very little cool anywhere in the nation. Hurricane preliminary […]
Continue ReadingMarch 14, 2018 Analogs are based off last year. Double weight to 1951 and 2006 2014 added as SSTs are the closest match. Next update with an impact map will be issued around April 10. Total Storms 11-15 Hurricanes: 5-7 Major Hurricanes: 1-3 ACE: 90-110 (near normal) Forecasted SSTs off the Euro are similar […]
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