The official 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season is over, which brings us into a most confusing period—a time of subtropical, extratropical, and tropical storms.
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Evelyn Browning Garriss doesn't just blog about the weather forecast; she provides insight on WHY extreme weather is happening--and a heads up on weather to watch out for. A historical climatologist, Evelyn blogs about weather history, interesting facts about the weather, and upcoming climate events that affect your life--from farming to your grocery bill. Every week, we look forward to another great weather column from Evelyn. We encourage our weather watchers to post their comments and questions--and tell us what they think!
The Glow of Space Weather
November 7, 2011
It’s time for some pretty weather. With the drought in Texas, last week’s Halloween Nor’easter, and a tornado in Oklahoma, the weather has been downright nasty. It’s time for a change.
read moreHalloween's Trick−The October Nor'easter
October 30, 2011
BOO! It’s snowing!
You’ve seen the headlines. The Northeast was hit by a Nor’easter snowstorm that affected 60 million people. Over three million were left without power.
read moreKnowing the Weather and Saving Money
October 17, 2011
I am fascinated by the weather – it is my hobby, my job and my passion. I love to save money, especially in the current economy.
read moreBalloons Going Up! Snow Coming Down.
October 12, 2011
It’s autumn! It’s time for leaves to turn and, if you are in New Mexico, balloons to float. Welcome to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!
read moreLa Niña: Good or Bad?
October 4, 2011
Here’s the news – La Niña, that cool pool of water in the Tropical Pacific, is back.
read moreHurricanes: Does Size Really Matter?
September 22, 2011
Hurricane Irene was huge! But are the big storms more harmful? You might be surprised to find the answer.
read moreWhen Irish Skies are Raining--A Visit From Hurricane Katia
September 11, 2011
When we are lucky enough that a hurricane doesn’t hit us, we seldom ask where it went. We are usually just grateful that it missed us.
read moreWeather Recipe: How to Make a Hurricane
September 5, 2011
So you want to cook up a hurricane in the Atlantic—reach into your cupboard and take out:
read moreHurricanes and the Deadly Ripple
August 22, 2011
It didn’t seem deadly in the early days. Back in the 1970s—the era of shaggy hair and bad shirts—two scientists, Roland Madden and Paul Julian, explored an obscure wind pattern around Singapore.
read moreThe Return of La Niña???!!!
August 15, 2011
La Niña might return. The huge Pacific weather event that shaped last winter and this year’s miserable spring may come back.
read moreRoadtrip through the Texas Drought
August 4, 2011
OK—the only thing higher than July’s temperatures is the price of gasoline. So why am I on a road trip? I was asked to teach a seminar for the Texas A&M University Cattle Short Course. I needed to observe the effects of the Texas drought and heatwave for myself . . . time for a road trip.
read moreThe Heat Dome that Fried the U.S.A.
July 25, 2011
The heat wave that is baking America is being called a “heat dome”.
read moreHere Comes the Tropical Trio
July 18, 2011
Are you ready for the Tropical Trio—heat waves, monsoon storms and hurricanes?
read moreAnother One Bites The Dust
July 7, 2011
My young friend from Arizona was not happy. He had served in Iraq and learned to hate haboobs. The silly sounding name meant huge storms of blinding sand and choking dust.
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