Doomwatch!… Follow up: meeting with WSAV 22 Jan 202423 Jan 2024 As long time followers know, I have some issues with the way storm hazard information is conveyed to the public. I often feel the risk is exaggerated or out of context,…
Geophysics… Updates on Iceland, Southern Hemisphere Cyclones and the Great Barrier Reef 20 Jan 202420 Jan 2024 Been too swamped to post the last couple of days, so here is an update on a couple of things. I didn't post about the cold snap because, um, it's winter,…
Economics… Why it matters 15 Jan 2024 Every now and then I'll get a question like "why should I care if there is a hurricane in the Southern Hemisphere near an Island I've never heard of." The main…
Geophysics… Major Cyclone to hit Réunion; new Iceland eruption 14 Jan 202414 Jan 2024 It is southern hemisphere tropical cyclone season, and a major storm is forecast to hit the French Department of Réunion late tomorrow as the equivalent of a Category 3 hurricane…
Doomwatch!… WSAV Responds! 13 Jan 202423 Jan 2024 I received a detailed response from WSAV's Vice-President and General Manager David Hart to my post about their severe weather graphics and reports Thursday. I'm impressed he reached out; in the…
Doomwatch!… Doomwatch for Friday, 12 Jan 12 Jan 202412 Jan 2024 The second big storm system of the week is over the US Midwest and Gulf today, with severe thunderstorms and a couple of tornado warnings in the south, and snow…
Doomwatch!… Calling out WSAV 11 Jan 202423 Jan 2024 Update: after an invitation from the station manager, I met with WSAV and had a very interesting and productive discussion. See the follow up at this link. I often get a…
Doomwatch!… Outlook for Jan 11/12 storm 11 Jan 202411 Jan 2024 TLDR: For GA/SC coast, not nearly as bad as the Tuesday storm, just a rainy/gusty day. Inland some severe thunderstorms are possible, but these aren't likely to reach the coast. Still, keep…
Doomwatch!… The Last Storm, The next Storm, the Stupid Storm. 10 Jan 202410 Jan 2024 In case you didn't notice :P there was a big storm yesterday. Here are the NWS Local Storm Reports from yesterday for wind/tornado/thunderstorms: click any image to embiggen. There are 22…
Doomwatch!… Just how doomed are you? 9 Jan 20249 Jan 2024 Short Version: storm forecasts are pretty much on track for the US East Coast, including coastal GA/SC. Biggest tornado risk is Charleston SC area. But seriously, what are the odds this thing…
