Here are some interesting statistics regarding our record-breaking late October rain event in the Mid-South. Bowling Green is used as the station of record for all statistics. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Cold but dry start to November likely
The model and teleconnection data are suggesting that the first ten days of November will feature below normal temperatures with at least one and possibly two arctic air masses over the eastern United States. Continue reading
Are long, hot summers followed by cold, snowy winters?
Mark Baldwin of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (and a former WKU graduate) posed this question here and I did a little research to find the answer. I love when “people” say things like this about climate since “people” are almost always wrong when it comes to their memories about climate. See here for a classic example. Mark, here is some ammo to refute the “people” you have been talking to. Continue reading
Arctic Blast first week of November??
Even though my last post mentioned a warm start to November, the 06Z and 12Z runs of the operational GFS suggest quite the opposite. In fact, if either of the morning runs of the GFS were to verify it is possible that south-central KY could have its first early November snowfall since 1966. Continue reading
Cool, wet week ahead, then warm for early November
Since my last post on October 10th “Interesting pattern last two weeks of October” the jet stream has indeed been as progressive as predicted with a number of recent storms. The next storm on the horizon should bring beneficial rainfall to much of the Mid-South for much of next week. Continue reading
Interesting pattern last two weeks of October
After months of monotonous heat and drought across the Mid-South the synoptic pattern is showing some interesting changes. Continue reading
Normal and dry instead of hot and dry
A pattern change is coming to the Mid-South but unfortunately it will not ease the severe to exceptional drought conditions that have persisted throughout the summer and fall. Continue reading
Despite upcoming weekend storm, October looks warm and dry
The weather pattern has not changed since my last post (September blowtorch) so I haven’t felt compelled to comment. However, with September now in the books as one of the top 15 warmest on record in many locations in the Mid-South (including 3rd warmest in Louisville), it is time to look forward to October. Continue reading