Drones To Study Hurricanes

NASA will begin flying drones into hurricanes in order to study their structure and the environment in which they form.

How To Track Severe Weather: The SPC

A primer on how to use the Storm Prediction Center's website to keep track of severe weather.

What is a derecho?

A post explaining the dangerous (and common) type of convection called a "derecho."

Remembering April 27, 2011

A discussion about the worst tornado outbreak in recorded American history.

Explaining Heat Bursts

Explaining the relatively uncommon phenomenon known as "heat bursts."

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Posts Resume Tuesday May 29

Apologies for the lack of posts over the last few days. I'm on an internet break until Tuesday, at which point I'll continue updating the site. Of course Subtropical Storm Beryl happens while I'm gone, but I'll be sure to get back just in time for there to be nothing to talk about. Happy Memorial Day. Stay cool.

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