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March came in so quietly this year that I forgot to remind you all that March 1 is the start of meteorological and climatological spring. Atmospheric scientists use the period from March 1 through May 31 to represent spring rather than the astronomical season because it matches up better with the climate on earth than…
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On March 1, 2022, NOAA’s new geostationary satellite was successfully launched into space. This satellite, currently known as GOES-T, will move into a high orbit 22,000 miles above the surface that moves around the earth at the same rate that the earth rotates, which allows the satellite to continually look at the same part of…
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The updated monthly climate outlook for March 2022 shows that the entire region has a better than usual chance of seeing temperatures above normal. This is due in part to the continuing La Nina that is still near peak and in part due to the trend to warmer temperatures across the globe caused by greenhouse…
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A new analysis of the aerosols shot into the atmosphere by the recent Tonga volcanic eruption show that in spite of a plume that set new records for height, the aerosols that were emitted were not enough to affect global temperatures. This was expected because the volcano did not appear to be emitting much sulfur…
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March 8, 2022 at 10 am ET/9 am CT Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! These webinars provide the region’s stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may…
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With the end of the month approaching, here is a quick look at how the month is ending up. According to the maps from the High Plains Regional Climate Center, February 2022 is warmer across almost all of the region, typical of a La Nina winter. Most of the region other than Alabama and the…
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The latest 7-day QPF forecast shows that for most of the Southeast this week, rainfall amounts will be very light after today’s rain moved off to the east. A streak of land will see no rain at all, while other areas will receive small amounts of less than 1/4 inch. This could mean that the…
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