This is an example of being a little too close…
Upper air shift might bring Amarillo rain chances
The high plains is sitting under – arguably – the strongest ridge of high pressure of the summer season. In fact, dating back to April, this is the longest stretch of sunshine the high plains has experienced. I know what everyone is thinking: “When is this going to end?!” Soon. Ish. The stubborn ridge of high pressure responsible for the… Read more →
UPDATE: A 5.3 magnitude aftershock was registered about 8:00am this morning near the original quake. Also the original quake has been re-evaluated to a 6.2 magnitude.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Estado Libre y Soberano de Guerrero in Mexico this morning around 7:30am.
Preliminary reports show the quake to be 34km deep and centered about 11 miles northwest of Ayutla de los Libres, Mexico – or about 85 miles east of Acapulco.
Details from the USGS can be found here.
Based on the “Skae Map” available from the USGS, the earthquake was felt mainly in El Ocotito, Ayulta, Las Vigas and San Marcos. Some shaking was likely felt Acapulco, too.
High pressure, dry weather
It is August after all, on one should be surprised. Even though most of the area is enjoying a rather wet summer so far, Mother Nature couldn’t forget it was August forever. And she finally woke up. As the meteorological community looks at the weather models over the coming days it looks like the southern plains is going to bulls-eyed… Read more →
Sunshine, warmer temperatures return to high plains
If you have missed the abundant sunshine and hot weather that usually accompanies August across the high plains, then buckle up friends, it’s about to get “August-y” for you. Mother Nature finally shook out the cobwebs and realized that cloudy, cooler weather has no place in August! And she plans on returning sunshine and warmer temperatures to the Texas and… Read more →
