Ask NASA: Cool Ways of Studying the Cryosphere
Your browser does not support the video tag. NASA missions are helping scientists study the cryosphere – the many forms of ice found on Earth. video and description courtesy of NASA
The “Big Chill” of Valentine’s Week in 1784 that froze the Mississippi River in NOLA
If you missed the quick breakdown of how icebergs ended up floating around in the Gulf of Mexico, here is the clip: The research on this shows that the eruption in Iceland did more than just freeze over the Mississippi river, too. Take a look at the link above! Plus, you can read more about how the eruption changed the… Read more →
Despite tabloid reports, the “killer asteroid” isn’t killing anyone
Turns out that fear-mongering is still a thing on the internet. I know, I know… Big surprise! Tuesday an article started circulating – I’m not going to post a link, but I’m sure you can find it – suggesting that NASA was tracking a “killer” asteroid. Some outlets even called it a “Planet-killer”. A Planet killer?! Really? Sadly, these claims… Read more →
2/12/20 11AM South Mississippi severe weather brief
Looks like things are going to shake out a bit different – though not much – than they were looking last night. A lot like Monday, this looks to be a very limited risk for our area. The good news this time is the SPC is highlighting the right areas and I don’t need to draw in my own circle… Read more →
Wx Info: What is a “Tornado Possible” tag?
When a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued for your area the National Weather Service – and us, too! – wants you to take cover immediately. But not all Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are created equal. In the case of a Severe Thunderstorm Warning with a “Tornado Possible” tag on it, the NWS is suggesting that the severe thunderstorm has some potential… Read more →
