Climate

Conclusion: How multiple variables control TX/OK panhandle Spring severe weather

There is a lot about forecasting severe weather season across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandle that is controlled regionally and even locally. This statistical analysis does not take that into account. There are too many variables that are measurable, and some that may not be, that go into the equation of a severe weather season. This study was an attempt… Read more →

We’re doing this cool new segment online at KAMR and I wanted to share it across here. Thanks to Climate Central for the help with this!

Post by Nick Lilja – KAMR NBC 4.

NOAA releases spring forecast

NOAA released the spring outlook for the United States and in the limbo of a not-quite-an-El-Nino-or-La-Nina year it is as “keeping with the same pace” as ever. The forecast calls for above average temperatures to continue across parts of the southwest and below average temperatures to continue across parts of the upper midwest. The precipitation forecast isn’t what a lot… Read more →

NOAA released its global analysis for February 2014 this morning. Interesting to see it in graphical form (below).

The most interesting coincidence is that the sea ice extent at the north and south pole are the fourth-lowest and fourth-highest, respectively, on record. Another highlight was that the combined average global temperature, at 0.41°C (0.74°F) above the 20th century average, was the 21st-highest February average on record. It tied with 2001.

Take a look: NCDC February Analysis

NOAA global analysis graphic // Courtesy: NOAA