Author Archives: David Paul

If you’re thinking the severe weather season has been unusually quiet this year, you are right!  In fact, we’re setting records for the fewest number of EF1 or stronger tornadoes in a 12-month period since reliable records began in 1954.  … Continue reading →

Here’s an interesing look at the temperature of the lower atmosphere across the globe since satellite records began in 1979 (data from the University of Alabama – Huntsville).  While there has undoubtedly been some warming since then, if one examines … Continue reading →

While temperatures are running just below seasonal norms this week, another shot of cooler air is in sight for early next week.  Here you can see one computer model projection of a cold front passing Saturday night, opening the door … Continue reading →

We’re looking at unseasonably cool weather for the weekend, which isn’t all bad since we’re into May already!  Highs will average in the lower to middle 70s with some passing cloud cover likely on Sunday.  This is perfect weather for … Continue reading →

This is really remarkable: Amarillo, TX, reached a record high of 97° Tuesday and around 24 hours later it’s just 46° there!  Talk about a change!  The cold will continue spreading southeastward over the coming days, setting numerous record lows … Continue reading →

April is in the books and the average temperature was cooler than normal by 2.5°.  We’ll keep the below-normal readings going for the first several days of May, too.  With any luck, perhaps we can keep below-normal temps going all … Continue reading →

The month of April has been relatively cool in Acadiana.  Thru the 24th, the average temperature at Lafayette was 2.6° below-normal.  With temperatures only moderating slightly between now and the end of the month, there’s a good chance the average … Continue reading →

Unseasonably cold air is moving into Acadiana, setting the stage for record or near-record lows Saturday morning.  Here’s a look at records across the area for April 20, some of which may be tied or broken.  We’ll see warmer air … Continue reading →

The seasonal hurricane forecast team of Dr. Phil Klotzbach and Dr. William Gray from Colorado State University released their first outlook for the 2013 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season on Wednesday.  The researches are predicting above-normal activity, due in part to … Continue reading →

The Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., finally reached peak bloom Tuesday, April 9, the time at which around 70% of the blooms are open.  This is the latest date in the past 20 years due … Continue reading →