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NOAA released their forecast Thursday for the 2013 Hurricane Season.  Like the Klotzbach/Gray team from Colorado State University, their prediction is for a busy season.  Don’t miss our special, “It Only Takes One: Preparing for the 2013 Hurricane Season” next … Continue reading →

After a cool start to May, summer-like air is now invading Acadiana. It’s not going to be very hot, but the humidity will be much higher for the next week. The weather pattern will be stagnant as we won’t see … Continue reading →

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 →

It’s hard to believe we are in the lower to mid 50s during the middle of the day in early May. I could write a poem about that. A very chilly air mass has moved into Acadiana, and we will … 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 →