Weather Instrument Spotlight: Forward Scattering Spectrometer Probe
The Forward Scattering Spectrometer Probe (FSSP) is a device that researchers can use to measure particles in the air. The device is typically mounted on …
Travis from Nardin, OK – Weather Story
“During a tornado, our stock trailer to haul calves in was flipped over end to end against our machinery shed.” Submitted on September 24, 2023
Where’s the rain?
It’s been dry this year. From the start of the year to October 14, we’ve only had 23.25” of rain in the Oklahoma City area, …
Where is the Winter Weather?
Many may wonder exactly why it has been so warm these past few months. It seems out of place to have leaves turning color while …
Sandstorms: When the Atmosphere Leaves the Desert Deserted
Perhaps the only sandstorm you are familiar with is during a beach vacation when a strong breeze blows sand in your eyes. As annoying as …
5 Reasons Why the Boundary Layer Needs More General Recognition
We spend our entire lives in it, but the average Joe on the street has most likely never heard of it. This article was made …
9 Need to Know – Severe Weather
#1 When you think about life-threatening weather, you might be quick to imagine a dark storm cloud with crashing thunder, flashes of lightning, howling winds, …
Don’t have a Thermometer? Listen to the Crickets
Now that summer is officially over and winter is barreling in full-steam, soon some of us may find ourselves daydreaming of those warm summer nights. …
Astronomical Refraction
By Dan Briscoe February 15, 2019 We have all seen refraction when a stick is placed in the water at an angle and the stick …