July 2024 A few weeks ago, our newscast at WDEF-TV featured information regarding an accident of a seagoing tanker transporting natural gas and another tanker carrying crude oil. Tossing to me after the story for the weather tease, the anchors led with the statement “This appears to be an ongoing problem, as you have beenContinue reading ““More Facts, Less Opinion” – A Response Regarding Fossil Fuels”
Category Archives: Station Scientist
#WEATHERFROMOZ: THU AM 9.3.20
Two tropical systems, both not a threat to the United States; also, a look over the horizon to see if there’s anything else developing when it comes to tropical weather. Plus, a look at Mid-South air quality, drought conditions, rainfall chances into the Labor Day Holiday Weekend, and a way that you can help yourContinue reading “#WEATHERFROMOZ: THU AM 9.3.20”
#WEATHERFROMOZ: TUE AM 09.01.2020
From House Onek on this first day of autumn (#MeteorologicalAutumn) we’ll be feeling plenty of humidity in the Mid-South as well as expecting more showers and thunderstorms for later along with some heavy rain at times. Also: a look at the tropics and your opportunity to attend a newly-scheduled #Skywarn training class by @NWSMemphis ifContinue reading “#WEATHERFROMOZ: TUE AM 09.01.2020”
#WEATHERFROMOZ: MON AM 8.31.2020
Locally, quiet for now in the tropics with nothing immediate to be concerned with but a lot further out into the Atlantic. Could be a busy early part of September for the US coastal states. In local weather: not as hot as this time of year usually is thanks to a strong cool burst. PossibilityContinue reading “#WEATHERFROMOZ: MON AM 8.31.2020”
SHOCK OF #THENEXT ?
“We have just been hit hard by a #pandemic that we were warned in terms of years and decades that we were not ready for, and it turns out that we were our own worst enemies in this country.
What about the pandemic after that?”
#WEATHERorWHATEVER #1
“”For God sakes: take cover!” His voice is imprinted in my brain.” #1966TopekaTornado on #WeatherOrWhatever
#WEATHERorWHATEVER #COMINGSOON
Talking #weatherhistory with my mom and her close encounter with the #1966TopekaTornado on the next #WeatherOrWhatever, coming this Monday.
#SCIENCERULES: Observations
“By George!” cried the inspector. “How did you ever see that?” “Because I looked for it.” ― Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, “#SherlockHolmes: The Adventure of the Dancing Men” During my time growing up, I would be expected by my parents to be #observant and notice things; looking both ways (even down and up a one-way street) forContinue reading “#SCIENCERULES: Observations”
#SCIENCERULES: The Elegant Universe
“We all love a good story. We all love a tantalizing #mystery. We all love the #underdog pressing onward against seemingly insurmountable odds. We all, in one form or another, are trying to make sense of the world around us. “
#ScienceRules: One Bottle of Oil
So, what’s the point of holding on to a bottle of oil that 11 people paid for with their lives?
Because, some day, this bottle may be a throwback, an antique, a remembrance… more importantly, it could be a lesson. Perhaps even: an exhibit piece. An inspiration to do better? One can always hope.
Meteorologist Austen Onek 