Lightfocus: Weather Diary
From time to time, I write about the weather. And talk about it, too. Because I care about the weather, and it is worth watching and taking note of.
If you seek perspective, as frequently I do, about the journey we take on this earth, I recommend this treatise for a smile. [more...]
Since arriving in South Carolina, a frequent question we get from friends in other parts of the country is "How's the weather?" When considering places to head for the winter, South Carolina doesn't often come to mind. [more...]
If you don't live there, you might not notice, but quite a lot of the US is experiencing drought. [more...]
It's about time I got back into the rhythm of the seasons and blogging after our trek to the east coast state of South Carolina. [more...]
Heading... East? And other stories.
Notes around the world. [more...]
More weather folklore for the collection- [more...]
Our friend, Judy, sents these images from her visit to Hawaii. [more...]
This is our first fall/winter visit to the southeastern area of the US. It has been an interesting ride- [more...]
How quickly things change on the weather front! [more...]
The third annual National Weather Festival was held yesterday in Norman, Oklahoma. [more...]
A friend recently visited Carmel-by-the-Sea, California for a family event and sent these knock-out images of the sunset over the ocean. [more...]
Fall Severe Weather Awareness Day
Tomorrow is "Fall Severe Weather Awareness Day" throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, conducted by the National Weather Service offices. [more...]
We've been traveling for the past few days. This trip took us from northern Indiana south through the hills of southern Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and into northern Alabama. [more...]
What will the weather be this winter? The forecast is warmer than usual - except where it will be cold. [more...]
While catching up with the news and the general buzz in the media, some interesting stories came to light. [more...]
Volunteer Weather Spotters, Take Note!
The National Weather Service will be training volunteers to assist with the SkyWarn program. [more...]
The View from Northern Indiana
It's pretty warm (I call it hot- high 80's) and humid in northern Indiana. I'm not the only one who calls this weather a bit weird. [more...]
Survived the multiple passes the storm made last nite. A bit wet but not too worse for wear. [more...]
Climate Change Around the World
Ran across a newspaper article from another nation with an article about "Climate Change". The opinions and concerns are significantly different than those expressed by the people of the US and their politicians. [more...]
Interesting storm blew through here last night. The wind came up quickly and snuffed the electricity (second time in 12 hours)- as easily as blowing out a candle. [more...]
Early on, I thought "biofuel" rang as a great answer to the Global Warming challenge. [more...]
Weather Guys On the Fall Color Trail
We'll be hitting the road next week- time to travel south. Checking out the fall colors is a perk of traveling this time of year. [more...]
When Climate Change Hits the Bank
Skeptics abound. Climate change skeptics have been amazingly vocal. (Especially the ones paid by the oil industry.) [more...]
Cybercars are computer-navigated (no human intervention required) "personal rapid transit" conveyances. [more...]
Remember the crater recently created in Peru? The one where the people first on the scene became sick? [more...]
The National Weather Service is working toward being more explicit about the area affected by oncoming storms. [more...]
Louisiana and Mississippi got lucky. This time. [more...]
What a ride, Weather Watchers! Fury all around the US. [more...]
Just when you thought it was safe to look up, another "something" comes crashing down out of the sky. [more...]
In the weather news today, several items should catch the eye:
Arctic sea route opens
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It is somehow comforting to know that weather diaries such as mine have been kept for centuries. [more...]
When the weather is perfect (sunshine and high 60's), what can you do but walk about with a small smile and be happy. [more...]
In this morning's continuing research for the 'perfect weather location', the word "mesonet" popped up. I didn't know what a mesonet is. Now I do. [more...]
Egads, folks. A snowstorm in Wyoming today? [more...]
Recently I became interested in learning the names of cloud formations. Up until then I would just say "Look at that fluffy white one over there" or "Does that one look like a koala bear?" You will be pleased to note that not one cloud was named Fred or George, even though the more correct name was not at hand. [more...]
If you are a fan of solar power (and why wouldn't you be), you'll enjoy these three stories. [more...]
The tops of some of the trees are beginning to turn red. Fall color season will be here soon. [more...]
I wonder about the human attention span with hurricanes. Is it possible to get bored with hurricane season? [more...]
Ever see a wind farm? Each windmill stands tall, graceful, and elegant against the sky. [more...]
Heard a compelling story this morning on NPR's Weekend Edition about the biofuel industry and the impact it has and will have on our global environment. [more...]
I keep hearing how spooky this thing is, down in Texas. But hey- may they just heard about the World Wide Web! [more...]
The first day of September and the first day of the meteorological [more...]
From Marathon county in central Wisconsin: Photos of an impending storm were contributed... [more...]
During hurricane season, we hear "Category 2" or "Category 5" or "down-graded to a Tropical Storm". Ever wonder what exactly that means? [more...]
Our local news source in Northwest Indiana reports: "We have been getting thunderstorms and tornado warnings nightly around here." [more...]
This morning the voice on the radio promised sunshine and no more rain today. [more...]
Yesterday morning 12 inches was tallied. During the day more accumulated. And more during the night. Rain. Rain. The rain continues. [more...]
On The Climate Change Information Front
A few interesting news items-- Antarctic ice thawing faster than predicted... [more...]
As you probably know, Hurricane Dean made it's way across the Yucatan Peninsula, blew across the Gulf of Mexico picking up strength again over the water, and is heading for Mexico's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 Hurricane. [more...]
If you live near an ocean, check this video. [more...]
Hurricane Dean hit Mexico's Caribbean coast this morning. [more...]
We had company last weekend so weather wasn't (and was) on my mind. We were all so busy laughing that it didn't really matter what was happening was outside. [more...]
Tropical Storm Erin is apparently the reason for more rain here in Wisconsin this morning. Certainly she's dumping on Texas. [more...]
Today I recant my previous estimation that August weather in southwestern Wisconsin is not perfect. Today is perfectly wonderful; isn't that the way of weather considerations! [more...]
The sign on my wall proclaims: "It's the humidity, stupid!" And that about sums up my discomfort with this corner of Wisconsin this August. [more...]
Yesterday I wondered who named a hurricane "Flossie". Well, you'd never guess but it was done by committee. That explains a few things. [more...]
This morning, a neighbor ask me if I survived the storm last nite. (One of those rhetorical questions.) [more...]
OK, time to study. Take notes 'cause there will be a test in a few years. [more...]
This morning it is mid-seventies and 88% humidity. Depending on which weatherman you talk to, that either feels like 81° or 95°. Whatever. [more...]
Yesterday in southern Wisconsin... It was so hot- (how hot was it?) [more...]
Heat this week. Hot heat across the country. [more...]
August is the month to hunker down and just get through it. [more...]
Yesterday was quite the nicest August day we've seen in a long time. [more...]
This morning, the main news story was the bridge collapse on I-35W across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis/St. Paul. [more...]
3:30 am. The propane alarm goes off. In case you have never heard a propane alarm, it is very, very loud. [more...]
Submersibles Under the Ice Cap
Here's a twist on the Global Warming scenario- [more...]
I think we will file this incident that occurred 5 miles from here (in Dubuque, Iowa) under "I'm really, really glad this doesn't happen more often!" [more...]
Europe is still reeling from the extreme heat. [more...]
Our weather survey (link on the left if you haven't taken it yet) is still in its infancy but (insert drum-roll here) as of this afternoon, 61 percent of the people answering the survey questions declare Clear, Blue, and 72 to be their favorite kind of weather. [more...]
Right now, we have partly cloudy, dark and 69 degrees. [more...]
Sorry! It's still clear, blue and 72-ish here. If you want some compelling weather news, I guess you have to go to the UK [more...]
Just in case you haven't heard- today is the anniversary of the record low temperature recorded on earth. [more...]
Perfectly beautiful day. [more...]
Woke this morning to 70 degree temperatature and 65 degree dew point. Translation: fog. [more...]
Overnight rains triggered flash flooding in the Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois tri-state area. [more...]
We had big storms here last night- heard on the radio this morning that grapefruit size hail fell not too far away. [more...]