There have been 1,333 preliminary tornado reports in the U.S. through May 27, officials said, while the average number of confirmed tornadoes in a single year during the past decade has been 1,274. Unfortunately, the death toll of the Joplin Tornado continues to grow, making 2011 the... Continue reading…

After a day with nearly two dozen severe thunderstorm warning across the area, the weather remains on the active side this evening.  Thunderstorms this evening brought down some trees and wires across the area, including here on st1:address...

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More details on a potential severe weather day in CNY...

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After one dry and uneventful day across Central New York, the weather pattern for late this week will again take a turn to the active side.  This evening on the weather map, a warm front extends from about... Continue reading…

We rarely talk about national weather on this blog but I thought it was an appropriate time to share some thoughts....

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A look at the stats over the past 2 months and a streak many of us would like to end....

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In depth look at the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Weak steering currents in the atmosphere as a result of a cutoff low, and a juicy air mass have coupled to produce phenomenal amounts of rain across portions of CNY.  As much as 5” of rain has occurred... Continue reading…

Rainfall continues to track across the same saturated areas in Central New York late this afternoon.  The same upper level storm system in the Northern Appalachians that has been responsible for the stagnant weather pattern is beginning...

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More information about tonight's Skywarn Training class.

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Some insight into the randomness of weather....

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After a nice stretch of dry weather, rain will be sticking around for most of the week.

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The UV index: a term you hear us use quite frequently in the summer.  UV stands for ‘ultraviolet’, a type of energy produced by the sun.  Ultraviolet energy is harmful to the human body in large doses.  As we observe, the days get longer as we head into spring and...

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When does the growing season begin and when is it safe to plant those annuals?

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An increasingly amplified jet stream flow will be the rule over the next few days.  Two areas of low pressure have become cut off from the main jet stream flow, and the result will be a similar orientation of... Continue reading…

  Fun fact: On average, the National Weather Service issues 400 severe thunderstorm warnings, 17 tornado warnings and about 150 flash flood warnings each year in New York state   span...

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Things you may/may not know about lightning....

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Another tornado has been confirmed from damage surveyed in last week's storms....

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After a tranquil weather weekend across Central New York another batch of rain is on its way.  This evening a cold front is situated from Plattsburgh, through Central New York, and extending southwestward through the st1:placename...

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What is a severe thunderstorm?

 

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