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In a warmer climate, snow levels rise and snow pack decreases by a HUGE amount. Why? Think about the difference in width of the mountain base vs peak. The drop in snow pack area is huge. (This is an idealized graphic, numbers are only to help explain). The result is this… 🧵 1/
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The immediate Tampa Bay Area is notorious for dodging big hurricanes. The last direct hit (Cat3+) was 102 years ago! Are we just lucky or is this normal? To find out @WFLA went next level, partnering w/ @Columbia @columbiaclimate for an in-depth study! wfla.com/weather/climate-cla…
ZoomRadar retweeted
At 11pm it’s very likely #HurricaneLee will be a cat 5, rapidly intensifying at more than 2X the criteria!! Taking a look at the Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential, #Lee has really just entered the stretch hotter ocean temps. Will be interesting to see how intense it can get! 1/
ZoomRadar retweeted
55 mph of intensification in 24 hrs, obliterated the criteria for Rapid Intensification. Wait for it… You’ll see in this animation the water ahead of the storm is even hotter, 3-5 degrees above normal. Cat 5 by forecast tonight may do 90mph in 36 hours!! #HurricaneLee @WFLA
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Europe is having one of the most textbook Omega blocks in memory. A heat dome flanked by two strong storms. A true atmospheric stalemate/ traffic jam, dumping Epic rains in Greece. These split flow jet streams & extreme blocks are becoming more common esp in Europe 1/
ZoomRadar retweeted
#Invest93L near Yucatán is in the most energy laden water in our Hemisphere. It’s not only hot, but deep, and that’s why ocean heat content is maxed out. B4 it can take true advantage of that, the system needs to organize. This next GFX shows right now the enviro is perfect 1/
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Here’s a look at the various operational model tracks starting Sunday AM, ending Wednesday PM. Based on the latest of either 12z or 18z data. GFS=American model. CAN=Canadian. UK=UK model. ICON=German model, EC=European model. Attn FL West Coast. Says zero about intensity. @WFLA
ZoomRadar retweeted
Tons of Saharan dust traversing the Atlantic right now. That will thin out big time next week and allow for better chances of tropical cyclone genesis. However, given the shear (below post) it will be tough for storms to be left alone for long a enuf to gain sustained intensity.
ZoomRadar retweeted
This is the definition of compound, concurrent heat extremes! What you're looking at is the pressure pattern & wind flow at the 500mb level (5600 m, 18K ft). This is why Death Valley hit 129, the Med may hit 118, Iran heat index 152F and China hit an all-time heat record of 126.
ZoomRadar retweeted
The atmosphere is a fluid and it's all connected. Waves of energy ripple through the upper levels as the jet stream with ridges (heat domes) and troughs (cool pools). We see TransAtlantic ridging and then most prominent is the giant heat dome that builds across the US next week.
ZoomRadar retweeted
“Spike in ocean heat stuns scientists. But have we breached a climate tipping point?” A very detailed analysis from the experts: wfla.com/weather/climate-cla… @WFLA
ZoomRadar retweeted
“…supercells will be more frequent & intense in future climates, with robust shifts in their populations. They are projected to become more numerous in the E. US while decreasing in Plains. Supercell risk is expected to escalate outside of the traditional severe storm season”
What is the future for #supercells under #ClimateChange? More frequent and intense overall, more numerous in the eastern United States, and more threatening outside the traditional severe storm season. Learn more in a new #BulletinAMS study: doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-22-00…
ALT Panel showing mean annual supercell track counts on an 80-km grid for the FUTR8.5 simulation epoch.
ZoomRadar retweeted
Today the Global Ocean Sea Surface Temps reached an all-time high since record keeping began. And every year ocean heat content hits new records. For today's "Berardelli Bonus" we discuss this and some of the implications. @WFLA
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It's commonly known La Nina's produce more Atlantic hurricanes than El Nino's. But our findings were astonishing. Over the past 30 years La Nina's produced ~3X more 'canes!! Methods in the article. wfla.com/weather/climate-cla… @WFLA (1/_)
ZoomRadar retweeted
The # of tornadoes in large outbreaks is on the rise. In one study, there are about 5 more EF1+ tornadoes in the largest outbreaks now than in the 1950s, and another study showed the # of days with 30+ tornadoes has also been increasing. (1/2)
ZoomRadar retweeted
Bitcoin is today valued at 55K, but mining Bitcoin uses a lot of power. Now, in addition to supplying power to the grid, power plants are being used to mine Bitcoin. Here’s my investigative report on the potential environmental impact @CoveringClimate @markhertsgaard @jeffnesbit
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ZoomRadar retweeted
Why do we feel rapid intensification is very likely with #Ida? Besides the upper levels becoming very conducive once it reaches the Gulf. Ida will be moving over very high ocean heat content in the Caribbean, then the loop current, and then sea surface temps 88-90! Prepare.
ZoomRadar retweeted
August 24, 2006:
A moderate tornado outbreak impacted the Dakotas and Minnesota.
14 tornadoes were confirmed, three of which were intense.
One of the F3s damaged numerous homes near Kasota, MN, and another scoured ground and debarked trees in Beadle County, SD.
#wxhistory
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August 24, 2016:
A "surprise" outbreak occurred in Indiana and Ohio.
The area had no tornado risk originally, but a number of mini-supercells spawned large & damaging tornadoes.
High-end EF3s struck in Kokomo and later near Woodburn, Indiana.
#wxhistory
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August 24, 1992:
Hurricane Andrew made its devastating Category 5 Florida landfall in Miami-Dade County.
Entire neighborhoods were levelled, with numerous foundations swept bare.
44 people were killed in the state and >$25 billion (1992 USD) in damage was produced.
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