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Owner of Tornado Talk. Radio broadcast meteorologist with The Storm Report. WeatherBrains Panelist. B.S. Meteorology from Penn State University.

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Preview of WeatherBrains Episode 980: Henry Margusity

Preview of WeatherBrains Episode 980: Henry Margusity

| October 28, 2024 @ 4:24 pm

Henry Margusity, with over 35 years of experience, is one of the nation’s leading extreme weather experts.

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Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Released:  Big Increase in Moderate Drought Conditions.

Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Released: Big Increase in Moderate Drought Conditions.

| October 24, 2024 @ 3:30 pm

Just over 60% of the state experiencing a moderate drought.

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Preview of WeatherBrains Episode 979 – Live Tonight at 8pm ET/7pm CT!

Preview of WeatherBrains Episode 979 – Live Tonight at 8pm ET/7pm CT!

| October 21, 2024 @ 5:11 pm

We welcome Jared Rennie, Physical Scientist, Certified Consulting Meteorologist, NOAA’s NCEI (National Centers for Environmental Information). 

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U.S. Drought Monitor: Moderate Drought Levels Creeping Up a Bit

U.S. Drought Monitor: Moderate Drought Levels Creeping Up a Bit

| October 18, 2024 @ 9:49 am

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released on Thursday and it should be of no surprise that some of the levels have increased.  It has been so dry across the state and that trend is to continue for awhile. 

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WeatherBrains Episode 978 Tonight! Cracking the Weather Code with Sean Potter

WeatherBrains Episode 978 Tonight! Cracking the Weather Code with Sean Potter

| October 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Joining us on the show tonight is Meteorologist, Science Writer and Weather Historian Sean Potter.  His latest featured article for Weatherwise Magazine is entitled, “Cracking the Weather Code: How Early Weather Observers Used Encryption to Communicate Information.”

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A Look at the Tropics on this Monday!

A Look at the Tropics on this Monday!

| October 14, 2024 @ 2:01 pm

It is officially hurricane season through November 30, so we are constantly on the lookout for anything that looks suspicious.  

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Drought Monitor: No Major Changes Across the State

Drought Monitor: No Major Changes Across the State

| October 10, 2024 @ 3:55 pm

Most of the state still entrenched in abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions.

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Morning Look at the Tropics: Milton Leaving the State of Florida. A Recap of the Storm and a Look at Where it is Headed.

Morning Look at the Tropics: Milton Leaving the State of Florida. A Recap of the Storm and a Look at Where it is Headed.

| October 10, 2024 @ 7:48 am

Good morning!  We want to thank everyone who followed our reports on Milton.  We took a break after landfall to get some sleep.  This morning, I want to review a few things about Milton and where it is now.  Also, will look at the rest of the tropics.

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12pm CDT Milton Update: Tropical-Storm-Force Winds Just Offshore; Center Is 160 Miles SW of Tampa

12pm CDT Milton Update: Tropical-Storm-Force Winds Just Offshore; Center Is 160 Miles SW of Tampa

| October 9, 2024 @ 12:06 pm

Pressure is still coming up a bit. Max winds at 145 mph.

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11am CDT Milton Position Update and a Radar Check: Center is 175 Miles SW of Tampa, FL

11am CDT Milton Position Update and a Radar Check: Center is 175 Miles SW of Tampa, FL

| October 9, 2024 @ 11:04 am

Increasing hazards for the state of Florida, including tornadoes…

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Dangerous Milton Edging Closer to Florida; Window To Prepare Is Closing; Major Weather Impacts Increasing.

Dangerous Milton Edging Closer to Florida; Window To Prepare Is Closing; Major Weather Impacts Increasing.

| October 9, 2024 @ 10:23 am

Milton has about 12 hours or so left over the Gulf. Landfall tonight and hurricane preparations must be rushed to completion.

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9am CDT Milton Update: Center is 210 miles SW of Tampa, Pressure Up a Tad

9am CDT Milton Update: Center is 210 miles SW of Tampa, Pressure Up a Tad

| October 9, 2024 @ 9:06 am

ressure has come up a bit with Milton.  Windfield is expanding.  Dangerous storm is pushing NE at 16 mph.

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8am CDT Milton Position Update

8am CDT Milton Position Update

| October 9, 2024 @ 8:09 am

We are now at the point where we will be getting hourly updates from the NHC on Milton and we will pass those your way and give you any other insights we see.  

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7am CDT Update: Dangerous Major Hurricane Milton Moving a Bit Quicker, Preparations Should Be Rushed to Completion

7am CDT Update: Dangerous Major Hurricane Milton Moving a Bit Quicker, Preparations Should Be Rushed to Completion

| October 9, 2024 @ 7:09 am

Here is the latest update from the NHC and a quick look at radar too.

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