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Missing in Action: Mrs. Twister
May 13th, 2013 | Sal OrobelloThe 2013 tornado season got off to a surprisingly slow start this year with only a preliminary number of 246 tornadoes as of May 9, 2013. That makes this the lowest number of tornadoes for the year-to-date since 2004. As we receive more final counts (preliminary numbers often over-estimate the number of tornadoes) it’s likely that we could be seeing the slowest start to tornado season in decades.
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2013 Summer Outlook
May 6th, 2013 | Sal OrobelloIt’s hard to believe the first official day of summer is only weeks away, June 21st to be exact. As many of you know first-hand, this past winter was a long one, especially in the North Central States and Midwest. It’s been a slow start to spring, except along the West Coast, but it’s never too early to think about BBQs and lots of fun at the swimming pool and lake, or camping, fishing, vacationing or a trip down to the shore! Last summer was the third-hottest on record (118 years) in the continental United States. Following last year’s below average rainfall and above average temperatures was a drought in nearly two-thirds of the U.S. Will this coming summer be another scorcher? Probably not, as wt360 is forecasting this summer to be the coldest/wettest in 4 years for the U.S. overall. Wt360.com can help you find the answers to your summer weather questions, but here’s a brief summary of what summer 2013 has in store for the U.S.
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Could this become the next Great Flood of 1993?
April 26th, 2013 | Sal OrobelloLast week, the Midwest had so much rain which led to flooding. Many places received between 4 to 8 inches in northern Illinois, including Chicago. The city of Chicago received more rain than average this month and a sinkhole opened up that swallowed several vehicles. Flood warnings were in effect across several places in the Midwest & Deep South after a severe weather system brought bouts of storms and torrential rain. The same storm system also brought heavy snow from Colorado to Minnesota, dumping several inches to two feet of snow. Duluth, MN and Rapid City, SD have already recorded the snowiest month on record in April. Rapid City, SD received about 43 inches of snow in April alone!! Last week was the last big snowstorm in the Upper Midwest. I expect this was the last gasp for winter in the North Central States. Temperatures are finally starting to get warmer in the Northern Central States. Large snow packs in Southern Canada and the Upper Midwest will start to melt exacerbating some rivers and streams which are already running high.
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2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
April 25th, 2013 | Krissy KlingerBelieve it or not, it’s that time of the year again when we put the shovels away and prepare to brace for the next weather challenge: Hurricane Season. Although the Atlantic Hurricane Season doesn’t officially start until June 1st, it’s never too early to look ahead and prepare for what the season has in store. Weather warriors have come to the right place because at wt360, we pride ourselves on our long-range forecasts (11-months in advance).
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Before You Plan Your Wedding and Honeymoon, Check the Weather!
April 19th, 2013 | Sal OrobelloIt’s almost summer… and you know what that means? Many couples will be getting married during the summertime and they fly out to their dream destination for their honeymoon. The most popular months for weddings to take place are (in order): June, August, May, July, September, October, December, November/April, February, March, and January. Some couples like to get married in hot locations, and others in cool locations across the globe.
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