Monthly Archives: August 2012

Alfred Lord Tennyson tells us that in spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Well, I’m here to tell you that even approaching 70, that spring-thing still works. But in recent years, my thoughts each summer … Continue reading →

In meteorology, a sure prescription for trouble is to stick your head above the foxhole and venture a climate change forecast. That none-but-the-brave idea normally observed for the military? It should apply to climate forecasters as well. There’s hardly any … Continue reading →

Two news stories in recent days, despite their parallels, evoke differing public reactions. The first? Tropical storm Ernesto, having grazed Jamaica, lies off Central America.[ Jamaica braces for heavy rain as TS Ernesto nears; Tropical storm Ernesto swirls off Honduras … Continue reading →

Earlier today, the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council released the second report from its Committee on the Assessment of the National Weather Service’s Modernization Program. The report is entitled “Weather Services for the Nation: Becoming Second to None.” You … Continue reading →