Upgrades To National Weather Service NEXRAD Radars
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) — The Paducah, Kentucky, NWS has upgraded their local radars. The NEXRAD doppler radar used by the National Weather Service examines storms in “slices.” After a slice the radar tilts upward...
A look back at January’s climate data.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) — Temperatures were below normal by around 1 to 3 degrees. The first 5 days of the month were slightly below normal, generally in the low to mid 40s for highs and 20s for lows. A warmer period...
It’s so cold and snowy in Alaska that fuel oil is thickening and roofs are collapsing
By MARK THIESSEN and BECKY BOHRER Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Much of Alaska has plunged into a deep freeze, with temperatures well below zero. Anchorage has seen some of its coldest temperatures in years and the mayor opened warming facilities for...
Mostly calm weather through Saturday.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson It has been a busy three weeks of weather. Arctic outbreaks of cold air, snow, ice, heavy rain, flooding, and even some thunderstorms! Today will deliver calm weather. No weather concerns. There will be a wide range of temperatures....
