(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) Some quick morning thoughts… 1. The preliminary June data is in. The temperature anomalies for June 2012 much more closely resembled those of June 2002 than June 1976 or June 2009. 2. Earlier, the March-May temperature anomalies in the Arctic region were characterized by widespread warmth. The pattern was similar …
Aug 04
Record Heat
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) Highlights from today’s incredible heat: Athens, GA: 107° (tied the June record of 107°) Atlanta: 103° (broke the June record of 102°) Baltimore: 103° (missed the daily/monthly record of 105°) Charlotte: 104° (broke the June record of 103°) Columbia, SC: 109° (broke the June record of 107°) Memphis: 102° (broke …
Aug 04
Long Range Weather Forecast (July 8 – 15, 2012)
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) July 8-15, 2012 Thoughts: With the exception of the West Coast, warmth is likely to predominate across North America. The charts below are as follows: Left: The composite temperature anomalies for ENSO Region 3.4 anomalies of +0.20°C to +0.80°C, a PNA of -0.50 to +0.50, and an AO of -0.50 …
Jul 29
Long Range Weather Forecast (July 2012)
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) July 2012 Forecast: Despite the likely emergence of an El Niño event in July, the month will likely be uncharacteristically warm. In fact, when one considers the likely ENSO Region 1+2 anomaly of +1.0°C or above, the warmth that appears likely will be exceptional. Key Assumptions: • An El Niño …
Jul 29
Long Range Weather Forecast (7/1 – 7/7/12)
(Blog Written by Donald Sutherland) July 1-7, 2012 Thoughts: With the exception of the Great Lakes region, most of North America will likely be warmer than normal during the first week in July. Extreme heat is not likely in the eastern third of the U.S. The charts below are as follows: Left: The composite temperature …