Category Archives: Reflections

18 Ways To Become A Better Meteorologist

Posted on July 22, 2019 by

I’ve often reflected on my days working as a full-time meteorologist, and I wish I had learned some key lessons much earlier in my career. Alternatively, I wish there been someone to be honest and tell me these lessons of … Continue reading →

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People Problems: A Lesson Learned And Who Must Surround You

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

Do you ever take your work home with you? I encourage you to do just the opposite: take the lessons learned at home to work with you. After a relaxing Friday night of watching people learn the basics of blacksmithing, … Continue reading →

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Why The Dewpoint Needs To Be A Part Of Official NWS Weather Records

Posted on July 22, 2016 by

Everyone knows the word moisture. It is a fundamental ingredient for making precipitation or even keeping it away. It is the reason why it was humid today; the more moisture there is in the air (the higher the dewpoint), the … Continue reading →

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The Best Gift Tim Hedrick Ever Gave Me

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

Long before I got a bobblehead, grocery bags with his name on them, worked with him, spoke with him on the phone, or trained to be a meteorologist, Tim Hedrick did something for me that put the pendulum in motion. … Continue reading →

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How My Father Still Inspires Me 19 Years After His Death

Posted on September 18, 2015 by

Everyone has dates that cannot be scrubbed from their mind. September 17, 1996 is at the top of my list. It is the day that my father suddenly died. Long before his death, my father lived his dream. He was … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Revisit Weather Safety And Personal Responsibility

Posted on September 7, 2015 by

Weather has the power to be inconvenient and – unfortunately – can be a threat to life and property. The danger that weather presents depends on the situation; lightning may not be a significant threat to you in your home, … Continue reading →

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More Storms Than Usual This Month, Summer, And Year?

Posted on August 10, 2015 by

Many in the Tri-State feel that this has been an abnormally stormy month, summer, or year. Perhaps it is the intensity of the rain, the frequency of the storms, or the lack of days with abundant sunshine that have people … Continue reading →

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A Sycamore Story: Putting A Weather Station On The Roof

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

Since I returned back home to Cincinnati in late 2011, I’ve been connected with Sycamore Community Schools in a lot of ways: through teachers, through friends, and by getting involved in district activities. Sycamore is a district with award-winning education, … Continue reading →

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All I Really Need To Know I Learned From My High School Physics Teacher

Posted on August 3, 2015 by

Meet Mr. G. Some call him Mr. Gutekunst. Some (not me) call him Mike. Regardless of what you call him, he was my physics teacher junior year of high school. I have seen him twice since I graduated. One of … Continue reading →

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Why Josh Knight Will Be Missed

Posted on July 12, 2015 by

You might know him as a a meteorologist. You might know him as a feature reporter covering local events and businesses. You might know him as both. Regardless of how you know him, he will be missed. Josh is exactly … Continue reading →

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