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Category Archives: Reflections
18 Ways To Become A Better Meteorologist
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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