Question: Do you have any ideas as to what this blue light was in the sky for 25-35 minutes as a HUGE storm was brewing and started? It was in the same spot in the sky the whole time. Not moving with the clouds or anything. I went inside when the wind greatly increased and […]
The Real Life of a Storm Chaser Now that we’ve busted 10 Twister movie myths, let’s dive into what storm chasing is really like. It’s not the high-adrenaline, tornado-filled adventure Hollywood depicts. Instead, it involves long hours of driving, constant monitoring of weather models, radar and observational data, and waiting. Lots and lots of waiting.
As a storm chaser and meteorologist, I’ve seen it all—from breathtaking violent tornadoes churning fields to the disappointment of a “bust.” But nothing bugs me more than the Twister movie myths that still shape the public’s perception of tornadoes 20 years later. Don’t get me wrong—Twister is a fun movie, but if you’re looking for
Question: I moved 15 miles WSW of Gainesville, FL. Hurricane Idalia hit right after I got here and I remember hearing that was the first hurricane to hit the Big Bend area in like 50 years. Now a year later we are getting ready for our 3rd hurricane in that area. Does anybody know why?
Question: Is it possible to see Noctilucent clouds in Atlanta GA after sunrise or at all since the Atlanta Latitude is about 38? This date July 11, 2024 had an astronomical twilight sunrise of 4:54 AM and a civil twilight sunrise of 6:07 and I thought i saw them about 7:30 am. Answer: Noctilucent clouds
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