2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins and it’s expected to be a busy one
Ready or not, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is here. NOAA put out a forecast with the highest number of storms ever for its May predictions.
Month: May 2024
Less juice to squeeze: Extreme weather, diseases impacting orange harvests
A global shortage of oranges from growing regions in Florida and Brazil has caused prices to spike. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated 70 percent of the fruit produced in Brazil is used for juicing.
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 363
WW 363 SEVERE TSTM NM TX 010305Z – 010800Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 363 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1005 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast New Mexico West Texas * Effective this Friday night and Saturday morning from 1005 PM until 300 AM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...A cluster of thunderstorms over west Texas will track southeastward for the next several hours, posing a risk of locally damaging wind gusts and hail. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles east and west of a line from 25 miles west northwest of Childress TX to 15 miles east southeast of Midland TX. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 360...WW 361... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 29035. ...Hart
AAA reveals concerning trends among coastal residents ahead of a storm
The survey says 27% of Floridians would ignore evacuation notices in the event of a hurricane. In many cases respondents said they prefer not to leave their homes in case there is damage to their residence.
SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 362
WW 362 SEVERE TSTM TX 312225Z – 010400Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 362 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 525 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of West Central Texas * Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 525 PM until 1100 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible SUMMARY...A cluster of intense thunderstorms has formed over west central Texas along a weak boundary. These storms may persist for several hours, tracking southeastward across the watch area. Large hail and damaging winds appear to be the main risks. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 45 statute miles north and south of a line from 25 miles west of San Angelo TX to 90 miles east of Junction TX. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 360...WW 361... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 30030. ...Hart
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 361
WW 361 SEVERE TSTM CO 312145Z – 010500Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 361 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 345 PM MDT Fri May 31 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Eastern Colorado * Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 345 PM until 1100 PM MDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to develop off the foothills and move across the plains of eastern Colorado this evening. The strongest cells will pose a risk of large hail and damaging winds. An isolated tornado is possible. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles east and west of a line from 25 miles east northeast of Limon CO to 35 miles west southwest of Springfield CO. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 360... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 27030. ...Hart