[Sep 02nd 2010] We have been talking about Hurricane Earl since Saturday, and we are getting closer to his impact. As of Thursday morning, the trend what we have been talking about with a westerly shift is going to occur. In other words, the center of circulation... - read on...

[Aug 23rd 2010] Some of our weather watchers have submitted pictures to our email with leaves that are changing colors already. But its August could fall really be that close to us? The answer is yes and no. The official beginning to fall is not until the third w... - read on...

[Aug 11th 2010] One of the biggest questions that people have when it comes to meteorological variables is, what is the difference between dew point and relative humidity? Also, what are their uses for? Simply, the relative humidity is a percentage. This tells yo... - read on...

[Aug 03rd 2010] Tropical Storm Colin is now the third named storm during the 2010 Hurricane Season. As of the 11am advisory, maximum sustained winds are approximately 40mph with higher gusts. The center of Colin is still way out in the central Atlantic Ocean. ... - read on...

[Aug 02nd 2010] Forecasters from NOAA, WSI and even Colorado State University have been predicting a very active tropical season. Despite a mostly quiet June and July, its not until August and especially September when the tropics really get cooking. The peak of ... - read on...

[Jun 14th 2010] We are currently in the infant stages of the 2010 hurricane season, which will conclude at the end of November. This season will be drastically different from the 2009 version. Last year was a very slow year with 9 named storms, and 3 of them that... - read on...

[Apr 12th 2010] One of the biggest factors when it comes to forecasting is where our future weather is coming from. The source region is one of the most curtail parts of figuring out how the temperatures will play out and even what type of precipitation will be f... - read on...

[Mar 31st 2010] A minor earthquake occurred yesterday 10 miles south of Bangor rated at magnitude 3.0 according to the USGS. Most earthquakes occur along active fault lines, however we do not live near an active fault line. What we do know is that Maine lies on t... - read on...

[Mar 22nd 2010] The spring tease is on here in Maine, where temperatures approached 70 degrees on Saturday, then tumbled into the 40s with light snow the following day. However, the temperatures will continue to plummet from here, especially the closer we get tow... - read on...

[Mar 16th 2010] Note: You can click on the movie to the right to see a visual of the meteorological process explained in this article. Besides the drenching rains that occurred earlier this week over southern Maine, a majority of the state has been enjoying pl... - read on...

[Mar 08th 2010] Differences in elevation have huge impacts not only with respect of what kind of precipitation type a certain area will receive, but also with temperature ranges. Typically, lower elevations would have a warmer climate, while higher terrain is typ... - read on...

[Mar 03rd 2010] Note: You can click on the movie to the right to see a visual of the meteorological process explained in this article. Once Monday is in the books, I begin to think about the weekend to make the workweek speed by. If the weather forecast is cal... - read on...

[Feb 24th 2010] The past seems to be haunting us again after we get through a period of unsettled weather. For the next few days, the state will be pounded with a potpourii of precipitation types. Ski country will receive a bounty of snow, interior regions will e... - read on...

[Feb 20th 2010] For about four weeks now, a persistent low has been sitting over the Canadian Maritimes and forced big storms to our south. Additionally, it has been wrapping around relatively mild air from the ocean into out region. Despite a few bitterly cold d... - read on...

[Feb 14th 2010] February began with a cold shock, but for the past week, mild air has made it feel quite pleasant outside. In fact, Maine has been one of the hot spots across the country, compared to average, this winter. Interesting to note, the blockbuster stor... - read on...

[Feb 10th 2010] Every year, winter churns up big storms along the East Coast which grow quickly and cause wild weather. One of the biggest reason for this occurrence is due to a large air mass difference. Just like in the spring time when thunderstorms erupt alon... - read on...

[Feb 06th 2010] Typically there is that one weather event that sparks a young boy or girls interest in pursuing a career in weather. The event that I hold near and dear to my heart was a simple thunderstorm. How did that happen? Why is there lightening? Why is it... - read on...

[Feb 03rd 2010] The weather has been observed for hundreds of years, but since the late 1950's, the technology boom with weather observation and forecasting took flight. The point I am getting at here is that we consistently study the effects that one part of the... - read on...

[Jan 30th 2010] When cooking up a very cold night, no matter the season, there are three major ingredients that need to be in play. A clear sky, dry air mass, and light winds are requisite for producing chills down your spine. Typically when this type of patt... - read on...

[Jan 23rd 2010] What is the difference between a Winter Storm Watch, Winter Storm Warning, and a Winter Weather Advisory? This is a particularly interesting question, because most other types of advisories such as a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or a High Wind W... - read on...

[Jan 12th 2010] I harp on this topic a lot and honestly, I think that high pressure is very underrated in the weather world. High pressure can make or break big storm, especially in the wintertime. The combination between the clockwise flow around the high and co... - read on...

[Jan 11th 2010] When I took my courses in meteorology at Penn State, they were pretty tough especially when it came to breaking down the physics in the form of equations that could be as long as novels. Typically when we write down a thermodynamic equation, we us... - read on...

[Jan 05th 2010] Starting today, the criteria to reach the threshold for a severe thunderstorm has changed. Research has showed that hail, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes cause extensive damage to homes and property. However, recent studies about hail size gov... - read on...

[Jan 01st 2010] What a way to ring in the New Year, a potential blizzard. Computer models have been hinting at this storm for many days and considering that it had the potential to be a historic storm, we wanted to make sure you were well informed. Just to give y... - read on...

[Dec 25th 2009] Could an ice storm just like the 1998 storm happen again and why? The quick answer is yes and the right ingredients must be in play at the right time. However, to receive a storm of such magnitude is very rare and might be a once in a lifetime ... - read on...