Weather Edge

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The Number One Weather Killer

The summer solstice is upon us: June 21 will be the longest day of 2018 for anyone living north of the equator. Technically speaking, the summer solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of...Read More
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Storms Are Slowing Down – New Dangers

Tropical cyclones, including hurricanes and typhoons, are now crawling across the planet at a slower pace than they did decades ago, dragging out and amplifying their devastation, new research published this month shows....Read More
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The Coming Summer Heat Danger

Summer 2018 continues to look like it will be hotter than normal for most of the nation with much of the middle and western areas of the country seeing the hottest temperatures, especially in July. Better have...Read More
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Extreme Weather – The New Normal

If you have been thinking our weather has been extreme the last few years, you are correct. A study was released recently by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council, which is made up of the 27 national...Read More
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Kentucky’s Disappearing Birds

Anyone who has camped in the eastern United States has had this experience. You’ve spent the evening sitting around the campfire after a satisfying dinner. A nice gentle breeze cools the evening air as you settle down...Read More
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The Long Ranger – Summer Outlook

There is lots of speculation on what our summer will look like considering the cooler than normal temperatures the first 4 months of 2018. More recently, we have been sweltering in hazy, hot, and humid conditions that...Read More
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Is Yellowstone Our Biggest Threat?

It is scary living in the New Madrid Earthquake Zone. But there is something even scarier out there. A lot of folks have been asking me about Yellowstone’s dangers so here is what I know. Yellowstone National...Read More
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The Year A Local Horse Won The Ky Derby

It’s officially Kentucky Derby week as we celebrate what Kentucky is famous for…beautiful thoroughbred horses. The 2018 Kentucky Derby is the 144th annual Kentucky Derby, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Churchill Downs...Read More
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What You Don’t Know About Arbor Day

While I was researching the subject for my next post, I happened to notice that Friday April 27th, is Arbor Day. It dawned on me that this is one of those holidays I know very little about....Read More
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New Madrid Earthquake News

While we have all been busy trying to get spring activities going, it is easy to forget we are living in an earthquake zone. Unless you are new to the area, everyone has heard of the New...Read More