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Posts by
Matt Daniel
Four facts: Arctic sea ice extent in 2013
There was more Arctic sea ice this summer than last. That is true. And yet 2013's summertime Arctic ice melt was still greater than the long-term average.
September 19, 2013
Amazing videos of lightning striking the ground
Amazing footage that shows how dangerous lightning can truly be.
September 18, 2013
Epic flooding hitting the Boulder, Colorado area
The National Weather Service used the word "biblical" to describe ongoing flooding in Colorado. Many are evacuating as water levels rise.
September 13, 2013
Humberto is first hurricane of 2013 season in Atlantic
Humberto was just a few hours shy of tying the record for "latest first hurricane to form" during an Atlantic hurricane season.
September 11, 2013
Tom Izzo sets a good example for weather safety
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo convinced the student section at a football stadium to evacuate, as a lightning storm pushed through. Go Tom Izzo!
September 9, 2013
Remnants of Gabrielle caused heavy rain for Puerto Rico
Gabrielle is the seventh named storm of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Fortunately, the system is weak and will not last long after pounding Puerto Rico on Friday.
September 6, 2013
Why was El Reno, Oklahoma tornado downgraded to EF-3?
The tornado that struck El Reno, Oklahoma on May 31, 2013 has been reclassified from an EF-5 to a EF-3 tornado. Why?
September 5, 2013
Rainfall in Australia temporarily halted sea level rise
Could extreme rainfall in Australia in 2010-2011 temporarily halt global sea level rise? A new study from NCAR says yes.
August 28, 2013
U.S. Southeast experiencing extreme rainfall in 2013
Many rainfall records have been broken or will be broken before 2013 is over, in the U.S. Southeast. Due to the rain, it has been a cool summer there.
August 22, 2013
Amazing video from Typhoon Utor in China
Here is a collection of video caught on film by TyphoonHunter as Typhoon Utor struck Southeast China on August 14, 2013.
August 14, 2013
