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To shut down or not to shut down…That is the question 21 Aug 2013 | 09:59 pm
Far from Shakespeare’s existential oratory that famously characterized the opening of Hamlet, the question of shutting down, or evacuating an offshore rig in the face of severe weather is one that car...
Halfway Through Hurricane Season, We Are Not Out of the Woods Yet 13 Aug 2013 | 07:11 pm
Unlike many heatwave haters, August is one of my favorite months. School is starting to ramp up (for those of us in the South), football pre-season is upon us, and most importantly, my birthday is in ...
The prescription for “alert fatigue” 31 Jul 2013 | 09:58 pm
Each year, we coastal dwellers enjoy the long days of summer in the beautiful paradise we call home. We let friends and relatives stay with us, and we beam over their jealousy – I mean their praise – ...
Is it Hot Enough for You? (You’re kidding, right?) 25 Jul 2013 | 08:49 pm
I come from the Northeast, and we are an outspoken bunch. I didn’t fully understand this until moving south of the Mason-Dixon Line, but we Northeasterners very rarely find a reason to keep from comp...
What if Chicken Little was right – Would utility providers be prepared? 18 Jul 2013 | 07:33 pm
As a history buff and science geek, my husband will watch the History Channel or Discovery Channel until he’s asleep on the couch. He is the epitome of the phrase, “learning is cool.” Recently, we wat...
Love is in the air and so is Tropical Storm Chantal 11 Jul 2013 | 08:20 pm
As a recent newlywed, and veteran bridesmaid, I’ve seen it all. From various (and weird) wedding traditions to the ultimate meltdown over a spray tan, it can be tough to be a bride or a groom. To redu...
What’s cooking in the U.S.? The western states. 3 Jul 2013 | 08:47 pm
The heat is on the minds of millions this summer and no, we’re not talking about the recent NBA champs, the Miami Heat. Record-breaking temperatures and sweltering heat has gripped the western United ...
I’m not a Meteorologist but I play one on TV 25 Jun 2013 | 03:01 am
We recently shot a video in our Operations Department in which I described ImpactWeather’s services and their value to our clients, while seated at the work station of one of our meteorologists (trust...
“If you see it, flee it.” 20 Jun 2013 | 08:19 pm
You have probably heard the following slogans regarding lightning: When thunder roars, go indoors If you see it, flee it If you hear it, clear it Lightning kills; play it safe Sunday, June 23, marks...
“The Lion King” was right: We are all connected in the great circle of…weather 10 Jun 2013 | 08:45 pm
In my opinion, The Lion King is arguably one of the best animated motion pictures (and Broadway plays) of all time. After many years of watching the Hamlet-based movie as a child and recently with my ...