Get ready for some changes in the weather, folks! Today, a front is passing through South Carolina, which means we'll be saying goodbye to the warm temperatures and hello to something more seasonal. For those who love the cooler air, you're in for a treat. This afternoon, expect some lingering low
For the first time in weeks, the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions are gearing up to receive much-needed rain. This rain event, although not a drought-ender, is a welcome relief for areas suffering from extreme fire weather and poor air quality. Firefighters battling dry conditions and winds will f
Wind and dry conditions are fueling wildfires across the Northeast, with 27 million people from New York to Massachusetts under fire alerts. Cities like New York and Boston are feeling the heat, with wind gusts up to 35 mph and humidity as low as 25%. Vegetation is super dry, with the region about 6
Detecting 3D objects from a single camera is tough, especially when the weather isn't perfect. Most current methods work great on clear days but struggle with fog. That's where MonoWAD comes in. It's a clever system that can handle different weather conditions. MonoWAD has two parts: a weather code
Imagine waking up to a winter wonderland, only to find that your power is out. That's what happened to thousands of Denver metro residents on Saturday. The first big snowfall of the season didn't just bring beauty; it also caused chaos. By 8:30 a. m. , over 24, 000 customers were without power, than
Scientists are diving into the world of data assimilation to boost weather and hydrological forecasts. They've combined a land data assimilation component with a global atmospheric model called NICAM-LETKF. This mix allows them to conduct two types of experiments: strongly and weakly coupled land-at
Let's talk about an interesting mix: weather forecasting and financial tools. You might be wondering why these two seemingly different worlds would ever meet. Well, there's a connection that's not just fascinating but also a bit complex. First, let's chat about weather derivatives. These are like i
Ever wondered how weather affects the famous gobbling calls of male wild turkeys? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for a long time, but the results have been all over the place. Some say weather doesn't matter much, while others think it plays a big role. One problem is that most studi
When you snap a picture outside, the weather can be all kinds of things - sunny, rainy, cloudy, you name it. Weather really affects how well computer programs can figure out what's in a photo. Most current methods treat weather as a clear-cut thing, like a list of choices. But in the real world, wea
Weather stations around the globe are busy capturing data about the environment. These instruments, often managed by weather organizations, gather information like temperature, rainfall, and wind speed. The data they collect is then sent to central points for processing. However, the current methods
