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MU Meteo☈ology, '25. Medium-range forecasts. Chart maker. Weather history and climatology.
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Is Climate Change to Blame for the Atmospheric Rivers Impacting California? The Evidence Says No.
Since the end of January, California has been pelted by a series of atmospheric rivers bringing rounds of moderate-to-heavy rainfall for days on end, spurring hundreds of flash floods across the state, inundating roads and neighborhoods from the Bay Area… Read More ›
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Fire Frenzy: Setting the Record Straight on the Canadian Fires
Those of us who reside on the east coast are fortunate enough to not have to face forest fires or their associated hazards on a routine basis. Scenes of smoke-filled skies and fire crews working around the clock to snuff… Read More ›
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Is Global Warming Responsible for Hurricane Ian? The Evidence Says No
Come rain or shine, there’s no shortage of people rushing to link human-caused climate change to just about everything that happens with the weather. The press in particular has become almost insufferable, especially in times of crisis. Hurricane Ian made… Read More ›
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What Journalists Don’t Want You to Know About Heatwaves
A recent article published in the Washington Post caught my attention after it was shared on social media by multiple scientists, environmentalists and politicians. The headline serves as a dire warning to readers that our environmental inaction has led to… Read More ›
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Weather Questions with Martz: Why do thunderstorms split before they reach my house?
Don Story sent me this question on Twitter yesterday: “Hi Chris, maybe you can answer a question for us Central Floridians. I live near Summerfield and a group of us at the pool are avid radar watchers. A lot of… Read More ›
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January 2-3, 2022 Snowfall Reports
Thanks to everyone who sent in reports, making this map possible!
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Presentation on Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change
I was delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with my friend and fellow Millersville University meteorology major, Gavin Morgan on a research project and final presentation for my UNIV103 First Year Exploring Earth Systems Class. We decided to investigate… Read More ›
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A Closer Look at What Happened in Texas During the Deep Freeze:
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”— Benjamin Franklin Meteorological Analysis Three weeks ago, a major cold snap and series of winter storms enveloped the southern plains and parts of the Mississippi River Valley, sending temperatures below zero… Read More ›
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West Coast Fires Are Worsened by Bad Policy, Not Climate Change
Anytime there is an extreme weather or weather-related event, there never seems to be a shortage of people who immediately blame man-made climate change. You can bet your hard earned dollar that any individual who makes such obscure claims without… Read More ›
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2020 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook
As with any hurricane season, it’s important to be prepared for anything, including worst-case scenarios. While some seasons are far busier than others, all it takes is one storm to change someone’s life forever. This is why it’s necessary to… Read More ›
Chris Martz 