Background: A month ago, I had the honor of testifying before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) for the hearing, “Playing God with the Weather – A Disastrous Forecast,” chaired by Rep. Marjorie… Read More ›
We may live in the 21st century, but when it comes to the weather, the human mind has not evolved past Dark Age superstition. No matter what the weather is doing, people spanning across both extremities of the political spectrum… Read More ›
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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“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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Hikers at Deception Pass State Park, northwest of Seattle, Washington, were greeted by a mesmerizing sight last weekend. Kim Knight Wilkinson was there to photograph this incredible phenomena, known as a fogbow. Fogbows, sometimes referred to as cloudbows, white rainbows,… Read More ›
Introduction As a weather forecaster, I love being able to break down and forecast extreme and/or noteworthy weather events here in the United States. Tropical cyclones, nor’easters, and Arctic outbreaks are a particular interest of mine. Yet, throughout this very… Read More ›
Millions of Americans across the Deep South will be facing some dangerous weather conditions tomorrow and Saturday. At the same time, the Midwest will be dealing with some snow, which while it won’t be historic, it’ll be disruptive. So, let’s… Read More ›
Chris Martz 