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Last Answer on December 24, 2019

Will there be rain in Houston January 18 & 19, 2019?

Asked by eric_atd about 7 years ago

Hi, Eric. A bit too far out to tell. Generally forecasts are pretty accurate 3-5 days out. By 5-7 days many of the main weather features are well forecast but the timing often changes a bit. Thanks!

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Also have you ever been featured in a blooper?

Asked by 56 about 6 years ago

I think only at the Christmas party. It was so long ago I can’t remember the blooper. Merry Christmas!

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Cozad Nebraska has generally been logged as the "meridian city" or near the 100th meridian where the dry arid air meets the eastern humid air. I understand over years this point has moved to the east because of clinate change. Where is that point now

Asked by Njk over 7 years ago

I'll admit to not being familiar with that term. I'll ask the other members of the podcast I co-host called WeatherBrains. Thanks!

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Can the NWS issue watches or is that only something the storm prediction center can do?

Asked by Donovin almost 7 years ago

Great question. A tornado or severe thunderstorm watch will come from the Storm Prediction Center, often in consultation with local offices. A hurricane watch will come from the National Hurricane Center and winter weather and flood watches will come from local offices. Thanks, Donovin!

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what does a meteorologist do? what kind of person do you have to be to become one?

Asked by Will over 7 years ago

Well...we are all very nice people. An interest in science and math is helpful. Forecasters look at computer model data as well as satellite and radar data on a daily basis. Research meteorologists create computer models and sensing tools like radar, satellites and weather stations. Many meteorologists work for private companies like airlines, delivery services and power companies. For more information you can search for the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service. Good luck, Will!

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Is "Tornado Alert" still a thing?

Asked by Carlene almost 7 years ago

Hi, Carlene. Need a little more context, please.

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What do you think happened. So we drove back from the store and when we got into our neighbourhood it started getting windy, heavy rain, and hail. There was crap blowing across the road. When we drove down our street. Nothing instantly stopped.

Asked by Dan over 6 years ago

Sounds like you may have been right on the edge of a thunderstorm. They can have a pretty tight gradient especially has they approach. Thanks, Dan.

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Will there be rain in Houston January 18 & 19, 2019?

Also have you ever been featured in a blooper?

Cozad Nebraska has generally been logged as the "meridian city" or near the 100th meridian where the dry arid air meets the eastern humid air. I understand over years this point has moved to the east because of clinate change. Where is that point now

Can the NWS issue watches or is that only something the storm prediction center can do?

Also on Jobstr...

what does a meteorologist do? what kind of person do you have to be to become one?

Is "Tornado Alert" still a thing?

What do you think happened. So we drove back from the store and when we got into our neighbourhood it started getting windy, heavy rain, and hail. There was crap blowing across the road. When we drove down our street. Nothing instantly stopped.

TV Meteorologist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Will there be rain in Houston January 18 & 19, 2019?

Also have you ever been featured in a blooper?

Cozad Nebraska has generally been logged as the "meridian city" or near the 100th meridian where the dry arid air meets the eastern humid air. I understand over years this point has moved to the east because of clinate change. Where is that point now

Can the NWS issue watches or is that only something the storm prediction center can do?

Also on Jobstr...

what does a meteorologist do? what kind of person do you have to be to become one?

Is "Tornado Alert" still a thing?

What do you think happened. So we drove back from the store and when we got into our neighbourhood it started getting windy, heavy rain, and hail. There was crap blowing across the road. When we drove down our street. Nothing instantly stopped.

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