After the historical flood of 2019 here in Midwest, we are looking closely at how the local rivers behave, and thinking what is in store for the spring 2020 for us. While the National Weather Service has been doing a… Continue Reading
I always feel bad discussing excessive precipitation in one part of the country, when another one suffers from drought or is ravaged by catastrophic wildfires. However, development of an early fall winter storm – the first one to be named… Continue Reading
Everybody can remember, at least once, their frustration with an “inaccurate” weather forecast. The truth is that, even in our age of supercomputers, weather forecasting is still a major challenge. Dynamics and evolution of weather systems is an equation with… Continue Reading
It was a long day in the Badlands. We woke up early in the morning and, still in dark, headed to observe the sunrise at one of the scenic overlooks. After breakfast, we spent approximately four hours driving… Continue Reading
I experienced my first totality in spring 2006, when I organized an expedition to the Mediterranean coast of Turkey for a group of almost 40 fellow amateur astronomers. It was a great time and an absolutely incredible experience, and I… Continue Reading
Summer is a perfect time to enjoy the warm sun, golden sand, and refreshing water. During the warm season, millions of people venture to the beach to unwind and relax. At the same time, unfortunately, every summer we hear news… Continue Reading