Sandy vs. Irene (winds)
It’s apparent that Sandy was stronger than Irene, but by how much? The image above shows approximate winds when both systems were located just south of Atlantic City, N.J. Overview: The maximum winds in...
Monthly Archive: October 2013
Storm Chasing Lessons
This was my first attempt at storm chasing in the central U.S. and let’s just say that it made me take a step back and take some time to better prepare for future chases....
Indian Summer Explained
The autumn season is already breath-taking as the leaves begin to change, but throw in a few warm days before winter arrives and it’s simply beautiful. “Indian Summer” is a term that describes a period...
First Frost and the Growing Season
When it comes to autumn in Connecticut, anything can be expected! Let’s take a look at some facts about the end of the growing season… Average first frost: October 9th While the first frost can...
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