WKU Student Research Conference

WKU’s 45th Annual Student Research Conference is being held tomorrow, March 28th, in the Downing Student Union to wrap up REACH Week. Whether undergraduate or graduate, from main or regional campuses, students of various disciplines are able to partake in showcasing their research. Poster and oral presentations will be taking place from 8 AM – […]

The Weather Grammys

Last night, the Grammys were on and the show was about 7 millennia long (3 and a half hours seems like major overkill). Major artists like Sam Smith, Beck, Ed Sheeran and Kendrick Lamar won Grammys last evening, and it was all fun and games. It was the largest collection of musical talent all year long, […]

Understanding Why Forecasts Bust

In light of the major snowfall bust for the New York City area on Monday this week, many are looking at forecasters and wondering how such a thing can happen. Technology has advanced to the point where we can have semi-accurate forecasts up to 7 days in advance, but some of the bigger systems are […]

Cool Features From NWS Louisville

While there are many issues that need to be resolved within the National Weather Service’s (NWS) warning and forecast dissemination system. However, we often overlook many of the cool features that are featured within the NWS’ web pages. Because it is local, I will be highlighting some of the cooler features that the NWS Louisville offers […]

Meteorological Icon Robert Simpson Passes Away

Robert Simpson, a meteorological icon, has passed away at the age of 102. Simpson was the co-developer of the Saffir-Simpson scale, which is used to measure hurricane intensity. Simpson was also the director if the National Hurricane Center from 1968-1974. He later became a part of the faculty and staff at the University of Virginia. The […]

Gawker’s Weather Survey

The great minds at The Vane recently offered a weather survey to its readers. The survey asked a few questions regarding the way the public responded in certain weather scenarios, as well as how they got weather information on a day-to-day basis. The results are pretty surprising, and of interest to us here at Wx […]

Gender Inequality in Meteorology

Ever heard a female meteorologist, especially broadcast meteorologist, referred to as a “Weather Girl?” It’s safe to say gender inequality is an issue in all professions. Here is what Dr. Marshall Shepherd has to say on the issue in a recent blog post. “Admit it, you don’t hear male broadcast colleagues referred to as “Weather […]

Kim Jong-un Isn’t Happy About Recent Forecasts

Kim Jong-un is not happy with North Korean forecasters, who are apparently predicting the weather incorrectly.  He has made it a point to improve the local livelihood and economy in North Korea, and this seems to be an issue he has chosen to tackle as part of this vision. He is striving for more modern […]

Sunny & Muy Perfecto

Real-time Observation for Bowling Green, Ky: Real-time Regional Radar: Today 4/23 – Sunny side up! – High 72˚ / Tonight – Clear – Low 41˚ 6am 45˚ – 9am 50˚ – 12pm 62˚ – 3pm 71˚ – 6pm 62˚ – 9pm 55˚ Describe today in two words: Sunny & niiiccceeee.  You’ll want the seat warmers on for […]