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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 about 8 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 over 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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On a scale from 0-10 how much do you love your job? From a scale from 0-10 how much do you hate it?

Asked by BOB almost 7 years ago

Guess it depends on the day, BOB. The way weather works is always interesting so that is closer to 10. Severe weather can certainly cause hardship so that is zero. Waiting for things to happen is frustrating and the changing business model of local news is uncertain so those are 5s. Thanks!

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Why have some scientists argued that the current rise in global temperature is causing an increase in magnitude, frequency, and duration of hurricanes

Asked by girlstarsccr over 7 years ago

Complicated question. The fuel for tropical systems is warm surface water in the ocean. Since the ocean and the atmosphere are connected a warmer atmosphere will create warmer oceans which adds up to more fuel. Hope that helps. Thanks!

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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 8 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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Why is it that when the clouds obscure the sun wind starts blowing, and then when the sun comes out again the wind dies down?

Asked by Stephanie almost 8 years ago

Thanks, Stephanie. Not always directly related. The wind is caused by differences in air pressure. Mother Nature likes things to be in balance so she moves air from high pressure toward low pressure. The pressure differences are caused by uneven heating of the earth by the sun and the ground heats unevenly as the clouds come and go. Hope that helps.

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I live in SW Mo why when they call for 12” of snow we get a trace or nothing but when they call for a trace we get 12”?

Asked by Tommy over 7 years ago

Hi, Tommy. Winter weather forecasting is pretty difficult. I'm guessing your question might be at least a little exaggerated. The foundation of any forecast is the weather balloons that are launched twice a day around the world. That, and other data, are fed into computer programs that model the behavior of the atmosphere. Since weather balloon launch sites are pretty far apart unseen effects can creep in and affect the forecast. In some cases a storm track shift of just a few miles can change snowfall amounts in a given spot pretty dramatically.

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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

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

On a scale from 0-10 how much do you love your job? From a scale from 0-10 how much do you hate it?

Why have some scientists argued that the current rise in global temperature is causing an increase in magnitude, frequency, and duration of hurricanes

Also on Jobstr...

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

Why is it that when the clouds obscure the sun wind starts blowing, and then when the sun comes out again the wind dies down?

I live in SW Mo why when they call for 12” of snow we get a trace or nothing but when they call for a trace we get 12”?

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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

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

On a scale from 0-10 how much do you love your job? From a scale from 0-10 how much do you hate it?

Why have some scientists argued that the current rise in global temperature is causing an increase in magnitude, frequency, and duration of hurricanes

Also on Jobstr...

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

Why is it that when the clouds obscure the sun wind starts blowing, and then when the sun comes out again the wind dies down?

I live in SW Mo why when they call for 12” of snow we get a trace or nothing but when they call for a trace we get 12”?

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