VISIT: Meteorological Interpretation Blog

The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing.  Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. On 30 October 2017 GOES-16 observed a leeside cold front with associated gravity waves in the vicinity of eastern Continue Reading

The GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational data and are undergoing testing.  Users bear all responsibility for inspecting the data prior to use and for the manner in which the data are utilized. Cold advection over the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes resulted in bands of showers across the Great Continue Reading

Ever since last week, Hurricane Ophelia was meandering in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, not knowing where to go. Ophelia gradually became a tropical storm, then hurricane, as it moved northeastward and past through the Azores. As of this past weekend (14-15 October 2017), Ophelia inched closer and closer to the country of Ireland. Before Ophelia made Continue Reading

It is finally October, where the fall season has hit its stride, but unfortunately wildfires are still a-brewing in the Golden State. California, in recent days, has been subjected to more wildfires along the Northern side of the state. The majority of the fires are north of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. The cause Continue Reading