The term “Dog Days” is used during the normally hottest time of year in the Northern Hemisphere. This usually lasts from early July through the middle of August. It started a bit earlier than usual this summer. The period of 20 days either side of the conjunction of Sirius and the sun is called the “Dog Days”. The origins, of …
You don’t have to be a meteorologist to know when the weather is extreme…although having one available can be helpful if you want a scientific name for what you are experiencing. Lake Anna recently took advantage of that availability when it suffered a weather event identified by Sunset Cove, Bluewater residents and retired National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Eckert as …
Louisa, Virginia – The Louisa County Board of Supervisors declared a Drought Watch Advisory at their meeting on July 1, 2024, and on July 10, the Louisa County Water Authority (LCWA) General Manager, Pam Baughman, announced the implementation of mandatory water restrictions due to persistently dry conditions. The Northeast Creek Reservoir and Green Springs Well levels have dropped significantly, prompting …
At a ceremonial signing of SB 454, Dominion Energy Virginia announced the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) from leading SMR nuclear technology companies. This RFP aims to evaluate the feasibility of developing a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at the North Anna Power Station in Louisa County, Virginia. The RFP does not commit to building an SMR at North …
July into August are the hottest months of the year. Temperatures frequently peak in the 90s. On rare occasions, we experience temperatures at or above 100 degrees F. When high humidity is combined with the heat it can make for uncomfortable, and possibly dangerous, conditions. Heat-related illnesses and deaths can vary in the US every year. When we have prolonged …
Starting Friday temperatures in the mid to upper 90s will be common through the weekend. Some increase in humidity will also occur. There is a small chance we could hit 100 on Sunday. The combination of heat and humidity will support heat indices, or what it feels like, in the lower 100s. The heat index is scientifically based on a …
Established in 2011, My Three Chambered Heart has been dedicated to improving public perception, enhancing captive husbandry, and promoting wildlife conservation of reptiles through educational outreach. The museum’s mission is clear: to spread knowledge and awareness of herpetology through a variety of engaging methods. These include classes, research, exhibits, community outreach, educational presentations, and hands-on experiences with reptiles. Executive Director …
The 2024 forecast is calling for an “above-normal” hurricane season, which, unfortunately, doesn’t give us any specific intel about where they will make landfall. As the Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, the National Hurricane Center has released the names for this season’s tropical storms, including Alberto, Beryl, Chris and Debby, just to name a few. Hurricanes can bring …
Heavy convective (thunderstorm) rainfall was my expertise for over half of my National Weather Service career. The technical term was called Quantitative Precipitation Forecasting (QPF), which in layman’s terms was trying to figure out how much rain would fall in a specific time period, in a specific location. The scope of our forecast area was the lower 48 states, including …
Photo: Periodical cicada broods of the United States and emergence timeline (Courtesy: USDA Forest Service) As temperatures climb to 64 or 65 degrees Fahrenheit, typically in mid-to-late May, Virginians eagerly anticipate the emergence of cicadas—a familiar symphony of harmless winged wonders renowned for their deafening chorus and periodic mass appearances. While excitement brews over the impending “Cicadapocalypse” in Virginia, there’s no …
