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Tropical Low Along the NW Florida Coast

The following satellite picture shows a cluster of clouds near the northwest Florida coast.  When low pressure lingers over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, development into a more organized tropical system can occur. In this case, the National Hurricane Center...

100 Degree Days – Summer 2012

There is a strong relationship between high temperatures and soil moisture. Evaporation and evapotranspiration increase with temperature, resulting in drier soils. Drier soils allow temperatures to reach even higher levels. This feedback effect can last through an...