What I Love About Summer

In my 23 years as Chief Meteorologist at THV11, I’ve noticed that the most active weather happens between December 1 and May 31. From winter...

Weather & Home

We all have seen how the weather can take a toll on a home. Over the years, wind, rain, heat, and cold can reduce your...

Let’s face it: Arkansans have this weird love/hate relationship with snow. Just the mention of a flake or two gets us all riled up and...

When Arkansas Shakes & Quakes – Pt. 2

In the last issue we revealed eyewitness accounts of the great earthquake and series of aftershocks along the New Madrid fault that spanned December 1811...

When Arkansas Shakes & Quakes

“…we were visited by a violent shock of an earthquake, accompanied by a very awful noise resembling loud but distant thunder.” – Eliza Bryan, New...

Weather Watch

The Earth’s oceans cover about 70% of the planet. The sea is our largest habitat and, of course, it’s all salt water (which, coincidentally, ties...

The Metric System and Meteorology

A decade – a period of 10 years that eventually leads to a century. Here’s the weird thing about a decade, and time in general:...

Weather Watch: Outdoor Certified

Growing up, I was always a bit jealous of my two older brothers. They were Cub Scouts, and later Boy Scouts. Too young for the...

Super Satellite With Super Powers

GOES-East really is a “super” satellite that will allow meteorologists to view more precise weather guidance models and in the event of severe weather, will...

Farewell, My Friend

Tom Brannon announced his retirement from television earlier this fall, so I thought I would take this opportunity to pay tribute to my friend, colleague...