tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.comments2024-02-22T22:30:41.915-06:00MWN BlogMeteorologist Erik Proseushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comBlogger509125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-32716668747673509052024-01-13T12:08:00.725-06:002024-01-13T12:08:00.725-06:00Very thorough write up and analysis! The humor is ...Very thorough write up and analysis! The humor is also appreciated. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-54734268526513869032023-12-07T23:52:17.552-06:002023-12-07T23:52:17.552-06:00Thank you, Erik! Thank you, Erik! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-8435495262762877542023-08-08T22:24:01.953-05:002023-08-08T22:24:01.953-05:00Thank you so much, Erik! Thank you so much, Erik! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-878083256398560032018-02-06T16:17:08.049-06:002018-02-06T16:17:08.049-06:00Looking back at the Channel 3 video, I am amazed a...Looking back at the Channel 3 video, I am amazed at how obvious it is the local TV meteorologists did not really understand what they were seeing. At one point about a minute into the video, the camera captures a series of power flashes (which the weather guys refer to later as “flashes of lightning” and “light flashes”), yet continues to pan the camera away from the flash. That can only mean they did not realize they were looking at strong evidence of where the tornado was actually on the ground. In fact, they just kept talking through it. As Gary England would say, “Power flashes, power flashes! Tornado on the ground!”. Where tornadoes are more common, even layman in the public know and dread the meaning behind power flashes. Maybe I am just spoiled from time spent in the Great Plains where severe weather coverage included helicopters tracking the tornadoes live on-air (even at night!) and where each local news affiliate had their own small fleet of trained storm chasers whose goal was to provide precise intersection locations of the funnel as it moved across an area. <br /><br />With an average of 14 tornadoes resulting in 5 deaths each year in the Memphis warning area, I am a little surprised that a more robust “offensive line” of trained and knowledgeable storm chasers has not developed in our region and/or that local media outlets do not draw more upon this resource in their storm coverage. These individuals are often the best source of information regarding real-time storm status and location in Tornado Alley.<br /><br />Regardless, three cheers for our local “weather persons”! They may be under appreciated here, but I know from firsthand experience there are other places in the US where they are virtual rock stars. May our local weather person community come to enjoy such support and recognition.Barfolomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564572647895477993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-24391175999761400972018-01-21T16:54:24.094-06:002018-01-21T16:54:24.094-06:00The Mid South Graphic is great! The Mid South Graphic is great! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-43024738357710651832018-01-09T11:16:57.050-06:002018-01-09T11:16:57.050-06:00As you said, at least there is a chance (albeit ve...As you said, at least there is a chance (albeit very small) of a big snow. Well, at least we can dream.Barfolomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564572647895477993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-62106854792410382602018-01-08T22:32:37.362-06:002018-01-08T22:32:37.362-06:00Thanks Erik. Of all the sources in the area, I alw...Thanks Erik. Of all the sources in the area, I always fall back on your explanations which very often seem to be spot on. Great work as always! DanTheCigarManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415085247029416399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-6143028456411679472018-01-03T20:37:03.542-06:002018-01-03T20:37:03.542-06:00Not sure about snow chances. We'll get rain on...Not sure about snow chances. We'll get rain on Sunday and IF there is an early start to it, there could be a little light, and brief, winter precip at onset, but I'm not expecting it right now. A shorter cold spell the middle of next week, but right now precip chances are also uncertain with that. Still a couple of months of potential though! Cross your fingers!Meteorologist Erik Proseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-90917247659069158532018-01-02T12:57:25.452-06:002018-01-02T12:57:25.452-06:00I personally love that we are having a "real&...I personally love that we are having a "real" winter for a change. I'm really hopeful that Rainbow Lake at Overton Park and/or the duck field at the Agricenter will be solid enough tomorrow morning so I can blow the dust off the old hockey skates.<br />What about next week? NWA mentioned something about "cooler" temperatures returning next week. Actually experiencing "real" winter over the last week or two has me wanting to see some snow. Any chances?Barfolomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564572647895477993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-66006784913403680382018-01-02T12:56:53.051-06:002018-01-02T12:56:53.051-06:00I personally love that we are having a "real&...I personally love that we are having a "real" winter for a change. I'm really hopeful that Rainbow Lake at Overton Park and/or the duck field at the Agricenter will be solid enough tomorrow morning so I can blow the dust off the old hockey skates.<br />What about next week? NWA mentioned something about "cooler" temperatures returning next week. Actually experiencing "real" winter over the last week or two has me wanting to see some snow. Any chances?Barfolomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564572647895477993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-11048141924147746582017-08-10T17:04:44.133-05:002017-08-10T17:04:44.133-05:00For anyone going to totality, the mobile app "...For anyone going to totality, the mobile app "Solar Eclipse Timer" is available for ios and android, and will audibly tell you when things happen, what to look for, and when you need to look away/put your glasses back on based on your GPS location. Watch this video for an explanation from the guy who wrote it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc7MfcKF1-sAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03222192669802002696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-48808064398447572872017-07-26T14:32:18.940-05:002017-07-26T14:32:18.940-05:00Great info, Erik! I especially appreciate the link...Great info, Erik! I especially appreciate the link to the company that sells approved viewing glasses, and it's great that they're right here in Bartlett! Haven't checked them all out, but the most popular one sells for only $15. Maybe we can pick it up instead of having it shipped, haven't checked that out yet. But thank you again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-67874701330167104822017-06-26T14:11:08.890-05:002017-06-26T14:11:08.890-05:00Good info here. I've been watching this closel...Good info here. I've been watching this closely since last October, and for all the hype surrounding Hopkinsville KY (some calling it Eclipseville), Carbondale Il still looks like the best candidate in our area to catch the shadow. Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743315461443805588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-12967897704773479782017-06-02T05:01:31.891-05:002017-06-02T05:01:31.891-05:00nice blognice blogAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571828795230778384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-47065528729988721992017-06-01T01:07:43.512-05:002017-06-01T01:07:43.512-05:00Memphis in May-hem: 105 mph microburst damage in F...Memphis in May-hem: 105 mph microburst damage in Frayser<br />WOW, that was quite a storm!Deborah Faith Farrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747789088325519397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-17581499299369787252017-06-01T01:07:14.959-05:002017-06-01T01:07:14.959-05:00Thanks for all you guys do in explaining what I kn...Thanks for all you guys do in explaining what I knew but couldn't explain it the way I just read it.And thanks to MLG&W for all the hard work you guys did to get a lot of us back on<br />I'm very grateful and thank God for you all.Deborah Faith Farrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747789088325519397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-5142771087561958182017-03-30T16:40:42.329-05:002017-03-30T16:40:42.329-05:00"Watch out for severe weather including possi..."Watch out for severe weather including possibly a strong tornado or two"... or the lack of so much as a drop of rain. Wish I had as much leeway in my job performance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-8654255910926429172017-03-11T16:40:28.478-06:002017-03-11T16:40:28.478-06:00Thanks Rebecca! That means we're doing our job...Thanks Rebecca! That means we're doing our job! Stay safe and warm!Meteorologist Erik Proseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-78940459137804230012017-03-11T16:37:24.590-06:002017-03-11T16:37:24.590-06:00Love your sense of humor AND your understandable w...Love your sense of humor AND your understandable weather reports.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135691759570148381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-24269338387104650992017-01-05T14:41:03.440-06:002017-01-05T14:41:03.440-06:00I made my liquor store run yesterday in anticipati...I made my liquor store run yesterday in anticipation of a DUSTING. I'm good so send it on. Julia Baker Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195485792215091070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-40162530838862966052016-12-19T14:48:30.731-06:002016-12-19T14:48:30.731-06:00Thanks for the insight, Sam. The sirens were activ...Thanks for the insight, Sam. The sirens were activated as I suspected they probably were, when the warning was issued. Appreciate what you do for DeSoto County! Merry Christmas!Meteorologist Erik Proseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-8267590229537304092016-12-19T14:22:00.061-06:002016-12-19T14:22:00.061-06:00Thanks Erik, for the commentary. Great points made...Thanks Erik, for the commentary. Great points made as always. I posted about both warnings in Desoto. The second warning included portions of the City of Olive Branch, and was issued around 9:15pm. My post carries a timestamp of 9:18pm and the sirens were activated both inside the city limits and outside. I have followers that noted sirens were going off at 9:24pm. They had been going off for a several minutes by then in my area. Your points are well made and valid. One should not rely upon warning sirens as their only source of notification and there was not a tornado warning issued for Hernando, therefore, the sirens would not have been activated for that area. WxMayorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335299992824650759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-13666279960210927682016-12-19T12:03:57.001-06:002016-12-19T12:03:57.001-06:00You guys did a great job!! If anyone wasn't a...You guys did a great job!! If anyone wasn't aware, they had their heads in the sand. I couldn't agree with you more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-18960988506330862902016-12-11T12:56:19.078-06:002016-12-11T12:56:19.078-06:00A little too far out to really tell with any degre...A little too far out to really tell with any degree of accuracy - stay tuned!<br /><br />ErikMeteorologist Erik Proseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116114428520631122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095709393884268330.post-74201526728715709982016-12-11T11:14:47.695-06:002016-12-11T11:14:47.695-06:00Chances for a white Xmas?Chances for a white Xmas?Gerrinoreply@blogger.com