Category Archives: Weather Events

Witnessing Three Total Solar Eclipses in My Lifetime

Posted on April 4, 2024 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Saturday, March 7, 1970 I was 14 years old and playing trombone in my junior high school’s orchestra/stage band. That day our school was competing in the state school band contest held in Miami and afterward having lunch at a … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Preparedness – Build a Go Bag or Go Kit

Posted on June 1, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The 2018 Hurricane season officially begins today and the forecast from Colorado State University calls for a slightly above-average outlook with a total of 14 named storms (we’ve already had the first named storm), seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes expected. … Continue reading →

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2018 Hurricane Names

Posted on March 12, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The official 2018 Hurricane Season begins June 1st and I thought this might be a good time to share the list of 2018 Hurricane names. By the way, Mother Nature doesn’t always unleash her fury according to our schedule, so … Continue reading →

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Gimme Shelter

Posted on February 15, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

According to this article from The Bradenton Herald via the Emergency Management Magazine website, folks in Southwest Florida, Central Florida and the Tampa Bay area will find the availability of emergency shelter during the next hurricane to be in short … Continue reading →

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Welcome Summer Solstice – In The Summertime

Posted on June 21, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy Summer Solstice. Here’s Mungo Jerry and their only hit song in the U.S. from 1970, In The Summertime.

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Baby, The Rain Must Fall

Posted on June 17, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Here in Oklahoma City we’re about to be walloped by remnants of Tropical Storm Bill. Normally, this would not be a problem but OKC is still reeling from flooding and straight-line winds in May (which is why I’m here) and … Continue reading →

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Severe Holiday Weather Alert

Posted on December 23, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Reports are that severe weather over the holidays will affect ground and air traffic, so be especially careful during your travels.

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It Was 10 Years Ago Today – Hurricane Charley

Posted on August 13, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Ten years ago today Hurricane Charley struck the western coast of south Florida with winds in excess of 135 mph and 6 hours later barreled its way up into Orlando with winds of 100 mph when it hit our neighborhood. … Continue reading →

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