Author: Erik Proseus

Weather musings on a hot October day

October 6, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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remnants tropical, summer, tropical

Some thoughts on September rainfall patterns, the last of the summer heat, and an impactful hurricane season
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September 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

October 5, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data, event recap, Uncategorized

Cooler than average temps and 2 sets of tropical remnants highlighted September
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Second visit of tropical remnants in two weeks!

September 25, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, Fujiwhara effect, remnants tropical, tropical

A second tropical system in two weeks visits the Mid-South!
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The start of fall feels more like summer, but change is coming

September 21, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion

Though fall starts Sunday, we’ll have to wait a couple more days for the fall feels to arrive!
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Could Francine bring drought-busting rain (and strong wind) to the Mid-South?

September 8, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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tropical

All eyes are on the southwest Gulf of Mexico as a developing tropical system may have its sights set on the Mid-South later this week.
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August 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

September 4, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

The month of August was slightly warmer and quite a bit drier than average, resulting in the onset of rapid drought conditions.
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August drought hits quickly; signs of fall approaching!

September 2, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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drought

While temperatures were only slightly above normal in August, rapid drought development was the main weather story. So can fall weather be just around the corner?
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Summer returns following a welcome reprieve

August 11, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion

Sometimes, a weekend like this one – a much-needed “oasis” from summer, as a friend of MWN characterized it – is just what is needed as the dog days of summer wear on.
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July 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

August 4, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

A string of five straight months of above average monthly temperatures ended in July, while precipitation varied widely across the region.
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Upper atmosphere dictating the pattern; changes coming!

July 27, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion

For those who like hot summer weather, we apologize for this past week. For the rest of us, we’ll take whatever reprieve we […]
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Beautiful weekend, but eyes on Beryl

July 6, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, hurricane, Uncategorized

Nice July weather this weekend will lead into an unsettled, likely humid and wet, first half of next week thanks to Beryl.
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June 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

July 6, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

Temperatures were slightly above average and precipitation was well below average in Memphis for the month of June 2024.
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Summer is in high gear; what about thunderstorm chances?

June 22, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, heat, intern, summer

Several of you have commented that it seemed like a decent spring in Memphis this year turned pretty suddenly to summer about a […]
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Summer is here! Heat, humidity, and poor air quality

June 13, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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air quality, heat, summer

An extended period of “late spring” is coming to an end. The past month has featured brief periods of hot weather, but generally […]
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A few storms, then a taste of late spring, before summer arrives late next week

June 8, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, Uncategorized

We’ve had a pretty busy spring severe weather season, particularly in May. But we appear to be moving out of the heart of […]
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May 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

June 8, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

May Climate Recap Following in April’s footsteps, the month of May was warmer than normal by over 2 degrees, as was repeated across […]
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Multiple rounds of storms the next several days

May 21, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather

After a 3-day short respite from a rainy pattern, we’re headed right back into one that will take us through the rest of […]
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Strong to severe storms likely Wednesday night

May 7, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe weather, Uncategorized

Another severe weather event is poised to affect a large area, including the Mid-South, on Wednesday. The area under a heightened risk includes […]
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Severe weather season delivers a couple thunderstorm chances this week

April 14, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

We’ve made it into the heart of spring, which means we’re also into spring severe weather season, which continues for the next month […]
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March 2024 Climate Report for Memphis, TN

April 9, 2024

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, climate data

March Climate Recap The month of March was warmer than normal by almost three degrees. High temperatures ranged from the 50’s to the […]
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Cooler than average temps and 2 sets of tropical remnants highlighted September…

by Erik Proseus on October 5, 2024

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Second visit of tropical remnants in two weeks!

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A second tropical system in two weeks visits the Mid-South!…

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