BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-When we think about sinkholes, we think about the major ones which occurred within the last twenty five years. For instance, fallen bedrock at the National Corvette Museum. Nick Lawhon is the geologist at Bowling Green Public Works. Public Works conducts geotechnical investigations, to inspect the risk of sinkholes. Sinkholes are pretty common, and sinkholes are typically repaired…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Sunday February 2nd is Groundhog day! Every year, thousands meet at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to witness Phil, the groundhog, dig out from his hole to make his predictions. If you see his shadow, that means 6 more weeks of winter, no shadow calls for Spring’s early arrival. While some think this rodent meteorologist is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A harsh winter pattern unleashed the coldest air of the season this week. Morning low temperatures Wednesday (Jan.22) dropped below zero across Kentucky. Windchill readings fell as low as 15 below zero. This January has been unusually cooler than normal. Between Jan.1 and Jan.22, the month’s average temperature has ran nearly 10° below normal. The recent blast…
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES Southern California is challenged by numerous wildfires, spreading out of control, leaving mass destruction in the pacific palisades. California is familiar to wildfires, which occur annually, burning tens of thousands of acres. California faces severe drought and strong Santa Ana Winds which promote the blaze’s rapid spread. More than ten thousand homes and structures are turned to rubble….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- When the weather turns dicey and there’s potential for freezing rain, sleet, and snow, that can make areas vulnerable to experience numerous power disruptions in the wintertime. The last round of Wintry weather caused thousands of power outages state-wide. “Most common outages are ice on the lines or, wind and ice or ice on the trees, and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Christmas is almost here, and many are wondering, Are we getting a white Christmas this year? Shane Holinde at Kentucky Mesonet and Climate Center recounts the last time Bowling Green’s Christmas Day weather was truly festive. “Our most recent White Christmas happened two years ago when we had a very strong arctic cold front sweep through on…
BOWLING GREEN,Ky.- When the weather turns colder this winter that means there’s potential for dealing with snowy and icy roadways. Meteorologist Darius Mack visited Bowling Green Public Works Operations area to dive into what the city does to prepare for any harsh winter weather conditions. “As the weather turns bad, we don’t just bring out the plows and hope that…
Have You Seen These Before? It’s a phenomenon known as ‘Frost Flowers’. They can appear during late autumn months. Jessica Cooper at Mammoth Cave National Park shared images from earlier this month. According to Shane Holinde, Outreach Manager at Kentucky Mesonet and Kentucky Climate Center, Frost Flowers can appear in a short window during the first hard freeze of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- December is the start of meteorological winter. What can we expect for the upcoming season? Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a new forecast for the winter months ahead. With conditions leaning more favorable to La Nina. Climate Prediction center forecaster Matthew Rosencrans expects an active winter season. ” La Nina winters can have…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky,- The holiday season is right around the corner. As many gear up for seasons’ greetings there’s a chance that you may be greeted by sneaky pests invading your homes. From the setup of holiday decor to preparing a giant family feast. If not handled well, there’s a risk for unwanted guests. As temperatures chill. Jimmy Blankenship, pest…
