Message From Dave
The psychology of storm warningsIt is mid-afternoon on a busy severe weather day and we have already had a number of Tornado Warnings in the KSN viewing area and several confirmed tornadoes. Now, things are about to take a turn for the worst. Read more » What you see is not what you think you're gettingNo, I'm not talking about the latest consumer fraud! But I am talking about something that fools just about everyone -- from the nervous ninny who is afraid of every dark cloud in the sky to the seasoned, trail-bitten storm chaser. It is the wind speed! Read more » Is it really the heat, the humidity, or both?"It's not the heat, it's the humidity that gets you!" I bet you've heard that old saying a million times. But is it true? Read more » The best way to protect your family? You make the call!Whether you are high tech or low tech; on the move or at home; looking out for yourself or someone else, KSN has storm warning solutions for you! Read more » KSN's wide horizonI suppose the caller thought he was being clever: "I see there's a storm in Kay County, Oklahoma. Did you know it was raining in California? Why don't you put that on the TV?" CLICK. Read more » Some straight talk about sirensA true story: on a visit to my in-laws in Ohio one summer, we had an evening of thunderstorms. They did not appear to be very strong, and, heck, I was on vacation, and so didn't pay very much attention. Read more » Dave's Fav'sUndaunted by the controversy caused by taking on the English system of measurement in my last column, I am ready to open another can of soup! Read more » Time for Mr. Fahrenheit to Retire!Today's target: the much beloved but confusing system of measurements known as the "English system." Read more » Sooner or later the old man will get youIn spite of Mother Nature's best attempts at camouflage, we know that moment by moment, day by day, we are drawing ever closer to winter. Read more » With Apologies to Richard Dawson... The Survey Says...Results of the KSN WeatherLab Severe Weather Survey strongly support using 1" diameter as the definition for "severe" hail. Read more » Katrina rewrites historyOther storms have been more powerful--higher winds and lower barometric pressures. But, it appears that Katrina will easily go down in history as the most expensive hurricane in US history, surpassing Andrew in 1992. Read more » Invest in Exploration PlaceOn August 31, 2005, the Sedgwick County Commissioners voted to enter into a four year partnership with Exploration Place that includes funding to ensure a stable foundation for growth. Read more » Bunny ears and the birdNo, it's not the hot new children's book in the Explore Store here at Exploration Place. It's the latest development in the fast changing world of broadcasting and if you are a satellite TV customer, it could have a direct impact on the safety of your family! Read more » Tools to keep your family safeIt's here: May, the number 1 month for tornadoes in the state of Kansas. As you read here last month, we have some powerful new tools and upgrades this spring in the KSN WeatherLab. Read more » New storm tracking tools at the KSN WeatherLabIt's a long way from the magnetic or static-cling plastic H's, L's, pieces of fronts, lightning bolts and raindrops that I used in my earliest weathercasts, nearly 24 years ago. Read more » Heads up about hailYou may not realize it, but there is a revolution in the air this spring! For the first time in more than 50 years, the National Weather Service is taking another look at just what is a "severe thunderstorm?" Read more » Eyewitness to RecoveryThe images are all too familiar: ruined homes, businesses destroyed, man-made objects tossed about like toys, and the faces of people who have seen their lives turned upside down by Mother Nature. Read more » NEWS FLASHThe National Weather Service has announced two important developments that will affect us all this coming severe weather season! Read more » A Little Light ReadingSomebody in Florida must have made the Big Guy Upstairs really mad. I mean really, really mad. Read more » In the Eye of the StormAs I write this Hurricane Frances bears down on Florida, following close on the heels of Charley. It has already been a busy hurricane season--and we have several months to go. Read more » |
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