Weather stories / Leah Hill

Let's Learn About the Weather

Weather impacts all of us. No one can escape the daily changes of weather. As a meteorologist, my job is to predict and explain the weather so you can plan your day to day tasks. Part of this task includes breaking down complicated weather-jargon.

9th September 2021

It's all about the Highs and Lows

A weather block leads to a stagnation of weather lasting several days or even weeks. The repeated weather pattern causes droughts, flooding, above-normal temperatures, or even below-normal temperatures.

2nd September 2021

Don't forget! Your September weather & events

Some things to remember this month - Hurricane season peaks, and we're counting down the days until the start of fall.

17th August 2021

Heading into the hurricane season peak

We are now halfway through the Atlantic hurricane season, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just released the mid-season outlook.

11th August 2021

Walking into a temperature gradient

A temperature gradient is a change in temperature over the change in distance.

We're in the dog days of summer now

We can officially say it! We’re in the dog days of summer! It’s hot, the humidity is high, and we’re all baking with a high heat index.

Can someone tell these storms to go away?

There is nothing better than a cold pool on a hot and humid summer day. Don't be caught off guard when your swimming is cut short by a lifeguard's shrill whistle. Lightning was spotted. Everyone needs to clear out of the pool for thirty minutes.

Mark your calendar for these dates!

From the Aphelion to a full moon, and below-average temperatures, there are a few things you need to remember this month.

Why are we so cool and they're so hot

During the last week of June, an unprecedented and dangerous heatwave set up over the Pacific Northwest.

Why is the temperature spiking? At night?

Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, flooding, and lightning are something we're used to here in the Ozarks. What we're not used to is temperatures skyrocketing to 101˚ F at night. Wild right?

The tropics are churning again

We are a week out from the official start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Just last week the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its hurricane outlook.

Taking pictures of the sky!

Weather satellites are observational tools that give meteorologists a top-down view of the atmosphere. Satellites clue us into the strength of developing thunderstorms, hurricanes, and complement land-based observations such as radar and weather stations.

Get ready to be blown away

Wind gives us clues on the type of weather we can expect. In this post, I’ll talk about a few of the factors meteorologists account for when forecasting wind, and how they play a role in our temperature forecasts.

20th April 2021

Meteorologists' Secret Code

Alright, it’s not really a secret code, but if you see this, “KSGF 161826Z 14008G17KT 10SM BKN028 BKN036 OVC060 12/07 A2992 RMK AO2 RAE17 P0000 T01220067,” yeah, you may think there is confidential information in there.

13th April 2021

Warning! Acronyms ahead

Something you should know about meteorologists, we love acronyms.

BREAKING NEWS- Pretty colors heading our way

I want this blog post to provide a diagnostic guide for several thunderstorms we see here in the Ozarks. As those pretty colors head your way, you will be able to recognize the storm's distinguishing features.

30th March 2021

Look at all those pretty colors

Get ready to bust out your radar apps! With spring comes an increased risk for thunderstorms. So don't be caught off guard. Radar is not just pretty colors, it means something. With some practice, you can interpret radars like a pro.

16th March 2021

Breaking down the threats - What you should know pt. 3

Flooding is one of the most common weather-related hazards we face here in the Ozarks. We have around 3,000 low water crossings, many rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas, that flood frequently.

12th March 2021

Q&A - Ask Away! I'll Answer pt. 8

Spring weather is starting to pick up already which is leaving me less time to answer viewer questions. I still want your questions answered but instead of posting them weekly, I'll be answering your questions bi-weekly.

Breaking down the threats - What you should know about severe weather Part. 2

This week, I’m breaking down how tornadoes are classified. I will also explain the differences between the tornado and severe weather watches and warnings.

Breaking down the threats- Severe weather pt. 1

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Missouri, a week dedicated to understanding our risk for severe weather and how we can prepare for the upcoming severe weather season. In honor of this week, I'll be breaking down some of the threats we are all too familiar with: Strong storms and tornadoes.

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