Bret Walts – BAM Weather

January Heating Demand Highest in More than a Decade

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Jan

January Heating Demand Highest in More than a Decade

January Heating Demand Highest in More than a Decade By Bret Walts Heaters across the United States will be stressed over the next two weeks as another visit from the tropospheric polar vortex brings the coldest air of the season to much of the Central and Eastern US. While the…

10

Jan

By Bret Walts

1-10-25 PM Model Analysis: Colder mid-day trends as cold blast loads up mid-late January for Central/Western US. B.

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10

Jan

By Bret Walts

1-10-25 AM Model Analysis: Cold blast signals persist for mid-late week 2. B.

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09

Jan

By Bret Walts

1-9-25 PM Model Analysis: Colder pattern persists ahead – leaning between EPS/GEFS data. B.

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09

Jan

By Bret Walts

1-9-25 AM Model Analysis: Stormy pattern with cold shots and high demand through Mid-January. B.

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20

Dec

By Bret Walts

12-20-24 AM Model Analysis: Warmth dominates week 2, but cooler signals loom into Early-Mid January. B.

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Wild Winter Swings Continue into the New Year

18

Dec

By Bret Walts

Wild Winter Swings Continue into the New Year

The first week of December 2024 was the coldest on record for lower Ohio and Tennessee Valley, but the month will likely be remembered for its significant ups and downs rather than its bouts of cold. While another cold shot arrives late this week, a much milder than normal pattern…

BAMWX Announces Promotion of Makaela Rader to Chief of Staff

13

Dec

By Bret Walts

BAMWX Announces Promotion of Makaela Rader to Chief of Staff

Greenwood, IN – BAMWX (BAMWX.com) is pleased to announce the promotion of Makaela Rader to the position of Chief of Staff. Rader has been a full-time employee at BAMWX since February 2023, where she has served with distinction as an Administrative Assistant. “I am deeply honored to take on the…

Weather data struggles to see drizzle. Custom commentary from meteorologists critical to forecast success.

20

Nov

By Bret Walts

Weather data struggles to see drizzle. Custom commentary from meteorologists critical to forecast success.

As the fall season slowly transitions to winter, a common problem that professionals deal with is drizzle. With light, measurable totals, and a tendency to see a drop in visibilities, it’s more of an annoyance than a hazardous weather type for the general public. However, it can be one of…

NFHS guidelines recommend independently verified lightning detection.

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Sep

By Bret Walts

NFHS guidelines recommend independently verified lightning detection.

One of the most critical weather hazards to monitor for outdoor school events is lightning. It is a safety hazard for players, coaches, spectators, and staff. At least 270 people are injured by lightning in the United States on an annual basis, though this number is likely underreported. Many guidelines…