Pattern Change Likely Next Week

For the past month or two an expansive and persistent ridge of high pressure has been in place across much of the Gulf Coast Region (along with most of the country). Drought:  This ridge has caused below average rainfall and…

Matthew now a Category 2; Now Located Northeast of Florida

Position and intensity As of the 8:00PM EDT intermediate advisory category 2 hurricane Matthew was located northeast of Florida, at 30.7 degrees north and 80.6 degrees west. Maximum sustained winds were 110 miles per-hour, the minimum central pressure was 948…