Cory SmithMay 9New spreadsheet, new forecast errorIf you have read through posts on my website, you have probably read about how I track my forecast error. While this isn't something that...
Cory SmithSep 5, 2021The Mental Toll of Covering HurricanesThis isn't going to be like most of my posts on this blog. Normally I teach you about a concept with forecasting or weather, or even go...
Cory SmithFeb 21, 2021Important Weather Dates 2021So just like the title states, this blog post will be about important dates in 2021 in relation to weather events here in Acadiana. This...
Cory SmithJan 8, 2021Let's Talk About Forecast Error (again)If you are an avid reader of my weather blog (I know everyone has this website bookmarked of course) then you probably read this article...
Cory SmithSep 10, 2020Riding Out The Storm: Hurricane LauraYou always see the damage that Hurricanes leave behind on TV but, it was this past August where I finally saw first-hand the true power...
Cory SmithJul 28, 2020What are the Dog Days of Summer?We have heard of the "Dog Days" of summer but, what do they actually mean?
Cory SmithJul 14, 2020Seeing Cities on RadarYou can normally see rain on radar but did you know you could see cities as well?
Cory SmithJun 24, 2020Why your 7-day forecast is REALLY goodAs meteorologists, we love to brag about how "Accurate" our forecast is on-air but how close are we actually, and are there inherent...
Cory SmithMay 20, 2020Why did Acadiana see it's strongest Tornado in almost 40 years?It is very uncommon that we see strong tornadoes in Acadiana but this past Sunday the first EF3 tornado in almost 4 decades moved through...
Cory SmithJan 19, 2020Important Weather Dates 2020A list of important weather events in Acadiana for 2020
Cory SmithMar 7, 2019If I had one word to describe the winter of 2018-2019Well if you have been outside, or hiding inside during the winter of 2018-2019 you'll know the one word I am thinking about. Wet So just...
Cory SmithOct 9, 2018How the Heat Has Kept the Leaves GreenIt's been a very hot start to the fall here in the Mid-Ohio Valley that much is easy to tell but, it has been record breaking actually...
Cory SmithFeb 28, 2018Spring has Sprung?With planet that is warming at an alarming rate, lets see how it has effected things here in the Mid Ohio Valley.
Cory SmithDec 13, 2017Dreaming of a White Christmas?There is nothing more magical then seeing snowflakes falling on the day of December 25th. But really how likely is it that you will be...
Cory SmithNov 8, 2017The Carolina Wedge (Cold Air Damming)As a person living in the Carolinas I am sure you heard of the weather event known as the "Carolina Wedge". It occurs many times during...
Cory SmithSep 22, 2017Sure Signs You Are A Meteorology StudentWhen telling people that you are a meteorology major they respond with: “Oh, so you are going to be on TV?” Or (my favorite) “Oh that’s...
Cory SmithSep 12, 2017Irma Records and FactsHere are some of the records and facts about Irma (compiled by Colorado State University) (Full list can be found here) Day/Intensity -...
Cory SmithJul 20, 2017What is a Shelf Cloud and How Does It Form?So you are outside just before a storm rolls through and you see something odd- something that you have never seen before. An ominous,...
Cory SmithApr 16, 2017What Does Wx Really Mean?So you've made it into my blog posts, so I am sure you have seen WxCory quite a few times whether its on my site or on any of my social...
Cory SmithFeb 8, 2017Severe Weather Setup for Charlotte, NC 2/8/17We've made it to February and we can say that the Charlotte has been put under it's first Slight severe risk of 2017. What does this mean...