Author: kylereimanweather

Did you know? The wettest start to the year on record for Atlantic City International Airport may have saved us from an exceptional drought today. Despite a historic dry spell gripping the state—now the worst since 2002—the rainy start to 2024 kept conditions from being even more dire.

➡️ As of November, all of New Jersey is experiencing severe to extreme drought, prompting the first statewide drought warning since 2016. Mandatory water restrictions are in place for many residents, but without those early rains, the situation could have been unprecedented.

Learn more about the impacts and how we got here in this deep dive into New Jersey’s shifting weather patterns in my latest Shore Local Magazine article. 🌎💧

NJ’s wet start to 2024 has dampened drought impact – Shore Local Newsmagazine

Discover how community observers are making a difference in weather forecasting and drought monitoring in New Jersey. Learn about their vital role in America’s largest volunteer weather network, CoCoRaHS, and find out how you can join this impactful initiative.

Community observers contribute to America’s largest volunteer weather network – Shore Local Newsmagazine

It hasn’t felt like it lately, but winter is coming. With that comes the promise of bone-chilling cold, and yes, at least the talk of snow. After all, our earliest date for measurable snowfall at Atlantic City International Airport is Nov. 5. With that comes the always exciting winter outlook. Interest in the winter ahead is always high.

What’s the worst case hurricane scenario for NJ?

A category 3. There’s a 1.5-1.7% chance of that happening on any given year.

Here’s what the storm surge would look like if that happened.

What if Hurricane Milton hit New Jersey? – Shore Local Newsmagazine

Winter is coming. The show “Game of Thrones” made that line famous in its season premiere in 2011.

Learn more about extreme cold alerts from the National Weather Service in my latest Shore Local Magazine column.

National Weather Service simplifies cold weather alerts – Shore Local Newsmagazine