[New Weather Satellite Launched For Military Defense: Dmsp Satellite]

DMSP will be used for strategic and tactical weather prediction to aid the U.S. military in planning operations at sea, on land, and in the air.

http://www.examiner.com/x-5181-Jackson-Weather-Examiner~y2009m10d18-New-Weather-Satellite-Launched-for-military-defense-DMSP-satellite

[Tornadoes Without Warnings; Weather Challenges Continue]

Despite the increase in meteorological technology combined with the advanced skills of well-educated meteorologists, weather forecasting is nevertheless inaccurate at times.

http://www.examiner.com/x-5181-Jackson-Weather-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Tornadoes-with-no-warnings-weather-challenges-continue

[Ring Of Fire; Heat And Thunderstorms]

Ring of fire refers to thunderstorms that develop around the periphery of a high pressure ridge.

A classic "Ring of Fire" setup across the country on Sunday August 9th.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-5181-Jackson-Weather-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Active-Ring-of-Fire-heat-and-thunderstorms

[Lightning Strikes Cause Over 750 Lightning Related Incidents In 2008]

In 2008, 28 deaths from lightning were recorded, which is the lowest number of deaths recorded ever, and well below the average. (45 deaths-2007) (48 deaths-2006)

Four deaths from lightning in 4 states has been recorded thus far in 2009 by the National Weather Service.

So which state led the nation in lightning related incidents in 2008?

Full details:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5181-Jackson-Wea...m5d30-Lightning

[Memorial Day, Anniversaries Of 3 Historic Tornadoes]

Memorial Day, May 25th, is a day to remember, recognize, and celebrate the lives of those who fought and continue to fight for the freedoms of this country and others around the world.

But also, this date marks the anniversaries of 3 historic tornadoes in United States History.

There have been 52 tornadoes, rated F5/EF5 (the strongest and most violent in destruction) since 1950, and three occurred on May 25th.

Full details:

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-5181-Ja...toric-tornadoes

[Mississippi Tornadoes Remain Above Average]

Just one year ago, Mississippi was in the midst of a record year for tornadoes.

Sixty-eight tornadoes were confirmed from January to mid May 2008.

Full Details:

Tornadoes above average

[Saffir-simpson Hurricane Scale To Be Renamed]

The National Hurricane Center will rename the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

The hurricane scale was orginally set up in the early 1970's to measure the intensities of the maximum sustained winds in hurricanes.

Read why:

Hurricane Scale Change

[Day To Day Tornadoes In May]

May historically has been the most active month for tornadoes in the United States, and that trend continues. It has been extremely active thus far, with tornadoes reported each day since April 25th. (12 days in a row)

Further information:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5181-Jackson-Wea...prolific-in-May

[Significant Derecho Sweeps Across 5 U.s. States]

On Sunday, May 3, a significant windstorm called a derecho, swept across 5 states, knocking down trees and powerlines across the South.

Further information:

http://www.examiner.com/x-5181-Jackson-Wea...cross-the-South