Things are looking bad for those of us in Hurricane Sandy’s path. Like most of my neighbors I spent the weekend cleaning up the yard and cleaning out the local grocery stores. But one thing is certain: In a short while,
How Hot Is It? Calculating the heat index
Lordy, it’s hot. And the heat makes me cranky. When I saw that the temps were creeping up to the 90s and beyond this week, I vowed to stay in the airconditioning. Trust me; it’s best for everyone involved. So
Using Math to Predict Hurricanes
Okay, I’ll admit it. I don’t typically watch television news. (Sorry Tony!) But when bad weather comes along, seeing those weather maps is often exactly what I’m looking for. I lived in a hurricane prone area for 15 years, weathering (eh-hem)
Math at Work Monday: Tony the on-air meteorologist
Quick! What do you have to know before changing from your jammies into something a little more work appropriate? The weather, right? Tony Pann is an on-air meteorologist for WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore, Maryland. Math helps him predict if there are sunny skies ahead or
Film Friday: Using math to predict hurricanes
Even if you weren’t in the predicted path of Hurricane Irene, you likely heard about pretty much nothing but last weekend. We Americans love our big storms. There’s been lots of grumbling lately about over-hyped media coverage, especially since the hurricane was