From The New York Times: Radar images / commentary from the US National Weather Service here. … [Read more...]
Newtown Creek wrapup
Thanks to Eric Sanderson of The Welikia Project and Kate Zidar from the Newtown Creek Alliance for illuminating discussion of the Newtown Creek's unique landscape, history & post-industrial challenges -- and for pointing out avenues for future engagement. Also many thanks to Flux Factory for hosting the event, as part of their yearlong educational intiative: The Future of … [Read more...]
Out Now: ‘The Weather Observer’s Handbook’
From the Cloud Appreciation Society: We are very pleased to announce that ‘The Weather Observer’s Handbook’ by Stephen Burt is published today. The handbook provides a comprehensive, practical and independent guide to all aspects of making weather observations. It is ideal for both amateur observers looking for help in choosing their first weather instruments on a tight … [Read more...]
GUEST LECTURE 7/26/12: Newtown Creek – Past, Present Future | Eric Sanderson and Kate Zidar
Thursday, July 26th 7-9PM Flux Factory workshop in partnership with SP Weather Station Newtown Creek: Past, Present, Future with Eric Sanderson, Wildlife Conservation Society's Welikia Project and Kate Zidar, Newtown Creek Alliance Flux Factory: 39-31 29th Street, Long Island City Free and open to the public SPWS is pleased to partner with Flux Factory on the … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irene from space, etc.
As Hurricane Irene (the size of California) moves up the east coast, and NYC prepares with its first-ever system wide MTA shutdown at noon today, SP Weather Station is removing its instruments temporarily from the rooftop of Flux Factory. Batten down the hatches, East Coast. NYC evacuation zones: http://project-s3.wnyc.org/news-maps/hurricane-zones/hurricane-zones.html … [Read more...]