Patrick Pyle

Meteorologist | Renewable Energy |
University of Louisiana @ Monroe | North Carolina State University | Posts, tweets, and comments are my own

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@mattlanza Very quick start to our first 100F degree day of the year. Only a few years ahead of this one in the historical record.

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

Pattern unleashes 1GW onshore in New Mexico - reNews - Renewable Energy News https://t.co/uflZ3oLxlA

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

The December 2021 warmth in Houston continues to amaze me when thinking of its context historically. Here are a couple of different ways to see the average monthly temperature at Houston/Hobby from 1930-2021. Both graphs show how much of an outlier 2021 really was. #houwx

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

Houston/Hobby (KHOU) dropped to 35F this morning, breaking a 324 day streak of temps above this threshold (Feb 2021). #houwx

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@NWSHouston The overnight lows are equally as impressive. Houston/Hobby has an average low of 60F so far in 2021, ~+5F higher than years with higher than normal low temps! No other year is really in between making this year quite the outlier.

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@mattlanza Interesting Christmas Day comparisons back to 1940 (KHOU) and what's forecasted for tomorrow. Gunning for high and low temp thresholds well out of normal territory and pushing daily record.

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@NWSHouston Interesting to see how anomalous this is graphically. This data is from Hobby and valid for every year through Dec 22. Looks like this trend will hold with the current forecast too through end of year.

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

The start of this December has been quite anomalous in Houston compared to the last 50 years. 6 record high temperatures so far and overnight lows well warmer than normal. #houwx

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

Pattern Energy and RETA Announce Energization of Western Spirit Transmission Line in New Mexico https://t.co/VOO25OzHKn

[Vestas Wind Systems @Vestas]

#Vestas has received a 151 MW order from Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) to power the Lanfine Wind farm in Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦. This order consists of 35 V150-4.2 MW turbines, delivered in 4.3 MW operating mode.
Read more: https://t.co/uJpGe6aGN7

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

A Chamber of Commerce weather day in Houston coming out of summer. 78F and 52F dewpoint at kickoff. @HoustonTexans why is the roof closed?!

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

The threat for Excessive Heavy Rain will continue across much of SE TX today. Updated guidance has the southern third of the area under a HIGH RISK for excessive rain as #TSNicholas approaches. #GLSwx #HOUwx #TXwx

[NWS Weather Prediction Center @NWSWPC]

Nicholas is expected to make landfall later today along the Texas Gulf Coast bringing widespread rain and the risk for considerable flash flooding, especially in urban areas. Note the amounts vary significantly across a small distance and to remain prepared and weather aware.

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

Heavy rain is expected throughout the southeast Texas area, as Tropical Storm Nicholas slowly moves into the area. #TXwx #HOUwx #GLSwx #BCSwx

[NWS Houston @NWSHouston]

Today marks the 121th anniversary of "The Great Storm of 1900", a Category 4 hurricane which destroyed Galveston Island. This powerful hurricane took away thousands of people making it the deadliest natural disaster in US history. #glswx #houwx #txwx

More:https://t.co/ri2ff6PCCF

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@pablosanchez_tv Hi @pablosanchez_tv , not a problem. Thanks for asking.

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

Summertime storm in Houston #houwx

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@WorldClimateSvc Is sea ice extent playing a role here? Or more influence from the SSW earlier this winter?

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@mattlanza They also mention a Gulf disturbance possibility next week just to brighten the messaging even more!

[Patrick Pyle @ulmpackfan]

@dgoldwx2112 Really enjoyed your write up. Nicely done. 2011 (image) also comes in mind and seems to be similar to the other events you outline. This year also looked very concentrated in the central US maybe caused by the -NAO and western ridge funneling the arctic air south.