B2 Episode 149

B Squared Weather Podcast

The last few days was an epic showing of what the atmosphere can do when the ingredients come together. However, the storms didn't make it to Oklahoma and that has Bonnie feeling sad. The storms that hit Texas were amazing. Large hail stones including one really large stone stole the show. Several pictures and videos showed text book supercells doting the landscape. NOAA/CPC/NHC has released the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season outlook today. Based on the new averages, they are calling for a 60% likelihood of an above average hurricane season. It's May 20th and we look back at the events of 2013 and 2019, a good time to remind ourselves about having a plan and being prepared. The NWS Portland office seems a little hyped up on the potential for some fun weather as we look at the morning AFD and the midmorning update.