Rukavina's Extreme Weather and Climate Blog

EAGLE WATCH 2016-2017!   As of Tuesday morning, people across the country have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of 2 eaglet chicks, while parent eagles Harriett and M15 (replaced Ozzie) take turns incubating them. This camera is live from Southwest Florida through Dick Pritchett Real Estate.   To view more and chat with experts, click here:  http://www.swfleaglecam.com/ 2PM Thursday Update:  The babies are almost here! Cracks have been identified on one, maybe both of the eggs! Here is picture I captured while mama was up moving around. When the eggs start to hatch, she stays up off of them more often! 2:00 PM Wednesday Update:  Still waiting for the eggs to hatch. Caught another glimpse off the eggs today at M15 got up to  stretch and roll the eggs.  2:00 PM Tuesday Update: I caught this view of Harriett this afternoon as she took over the nest and incubating the eggs for a while. She likes to lay with her wings spread a little and often pu

Wednesday PM Update:   A fast moving storm system will bring messy weather for the upcoming and last full Christmas shopping weekend. There is a small chance that it will include wintry weather for parts of the Local 6 area but most of the precipitation will come in the form of rain showers and a few thunderstorms.  Very cold air will be in place Thursday but then milder air will begin to push in Friday during the day giving us highs in the 40's. By sunset Friday, temperatures may briefly drop into the 30's and lead to the advancing rain mixing with a little sleet, mainly in Missouri. All precipitation will turn to rain as temperatures then rise to near 60 degree during the day on Saturday. The cold front will then approach Saturday evening bringing the highest chance for showers and thunderstorms, then arctic air to follow. This is when rain showers may turn to snow showers as the colder air arrives behind the front overnight. Where snow showers persist, a coating wil