Alex Tardy

meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Guest

Meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in San Diego

Alex Tardy on KCRW

The December storms weren’t enough to get Southern California out of the drought, and February has almost no rain in the forecast.

With hardly any rain expected in February, what’s the status of CA drought?

The December storms weren’t enough to get Southern California out of the drought, and February has almost no rain in the forecast.

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Southern California experienced one of its biggest storms of the season today. But it’s not enough to alleviate the severe drought facing the state.

To alleviate drought, CA needs up to 10 more storms like today

Southern California experienced one of its biggest storms of the season today. But it’s not enough to alleviate the severe drought facing the state.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It’s going to hit more than 120 degrees in Palm Springs and Death Valley today, and 96 degrees in the Valley.

Heat wave: When will it end, why is it grounding planes?

It’s going to hit more than 120 degrees in Palm Springs and Death Valley today, and 96 degrees in the Valley.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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