This year’s hurricane season is already underway and forecasters are warning the public to expect an active season. As residents of South Florida, we are used to the talk of upcoming hurricanes, but we have not seen a serious storm sweep across our state for 12 years since Hurricane Wilma in October of 2005. South…
Tropical storm Erika disappoints campus by ditching at last minute
Many students were disappointed this weekend after planning a welcoming party for tropical storm Erika only to have the guest of honor flake out. Earlier this weekend, students around campus were preparing to throw a “huge hurricane rager,” as the Facebook event stated. “Yeah, it’s going to be a blast,” said one senior as he stocked up on…
Instant weather forecasts delivered via text message
With the help of forecasts made by the Atmospheric Science Club (ATMO), UM students and faculty members can now deal with Miami’s unpredictable weather conditions during hurricane season through text messages sent every day, rain or shine. UM Campus Cast is a free service provided by the ATMO Club and Student Government (SG), in which…
Severe storms drench Florida
South Florida will finally be seeing clear skies and cooler weather starting Thursday morning. Sunshine and light breezes will begin to replace the torrential rain and thunderstorms that had been pounding Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, among others, since the weekend. On Thursday, Miami will have a high of 80 degrees, according to The…
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Our opinion: Cold snap should be taken in stride
I said brrrr, it’s cold in here, it must be…an arctic breeze from the North Pole? It seems as though the man upstairs decided to throw us South Floridians a knuckleball weather-wise. Whoever heard of 40 degrees in Miami? It sounds like some sort of sick joke.
‘I’ve never been so cold!’: Students reflect on Miami’s low temperatures
Sweatshirts, scarves and shearling boots may be fit for the Northeast, but last week’s unusually cold weather had University of Miami students bundled up in such winter attire on their tropical campus.