Craig Allen

Long Island, New York

Meteorologist at WCBS-TV (New York, NY)

Chief Meteorologist at WCBS-AM/880. Preparing you for the elements, weekdays- for over 40 years. Also wknd mrngs on CBS2, NYC. https://t.co/mwGQuKD905

Articles

Opinion: Why Alberta's proposed auto insurance system won't deliver as promised

4 weeks ago | edmontonjournal.com | Christopher Bruce |Craig Allen

Opinion: Why Alberta's proposed auto insurance system won't deliver as promisedA collision in Edmonton on the Rainbow Valley Bridge. Postmedia fileArticle contentUnder a recent proposal called Care First, the Alberta government has promised to significantly increase the compensation paid to individuals injured in automobile accidents while simultaneously reducing premiums by 20 per cent. Has the UCP achieved the Holy Grail of politics: more benefits to voters, at lower cost?
How to control fire ants in two easy steps

1 month ago | neatowncourier.com | Craig Allen

By Craig AllenPoinsett County Extension ServiceAs the temps are starting to warm, so are the calls concerning fire ant mounds in yards and pastures. Seems these pesky creatures have made their way here in force and will need to be dealt with accordingly. Imported fire ants (IFA) were accidentally introduced into the United States from South America about 70 years ago. The first documented infestation of these ants in Arkansas was in El Dorado in 1958.
Experts offer tips to help with lawn weed control

2 months ago | neatowncourier.com | Craig Allen

By CRAIG ALLENPoinsett County Extension ServiceNow is the time of year that lawns are loaded with winter weeds. Although it is a sign that spring is right around the corner, it usually is a cause for dismay for most homeowners. We have gotten a little behind the eight ball with the all the rain. A lot of the weeds are already blooming and it is getting a little late to worry about spraying, as some seeds are already set or beginning to set and the problems will still be there next year.
Virtual CIO service is a compelling solution for businesses navigating tough economic conditions

May 2, 2024 | itweb.africa | Craig Allen

Read time: 3 minutes Despite reassurances from the country’s president that the plan to save Eskom is slowly bearing fruit, South Africa is still very much navigating harsh economic headwinds made worse by crippling power cuts, the highest interest rates since the global recession, unsustainable unemployment and more.
Functional connectivity varies across scales in a fragmented landscape

Aug 9, 2023 | journals.plos.org | Daniel R. Uden |Craig Allen

Network analysisOur examination revealed that spatial characteristics of the two land cover types selected for our example analysis differed. The wet meadow land cover type presented a greater total area, greater mean patch area, and greater number of patches than the emergent marsh land cover type in the CPRV (Fig 3). The total area of wet meadow land cover in the study area was 208 km2, roughly 15 times larger than the area of emergent marsh land cover (14 km2).
#trafficandweathertogether #onthe8s #wcbs #newsradio880

Jun 7, 2023 | linkedin.com | Craig Allen
#trafficandweathertogether #onthe8s #wcbs #newsradio880

Jun 7, 2023 | linkedin.com | Craig Allen

"Before The Breathin' Air Is Gone,Before the Sun, Is Just A Bright Spot In The Nighttime" AQI= 100+ in much of the tri-state areasOver 450 wildfires burning across Canada; nearly half are uncontained. About 150 of the fires are in Quebec and unfortunately, the pattern that the jet stream is stuck in right now, transports the bulk of that smoke over Lake Ontario and down towards us. "Please heed the symptoms chart attached. #TrafficandWeatherTogether #OnThe8s on #WCBS #Newsradio880