Ian Cassette

Orlando

Meteorologist at Spectrum News

AMS certified meteorologist for Spectrum News. Florida State '15. No longer hopeless Tampa Bay sports fan.

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June's strawberry moon will be a rare sight

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

Our next full moon will rise above the horizon Tuesday night. The June full moon, often called the strawberry moon, will be a special occasion in the night sky. What You Need To KnowJune's full moon is often called the strawberry moonIt will be the lowest full moon in decadesUnobstructed views of the horizon allow for best sightingsThe full moon this month, our sixth of the year, will rise notably low above the horizon Tuesday night.
May's Flower Moon lights up the sky this week

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

Spring is in the air in more ways than one this week, as May’s full moon will brighten the skies early this week. The second full moon of the season, called the Flower Moon, will rise above the horizon Monday evening. What You Need To KnowMay’s full moon is named the Flower MoonThe full moon will peak Monday afternoonUnobstructed views of the horizon allow for best sightingsIt is no surprise how the Flower Moon got its name with flowers in full bloom during the month of May.
May's Flower Moon lights up the sky this week

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

Spring is in the air in more ways than one this week as May's full moon will brighten the skies early this week. The second full moon of the season, called the Flower Moon, will rise above the horizon Monday evening. What You Need To KnowMay’s full moon is named the Flower MoonThe full moon will peak Monday afternoonUnobstructed views of the horizon allow for best sightingsIt is no surprise how the Flower Moon got its name with flowers in full bloom during the month of May.
Looking back at Michigan's incredible May snowstorm

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

We have turned the page to May, and most are thinking about the warmer days ahead. By this time, measurable snow is a lot harder to come by, but it does still happen from time to time. What You Need To KnowThe May 1923 snowstorm is historic for its magnitude and seasonal latenessA half foot or more fell across parts of the stateEconomic impacts were surpringly limited depsite timingTo this day, nothing has reached the incredible magnitude late into the season as the May 9th snowstorm of 1923.
Meteorological spring

Mar 1, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

As March rolls around every year, so does meteorological spring. Jump ahead a few weeks and suddenly astronomical spring begins. What You Need To KnowMeteorological seasons are different from astronomical seasonsThis is done for more consistency and record-keepingMeteorological seasons are counted by full monthsSo, what is the difference?
Final full moon of the year to be December's 'Cold Moon'

Dec 9, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

The final full moon of the year will appear in the night sky this week. The December full moon, commonly known as the "Cold Moon", appears during the longest periods of darkness just before the Winter Solstice. It is also known as the "Moon Before Yule" and the "Long Night Moon". The Moon will appear fullest at 4:02 a.m. ET on Dec. 15, but it will be visible on both the night of the 14th and 15th.
November's 'Beaver Moon' is final supermoon of the year

Nov 14, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

The final supermoon of the year will appear in the skies this Friday. The Beaver Moon, which is always the name of November's full moon will be the last of four supermoons in 2024. The Beaver Moon will reach peak illumination around 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 5th.
Where is the rain? October has been a record-dry month for many

Oct 25, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

October has not been a fruitful month for many parts of the country for rain. In fact, a large swath of the eastern half of the country has yet to see any measurable rainfall since the start of the month. That would include cities like Atlanta, Nashville, Philadelphia, New York City and Dallas.
Austin weather: Saharan Dust continues to cause air quality issues

Aug 1, 2024 | fox7austin.com | Zack Shields |Ian Cassette

Welcome to August, the hottest month of the year. Today will be hot, but it will be the 11th day in a row with below average highs. We haven't been in the 100s for the last 2 weeks. New day and month but same weather story with the triple "H" forecast...hot, humid and hazy with highs in the upper 90s. With the Saharan dust in place, the air quality won't be great for the very young and elderly, especially with respiratory issues. What is the Saharan dust?
Orlando Weather Forecast: July 14, 2024

Jul 14, 2024 | fox35orlando.com | Ian Cassette

Storms could linger into the evening hours across Central Florida, with lows dipping into the mid-to-upper 70s.