Rick DeLuca
Meteorologist at WDRB-TV (Louisville, KY)
WDRB Meteorologist INSTAGRAM: rdelucawx
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2 weeks ago |
wdrb.com | Rick DeLuca
High speed cameras encased in bullet-resistant polycarbonate. LED lights 30 percent brighter than the sun. All mounted to the back of a diesel pick up truck wrapped in a metal cage. That’s the latest innovation in hail storm science from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). Each year hail causes billions of dollars worth of damage to homes, vehicles, crops and infrastructure in the United States. “It’s very, very difficult to study hail,” said NSSL Researcher Sean Waugh.
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3 weeks ago |
wdrb.com | Rick DeLuca
Starting with planet observing for this month, find Saturn and Venus in the eastern sky during the couple of hours before dawn each morning throughout the month. Saturn rapidly climbs higher in the sky each day as the month goes on. You'll find the third quarter moon next to Saturn on the 19th, and a crescent moon next to Venus on the 22nd. Sky chart showing Mercury with the crescent Moon following sunset in late June, 2025.
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4 weeks ago |
wdrb.com | Rick DeLuca
Wildfire smoke from Canada. It's that simple. There are currently over 1,200 wilfires burning at the moment. We are now in northwestly flow which means that smoke gets funneled into our area over the weekend. That's why the sky will have a hazy appearance. Smoke concentrations will remain elevated in the upper levels of our atmosphere through Monday so that shouldn't have an impact on air quality. Just keep in mind that could change.
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4 weeks ago |
wdrb.com | Rick DeLuca
Heavy rain and storms will be the main problem during the Friday morning drive. Downpours may lead to low-lying flooding, ponding on roads and reduced visibilities. Please take it slow! In Louisville and Southern Indaiana, severe weather isn't a concern. However, the Storm Prediction Center has a 2% probability of a tornado within 25 miles of a point. Where: Munfordville, Greensburg, CampbellsvilleWhen: From 3 AM - 7 AM Friday Warm fronts are the worst.
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1 month ago |
wdrb.com | Rick DeLuca
NOAA researchers have a full array of research planned for the 2025 hurricane season, all designed to improve the accuracy of hurricane forecasts that protect lives, minimize damage and strengthen the U.S. economy. NOAA’s flagship hurricane forecast model, the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), has been upgraded for the 2025 season.
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