Ryann Grochowski Jones

Aug 1, 2024 | nbcdfw.com | Ryann Grochowski Jones

All eyes are on the torch and cauldron during the Olympic opening ceremony. When the cauldron is lit, it marks the beginning of the games we've eagerly awaited for four long years. This year, however, there's something quite unique about the cauldron—it doesn't use fire! Yes, you read that right. The cauldron features 40 LED lights and over 200 misting nozzles. These lights create the illusion of fire and smoke, but the "smoke" is actually just a cloud of water vapor.

Jan 14, 2024 | firstcoastnews.com | Ryann Grochowski Jones

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The term "Arctic blast," coined by the media refers to a rapid southward push of cold air from the poles, extending beyond its usual reach. The phenomenon is linked to the current phase of the polar vortex or Arctic low within the Arctic Oscillation (AO). The Arctic Oscillation involves a continuous fluctuation between strong and weak areas of low pressure at the poles.

Nov 18, 2023 | firstcoastnews.com | Robert Speta |Ryann Grochowski Jones

Environment In an effort to bring more trees and plant life to Jacksonville, Greenscape Jacksonville hosted a tree giveaway on newly-proclaimed Arbor Day in Jacksonville! Author: First Coast News (On Your Side), Robert Speta, Ryann Jones Published: 11:34 AM EST November 19, 2023 Updated: 11:35 AM EST November 19, 2023 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

Nov 5, 2023 | firstcoastnews.com | Ryann Grochowski Jones

Weather People across the country are experiencing more severe seasonal allergies as a result of climate change. But, here's why the allergy season is longer, too. Author: First Coast News (On Your Side), Ryann Jones Published: 3:57 PM EST November 5, 2023 Updated: 3:57 PM EST November 5, 2023 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — People across the country are experiencing more severe seasonal allergies as a result of climate change.

Sep 5, 2023 | cbs19.tv | Lauren Rautenkranz |Robert Speta |Tim Deegan |Lewis Turner |Lee Southwick |Ryann Grochowski Jones

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Hurricane Tammyis turning northeastward over the Atlantic Ocean. Swells will bring rip currents to the Leeward Islands, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico during the next few days. On its forecast track, Tammy is expected to weaken before reaching Bermuda. Tropical Depression 21 formed around 5 p.m. Monday near the southern coast of Nicaragua. It is expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain with maximum amounts of 12 inches across Nicaragua.