El Paso and the Future Climate Change

Last Thursday evening, NOAA and NWS meteorologist and forecaster David Novlan gave a presentation to the Trans-Pecos Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists entitled "Some Interesting Aspects of the Climate of El Paso along with the Uncertainties of Future Climate Change". Dave has been with the NWS in El Paso from 1999 to the present. He has degrees in mathematics and atomospheric science, was chief forecaster at WhiteSands Missile Range from 1971 to 1999. He lectures and tutors at UTEP in the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences as well as the Department of Physics.

Grist reports that NOAA released its monthly State of the Climate assessment this morning. 2012 is shaping up to be the third hottest summer ever. You can read the NOAA assessment directly.

Here in three parts is Novlan's presentation published with his permission. These are large files so be patient if the downloading is slower than usual. Since these are the Power Point back-up for his presentation, we don't have the advantage of his talk that accompanied the slides. Nevertheless, you will learn much by carefully reading each frame. To enlarge, click on the title above the frames or the icon on the bottom right of the bar which begins with Scribd. 

Some Interesting Aspects of the Climate of El Paso Along with the Uncertainties of Future Climate Change, P...


Some Interesting Aspects of the Climate of El Paso along with the Uncertainties of Future Climate Change, P...


Some Interesting Aspects of the Climate of El Paso along with the Uncertainties of Future Climate Change, P...

Accompanying Dave was John Fausett, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist  for the National Weather Service office in Santa Teresa. Fausett is also well-known for his time as a broadcast meteorologist at KVIA from 1980 to 1990 and for his original song writing and guitar playing.

John sang his song "Turn Around Don't Drown" which he wrote as part of the NWS public information campaign to warn motorists about the foolishness of crossing flooded areas.

You can hear John on Facebook and YouTube. I suggest starting with Arms of El Paso.