BASEBALL AND WEATHER
Have we often wondered why when we watch an MLB game in the Summer balls just fly out of the park, and in some cases, literally leave the park?
Well, everyone and their grandmother know that hot air is less dense than cold air. So, the ball rises like a soaring Eagle leaving a cliff. Therefore, more HR and runs. Now, it is statistically proven. Meteorologists have produced what is called the Homerun Forecast. The Homerun Forecasts website compiles data on temperature, pressure, dew point, wind directions, and wind speeds to give us an index from 1 to 10. It rates each game and produces an hourly forecast for fans, bettors, and some metric junkies(like myself) on how/why we sit in wonderment of Aaron Judge cracking a 440-foot HR on a normal Summer night, but really it’s simple Science. Look at the data for yourself, but I’ve checked it out: it works and it’s Free unless you want to subscribe to get more data than you need.
MIDDLETOWN TORNADO GOES UNDETECTED BY RADAR
On July 7th, 2023 an EF-1 Tornado hit Middletown, Delaware along Route 896. It touched down in a field and left a swath of damage from torn-off siding to shingles being ripped off roofs of houses. It was only two minutes in length but traveled at least a mile from its origin. Then, a gust of wind later, it was gone.
This is not a phenomenon for a missed tornado. Sometimes the tornado rotation is so weak that it goes undetected on radar. NOAA’s “missed” tornado detection as of 2018 was fairly high but has gotten better with increased technology. When a “Severe Thunderstorm” is forecast the expectation is anything severe can happen such as high winds, heavy rain, flash floods, and possible tornadoes.
This article in Delaware Online explains things better and gets NOAA to explain why this particular tornado was “missed” by radar.
EATERIES AT THE BEACHES
Not that I’m a reviewer of foods, but I perused around and read several reviews of Delaware Beach restaurants. Most of these are popular and everyone has heard about them. Others may be a little off the beaten path. I have no qualms with a business that wants to advertise with me that wants shoutouts so if there are any restaurants, or businesses out there we can talk “Turkey”! I LOVE turkey :}
Obviously, the Starboard was highlighted as one of the 11 BEST Restaurants down the beach. Some other highlights were Dogfish Brewery for its awesome craft brew and pub-like food. For fans of a different flare of tasty delights try the Black Porch Cafe for some vegan options and a little quieter night out.
Wow, I’m so hungry I may actually go down there and eat at any one of these fine places!
Until next week! Have a great one :}
DWG