August 2, 2009: Front page of the Paducah Sun :)

  Made the front page of the Paducah Sun.  Trying to break a record so my sister Dione will start asking for autographs.  I think I am one article away from reaching my goal.  😉

  There is discussion on the new ice storm rating system that I am going to use this coming winter season for emergency management.  It is called Sperry–Piltz Ice Damage Index forecast

  This is a damage forecast index – NOT a travel impact index.  ANY freezing rain or drizzle can be deadly to those out on the roads.  So, just keep in mind – a little freezing drizzle on cold road surfaces can cause extreme danger to those who travel.  This index is just for damage potential.

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The Sperry–Piltz Ice Damage Index forecast chart

New Ice Storm Rating System – will be using this for the upcoming winter storm season.

  This isn’t a perfect system by any means.  However, it will be one more tool that emergency management will be able to use in forecasting damage potential for impending storms.  We will see how it goes.